Best Santa Barbara, CA Nightlife
The Press Room
The Press Room is a small English-style pub on one of downtown Santa Barbara's side streets, just half a block away from the Paseo Nuevo Mall. The Press...
The Imperial
Looking for somewhere to wet your whistle in Goleta? Fire up your favorite map app and chart a path to The Imperial - a sophisticated bar tucked away in a...
The Sportsman Lounge
Do you like your bars dark, your drinks strong and your bartenders somewhat surly? You do?! Then the Sportsman is the perfect place for you. Built for...
Zodo's Bowling & Beyond
Where do you go late night if some members of your party want to enjoy an adult beverage while others do not? And where should you take a large group after...
Bobcat Room
Don't be bummed if you have a hard time finding it! The Bobcat Room is sort of a bar within a bar. It's quiet(ish) cocktail lounge tucked inside the...
Wildcat Lounge
The Wildcat Lounge has been at the heart of the Santa Barbara club scene for decades now. There are probably kids clubbing there whose parents clubbed there...
Old Kings Road
From the hard cider on tap to the witticisms lining the wall, everything at Old King's Road smacks of a London-style pub right smack in the middle of Santa...
Elsie's Tavern
If you're in the mood for a relaxing night spent conversing with a few close friends - or making new ones - Elsie's Tavern is the place to go. A...
Joe's Cafe
Go for dinner and stay for cocktails. This legendary Santa Barbara restaurant transforms into a lively bar as the night goes on. A State Street tradition...
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About Santa Barbara, CA Nightlife
Santa Barbara nightlife has something to suit every attitude, whether you're in the mood for a festive night on the town or a quiet evening with your nearest and dearest. There are dive bars, posh lounges and rowdy clubs. You can spend the hours after sunset tracking down some live music or playing bocce ball under the stars. Most restaurants close early, but a few late night eateries pop up to sate midnight appetites. Weeknights tend to be mellow, attracting mostly a local crowd. Things liven up on weekends when downtown State Street draws the college students from the many area campuses.
About Geneva Ives
Geneva Ives moved to Santa Barbara in 2000 on a whim (ok, and to go to college) and never looked back. She loves Santa Barbara because it’s really one of America’s greatest small towns - it just happens to have glorious beaches and celebrity residents, too! Geneva spent a decade managing an adorable, locally owned boutique in downtown Santa Barbara and... Read More
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Expert Tips for Santa Barbara Nightlife
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Mosto Crudo: "Happy hour is all night on Monday if you're in the hospitality industry."
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The Wine Shepherd: "Head in here for a bit of wine shopping and enjoy a glass while you browse."
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Convivo: "Take your $7 happy hour drink to the limit by sitting on their beach-facing patio at sunset."