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Dune Coffee Roasters is one of Santa Barbara.

1. Dune Coffee Roasters

9.1
528 Cota Street (Anacapa Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower State · 44 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: Menu covers everything from espressos, loose leaf tea. There is a wide variety of pastries, including several varieties of croissants. Excellent spot all around.

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of Santa Barbara.

2. Rori's Artisanal Creamery

9.1
1024 Coast Village Rd (at Hot Springs Rd), Montecito, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Coast Village · 17 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: Super delicious and inventive combinations. PBJ was a hit among the kidos with lemon curd and vanilla bean the favorites with the adults. Small batch milk/cream/eggs are hard to beat.

Santa Barbara Zoo is one of Santa Barbara.

3. Santa Barbara Zoo

8.9
500 Ninos Dr (at E Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Zoo Exhibit · East Beach · 43 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: SEE: Make sure to visit the giraffes, with daily opportunities to feed one. EAT: The Wave, which serves a variety of tacos and quesadillas, centrally located w/ views of the water and mountains.

Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer is one of Santa Barbara.

4. Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer

8.0
601 Paseo Nuevo (Chapala Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Burger Joint · Lower State · 43 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: Great place for craft beer and great burger combos. Fries are perfection.

Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant is one of Santa Barbara.

5. Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant

8.3
1106 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Bakery · Santa Barbara Downtown · 40 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: They serve a wide variety of pastries and breakfast items to please everyone. If you’re lucky snag a spot on the patio.

Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of Santa Barbara.

6. Taqueria Cuernavaca

8.4
201 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Downtown · 10 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: Huge menu with lots of options, delicious, and friendly staff. Snag a table or get it to go.

Old Mission Santa Barbara is one of Santa Barbara.

7. Old Mission Santa Barbara

8.9
2201 Laguna St (at Los Olivos St), Santa Barbara, CA
Church · Downtown Santa Barbara · 26 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: The self-guided tour takes about an hour. Make sure to check out the La Huerta Historic Gardens next to the mission, it’s filled with all sorts of plants and orchard trees.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History is one of Santa Barbara.

8. Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History

8.8
2559 Puesta del Sol (at Mission Canyon Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
History Museum · Downtown Santa Barbara · 11 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: They boast a wide variety of exhibits, as well as a butterfly garden, and “Big Backyard” which offers kids the chance to “climb, listen, build, dig” their way through trails along the Mission Creek.

Ty Warner Sea Center is one of Santa Barbara.

9. Ty Warner Sea Center

6.7
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA
Museum · 12 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: This is a great place for young kids to explore and touch and older kids to learn about the ocean and the environmental impact.

Le Café Stella is one of Santa Barbara.

10. Le Café Stella

3302 McCaw Ave (at Las Positas), Santa Barbara, CA
French Restaurant · North State · 17 tips and reviews

Jenna N.Jenna North: Away from the crowds of downtown, Stella is a great place to relax and enjoy dinner. The outdoor patio is delightful and also pet friendly.