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.
- This heritage is reflected in the Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs around the city.
- In addition to a myriad of things to see and do, Santa Barbara boasts beautiful beaches with excellent surf and spectacular natural scenery.
- The town is home to a variety of great coffee shops serving freshly brewed coffee from sustainably-sourced beans, loose leaf teas, and an array of mouthwatering baked treats.
- Here are a few spots to try for morning munchies and long, lazy brunches.
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Caffe Luxxe
Bree'osh Bakery Cafe Montecito
Cat Therapy
Crushcakes & Cafe
Daily Grind
Dune Coffee Roasters
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Java Station
Lighthouse Coffee
Live Oak Cafe
Red Kettle Coffee
Santa Barbara Roasting Company
Savoy Cafe & Deli
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Winchell's Donut House
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