Birthday ideas in Santa Barbara

Lower State

Dart Coffee Co

Lower State

Test Pilot

Handcrafted exotic cocktails in kitschy mugs are the draw at this breezy, tiki-style watering hole.

Santa Barbara Downtown

LOKUM

Food & Drink

CAJÉ Coffee Roasters – Haley

Santa Barbara Downtown

Dune Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee drinks, handcrafted espresso, loose leaf tea & pastries served in cozy surrounds.

Lower State

Dune Coffee Roasters

Airy, modern coffee shop for bespoke espresso drinks & in-house baked pastries & sweets.

Food & Drink

Bree’Osh — Artisan Sourdough Brioche & French Bakery

Fresh brioches & pastries are served for breakfast & lunch at this French bakery & coffee shop.

Lower State

Santa Barbara Roasting Company

Sunny spot for java & pastries with ample seating as well as free refills on drip coffee & tea.

Santa Barbara Downtown

CAJÉ Coffee Roasters – Arlington

Lower State

The Lark Santa Barbara

Urbane eatery in a former fish market offers New American fare in wood-lined quarters with a patio.

Food & Drink

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen

Waterfront

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

Santa Barbara Downtown

bouchon Santa Barbara

Californian French cuisine made with organic farm-fresh ingredients & paired with local wines.

East Beach

Convivo Restaurant & Bar

Inventive, seasonal New American cuisine in a chic hotel setting with a patio & ocean views.

Lower State

The Cruisery

Oak Park

Handlebar Coffee Roasters

Lower State

Santa Barbara FisHouse

Casual waterfront restaurant serving seasonal seafood with ocean views, outdoor patio & fire pit.

Food & Drink

Barbareño

Stylish American eatery serving California-inspired fare, a big wine list & housemade desserts.

Santa Barbara Downtown

Opal restaurant and bar

Go-to for globally influenced Californian fare & specialty drinks with bustling street views.

Lower State

Finney's Crafthouse

Brick-lined gastropub with a copper bar featuring unique eats, local beer on tap & craft cocktails.

Lower State

Loquita Santa Barbara

Farm–fresh Spanish tapas & craft cocktails are served at this busy haunt with a cozy vibe & a patio.

Campanil

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

Upscale seafood & brunch spot on the beach with panoramic ocean views & a heated outdoor patio.

Santa Barbara Downtown

Benchmark Eatery

Urban, neighborhood hangout with casual American eats, local beers on tap & covered outdoor seating.

North State

Lure Fish House

Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.