The Visitors guide to the best Restaurants, Shops, Galleries, Wineries, Attractions and Activities in the Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez Valley area.
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Popular Spots
Condor Express Whale Watching
Spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion.
Santa Barbara Courthouse
See the courthouse, mural room and outstanding gardens year-round.
Chaucer’s Bookstore
Santa Barbara’s much-loved bookseller since 1974.
Wendy Foster - Montecito
A local store with a national reputation
Sambo’s
The first and last remaining original Sambo’s restaurant.
The Natural Café
Consistently voted by locals as the “best health food” restaurant.
Condor Express Whale Watching
Spectacular whale watching trip, sportfishing or island excursion.
Santa Barbara Courthouse
See the courthouse, mural room and outstanding gardens year-round.
