Dining & Sightseeing Around Summerland
Summerland Favorites
Right out the back gate and across the street is one of the best burger shops around. It's got just a few tables, but an easy walk up counter to grab a bite before heading down to the beach.
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Tinker's Burgers
2275 Ortega Hill RdRight out the back gate and across the street is one of the best burger shops around. It's got just a few tables, but an easy walk up counter to grab a bite before heading down to the beach.
Stroll down Lillie Avenue for an al fresco brunch at Field and Fort. Browse the beautiful home decor shop or sit on the deck or in the garden and enjoy delicious pastries, specialty items, snacks and more. A high end addition to the Summerland scene.
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Field and Fort
2580 Lillie AveStroll down Lillie Avenue for an al fresco brunch at Field and Fort. Browse the beautiful home decor shop or sit on the deck or in the garden and enjoy delicious pastries, specialty items, snacks and more. A high end addition to the Summerland scene.
Wonderful pastries, coffees, cards and gifts. Red Kettle coffee is just out the back door of the house and across the street. With indoor and back patio seating, it's a great sport for a morning coffee.
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Red Kettle Coffee
Ortega Hill RoadWonderful pastries, coffees, cards and gifts. Red Kettle coffee is just out the back door of the house and across the street. With indoor and back patio seating, it's a great sport for a morning coffee.
A really friendly bar and welcoming restaurant, The Nugget has delicious food and a menu that will please everyone. Ask for the salmon blackened or try the popular Beef Stroganoff.
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The Nugget
2318 Lillie AveA really friendly bar and welcoming restaurant, The Nugget has delicious food and a menu that will please everyone. Ask for the salmon blackened or try the popular Beef Stroganoff.
A regular stop when we're in town with kids, Rusty's Pizza is a block away and is consistently delicious. With an easy walk up counter, it's not just pizza, they have wings, sandwiches and a salad bar as well.
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Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LaneA regular stop when we're in town with kids, Rusty's Pizza is a block away and is consistently delicious. With an easy walk up counter, it's not just pizza, they have wings, sandwiches and a salad bar as well.
A popular spot for wine tasting and events, this is a chic spot voted one of the best wineries in Santa Barbara. Go online to book a table. It's just a few blocks away, so it's super easy to walk down in the late afternoon, get a flight of wine and enjoy the nice indoor space or front porch patio.
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Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveA popular spot for wine tasting and events, this is a chic spot voted one of the best wineries in Santa Barbara. Go online to book a table. It's just a few blocks away, so it's super easy to walk down in the late afternoon, get a flight of wine and enjoy the nice indoor space or front porch patio.
Summerland Shopping
From potted plants to garden decor, the curated experience is beautifully put together and lovely to visit.
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Botanik
2329 Lillie AveFrom potted plants to garden decor, the curated experience is beautifully put together and lovely to visit.
If you forgot a bathing suit or need a cover up, this is a cute local shop just a couple blocks away.
Indian Summers
2275 Ortega Hill RdIf you forgot a bathing suit or need a cover up, this is a cute local shop just a couple blocks away.
A wonderful home and garden shop with design inspiration around every corner. The large outdoor area, fountains and casual elegance makes it feel like you're walking through a catalog.
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Summerland Winery
2330 Lillie AveA wonderful home and garden shop with design inspiration around every corner. The large outdoor area, fountains and casual elegance makes it feel like you're walking through a catalog.
Sightseeing
A nice outing for people of all ages, the Zoo is only 10 minutes away. Be sure to make reservations online in advance.
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Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos DrA nice outing for people of all ages, the Zoo is only 10 minutes away. Be sure to make reservations online in advance.
The Missions of California had a huge influence on the birth of the state. The path the Spanish priests traveled as they expanded the churches reach is still one of the most used roads, El Camino Real. The Santa Barbara Mission is well preserved and an easy way to see some of the area's history. Check online for tickets, events and hours.
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Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna StThe Missions of California had a huge influence on the birth of the state. The path the Spanish priests traveled as they expanded the churches reach is still one of the most used roads, El Camino Real. The Santa Barbara Mission is well preserved and an easy way to see some of the area's history. Check online for tickets, events and hours.
Head over the the marina and rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy the coastline. Mornings are beautiful!
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Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor WayHead over the the marina and rent kayaks or paddle boards to enjoy the coastline. Mornings are beautiful!
Food scene
One of the most popular bakery breakfast spots in Santa Barbara, there are three. This one in Montecito is lovely, but the one on State Street is fun and right near the beach and shopping of downtown.
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Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery
1253 Coast Village RdOne of the most popular bakery breakfast spots in Santa Barbara, there are three. This one in Montecito is lovely, but the one on State Street is fun and right near the beach and shopping of downtown.
For more upscale dining, but still in a fun vibrant spot, try The Lark. There's valet parking and a nice ambiance in the heart of the Funk Zone.
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa StFor more upscale dining, but still in a fun vibrant spot, try The Lark. There's valet parking and a nice ambiance in the heart of the Funk Zone.
In Montecito, just a few minutes up the road, this is a lovely spot for cozy, authentic Italian food plus a delicious breakfast omelet selection. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews all speak about the delicious pastas and nice wine list.
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Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village RdIn Montecito, just a few minutes up the road, this is a lovely spot for cozy, authentic Italian food plus a delicious breakfast omelet selection. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews all speak about the delicious pastas and nice wine list.
With amazing views, visit either. of the two bars at Miramar, a Rosewood resort. It's a 5 minute drive and a beautiful place for a cocktail with a public beach to enjoy the sunset. You don't need to be a guest or have reservations for the bars, but it is first come first serve seating. Valet is $21 for the day.
Miramar Beach Bar
1759 S Jameson LnWith amazing views, visit either. of the two bars at Miramar, a Rosewood resort. It's a 5 minute drive and a beautiful place for a cocktail with a public beach to enjoy the sunset. You don't need to be a guest or have reservations for the bars, but it is first come first serve seating. Valet is $21 for the day.
If you're in the mood for modern Mexican food and margaritas, this State Street spot is a great place for lunch or an early dinner right between the beach and the heart of downtown.
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Santo Mezcal
119 State StIf you're in the mood for modern Mexican food and margaritas, this State Street spot is a great place for lunch or an early dinner right between the beach and the heart of downtown.