Santa Barbara Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2022
We will be adding more restaurants as they provide us their menus and pricing. Please check back often to see more options!
Late Night Restaurants in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a relatively sleepy town where most restaurants close up shop around 8 or 9pm. For anyone arriving to town late, working long hours, or just getting a late start - there aren't a lot of late night…
Santa Barbara Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2016
We're less than two weeks out until Thanksgiving! If you want to take it easy this year & let someone else do the cooking, look no further! We have a list of all of the restaurants that are going to be open…
New Happy Hour Menu at Olio Crudo Bar!
It's been a while since we've seen a decent Happy Hour menu cross our paths but Olio Crudo Bar just upped the ante! With prices like these we'll take one of everything! Olio Crudo Bar Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday at…
McConnell’s Opens on State Street
McConnell's Ice Cream recently opened a new store at 728 State Street...
The Lark, Les Marchands & Lucky Penny Open in the Funk Zone
The long awaited Anacapa Project has officially opened for business!
Old Spanish Days Fiesta – 2013 Guide
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is dedicated to honoring and preserving Santa Barbara’s history, spirit, culture, heritage and traditions. This 89-year-old organization produces an annual eight day festival—Fiesta—that is widely regarded as Santa Barbara’s premier festival.
Presqu’ile Winery Open House
The perks of being a member at Presqu'ile just grew exponentially with the opening of their new tasting room in Santa Maria. Calling it a "tasting room" seems like an understatement, as it's really more like a getaway where you can hang out all day long on their terraced lawn, play bocce ball, foosball or cool off in the wine cave.
Restaurant Wine Deals
We love wine and we love it even more if it's at a discount price! These are the deals we know about currently going down at some Santa Barbara restaurants.
Funk Zone Tasting Pass
The Funk Zone unites creating the first 10 location, two month tasting pass!
Live, Love, and Eat! Neighborfood Launches in Santa Barbara
A neighborhood is defined by the community within it, so, for one afternoon we will be inviting our neighbors to live it, love it, and eat in it, because as Virginia Woolf said “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Neighborfood is a celebration of food, family, and the community we live in.
Top 3 Cocktail Spots in Santa Barbara
Our current Top 3 favorite places to hit for a cocktail after work...
Things to do in Santa Barbara When it Rains
It's the rainy season again in Santa Barbara! Living in a city that averages over 300 days of sunshine, the couple days of rain that we do get are always a welcome thrill. In case you're completely lost without the…
The Myriad Uses of Santa Barbara Beaches
Santa Barbara's coastline has something for everyone. Whether you want to ride some waves, search for starfish or simply watch the sun set over the ocean, you'll be sure to find the perfect beach for every adventure you can imagine.
UC Santa Barbara – A Beautiful Place to Learn
Situated on the bluffs just west of Santa Barbara, UCSB has panoramic views overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north and has some of the best natural viewpoints in town.
Santa Barbara Beer
If you find yourself fancyin' a homebrewed, handcrafted, hard-earned pint of beer then look no further than these fine breweries right here in Santa Barbara County.
Anchor Woodfire Kitchen Opens in Hotel Indigo
Locally sourced properly crafted woodfire dishes. House made breads, pastas and desserts daily. Full bar with hand crafted cocktails and an extensive wine and beer list. Rustic, elegant, comfortable atmosphere.
Santa Barbara Restaurants with a View
Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, so naturally there are some pretty great views to be found in any number of places. Some of the best seats in the city are at local restaurants, with stunning views of the ocean, mountains and other sightly sites. These are a few favorites...
Favorite Historical Sites in Santa Barbara
Historical tourists will find Santa Barbara an interesting place to visit, with its many ancient architectural gems interspersed throughout the city. Most of the sites blend so nicely into the landscape that you might not even realize that they're on the National Register of Historic Places!
20 Free Things to Do in Santa Barbara
Spending time in Santa Barbara doesn't have to mean spending money. The many beaches, hikes, and other naturally beautiful surrounds make it easy to spend the day without spending a cent. Consider these free and fun activities the next time you're planning to visit Santa Barbara!
Juice Ranch, Santa Barbara
Juice Ranch is a new locally owned cold-pressed juice shop that recently opened on Lower State Street, providing locally grown, 100% organic juices.
2012 Year in Review
As 2012 comes to a close we're celebrating with a look back at some of our favorite photos that were taken throughout the year... It was a stunningly beautiful year - enjoy!
