Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro

Buzzy American eatery serving contemporary dishes inside a repurposed shipping container.

Laid-back Mission-style hotel offering homey rooms, plus free Wi-Fi & continental breakfast. This traditional hotel in a Mission-style building is a 13-minute walk from lively Leadbetter Beach, a mile from Stearns Wharf and 2 miles from the Santa Barbara Zoo. Accessed via exterior corridors, homey rooms with wood furnishings and Italian tile floors feature complimentary Wi-Fi and TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add patios, balconies and/or sofabeds. Amenities include free continental breakfast and parking, as well as discounted admission to a nearby health club with a pool.

Sandwiches, soups & a selection of house-baked breads & pastries offered in chic, rustic quarters.

"Santa Playa Mariscos: Fresh, Bold, Authentic Mexican Seafood Discover Santa Playa Mariscos in the heart of Santa Barbara, serving innovative hot and raw Mexican seafood. Our menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in bold dishes like ceviche, seafood cocktails, and spicy aguachile. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with friends or stopping by for a quick bite, our vibrant atmosphere and unique flavors make for an unforgettable experience. Join us and taste where the ocean meets the plate!"

In a historic building, this stylish hotel offers contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs & Wi-Fi. A 3-minute drive from Highway 101, this chic hotel set in a circa 1916 Spanish colonial building in the Old Town is a 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Amtrak train station and 5 blocks from Stearns Wharf pier. Modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Amenities include a lobby bar and café, plus beach cruiser bike rentals and valet parking.

Casual stand with indoor seating & a covered patio, serving a range of taco varieties.

Elegant quarters, some with private patios, in a B&B offering free Wi-Fi, evening wine & snacks. Housed in an 1874 Victorian mansion surrounded by lush gardens, this refined B&B is a 12-minute walk from Downtown, 2 miles from Stearns Wharf and 3 miles from Leadbetter beach. Accommodations range from genteel rooms to country-style suites in a restored carriage house, and bright, airy cottages. All feature antique furnishings, smart TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi, plus coffeemakers. Some offer claw-foot or whirlpool tubs, sundecks, private patios, minifridges and/or fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast is served in-room, in the elegant dining room or on the wraparound porch. Complimentary amenities include parking, drinks, evening wine and snacks.

This charming spot serves up sustainable ice creams with a tantalizing mix of classic and inventive flavors, perfect for cooling off after a beach day.

The Honor Bar in Montecito is a lively spot for New American cuisine and cocktails, featuring a delightful outdoor patio and a vibrant atmosphere.