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Food scene

Alcazar is the sister restaurant to Milk & Honey and offers delicious Spanish tapas. It is located on the Mesa away from downtown, so it has more of a local feel to it.
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Alcazar Tapas Bar
1812 Cliff Dr
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Alcazar is the sister restaurant to Milk & Honey and offers delicious Spanish tapas. It is located on the Mesa away from downtown, so it has more of a local feel to it.
If you love sushi, this is definitely worth a visit as it is one of the best in town.
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Arigato Sushi
1225 State St
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If you love sushi, this is definitely worth a visit as it is one of the best in town.
A cozy neighborhood restaurant serving naturally-leavened, Neapolitan-style pizza made with seasonal California ingredients in Montecito.
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Bettina
1014 Coast Village Rd
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A cozy neighborhood restaurant serving naturally-leavened, Neapolitan-style pizza made with seasonal California ingredients in Montecito.
Good food and great ocean views.
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Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
2981 Cliff Dr
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Good food and great ocean views.
Offering California French cuisine with fresh local ingredients and wine in an intimate setting. Highly recommended.
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bouchon Santa Barbara
9 West Victoria Street
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Offering California French cuisine with fresh local ingredients and wine in an intimate setting. Highly recommended.
This is a local favorite and a great place to have drinks. The wait for a table can be long, especially if you want to sit outside.
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Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way
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This is a local favorite and a great place to have drinks. The wait for a table can be long, especially if you want to sit outside.
Authentic Italian cuisine...always a favorite.
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Ca' Dario
37 E Victoria St
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Authentic Italian cuisine...always a favorite.
Authentic homemade pizza's located in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Ca’Dario Pizzeria Veloce
38 West Victoria Street
Authentic homemade pizza's located in the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Cajun comfort food, great for breakfast or brunch.
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Cajun Kitchen
901 Chapala St
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Cajun comfort food, great for breakfast or brunch.
This is a great spot and prior stage coach stop in the hills above Santa Barbara. On Saturday's and Sunday's they have live music and serve tri-tip sandwiches outside. It can get crowded so you may have to park down the road a bit.
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Cold Spring Tavern
5995 Stagecoach Rd
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This is a great spot and prior stage coach stop in the hills above Santa Barbara. On Saturday's and Sunday's they have live music and serve tri-tip sandwiches outside. It can get crowded so you may have to park down the road a bit.
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Flor De Maiz
29 E Cabrillo Blvd
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Great for breakfast or brunch in the Funk Zone.
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Helena Avenue Bakery
131 Anacapa St
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Great for breakfast or brunch in the Funk Zone.
There is a lot of history at what was previously the Paradise Cafe.
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La Paloma Cafe
702 Anacapa Street
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There is a lot of history at what was previously the Paradise Cafe.
One Julia Child's favorite restaurants. It can get crowded on the weekends.
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La Super-Rica Taqueria
622 N Milpas St
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One Julia Child's favorite restaurants. It can get crowded on the weekends.
A hip restaurant in the Funk Zone offering a shared dining experience. Well worth it!
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The Lark Santa Barbara
131 Anacapa St
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A hip restaurant in the Funk Zone offering a shared dining experience. Well worth it!
Excellent Spanish food in the heart of the Funk Zone. Reservations can be hard to get so it is best to plan ahead.
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Loquita Santa Barbara
202 State St
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Excellent Spanish food in the heart of the Funk Zone. Reservations can be hard to get so it is best to plan ahead.
Classic American steakhouse.
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Lucky's
1279 Coast Village Rd
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Classic American steakhouse.
Delicious, wood fired artisanal pizzas and a great outdoor seating area in the heart of the Funk Zone.
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Lucky Penny
127 Anacapa St
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Delicious, wood fired artisanal pizzas and a great outdoor seating area in the heart of the Funk Zone.
Great Spanish and California inspired tapas. Oh, and their drinks are great as well. Sister restaurant to Alcazar on the Mesa.
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Milk & Honey
30 W Anapamu St
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Great Spanish and California inspired tapas. Oh, and their drinks are great as well. Sister restaurant to Alcazar on the Mesa.
Oh how I love the delicious tacos and burritos at Mony's...and it is conveniently located in the Funk Zone.
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Mony's Mexican Food
217 Anacapa St
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Oh how I love the delicious tacos and burritos at Mony's...and it is conveniently located in the Funk Zone.
Spend the day at the beach and then grab some lunch at the Padaro Beach Grill.
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Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus Ln
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Spend the day at the beach and then grab some lunch at the Padaro Beach Grill.
A hidden gem serving French cuisine during the week and evenings, and Ethiopian cuisine for brunch on weekends.
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Petit Valentien
1114 State St
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A hidden gem serving French cuisine during the week and evenings, and Ethiopian cuisine for brunch on weekends.
A taste of Paris in Santa Barbara. There are several Renauds locations in Santa Barbara and Montecito. The almond croissant and the fried egg sandwich are favorites.
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Renauds Bakery
1187 Coast Village Rd
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A taste of Paris in Santa Barbara. There are several Renauds locations in Santa Barbara and Montecito. The almond croissant and the fried egg sandwich are favorites.
Opal restaurant & bar infuses an eclectic California cuisine with creative influences from around the world. The Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad is my favorite dish.
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Opal
1325 State St
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Opal restaurant & bar infuses an eclectic California cuisine with creative influences from around the world. The Pesto Sauteed Bay Scallop Salad is my favorite dish.
Located in the historic San Ysidro Ranch.
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Plow & Angel
900 San Ysidro Ln
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Located in the historic San Ysidro Ranch.
The Rosewood Miramar Beach has several restaurants.
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
1759 S Jameson Ln
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The Rosewood Miramar Beach has several restaurants.
A great farmers market and worth a visit if you are in Santa Barbara on a Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning.
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Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market
232 Anacapa St
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A great farmers market and worth a visit if you are in Santa Barbara on a Tuesday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Great for breakfast or brunch located across from the Santa Barbara Public Market.
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Scarlett Begonia
21 W Victoria St
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Great for breakfast or brunch located across from the Santa Barbara Public Market.
Beautiful and romantic setting at the San Ysidro Ranch.
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The Stonehouse Restaurant
900 San Ysidro Ln
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Beautiful and romantic setting at the San Ysidro Ranch.
Intimate sushi bar in Montecito featuring Omakase.
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Sushi Bar Montecito
1295 Coast Village Road
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Intimate sushi bar in Montecito featuring Omakase.
Excellent and authentic Mexican food.
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Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura Ave
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Excellent and authentic Mexican food.
Taqueria El Bajio
129 N Milpas St
Authentic Italian food in the heart of Montecito.
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Tre Lune
1151 Coast Village Rd
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Authentic Italian food in the heart of Montecito.
Great Mediterranean food with a great ambiance with outdoor seating.
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Zaytoon
209 E Canon Perdido St
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Great Mediterranean food with a great ambiance with outdoor seating.
High end California cuisine...delicious.
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Barbareño
205 W Canon Perdido St
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High end California cuisine...delicious.

