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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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Paradise Springs Winery

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4.3
Lively downtown tasting room with a vast wine selection, upbeat music, friendly staff, and cozy fire pit seating for relaxed sipping.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

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4.5
Informal all-suite hotel featuring kitchens, a gym, outdoor pool, and hot tub plus free breakfast and cocktail receptions.
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Miller Family Wine Company

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Tasting room focused on curated wines offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for wine enthusiasts in Santa Barbara.
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Harbor View Inn

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4.3
Contemporary rooms and suites with stunning ocean views, plus a heated pool, spa, fitness center, and prime beachside location.
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J. Wilkes

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4.6
Sophisticated Santa Barbara winery with complex wines, warm hospitality, chocolate pairings, and relaxed indoor-outdoor seating by the pier.
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El Encanto, Santa Barbara

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4.6
Luxe Santa Barbara hotel with elegant rooms, infinity pool, boutique spa, and upscale California Coastal restaurant.
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The Upham

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4.4
Elegant Victorian hotel with cozy rooms, gardens, and a bistro offering free breakfast and wine tasting in Santa Barbara.
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Goleta Getaway by Avantstay Private Backyard, 1.5mi to the Beach!

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A charming cottage retreat featuring a private backyard, located just 1.5 miles from beach access in Goleta, California.
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Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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4.5
Upscale inn with Mediterranean-inspired rooms, free breakfast, wine & cheese afternoons, pool, hot tub, and loaner bikes near Santa Barbara’s West Beach.
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Municipal Winemakers

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4.4
Chic Santa Barbara winery tasting room with vintage, up-cycled decor and a relaxed vibe focused on sustainable wines.
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O'Malleys Bar

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4.1
Trendy Irish sports bar with fast service, great cocktails, and plenty of TVs. Casual vibe with indoor and outdoor seating in Santa Barbara.
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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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3.6
4-star suite hotel offering stylish rooms, lush grounds, pool, Jacuzzi, gym, and pet-friendly amenities near Santa Barbara’s central coast.
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SOhO Restaurant & Music Club

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4.5
Nightly live music with drinks and California fare at this intimate club featuring a dance floor and rooftop in Santa Barbara.
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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

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4.7
Relaxed surf hostel featuring cozy beds, pancake breakfast, social events, and a prime location near beach and downtown Santa Barbara.
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EOS Lounge

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4.2
Colorfully lit club with DJs, multiple dance floors, lounge areas, and a patio, complete with private booths and bottle service.
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Castillo Inn at the Beach

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4.4
Relaxed Mission-style inn with homey rooms, free Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast near beautiful West Beach in Santa Barbara.
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Moxy Santa Barbara

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4.3
Contemporary hotel with heated outdoor pool, communal kitchen, pet-friendly rooms, and lively Santa Barbara location.
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Deep Sea Tasting Room

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4.6
Cozy tasting room with panoramic ocean views and outdoor deck, serving Conway Family Wines with fast, friendly service and a relaxed vibe.
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Barbieri & Kempe Wines

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5
Intimate Santa Barbara wine bar with expertly crafted blends, friendly service, cozy seating, and a welcoming atmosphere featuring a resident pup.
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The Pickle Room

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4.7
Old-school cocktail bar with top-notch drinks, cozy vibe, and standout menu items like the Pickletini and egg rolls in Santa Barbara.
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Potek Winery

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4.3
Wine tastings highlight distinctive varietals in a lively Santa Barbara setting with indoor and courtyard seating for relaxed enjoyment.
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Son Y Sabor

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5
Late-night nightclub with a vibrant dance floor and energetic atmosphere welcoming partygoers Thu–Sat 9 PM to 2 AM.
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Whiskey Richards

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4.5
Chill Santa Barbara music venue with 100+ whiskeys, live acts, karaoke, and pool tables in a friendly neighborhood dive atmosphere.
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Rincon Brewery

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🍻 Brewpub

4.5
Trendy brewpub with a vast beer selection, lively patio, bar games, and friendly service, perfect for casual visits and local vibe enjoyment.
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Kunin Wines

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4.5
Intimate winery with a warm atmosphere, expert-hosted Rhône-style tastings, and a dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara Downtown.
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The Bobcat Room

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4.5
Cozy, trendy bar known for fresh, handcrafted cocktails and fast service with a casual vibe that welcomes groups and conversation.
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Jaffurs Wine Cellars

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4.7
Intimate Santa Barbara winery known for Rhône-style reds with knowledgeable staff in a relaxed tasting room environment.
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High Seas Mead

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4.9
Crisp meads and ciders served in a casual, welcoming space with fast, friendly service and a dog-friendly vibe in Santa Barbara.
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Night Lizard Brewing Company

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4.7
Airy, brick-lined taproom serving craft draft beers named after endangered species. A chill spot with unique brews and a friendly vibe.
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Brass Bear Uptown

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4.4
Cozy Santa Barbara brewpub featuring a great beer selection, casual vibe, outdoor seating, and family-friendly amenities with a bustling atmosphere.
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Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara

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4.7
Trendy brewpub with a great beer selection, lively beer garden, and live performances for a casual yet vibrant vibe downtown.
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Whitcraft Winery

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4.8
Relaxed tasting room featuring handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Syrah from a long-running Santa Barbara winery.
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Vino Divino

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4.9
A cozy wine store and tasting room with knowledgeable staff offering unique, reasonably priced wines in Santa Barbara's Oak Park.
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Tyler x Lieu Dit Tasting Room & Wine Bar

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4.4
Urban wine bar with exceptional wines, knowledgeable hosts, and a refined food pairing program creates a social and intimate tasting experience.
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Café Lido

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🥐 Café & Bakery

3.7
Charming café with great coffee, cocktails, and live music by the pool. It offers quick service, a casual cozy vibe, and a scenic beachside setting.
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La Lieff Wines

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5
A lively, female-owned Santa Barbara wine bar featuring an impressive selection and inviting, friendly vibe perfect for relaxed tastings.