rominl

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what do you guys suggest to do in santa barbara for a day trip, say going there in the morning and coming back in the afternoon? never been there, want to have a relaxing day and maybe some sightseeing together with nice lunch.

ideas welcome

masboy

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Henry,

hmm...i went there twice so far. if you enjoying park atmosphere, i'd suggest go to :
and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden if you have extra time.

i'm not really familiar w/ a good food around santa barbara tho...

PhilipMSPT

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Wine tastings.

Pick a winery. Any winery.

Make sure you have a picnic basket filled with goodies. Cheese and fruit hold up well without refrigeration...

whoster

visit some Vineyards?

oh the way out you could stop by Solvang...that's always nice..

EmeraldLexuSC3

Gota go to the original and last remaining Sambos for breakfast,
then head up the hill to the Mission, if you are into historical past.

rominl

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more info on sambo?

nice info guys, more search now. vineyard is a good idea, but if we have been to napa, is it going to be similar stuff? and we probably won't go wine tasting. i never drink and drive

any restaurants recommendation?

oh, of course this is for me and my wife

ElitistK

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Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Somewhere in downtown SB, very different from lovely OC. Pretty nice for a change.

511 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-0618

Dr. Phil is always about the winery, lol.

Dan_K

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Aw Henry. Going to Santa Barbara without a convertible is just WRONG!!! Contact Mike or Tommy (yeah the SC guys, remember us?). I'm sure he has some ideas. Have a great time.

EmeraldLexuSC3

Sambos Restaurant - Best pancakes around!

It's making me hungry just thinking about it.

Maybe it's time for me to take a drive down to Santa Barbara / Ventura area.

rominl

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lol come on dan, just want to get some private time since this is the first time i bring her there

cool info guys, thanks

HybrdArsto

There's a place called "Something Fishy." Pretty good sushi bar if you're into that stuff. I believe it's in the downtown section of SB.

unit74

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The Cajun Kitchen in Goleta is always a good eat.... Hit up the mission while your there.

Anything going on at the SB Bowl? Drive up to the Cold Springs Tavern......It's more of a Harley hang out, but it's cool.... Take a drive up the 154 and then down East Camino Cielo. Nice little view of the city. On a good day, you can see Refugio to Ventura.

Or just be touristy and walk State Street for all the niche shops.

rominl

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cool, more reference is always good

GS3Tek

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That's it, State Street.
I was trying to remember if it was State or College Street before I respond.

I think there's a small Thai restaurant there too

I believe the pier is nearby. The both of you can take a nice walk on the pier with the small novelty shops and have some ice cream

We stopped by Santa Barbara on the way home from Solvang and Hearst Castle