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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...

One of our favorite things about any of the meals prepared in California is knowing that our chefs and cooks have learned to combine healthy with delicious. Bland, boring, and tasteless is not in their vocabulary, as is evidenced by the list of breakfast restaurants you will find below! Serving organic and locally sourced meals, these restaurants have made it their mission to keep us healthy while doing their best...

Santa Barbara is home to some of the best wine country in the United States. Because of this the city enjoys visitors from all over the world. Lovers of wine find a lovely place to enjoy a vacation in Santa Barbara. The city is also home to one of the most thriving craft beer scenes in the state of California, which is saying a lot. There are many local breweries...

There are many Santa Barbara fun things to do as well as beautiful weather, sunny beaches, and delicious food. But one thing that gets overlooked is the amazing selection of pizza locations. One of the best things about being on the coast is the access to very fresh ingredients. The pizza owners in Santa Barbara have mastered the pizza pie with fresh ingredients to create a symphony of flavor. Check...

Santa Barbara is an amazing place to take a vacation for a list of reasons that is far too long for this piece. Instead, we will focus on one reason: the food! The best new restaurants in Santa Barbara to be more precise. While there are many Santa Barbara classics that stay relevant and delicious as the year go by, there are always new places popping up that are approaching...

Santa Barbara gets a lot of attention for its weather and beaches, but perhaps not enough is focused on its amazing wine scene. Wine is a major part of the city’s culture, from the vineyards and wineries to the tasting rooms and wine bars. There are many unique things to do in Santa Barbara CA and you can find the best selections of wine that you will find anywhere. If...

Santa Barbara is home to unbelievable weather, gorgeous beaches, and endless fun. What more could you ask for in a vacation destination? The answer to that question is brunch! Well, it is a good thing that you will find brunch spots in Santa Barbara that are as unique and delicious as those that you will find anywhere else. Here are just a few of the places that you should make...

Struggling with your post 4th of July food coma? Try some of these healthy restaurants in Santa Barbara! You’ll feel refreshed and fully of energy after you eat at any of these healthy locations! Savoy Cafe & Deli Savoy has every kind of healthy option you can imagine on their menu: organic veggies, organic grains, organic dairy, nitrate and hormone free meats, gluten free breads, and local eggs. Their salad...

It’s completely possible to get a fabulous product or service for a very affordable sum—you just need to know where to look! And if you’re looking for food in Santa Barbara, the same rule applies! As a haven for the rich and famous, there are plenty of restaurants here that’ll milk you for your money. But ask a local their secrets and they’ll show you some of these favorite local...

Santa Barbara boasts some of the best seafood restaurants and waterfront views a vacation could ask for. Stop by at any of these restaurants for a seafood culinary Santa Barbara dining experience or simply to enjoy a drink by the water. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Barbara Shellfish Company began as a place to buy and sell fish. Today, the waterfront restaurant...