PAMELA’S GUIDEBOOK

Pamela
PAMELA’S GUIDEBOOK

Food Scene

The owners are from France. The coffee and croissants are divine!
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bree'osh Cafe Montecito
1150 Coast Village Rd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The owners are from France. The coffee and croissants are divine!
Best Mexican restaurant in town! You can walk there and they have an outdoor patio that's fantastic!
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village Rd
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best Mexican restaurant in town! You can walk there and they have an outdoor patio that's fantastic!
They're vegan, and FABULOUS!! They have a super nice outdoor patio with lights at night and they have a tv for sports games. Don't let the "vegan" turn you away...it's an abundane of flavor!!! They don't serve breakfast but just started service lunch!! Reservation via Open Table is best. $$
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Oliver's
1198 Coast Village Rd
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
They're vegan, and FABULOUS!! They have a super nice outdoor patio with lights at night and they have a tv for sports games. Don't let the "vegan" turn you away...it's an abundane of flavor!!! They don't serve breakfast but just started service lunch!! Reservation via Open Table is best. $$
GREAT food and drinks (limited wine list) no matter what you order!! Nice outdoor seating - first come only. They don't take reservations. $$
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Honor Bar
1255 Coast Village Rd
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
GREAT food and drinks (limited wine list) no matter what you order!! Nice outdoor seating - first come only. They don't take reservations. $$
The BEST breakfast in town! Small, quaint and local owners.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Merci Montecito
1028 Coast Village Rd
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The BEST breakfast in town! Small, quaint and local owners.
Local owners and the chef is amazing! The outdoor space is a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Coast & Olive
1295 Coast Village Rd
Local owners and the chef is amazing! The outdoor space is a wonderful way to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner!
You will pay top dollar here and need a reservation most of the time, but EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent!!! You may even see a local star there!
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village Rd
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You will pay top dollar here and need a reservation most of the time, but EVERYTHING on the menu is excellent!!! You may even see a local star there!
The food and service is fantastic at a reasonable price and they have a pianist (check their website for details) on weekends. There’s a bar and indoor/outdoor seating! Our new favorite place to eat!
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The food and service is fantastic at a reasonable price and they have a pianist (check their website for details) on weekends. There’s a bar and indoor/outdoor seating! Our new favorite place to eat!
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rd
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan

Drinks & Nightlife

This list is a peek into places in town, walkable or close by that we like to go or recommend anyone traveling here. Enjoy!
It is THE place to see and be seen, especially on Friday nights where you just night run into a celebrity!! Reservation necessary for dining, but the bar is packed from 7-10 on the weekends. $$$
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucky's
1279 Coast Village Rd
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
It is THE place to see and be seen, especially on Friday nights where you just night run into a celebrity!! Reservation necessary for dining, but the bar is packed from 7-10 on the weekends. $$$
The piano bar is so much fun!!! Good for all ages (mostly 30+) so it's not a college scene, but it's fun and I've even seen Kenny Loggins get on the mic!! Jason is usally at the piano and he can get the crowd going!!
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Red Piano
519 State St
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The piano bar is so much fun!!! Good for all ages (mostly 30+) so it's not a college scene, but it's fun and I've even seen Kenny Loggins get on the mic!! Jason is usally at the piano and he can get the crowd going!!
Holy cow! We have been waiting for this place to be finished and open for years. It won't disappoint as it sits ON THE OCEAN so go there for a drink or dinner. It opened in February and is absolutely spectacular!!! You will need a reservation for dining, otherwise, just go there to check it out. It's a MUST SEE!
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson Ln
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Holy cow! We have been waiting for this place to be finished and open for years. It won't disappoint as it sits ON THE OCEAN so go there for a drink or dinner. It opened in February and is absolutely spectacular!!! You will need a reservation for dining, otherwise, just go there to check it out. It's a MUST SEE!

Sightseeing

Walking distance to this beautiful beach where you can have a picnic, watch the sunrise and/or sunset.
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Butterfly Beach
145 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walking distance to this beautiful beach where you can have a picnic, watch the sunrise and/or sunset.
You have to travel to Oxnard to get on the boat that takes you to the islands that you see off the coast here. It's worth it!
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Channel Islands
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You have to travel to Oxnard to get on the boat that takes you to the islands that you see off the coast here. It's worth it!

Parks & Nature

Great trail for all levels. The views are amazing!!! The debris flow hit this hard, but it's a "trail" again as locals love this trek.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
1202-1298 E Mountain Dr
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great trail for all levels. The views are amazing!!! The debris flow hit this hard, but it's a "trail" again as locals love this trek.

Entertainment & Activities

Great music venue from about March through October
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Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas St
122 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great music venue from about March through October
Fabulous events are held here for music lovers
Music Academy of the West
1070 Fairway Rd
Fabulous events are held here for music lovers

Shopping

High end casual wear. If you forgot a cashmere sweater, they're sure to have it!
Angel
1150 Coast Village Rd
High end casual wear. If you forgot a cashmere sweater, they're sure to have it!
Fabulous shopping for women!!
MARCUS
1155 Coast Village Rd
Fabulous shopping for women!!
Fabulous shopping for men and women
K. Frank
1150 Coast Village Rd
Fabulous shopping for men and women
Unique and fabulous clothing for women
Whistle Club
1235 Coast Village Rd
Unique and fabulous clothing for women

Essentials

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Vons
1040 Coast Village Rd
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Forgot your toothbrush or razor? This is within walking distance for any of the essentials you may need.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CVS
2973 State St
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Forgot your toothbrush or razor? This is within walking distance for any of the essentials you may need.
Makeup, perfume and more within walking distance.
Cos Bar Montecito
1253 Coast Village Rd
Makeup, perfume and more within walking distance.
These guys are great if you need a bottle of wine - whatever amount you want to spend, they have it and they're around the corner and walking distance!
The Liquor & Wine Grotto
1271 Coast Village Rd
These guys are great if you need a bottle of wine - whatever amount you want to spend, they have it and they're around the corner and walking distance!