Fun things to do in Santa Barbara (US)

Best and most fun things to do in Santa Barbara : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Lilly's Taqueria (Mexican restaurant)
310 Chapala St
4.7

Lilly's Taqueria is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara (Mexican restaurant)
514 State St
4.2

Sandbar Cocina y Tequila - Santa Barbara is most popular around 10 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Escape to the laid-back charm of Santa Barbara at Sandbar Cocina y Tequila. Our beachfront restaurant offers a unique blend of Mexican cuisine and coastal vibes. Indulge in fresh seafood, succulent steaks, and a wide variety of tequila and mezcal options. From classic tacos and enchiladas to more adventurous options like seafood ceviche and mole-marinated chicken, our menu has something to satisfy every palate.

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La Cumbre Plaza (Shopping center)
121 S Hope Ave
4.1

La Cumbre Plaza is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

La Cumbre Plaza is Santa Barbara’s premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, you'll enjoy a collection of retailers and restaurants exclusive to La Cumbre Plaza in the Santa Barbara area. Shop at your favorite brand stores including Macy's, Bristol Farms, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, J.

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Lure Fish House (Seafood restaurant)
3815 State St Suite G131
4.6

Lure Fish House is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Lure Fish House is a family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. We always strive to serve locally caught seafood, organically grown local produce, and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh oysters.

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Los Agaves (Mexican restaurant)
2911 De La Vina St
4.6

Los Agaves is most popular around 6 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 30 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Our dishes are always prepared with simple, yet sophisticated presentation, using only the best ingredients available. We believe in classic dishes with a creative twist, which is reflected in our signature dishes such as our Los Agaves Enchiladas—filled with fresh halibut and shrimp, red pepper, onions, and topped with our smoky chipotle sauce—or our Chiles Nortenos—stuffed with shrimp and Oaxaca cheese and topped with chipotle dressing.

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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 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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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