Carpinteria Seal Rookery
Possibly one of the best sights in Carpinteria - the Harbor Seal Rookery! Every winter the harbor seals take shelter on the Carpinteria beach to give birth to their cubs and warm up on the beach. Since the cubs aren't born with a protective layer of fat, they collect heat by laying out in the sun during the winter months.
24 Hours in Santa Barbara
Our laid-back beach town is designed for serendipitous occasions - trying out a new restaurant, spontaneous wine tasting or catching the perfect sunset... whatever it is, the less planning the better. But if you're visiting California and only have a day to spend in Santa Barbara, it's best to know where to go and why. This list will give you a taste of Santa Barbara and hopefully encourage you to come again and stay longer!
Scarlett Begonia Now Serving Dinner
Scarlett Begonia is now serving dinner! Their dinner menu is an eclectic mix of dishes from lamb meatballs to short ribs and even lobster...
Bacara Resort’s Afternoon Tea
Set in the resort’s grand lobby amidst a warm fireplace and elegant furnishings, Bacara’s Tea & Trunk Shows feature a contemporary twist on traditional high tea by pairing the service with a designer trunk show.
Santa Barbara Restaurants Open on Christmas 2012
Take a load off this Christmas and let somebody else do the cooking! These fine Santa Barbara restaurants will be open and serving dinner on Christmas Day (unless noted as Christmas Eve). Keep scrolling below to see all of the menus, times and prices for each of the restaurants.
3 Wineries You Can’t Miss in the Santa Ynez Valley
If you only have time to hit a few wineries, these 3 are sure to give you the best taste that the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer!
Nojoqui Falls, Santa Barbara
With all of the rain we've been having lately we thought it was the perfect time to take a little hike to Nojoqui Falls....
SBMerge and Hotels.com Partner to Book Hotels Online
SBMerge.com, already known for its comprehensive guide to Santa Barbara restaurants and events, has joined with Hotels.com to provide consumers with an easier way to book hotels in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Palettes
All of this dull drab weather of late has muted the usual bright & colorful details that decorate Santa Barbara, so these are a reminder of what it's normally like...
Cozy Up By the Fire! — Top 10 Restaurants with Fireplaces
The forecast for the foreseeable future is full of cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and even chances for rain! We think the best way to beat the cold is by cozying up next to a warm fireplace, but since we don't…
2012 Santa Barbara Shop Local Guide
Invest in our wonderful community by supporting local businesses this holiday season!
Santa Ynez Valley Itineraries
Four days of activities and adventures in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Pico Iyer on Chaucer’s Bookstore
One of our long time favorite travel writers, Pico Iyer, also happens to have been raised in Santa Barbara. When he is in town you can often find him speaking at the Lobero about upcoming books on global travel, the Dalai…
Santa Barbara Public Market
The Public Market will showcase the best our land has to offer and the uniqueness of our local flavor.
Ca Dario Pizzeria
Located a few doors down from their existing restaurant, Ca Dario Pizzeria will be serving up traditional family recipes.
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2012
We're rounding up all of the restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day and posting all of their menus for you to read in one convenient location!
Malibu Wineries Day Trip
Sometimes the best remedy on a gloomy Sunday morning in Santa Barbara is to go for a drive... Come with us on our quick getaway to the wineries in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu.
Trees of Santa Barbara
One of Santa Barbara's many charms are the beautiful trees that line the edges of streets, fill parks and decorate skylines everywhere we look.
Rusack Family Launches Santa Catalina Island Vineyards
Famed Santa Ynez winery Rusack Vineyards are debuting the first release of wine from their new vineyard on Catalina Island. Their limited production of a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel are available at their winery in the Santa Ynez Valley and through their wine club, Isla Wine Circle.
Santa Barbara’s Best Breakfasts, Part 1
We've been on a quest to find the best breakfast in Santa Barbara and are writing about three restaurants every week until we've tried them all and can confidently name one restaurant as the winner.
“From A to V” (Abalone to Vino) epicure.sb Culinary Extravaganza
In keeping with the spirit of epicure.sb, Santa Barbara’s 4th annual month-long culinary extravaganza, Bella Vista is dishing up a savory five-course wine dinner menu for just $75 per person during the entire month of October.
The Winehound is Relocating!
