Dreamy Weekend Getaway to Santa Barbara
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Savannah Baker
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Santa Barbara
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Curator’s statement
Living in Los Angeles for almost 10 years, I have taken endless road trips up to Santa Barbara! Santa Barbara is truly a magical place. I have a bunch of recommendations for the ultimate getaway. Whether it's driving through Santa Ynez checking out amazing wineries, riding a bike beachside or staying at cute boutique hotels for a nice reset — I have you covered! Cheers!
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara
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Things to do in Santa Barbara
Rent bikes and cruise down the boardwalk against the ocean.
Go wine tasting through Santa Ynez Valley.
Checkout the charming European resembling town of Solvang.
Go to multiple tasting rooms in the charming town of Los Olivos.
Spend the evening having drinks and bites of food in the Funk Zone.
Go to a local wine + cheese shop to make a picnic to enjoy on the beach!
Take photos with the beautiful architecture of Santa Barbara City Hall.
Go to the farmers market on State St. held every Tuesday 3-8pm.
Get a spa treatment at the Rosewood Miramar Beach.
Have an amazing weekend champagne brunch as San Ysidro Ranch.
Check out some of the places that the iconic film "Sideways" shot at!
Places to eat & drink in Santa Barbara
Wineries
Presqu'ile - Winery with beautiful views, amazing charcuterie and wine.
Demetria - Winery with beautiful grounds and great wine.
Brave and Maiden - Winery with beautiful architecture and grounds.
Restaurants
Flor De Maiz - Mexican restaurant with ocean view.
S.Y Kitchen - Local restaurant with amazing food.
Lilly's Taqueria - Affordable delicious tacos!
Hook + Press - Artisanal donuts and coffee.
Alessia Patisserie - Amazing bakery.
Loquita - Authentic Spanish restaurant.
San Ysidro Ranch for their weekend champagne brunch!
Cocktail Bars
The Good Lion - Cocktail bar next to the beautiful theater downtown.
Dusk: A cocktail bar with great vibes in a boutique hotel.
Need to Know
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