Paradise Retreats Blog

California is the king when it comes to having an authentic Mexican food experience this far north of the border. There are many restaurant options for Mexican food in Santa Barbara, but some are more authentic than others. Make sure to visit these restaurants while you’re here: Los Agaves Restaurant 600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Los Agaves guarantees you the bold flavors of Mexico, with a focus...

A great day at the beach can start with an amazing breakfast and cup of coffee, or finish with a delicious lunch from a local café. When you’re ready to pause the sightseeing and grab a beverage or a snack, make sure to put these charming coffee shops in Santa Barbara on your itinerary! Handlebar Coffee Roasters 128 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (719) 201-3931 7 AM...

Some might say that California is one of the trendiest states in the country. Make sure to experience the hottest trends during your fantastic stay in Santa Barbara. Here are the hippest shops and Santa Barbara restaurants: Santa Barabara Restaurants – Lucky Penny You won’t find a pizzeria and a coffeehouse mixed into one outside of Lucky Penny. This unique restaurant is known for its vibrant décor where the exterior...

As spring approaches, you may be feeling the need to plan your own grown-up version of Spring Break. Smaller crowds, more clothes, and earlier bedtime is more your style and we support you in your quest 100%! As a matter of fact, we think that to truly avoid the crowds that gather during the typical Spring Break getaways, your spring break should be an Easter Break! Taking place on April...

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, people all over the world tend to start experiencing certain food cravings—meals like mom’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes, grandma’s fried chicken, or even that hearty chili we found that recipe for online. And even though Santa Barbara doesn’t experience the bone-chilling cold of your hometown, we do have our fair share of lovely rainy days in the later winter months, days...

Santa Barbara is an amazing getaway for experiencing the beach. With all the places to go and see, your kids are sure to enjoy Santa Barbara as much as you do. Now, let’s make sure you can give the kiddos an enjoyable brunch dining experience while in Santa Barbara. The following are some of the best kid-friendly brunch spots in Santa Barbara. On The Alley If you are looking for...

Santa Barbara is known for a lot of things: romantic cliffs towering over the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, beautiful and ancient missions created with faith and dreams, and for being the home to some of the best burger places in the entire state of California! Ok, maybe we aren’t exactly famous for the last one, but it’s our fervent opinion that we ought to be. In those moments...

As veterans of many annual vacations over the years, we all tend to expect that we will return home with some unwanted baggage, most of which will show in our waistlines! A week or more of fast food, rich food, and extra desserts will show in the tightness of our clothing, and upon returning, we resign ourselves to a few more weeks of dieting and deprivation. But what if this...

The Santa Barbara area is one that is filled with freshly grown local produce, and a number of our amazing local culinary artists have used this to their advantage to create some truly incredible dishes and eats. The next time you’re in the Santa Barbara area, here are three great places to eat in Santa Barbara you need to make sure to check out for yourself: Cold Spring Tavern From the...

When you think about food in Santa Barbara, chances are your first thoughts involve seafood. Sitting at ocean’s edge as we do, it’s a valid point, but we have to tell you the restaurants in and around Santa Barbara are a smorgasbord of international and American delights. From good old-fashioned barbecue, to healthy and organic Mediterranean, to everyone’s favorite pizza, our ocean village offers a meal for every craving—and the...