Arroyo Burro Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

1. Arroyo Burro Beach

9.4
2981 1/2 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · Mesa · 49 tips and reviews

Danielle N.Danielle Neufeld: Pretty beach & free parking! Wonderful :)

Destination:CentralCoastDestination:CentralCoast: While a once hidden gem, this is still a fav of ours. The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach offers a great selection of fresh seafood and wine. But the free parking means prime views of the day's sunset!

Benjamin C.Benjamin Chait: Parking is tough, but totally worth the wait. Miles to wander and enjoy the Pacific.

Santa Barbara Courthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

2. Santa Barbara Courthouse

9.3
1100 Anacapa St (at E Anapamu St), Santa Barbara, CA
Courthouse · Santa Barbara Downtown · 45 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Campbell: If you have Jury Duty show up early and park at the Garden Lot well worth it! If not you either pay for parking or have to walk 6 blocks.

Mario L.Mario L: Built in 1929, the courthouse used to also be the city jail. Parking along the street, or at the public parking adjacent to the library is free up to 75 minutes.

Alexia C.Alexia Cardenas: The views are beautiful and the tour goes over a lot of the architecture of the building. It is a really beautiful place. Be sure to go when the Clock Gallery is open!

Santa Barbara Harbor is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

3. Santa Barbara Harbor

9.1
132 Harbor Way Ste A (at Shoreline), Santa Barbara, CA
Harbor or Marina · 18 tips and reviews

Adam R.Adam R: Easy boat access, parking $2/hr

Veronica A.Veronica A: A great place for dogs, the waves aren't too violent.

Leila H.Leila Hamilton: Walk towards the jetty, then head to one of the numerous restaurants for a bite while watching the seals swim around the boats in the harbor

East Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

4. East Beach

9.2
E Cabrillo Blvd (btw Stearns Wharf & Andree Clark Bird Refuge), Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · East Beach · 15 tips and reviews

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: A beautiful palm-tree lined beach with volleyball courts, skate park, and boardwalk to walk, bike, rollerblade, or surrey along in the beautiful Santa Barbara sun!

Michael K.Michael Kemmling: $3 for 3 hours of parking isn't too bad, I guess. Very nice beach.

JH H.JH H-D: Got easy access parking for $2/hr

Leadbetter Beach & Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

5. Leadbetter Beach & Park

9.3
801 Shoreline Dr (at Loma Alta Dr), Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Coates: Make sure you pay for parking haha or else get a $22 ticket like my buddy bahahahaha

Michael D.Michael Divindo: SBCC parking permits are valid at the Leadbetter Beach parking lot Monday-Friday when SBCC is in session (fall and spring semesters).

SukiSuki: Nice quiet beach with soft sand and gentle ocean.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

6. Trader Joe's

9.1
3025 De La Vina St (btwn Samarkand & Arden), Santa Barbara, CA
Grocery Store · Samarkand · 2 tips and reviews

Sharon G.Sharon Girod: The parking lot is crazy!

Mary S.Mary S: Very orderly. Try the new pickle popcorn

Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

7. Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

9.1
201 W Mission St (at De La Vina St), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Barbara · 47 tips and reviews

Alexis W.Alexis W: They're temporarily closed, with a big pile of dirt in front if the door and and an outhouse in the parking lot.

Matei P.Matei P.: Excellent, American style ice cream! A local institution well worth experiencing. Incredible Flavors!

Pleasure PalatePleasure Palate: Their one scoop is equivalent to two scoops elsewhere. Their one scoop is so big, that you can actually get half scoops of two different flavors.

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

8. 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

Adrienne L.Adrienne L: Very creative and delicious flavors. Get the Nutella and biscoff together!

Sarah C.Sarah Chhum: Honey caramel or honey fudge sauce on anything is delicious! Nutella ice cream with honey caramel is my favorite.

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.

Lure Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

9. Lure Fish House

9.0
3815 State St., Suite G131 (La Cumbre), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North State · 6 tips and reviews

Solène G.Solène G.: I had the sesame seared ahi tuna, with almond pesto cauliflower and brown rice and loved it! Service is great and we were served quickly. One of my favorite places to eat fish in SB.

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Wow, oysters galore. We got their signature oysters and they were out of this world! I got the salmon with a side of grilled spinach which was also the bomb. This place is amazing for any occasion!

Gleymar L.Gleymar Loyo: So delicious everything !!! 🙌🏻

Los Agaves Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

10. Los Agaves Restaurant

9.1
600 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 108 tips and reviews

BrookeBrooke: Amazing Mexican- authentic, fresh, delicious! Go, you won't regret it. Huge portions.

Arch Rock FishArch Rock Fish: One of the Best Mexican Food Places in SB. This Place is Phenomenal.... Arch Rock Fish loves Los Agaves.

NmNm: Burrito Mojado is highly recommended .. Crowded at night ..

Lucky Penny is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

11. Lucky Penny

9.0
127 Anacapa St (at Yanonali St), Santa Barbara, CA
Pizzeria · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Cassinelli: If you're not paying attention, you might miss this nestled in the parking lot of The Lark. Not a ton of seating but it's high quality.

Cat M.Cat Meirelles Buchatskiy: pizza was great, get lemonade with it too. refreshing in the Cali sun.

Abby A.Abby Anderson Jones: Really quick unique wood fired pizzas! They even have cookie ice cream sandwiches made with homemade chocolate chip cookies!

The Lark is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

12. The Lark

9.0
131 Anacapa St Ste A (Yanonali Street), Santa Barbara, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower State · 48 tips and reviews

Santiago V.Santiago Villegas: The Farro entree, the pimento cheese and the lamb gnocchi are outstanding

Taryn M.Taryn Matthews: My favorite restaurant in SB! The brussel sprouts are out of this world!

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Great outdoor seating or indoor bar scene. Food is phenomenal. Get the Brussels sprouts and hazelnut praline ice cream sandwich for dessert. Can't go wrong with everything in between. And make a res!

Rori's Artisanal Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

13. Rori's Artisanal Creamery

8.9
38 W Victoria St (in Santa Barbara Public Market), Santa Barbara, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Santa Barbara Downtown · 4 tips and reviews

ArielleArielle: Can’t go wrong with any ice cream flavors. Favorites are peanut butter chocolate and fresh mint patty. Don’t forget to get a chilly dog for you furry friend too.

AmberAmber: Vegan ice cream!

Roger M.Roger Ma: Pistachio black pepper is the bomb

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

14. Trader Joe's

8.9
222 North Milpas Street (at Carpinteria), Santa Barbara, CA
Grocery Store · Lower East · 19 tips and reviews

Frank E.Frank Eggers: Bring your wallet, patience and be ready for a fight to get a parking spot

Frank E.Frank Eggers: If your lucky there is both parking and no lines

Charlene C.Charlene Casey: After 4PM, the south end of the parking lot seems to be the lesser of two evils.

Santa Barbara Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Santa Barbara.

15. Santa Barbara Zoo

8.9
500 Ninos Dr (at E Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Zoo Exhibit · East Beach · 42 tips and reviews

Danni K.Danni Kasa: It's $6 for parking, but it's easy to park on the street and walk. Really up close to animals, awesome zoo

SaliemSaliem: $11 parking. $18/ adult. over heard lots of chatter about cost when it was $13/ticket. it's a pleasant zoo though. healthy animals and nicely landscaped

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.