Here’s a relaxed 4-day/3-night Santa Barbara travel guide

Day 1⃣️: Arrival from LA → Spanish Dinner Drove from LA to Santa Barbara (approx. 2 hours). Checked into the hotel. 🍽️ Dinner: Loquita 🇪🇸 (Amazing Spanish tapas—paella, jamón, and cheesecake were highlights! Book in advance.) Day 2⃣️: Coastal Vibes + UCSB Sunset ☀️ Morning: Stearns Wharf – strolled the pier, enjoyed ocean views. 🦞 Lunch: Santa Barbara Shellfish Company (Fresh oysters, uni, coconut shrimp 🍤 + pasta!). 🚲 Afternoon: Leisurely bike ride along the waterfront. 🌅 Evening: UCSB Campus – explored trails, lakes, and watched a breathtaking sunset by the beach. Day 3⃣️: Architecture + Gardens + French Dinner 🏛 Morning: Santa Barbara Courthouse – climbed to the tower for city views, photographed the beautiful architecture and lawns. 🍲 Lunch: Secret Bao (Asian fusion – loved the bibimbap and cod rice bowl!). 🌸 Afternoon: Old Mission Santa Barbara – serene pink walls, gardens, and lawns. Perfect for quiet reflection and photos. 🍽️ Dinner: Stella Mare’s 🇫🇷 (Romantic glasshouse setting—escargot, onion soup, duck confit, and ribs were delicious! Reserve ahead.). Day 4⃣️: Return to LA Drove back to LA after a slow morning. 🍴 Food Highlights: 1️⃣ Loquita: Must-try Spanish spot! 2️⃣ SB Shellfish Co.: Fresh seafood on the pier 🦀 3️⃣ Secret Bao: Flavorful Asian bowls near the courthouse. 4️⃣ Stella Mare’s: Elegant French dining in a greenhouse vibe! #RoadTrip #LosAngeles #SantaBarbara #TravelGuide #California #CoastalLife #Foodie