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Best Things to Do in Santa Barbara

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Alice's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara?

There are so many favorites just to name a few, Jeanine’s for breakfast, Carlito’s for lunch or dinner.

What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?

We took a kayaking tour. It was really fun and we got to see Kevin Costner’s yacht.

Hometown Shoot in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Clarissa in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Natalie's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara?

Toma Food and ambience were great

What is the best tip for going on your babymoon to Santa Barbara?

Many great hidden restaurants ans romantic spots. Very relaxing and laid back vibe.

Visited Santa Barbara in June

Photo Shoot Location: East Beach

Clarissa in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Courtney's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara?

Topa Topa brewery was so fun and inclusive.

What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?

Public Market!

Visited Santa Barbara in June

Photo Shoot Location: East Beach

Clarissa in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Katrina's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Craft Ramen. The best ramen I’ve ever had!

What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara botanic gardens is beautiful with great views!

Visited Santa Barbara in April

Photo Shoot Location: East Beach

Clarissa in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Lily's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What are the best places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara?

We loved Helena Avenue Bakery for a casual but delicious breakfast and The Lark for a top notch dining experience in The Funk Zone! Great burgers at Mesa Burger in Montecito and on The Mesa in SB!

What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?

We loved taking bike rides and enjoying the coast line at East Bech and Butterfly Beach! Don’t forget to stop by The Funk Zone for cool street art and delicious food.

What is your best overall travel tip for Santa Barbara?

Try and plan your dining ahead of time to make reservations, especially right now due to COVID the restaurants can be quite busy with limited seating.

Visited Santa Barbara in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Clarissa in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Kara's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What is your best overall travel tip for Santa Barbara?

Always make time for dinner at Pascucci! Their bread and pasta is to die for.

Visited Santa Barbara in December

Photo Shoot Location: East Beach

Cherry in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Amber's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What is your best overall travel tip for Santa Barbara?

Go and see everything you can. Every inch of this city is beautiful!

Visited Santa Barbara in December

Photo Shoot Location: East Beach

Cherry in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


Jeff's Travel Tips for Santa Barbara

What is your best overall travel tip for Santa Barbara?

We had a chance to explore a little of the “Urban Wine Trail”, such a cool idea in downtown. There are some great tasting rooms and restaurants all along the way to explore. It was a fun way to see a bit of the town and all it has to offer.

Visited Santa Barbara in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Cherry in Santa Barbara for Flytographer


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