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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just greatness at different price points.

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These are the top 10 spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Santa Barbara. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.

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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens

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Historic Spanish-style courthouse gardens featuring vibrant tile work, murals, and panoramic city views, ideal for picnics and photography.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools and tidepool tanks on Santa Barbara's historic Stearns Wharf.
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park

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Oceanfront beach with seasonal lifeguards and grassy picnic areas welcoming off-leash dogs in Santa Barbara.
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Via Regina Open Space

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Natural open space in Santa Barbara featuring scenic outdoor areas ideal for casual visits and nature appreciation.
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Window to the Sea Park

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Small coastal park in Goleta with ocean views, swings, and a peaceful spot to relax by the sea any time of day.
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Armitos Park and Community Gardens

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Spacious park in Goleta with playgrounds featuring climbing structures and swings, plus community garden plots and shaded picnic areas.
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Tarragona Open Space

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A natural, grassy open space in Goleta featuring walking paths, scenic oaks, and dog-friendly areas with benches and trash facilities.
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Leadbetter Beach Cove

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A scenic coastal spot showcasing Santa Barbara's iconic shoreline, ideal for beach strolls and ocean views.
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Bohnett Park

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A sizeable urban park with a creek, playground, basketball courts, picnic areas, and open grassy spaces for gatherings in Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara Point

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Peninsula spot with sweeping ocean views, scenic walking paths, and benches for peaceful rest by Santa Barbara’s coast.
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Asian Care Center

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Asian Care Center in Santa Barbara offers professional massage therapy with skilled therapists focused on stress relief and relaxation.
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Balance in Motion

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Balance in Motion offers expert holistic treatments focused on alleviating pain and restoring full mobility in Santa Barbara.
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Barker Jessica

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Medical spa in Santa Barbara focused on personalized skincare treatments with expert care in a clean, inviting setting.
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Alain Polynice, MD

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Highly skilled plastic surgeon known for precision, natural aesthetic results, and attentive patient care in Santa Barbara.
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Amy Rae Aesthetics

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Amy Rae Aesthetics offers expert skincare treatments focusing on personalized facials and acne care, using clean products in Santa Barbara.
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Back To Balance SB Massage

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Therapeutic massage focusing on muscle tension and knots, offering expert bodywork to relieve pain and improve mobility in Santa Barbara.
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Breath Massage Theory

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Deep, holistic bodywork sessions designed to reset the nervous system and reconnect clients to their breath in Santa Barbara.
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Brazilian by Brazilian

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Specialized waxing salon offering skilled Brazilian waxing in Santa Barbara with a welcoming, professional atmosphere and excellent client care.
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Brian Falk L.Ac. MTCM

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Acupuncture care focused on holistic healing and balance, offering expert treatments in Santa Barbara’s East Beach neighborhood.
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Jamie Slone Wines

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Relaxed European-style winery with exceptional wines, friendly hosts, and intimate tastings in Santa Barbara's downtown. Perfect for events or casual visits.
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Fox Wine Co.

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A lively winery with a bar in Santa Barbara’s East Beach, Fox Wine Co. offers engaging tastings and lively weekends with local bands.
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Loubud Wines

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Trendy wine bar offering a curated selection of bubbly and hand crafted wines paired with creative puzzles in a cozy, casual downtown vibe.
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Chic historic hotel offers modern rooms with Wi-Fi, lobby bar, cafΓ©, and bike rentals in Santa Barbara’s Lower State neighborhood.
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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach

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Budget motel with simple rooms, some ocean views, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool near Santa Barbara’s East Beach.
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The Milo

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Spanish Colonial-style beachfront hotel with vibrant rooms, two heated outdoor pools, courtyard gardens, and bike rentals.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

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Refined oceanfront hotel with elegant dining, 2 outdoor pools, a spa, and polished rooms with terraces overlooking Miramar Beach.
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Mar Monte Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Casual rooms and suites with ocean views, outdoor pool, Spanish restaurant, beach access, and a warm, 1930s Spanish Colonial vibe.
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Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

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Casual Mediterranean-style hotel offering relaxed rooms, two pools, and hot tubs near Santa Barbara shops and highways.
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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Upscale beachfront resort offering polished rooms, grill dining, tennis courts, spa, heated pool, and ocean views in Santa Barbara.
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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Informal stay with mountain views from rooftop bar, outdoor pool, fitness room, and warm rooms with modern amenities.
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Drift Santa Barbara

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Modern boutique hotel in Santa Barbara’s lively Lower State neighborhood with boutique dining, welcoming vibes, and easy beach access.
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Cooney's at the Market

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Trendy, casual bar with great cocktails and a standout beer selection, serving fast service in Santa Barbara’s Public Market.
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Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

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Airport hotel featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast, outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center with spacious traditional rooms.
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Santa Barbara Inn

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Santa Barbara Inn offers guests a comfortable stay with classic amenities in a convenient location on State Street.
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Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen

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Cozy wine bar with fast service, great wine and beer selections, live jazz and comedy nights, plus tasty happy hour bites.
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Inn by the Harbor

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Cozy, Spanish-style inn featuring comfy rooms, an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, free breakfast and wine tastings in Santa Barbara.