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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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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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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Coastal Dispensary Santa Barbara (Shopping)
1019 Chapala St
4.7

Coastal Dispensary Santa Barbara is most popular around 1 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 20 min here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Coastal is an adult-use recreational and medical dispensary (21+ Rec/18+ Med) offering premium cannabis products with the goal of encouraging and enhancing happy, healthy and active lifestyles.

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Super Cucas (Mexican restaurant)
626 W Micheltorena St
4.5

Visitors usually stay up to 25 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch (Chicken restaurant)
2618 De La Vina St
4.5

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Mexican-style chicken and tri-tip grilled over real mesquite charcoal!

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