Things to do in Santa Barbara (US)

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Old Town Coffee Santa Barbara (Coffee)
1131 State St
4.8

Old Town Coffee Santa Barbara is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

We are a locally owned coffee shop that roasts all our beans in house.

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Flavor of India (Indian restaurant)
3026 State St
4.2

Flavor of India is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

#1 Voted best Indian food in Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Museum)
2559 Puesta Del Sol
4.7

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Founded in 1916 as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has evolved to include more than 3.5 million specimens covering every aspect of natural history—from mammals, birds, and marine life to geology, astronomy, paleontology, and anthropology. Newly renovated in 2018, the Museum boasts state-of-the-art interactive exhibits for all ages, paired with the Central Coast’s only planetarium, on 17 acres of oak woodland along Mission Creek.

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Carlitos Café y Cantina (Mexican restaurant)
1324 State St
4.4

Carlitos Café y Cantina is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1.5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

EST. 1978 CARLITOS is located in the heart of the ARTS District of Santa Barbara and features a vibrant mix of contemporary Mexican cuisine, and award-winning margaritas, rooted in Mexican flavors and traditional recipes that celebrate local ingredients.

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Chase Restaurant and Lounge (Italian restaurant)
1012 State St
4.1

Visitors usually stay 1-1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The Chase Restaurant and Lounge is a Santa Barbara landmark for over 42 years serving the best authentic New York style Italian food in the most romantic atmosphere in the city. Please note that food service hours may vary.

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Rocky Nook Park (Park)
610 Mission Canyon Rd
4.6

Rocky Nook Park is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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