Sightseeing

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Old Mission Santa Barbara
2201 Laguna St
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Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr
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Small but quaint museum located near the Mission Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol
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Small but quaint museum located near the Mission Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Rd
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Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito, California estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, today recognized as one of the ten best gardens in the world. The spectacular collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are a personal expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected, and the whimsical. Lotusland is home to several extraordinary plant collections and around each corner there is a surprise of unique garden design and plant species. After her death in 1984, Lotusland became a nonprofit botanic garden and opened to the public in 1993. Our educational programs serve the Santa Barbara community and our innovative horticultural practices are shared with botanic gardens and garden-lovers around the world. Note reservations are required and booking is recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
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Lotusland
Cold Spring Road
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Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito, California estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, today recognized as one of the ten best gardens in the world. The spectacular collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are a personal expression of Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected, and the whimsical. Lotusland is home to several extraordinary plant collections and around each corner there is a surprise of unique garden design and plant species. After her death in 1984, Lotusland became a nonprofit botanic garden and opened to the public in 1993. Our educational programs serve the Santa Barbara community and our innovative horticultural practices are shared with botanic gardens and garden-lovers around the world. Note reservations are required and booking is recommended 2-3 weeks in advance.
Great place to rent paddle boards, kayaks or sailboats and explore the water.
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Santa Barbara Sailing Center
302 W Cabrillo Blvd
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Great place to rent paddle boards, kayaks or sailboats and explore the water.
Beautiful Spanish architecture and worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
1100 Anacapa St
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Beautiful Spanish architecture and worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St
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The Granada is a beautiful theatre.
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The Granada Theatre
1214 State St
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The Granada is a beautiful theatre.
The Santa Barbara Bowl is small and intimate and a great place to see a concert. Highly recommended.
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Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas St
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The Santa Barbara Bowl is small and intimate and a great place to see a concert. Highly recommended.
MOXI, Il-Mużew tal-Lupu tal-Esplorazzjoni u l-Innovazzjoni
125 State St
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Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns Wharf
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Double Dolphin Cruises
302 W Cabrillo Blvd
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Condor Express Whale Watching
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A great place to rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the water.
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Paddle Sports Center
117 Harbor Way
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A great place to rent kayaks or paddle boards and explore the water.
Ok it is a little touristy, but a great place to explore Santa Barbara if it is your first time.
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Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa St
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Ok it is a little touristy, but a great place to explore Santa Barbara if it is your first time.

