Sip & Savor
Santa Barbara County is a dream destination for anyone who loves food - and let's face it, who doesn't? This American Riviera® town is chock-full of tantalizing ingredients, from soup to nuts - make that homemade organic soup and locally harvested nuts! Fresh-picked fruits and veggies from the famed farmers markets (eight each week, all year round), sustainable fresh-off-the-boat seafood, chicken and beef from local ranchers, artisanal cheeses and chocolates, freshly-roasted coffees - add to this the well-stocked specialty markets and irresistible bakeries, and you've got a full (and delicious) plate. And how about pairing it all with the world-class wines produced right in our back yard in the Santa Ynez Valley or with award-winning beers from the area's microbreweries? So go ahead and explore - take a guided culinary or wine tour or a cooking class, hit a food or wine festival, visit a farm or winery. And don't forget the top-notch restaurants - hmmm, what will it be? A sunny beachside cafe, casual-chic bistro, authentic taqueria or trattoria, or a swank white-tablecloth dining room ... the choices are seemingly endless.
You may have seen the spotlight on Santa Barbara's culinary culture on the Food Network and in the movies Sideways and It's Complicated. And it's no wonder that fervent foodies from beloved Julia Child to Iron Chef Cat Cora have made Santa Barbara home - there's a sense of fun and adventure along with a serious respect for savoring good food with family and friends as an important part of enjoying the good life. So take a sip, take a bite ... and savor your serving! Discover suggested itineraries, regional cuisine, seafood delights, special events and more on this site - and request your free culinary magazine, Sip & Savor, to personalize your tasty excursions.
- 1679 Copenhagen Drive
- Solvang, CA 93463
- Information: 805-688-5612
A chocolate manufacturer of assorted Danish specialties. All products made on-site; tours by appointment.
- 7476 Graciosa Road
- Santa Maria, CA 93455
- Information: 805.937.2402
Produce pinquito beans, a commercial crop exclusive to the Santa Maria area and the authentic side dish featured with the famous Santa Maria style BBQ. Also produce BBQ seasonings. Available in major ...MORE
- 900 Linden Avenue
- Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Information: 805.684.9340
A family owned and operated business, Robitaille's is famous for its individually handmade mints which were selected to be the official candy of the 50th Presidential Inauguration therefore known as ...MORE
- 12477 Calle Real
- Santa Barbara, CA 93111
- Information: 805.562.1456
Santa Barbara Olive Co. boasts more specialty olives than any other olive company in North America, and employs various curing and brining methods in producing natural and distinctly delicious olives. ...MORE
- 3380 Highway 33
- Maricopa, CA 93252
- Information: 877-766-8112
Naturally tree-ripened and pesticide-free, premium Santa Barbara Pistachios are flavored using all-natural brine-dip solutions, which saturate the nuts with 100% natural flavors. No spray-on chemical ...MORE
- 321 Motor Way
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805.962.5213
Coffee is hand roasted in small batches, which results in a truly fresh delicious cup of coffee. Products served at two coffee house locations (corner of State and Gutierrez Streets; Paseo Nuevo ...MORE
