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528 Cota Street (Anacapa Street), Santa Barbara, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower State · 44 tips and reviews
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.
1024 Coast Village Rd (at Hot Springs Rd), Montecito, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Coast Village · 17 tips and reviews
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.
500 Ninos Dr (at E Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Zoo Exhibit · East Beach · 43 tips and reviews
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.
2201 Laguna St (at Los Olivos St), Santa Barbara, CA
Church · Downtown Santa Barbara · 26 tips and reviews
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.
2559 Puesta del Sol (at Mission Canyon Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
History Museum · Downtown Santa Barbara · 11 tips and reviews
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.
3302 McCaw Ave (at Las Positas), Santa Barbara, CA
French Restaurant · North State · 17 tips and reviews
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.