Guidebook for Santa Barbara

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Guidebook for Santa Barbara

Arts & Culture

Beautiful Spanish style building that hosts premier bands and movies. Their schedule is available online at: http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com/
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The Arlington Theatre (Metropolitan Theatres)
1317 State St
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Beautiful Spanish style building that hosts premier bands and movies. Their schedule is available online at: http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com/
About the only live music club in Santa Barbara, the $10 cover is well worth the dance floor and entertainment. Weak is the food and drinks..stick with beer or wine.
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SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State St
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About the only live music club in Santa Barbara, the $10 cover is well worth the dance floor and entertainment. Weak is the food and drinks..stick with beer or wine.

Food Scene

Another long-standing Santa Barbara restaurant, these guys serve some mean Italian food and one of the best rib-eye steaks in town. I recommend making reservations in advance.
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Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria St
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Another long-standing Santa Barbara restaurant, these guys serve some mean Italian food and one of the best rib-eye steaks in town. I recommend making reservations in advance.
Paradise Cafe is one of the oldest local Santa Barbara restaurants. Oak grilled fish and choice beef, great salads too. A full bar offers the complete menu, great drinks, and excellent wine options.
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Paradise Cafe
702 Anacapa St
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Paradise Cafe is one of the oldest local Santa Barbara restaurants. Oak grilled fish and choice beef, great salads too. A full bar offers the complete menu, great drinks, and excellent wine options.
This is next to the harbor so you will need to drive. It's worth it, but make reservations online as they get booked quickly. I know Tom, the owner, and he knows his stuff. Great food and service.
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Toma Restaurant & Bar
324 W Cabrillo Blvd
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This is next to the harbor so you will need to drive. It's worth it, but make reservations online as they get booked quickly. I know Tom, the owner, and he knows his stuff. Great food and service.
Fantastic food and service, it's my go-to place for a nice meal with a Santa Barbara local feeling. Make reservations as it is difficult to get a table on the fly. They serve dinner at the bar too.
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Opal
1325 State St
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Fantastic food and service, it's my go-to place for a nice meal with a Santa Barbara local feeling. Make reservations as it is difficult to get a table on the fly. They serve dinner at the bar too.

Drinks & Nightlife

Casual bar State Street if you want to have a beer and play pool or darts. They have live music on the weekend which has pleasantly surprised me on occasion. One of the more tame State Street bars.
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The James Joyce
513 State St
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Casual bar State Street if you want to have a beer and play pool or darts. They have live music on the weekend which has pleasantly surprised me on occasion. One of the more tame State Street bars.
Cozy couches with a fireplace upstairs with a louder scene downstairs in the bar. Something to accommodate almost any mood. Good drinks and friendly bartenders.
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Nectar Eatery and Lounge
20 E Cota St
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Cozy couches with a fireplace upstairs with a louder scene downstairs in the bar. Something to accommodate almost any mood. Good drinks and friendly bartenders.
A go-to spot for locals since the bartenders have a very heavy hand. Everyone in Santa Barbara ends up at Joe's at some point making for excellent people watching and conversation. Food is marginal.
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Joe's Cafe
536 State St
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A go-to spot for locals since the bartenders have a very heavy hand. Everyone in Santa Barbara ends up at Joe's at some point making for excellent people watching and conversation. Food is marginal.
Brophy's is known for it's great bar, view and atmosphere. It overlooks the harbor including the unloading dock for fishermen. Best restaurant view in town but the food is just average.
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Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way
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Brophy's is known for it's great bar, view and atmosphere. It overlooks the harbor including the unloading dock for fishermen. Best restaurant view in town but the food is just average.