Swell Book · Santa Barbara
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California · Coast & Culture · by Alexandra
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Before You Leave
What you really need to prepare
📄 Documents
Valid passport or ID card
Travel insurance→ World Nomads or Chapka
Local SIM or eSIM→ Airalo (eSIM) or T-Mobile
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Sports, wellness & mental preparation
+ 3 more categories in the full guide
Swell Selection
My recommendations in Santa Barbara
🏨 Accommodation — 1 of 4 visible
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
€€€€ Luxe
For when you really want to treat yourself.
Forbes 5-star resort directly on Montecito Beach. Michelin-starred Caruso's restaurant, Forbes Five-Star spa, beach service. Where Santa Barbara reveals its "American Riviera" side.
✦ Secret — The Rosewood has its own hidden beehive in the garden.
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3 more accommodations selected by Alexandra
From budget to luxury — in the full guide
🍽 Restaurants — 2 of 7 visible
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The Lark
€€€ Premium
The most coveted table in Santa Barbara.
Michelin Guide. In the Funk Zone, small local seasonal plates, terrace with fireplace. Absolutely book in advance.
✦ Secret — Order the popcorn as soon as you sit down. It's their signature dish.
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Loquita
€€ Mid-range
The evening you'll be telling stories about when you get home.
Michelin Bib Gourmand. Spanish tapas, wood-fired paella, homemade sangria. Lively terrace, warm lights.
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5 more restaurants selected by Alexandra
From accessible to premium — in the full guide
☕ Cafés & Brunches — 1 of 5 visible
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Handlebar Coffee Roasters
€ Accessible
N°1 Santa Barbara. The café where everyone meets.
On-site roasting, passionate baristas, pure local atmosphere. This is where I went every morning during my 8 months in Santa Barbara.
✦ Secret — Arrive before 8am on weekends to avoid the queue.
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4 more cafés & brunches selected by Alexandra
Local roasters & brunches — in the full guide
🍷 Wine Tasting — locked
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3 wine cellars selected by Alexandra
Santa Barbara wine country — in the full guide
🌊 Beaches & spots — 1 of 3 visible
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Butterfly Beach
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The most elegant beach in Santa Barbara.
In Montecito, facing west, spectacular sunsets. Calm waters, peaceful atmosphere. This is where we apply the horizon rule.
✦ Secret — No official parking. Leave your car on Channel Drive.
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2 more beaches selected by Alexandra
Local spots — in the full guide
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4 activities & sports selected by Alexandra
Surf · Pilates · Kayak · Nature — in the full guide
Interactive Journal
4 questions at the right moments
🌅 Before You Leave
What are you leaving behind as you head to Santa Barbara?
🔒 The 3 other journal moments — During, The turning point, Return — are in the full guide.
Before & After Assessment
Measure what changes within you
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Swell Book · Santa Barbara
28 spots · Journal · Assessment · iPhone App
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