Handlebar Coffee Roasters ★ 4.0
Founded by former professional cyclists in 2011. Small-batch roasts from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya. Two cafes, precise single-origin brews.
DrinkSingle-origin pour-over
Coffee shops, bakeries with seats and the places Santa Barbara lingers in over a cortado.
Where to sit and slow down
Dart Coffee Co ★ 4.0
Funk Zone roastery with organic fair-trade beans from small-lot indigenous farmers. A portion of every sale goes to the Yanonali Street Artist Fund.
DrinkOrganic single-origin espresso
Dune Coffee Roasters ★ 3.8
Santa Barbara specialty coffee anchor since 2009. State Street flagship serves espresso, pour-overs, and seasonal single-origins in a bright downtown space.
DrinkSeasonal single-origin filter
Santa Barbara Roasting Company ★ 3.7
Santa Barbara's original roaster since 1989, nicknamed RoCo. Over 70 bean varieties roasted on-site. Espresso and cold brew near the Funk Zone.
DrinkCold brew
Cafés: tours, tastings and classes in Santa Barbara
Private tour · 4 hours
Santa Barbara: Nature Edition Trail Hike and Tea Ceremony
Immerse yourself in nature with a tea ceremony in a handpicked setting. Enjoy a brief grounding meditation, sip on local herbs or teas during an interactive tea ceremo...
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour
Feast your way through Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone neighborhood while you learn about local history, discover local street art, and pick up a few easy food...
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Private tour · 7 hours
Santa Barbara: Private Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting Tour
A private 90 minute horseback ride through scenic vineyards followed by a wine tasting tour through the Santa Ynez Valley.
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