Quick Summary:
- Located on the central California coast backed by the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a charming seaside town with a rich Spanish colonial heritage reflected in the Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs around the town.
- In addition to a myriad of things to see and do, beautiful beaches with great surf and spectacular natural scenery, Santa Barbara is home to a variety of great places to eat from world-class restaurants to cozy eateries serving up delicious cuisine prepared with fresh upscale locally sourced ingredients and ocean-fresh seafood.
- Here are a few spots to try for morning munchies and long, lazy brunches on your romantic or family trip to Santa Barbara.
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The Andersen's Danish Bakery & Restaurant
Finch & Fork
Breakwater Restaurant
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
Cody's Cafe
Crocodile Restaurant & Bar
D'Angelo's Bread
Farmer Boy
On The Alley
Scarlett Begonia
Shoreline Beach Cafe
Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito
The Shop Kitchen
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
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