The famous Winehound Wine Shop on Chapala street is relocating to La Cumbre Plaza in late September/early October. They'll be nestled between See's Candy and Chipotle at 3849 State Street, Suite I 163.
Victoria Street Mural Progress
The mural that once graced half of Victoria Street is almost fully moved to the Chapala side of the block to make room for new development, as you can see in the photograph above. The site is currently being transformed…
Coolest Summer Wine Tasting: Deep Sea, Santa Barbara
This just might be our best summer yet! Get out and enjoy it with a gentle ocean breeze and wine tasting at Deep Sea's tasting room on Stearn's Wharf. Their stellar ocean and mountain views are enough to lure you…
Float Luxury Spa… When You Just Need to Float
Float Luxury Spa is Santa Barbara's Premier Day Spa, specializing in massages, facials, body treatments and waxing. Their gorgeous coastal-modern designed Santa Barbara spa will engage the senses, calm the mind and inspire renewal. Float's decor is light & airy,…
Enjoy Cupcakes, Los Olivos
We stopped in at Enjoy Cupcakes while in Los Olivos over the weekend and feasted on their delicious cupcake six pack! Baker Amber Joy Vander Vliet whips up a different menu every week, with one staple cupcake included every week…
Central Coast Winemakers’ Series at Avant Tapas and Wine
from Edible Communities: Avant Tapas and Wine, located at Terravant in Buellton, has been one of our favorite wine tasting destinations. They have a huge selection of wines available for tasting and they have fantastic food—always handy when winetasting. Now…
Santa Barbara Experience
This two and a half minute video is a perfect example of all that Santa Barbara represents... we live in a beautiful, thriving paradise!
Eureka Burger Opening in Paseo Nuevo, Summer 2012
The former Ruby's location in Paseo Nuevo is being replaced with Eureka! Gourmet Burgers & Craft Beer. The site is currently under construction, but signs say that they'll be open "Late Summer 2012." (Edited: Open as of September 10, 2012.)…
Santa Barbara Mission and Riviera Walking Tour
Santa Barbara Mission, Rose Garden, Museum of Natural History, Rocky Nook, Frog Shrine & more!
C’est Cheese is Expanding!
The latest from their newsletter: Hey guess what! C'est Cheese is expanding!!! After nearly nine wonderful years in business, we're finally ready to take the next step in our growth and we will be expanding C'est Cheese in our current…
The French Table Opening in October
The French Table, a new gastropub & creperie in Santa Barbara, will be opening August 30th,September 14th -- October 13th! at 129 E. Anapamu Street in the space that used to be occupied by Elements. They just posted their breakfast,…
History of Anapamu
This street name "Anapamu" meaning "Rising Place," referred to a prominent hill upon which was situated a shrine where local Chumash Indian people gathered to worship powerful supernatural beings in the world above. The shrine was considered holy and a…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Paring Pinot Noir
Welcome to Week 2 of our "Wine of the Week" segment! This week's pick: The 2009 Paring Pinot Noir. I've previously had this pinot at a couple local restaurants, but this is the first time I've ever made an effort…
Wine of the Week: 2008 Rancho Arroyo Grande Syrah
The Deep Sea tasting room is a royal treat - situated in one of Stearn's Wharf's second story buildings, there are sweeping views of the mountains in one direction and the vast and endless sea in another. You could just…
SBMerge Redesign
SBMerge is live and back in action with a new, responsive design! We're shifting focus away from Santa Barbara events and instead providing a comprehensive list of restaurants, wineries, activities and weekend getaways. Our mission is to help tourists and…
Old King’s Road Trivia Night
Trivia Night at Old King's Road 532 1/2 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Win free drinks, cash prizes and the respect you deserve. Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm Admission is $5 per person
Brewhouse Santa Barbara Trivia
Trivia Night! Sundays from 5:30-7:00pm The Brewhouse 229 W. Montecito St. Santa Barbara Phone: 805-884-4664
Visit the Santa Barbara Channel Islands
All the information you'll need to visit the Santa Barbara Channel Islands - boat departures, island information, camping instructions.
French Conversation Pacific Crepes
French Club at Pacific Crepes Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
SBMerge.com Debuts as One-Stop Source for Finding Santa Barbara Events
Santa Barbara start-up SBMerge.com launches to deliver events, reviews and photographic reports in one easily navigable website. Created as a resource for visitors and locals alike, SBMerge.com highlights upcoming events that represent the essence of the Santa Barbara lifestyle.