Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara County, CA
Nightlife in Santa Barbara
Scout analyzed 79 Santa Barbara places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
79
Matches
8
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Best neighborhoods for nightlife
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Lower State
Test Pilot
Handcrafted exotic cocktails in kitschy mugs are the draw at this breezy, tiki-style watering hole.
Lower State
Paloma
Easygoing option offering local fare with a Mexican twist, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.
Lower State
EOS Lounge
Colorfully lit club offers DJs, lounge & dance areas, a patio & private booths with bottle service.
Nightlife
Elsies Tavern
Lower State
Wildcat Lounge
Lively bar serving specialty cocktails along with DJs spinning theme-night tunes for dancing.
Lower State
The Red Piano
Warmly swank, red-&-brick-exposed venue serving cocktails, beers & wine alongside live music.
Lower State
The James Joyce
Pub named after the Irish writer is an open, exposed-brick space for a pint & nightly live music.
Santa Barbara Downtown
The Good Lion
Swanky bar with leather banquettes offering a changing menu of inventive cocktails & live jazz.
No reservation needed
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