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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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 up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Coastal Dispensary Santa Barbara (Shopping)
1019 Chapala St
4.7

Coastal Dispensary Santa Barbara is most popular around 5 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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

Carlitos Café y Cantina is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours 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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch is most popular around 5 PM on Sundays. 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!

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Toma Restaurant & Bar (Italian restaurant)
324 W Cabrillo Blvd
4.6

Visitors usually stay up to 4 hours here.

Sunny eatery featuring Italian cuisine & a sizable wine list in a compact space with harbor vistas.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Sustainable Wine Tours (Other)
27 W Anapamu St #104
5.0

Sustainable Wine Tours is most popular around 5 PM on Wednesdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Sustainable Wine Tours offers a one-of-a-kind, upscale wine tour for wine enthusiasts looking for a private and unique, experience-based wine tour. We do not visit the typical crowded commercial wineries and standing bar tasting rooms that are open to the general public – only all private vineyard estates and wineries.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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