Santa Barbara with friends

Local tipAsk owner Kurt what just came in, the jazz and reggae bins turn over fast

21 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGet the pinot flight, it's the oldest winery in the county and still the real deal

20 min walk to the next stop

Local tipCash only, head to the back patio and grab the pool table before it fills

4 min drive to the next stop

Local tipOrder the chile relleno taco and whatever's on the specials board

5 min drive to the next stop

Local tipCheck the midweek local-bill nights, cover is lower and the room's still full

Local tipThe corner coffee shop locals still call Kozy by habit, good cold brew

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipStudent-run since the 70s, build a picnic from the bulk bins and deli case

4 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGet a pitcher and the garlic pesto pizza, the patio fills fast after 6

22 min walk to the next stop

Local tipWalk the Pond Trail first, stay off the roped-off plover nesting sections

10 min walk to the next stop

Local tipSmall clifftop bench park, best right before sunset