Friday, September 12, 2008

Santa Barbara Tips

John Dickson's Santa Barbara Restaurant Guide
Best Pizza - Giovanni's, Olio Pizzeria, Rusty's Pizza Parlor

Giada Santa Barbara
Elements Restaurant - what to try?
Park at Stearns Wharf to stroll State street.

Chowhound links
Hungry Cat
-Brunch or Dinner - Try Pug Burger?
Altamirano's
Opal - Bistro type

Brunch or Breakfast joints
Cajun Kitchen
Stella Mare's
Anderson's Danish Cafe

D'Angelo's Bakery - delish but pricey?
Breakfast at Jeannine's in SB or Montecito
Breakwater Restaurant
Cafe Bianco - CLOSED

Max's Restaurant
Bella Vista at Biltmore for Brunch?
Pacific Crepes - 705 Anacapa Street,Santa Barbara (805) 882-1123

Best of Santa Barbara - Ca Dario?
Favorite SB places

Concierge.com

Excerpts pulled from About.com
Best Brunch Our favorite Sunday lunch spot is Cold Spring Tavern, a former stagecoach stop that's been around since 1865. You'll find it about 15 to 20 minutes north of town off Highway 154. Look for the sign on the right side of the road. A weekend getaway is a great time to enjoy a leisurely brunch. The Brown Pelican (CLOSED) has great views of Hendry's Beach.

Don't miss
Every weekend, an arts and crafts show springs up along Cabrillo Blvd. The quality of goods here is high, the vendors friendly and the people-watching excellent.

For the most authentic Mexican food north of the border, head to La Super Rica Taqueria at 622 N. Milpas Street, one of chef Julia Childs' favorite Santa Barbara spots. - Also by Cat Cora

Shoreline Beach Café (801 Shoreline Dr.; 805/568-0064) - Great Fish Tacos? - Cat Cora

5 Great Things to Do
  • Wander the Waterfront: The palm-lined beach here is a great place for a walk or run. On Stearns Wharf, you'll find the Sea Center, restaurants and shops.
  • State Street Shopping: Follow State Street away from the waterfront and you'll find a lively street scene with good shopping, dining and people-watching.
  • Rent Some Wheels: It's easy to find places renting skates, bicycles and surreys and everyone loves taking them along the waterfront.
  • Wine Tasting: The Santa Barbara area produces some fine chardonnays and pinot noirs.
  • Mission Santa Barbara: One of California's oldest and most authentic missions, this is a good place to get a look at the state's history.
  • Santa Barbara Land Shark tour
Tripadvisor tips:

Santa Barbara Savvy

Santa Barbara Savvy on a Tijuana budget

Hotel Mar Monte


Hotel Oceana


Sambo's on the Beach - Cat Cora - Great local breakfast joint!
Mc Connell's Ice Cream
- Chocolate Peanut Butter and Strawberry!
Trattoria Grappolo - Italian- Definitely try Rollino Veneto & Zuppa di Pesce, Pork Chop was good, authentic dishes

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