Local Suggestions
From the Thomson's
Food scene
Thario's Kitchen
3807 Santa Claus LnExcellent pizzas, pasta and salads and attentive service
Local and family owned. Delicious authentic Italian food. Great wine list and fabulous desserts
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Giannfranco's Trattoria
666 Linden AveLocal and family owned. Delicious authentic Italian food. Great wine list and fabulous desserts
The best burgers! Wonderful outdoor space that is very family friendly. Top off your meal with a Rory's ice cream bar. Also made local
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus LnThe best burgers! Wonderful outdoor space that is very family friendly. Top off your meal with a Rory's ice cream bar. Also made local
Robitaille's Fine Candies
900 Linden AveOld fashioned candy shop - much of it made there
Delicious lunches and breakfast plus a fabulous, high end home goods shop. Great service.
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Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveDelicious lunches and breakfast plus a fabulous, high end home goods shop. Great service.
Gardens and nurseries
There are lots of wonderful nurseries in the area. This is a favorite as it has a demonstration garden featuring plants from different areas of the world that do well locally
Seaside Gardens
3700 Via RealThere are lots of wonderful nurseries in the area. This is a favorite as it has a demonstration garden featuring plants from different areas of the world that do well locally
Lots of wonderful walking trails. Beautiful year round. Kid friendly
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Botanischer Garten Santa Barbara
1212 Mission Canyon RdLots of wonderful walking trails. Beautiful year round. Kid friendly
Antiques
Carpinteria has a lot of great antique stores. This is our favorite and a central spot to start the hunt
Homestead Antiques & Trading
943 Linden AveCarpinteria has a lot of great antique stores. This is our favorite and a central spot to start the hunt