Beaches / Parks

Wonderful spot to see hundreds / thousands of Monarch butterflies from mid-November through mid-February. Even without the butterflies, the preserve is a great place to hike, mountain bike and take in the awesome views. There is beach access as well.
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Goleta Butterfly Grove
7727 Hollister Ave
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Wonderful spot to see hundreds / thousands of Monarch butterflies from mid-November through mid-February. Even without the butterflies, the preserve is a great place to hike, mountain bike and take in the awesome views. There is beach access as well.
One of the more popular beaches in Santa Barbara due to its proximity to downtown.
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Leadbetter Beach
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One of the more popular beaches in Santa Barbara due to its proximity to downtown.
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East Beach Tacos
226 S Milpas St
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A great dog friendly beach. Dogs are allowed off leash on one side of the beach and it often gets crowded especially on the weekends.
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Hendrys Beach
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A great dog friendly beach. Dogs are allowed off leash on one side of the beach and it often gets crowded especially on the weekends.
Butterfly beach is much less crowded than those in Santa Barbara.
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Butterfly Beach
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Butterfly beach is much less crowded than those in Santa Barbara.
Another awesome local beach.
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Hammond’s meadow
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Another awesome local beach.
Haskell's is another locals favorite next to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort. Parking is limited.
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Haskell's Beach
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Haskell's is another locals favorite next to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort. Parking is limited.
Great beach for Goleta and UCSB locals. Easy access and plenty of free parking.
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Goleta Beach
5986 Sandspit Rd
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Great beach for Goleta and UCSB locals. Easy access and plenty of free parking.
Shoreline park has awesome views overlooking the water.
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Shoreline Park
Shoreline Dr & Santa Rosa Place
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Shoreline park has awesome views overlooking the water.
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Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1500 Santa Barbara St
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Hikes

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
1202-1298 E Mountain Dr
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Lizards Mouth Rock
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Gaviota Wind Caves
1595 U.S. 101
This is one of my personal favorites.
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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
Rattlesnake Canyon Trail
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This is one of my personal favorites.
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Inspiration Point Trailhead
Spyglass Ridge Road
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This is a nice shady trail that is close by.
San Antonio Creek Trailhead
San Antonio Creek Trail
This is a nice shady trail that is close by.

Bars / Pubs / Lounges

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Captain Fatty's Brewery
6489 Calle Real
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Institution Ale Co.
516 State St
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EOS Lounge
500 Anacapa St
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Stiff drinks.
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Joe's Cafe
536 State St
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Stiff drinks.
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M Special Brewing Company
6860 Cortona Dr
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Night Lizard Brewing Company
607 State St
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Authentic English Pub
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Press Room
15 E Ortega St
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Authentic English Pub
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Test Pilot
211 Helena Ave
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The Brewhouse
229 W Montecito St
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The Creekside Restaurant & Bar
4444 Hollister Ave
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The Good Lion
1212 State St
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The James Joyce
513 State St
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The Red Piano
519 State St
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Wildcat
15 W Ortega St
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