This area is known as the state street walk but is essentially old town or downtown Santa Barbara and is like a 2 or 3 miles stretch from the pier up through the whole town with lots of various shops, eaters, and restaurants. Starting from the pier which you should check out it goes along State Street with not very much around, then an underpass, which finally leads to a huge row of assorted shops with lots of seating and shade. They have the Ronald Reagan museum, a movie theatre, Only in Santa Barbara, The House of Clues, the Axe Club, and the place we ate at Rustys Pizza. There is a basic charm to this city and it's bigger than you might think. I think 2 to 3 hours or so is a good time to spend.

This name may remind you of a television series from the 1980s .the city is beautiful,Spanish style. The main street is lined on both sides with shops, cafes and restaurants. The place looks peaceful and makes you want to spend time there.

Dinner at "Toma" was excellent. I'd recommend reservations. Small (maybe a 50 top). We had an excellent appetizer "Summer Blossoms", stuffed with goat cheese, pine nuts! The main course was the special "Pan seared halibut " We shall return! Oh Oh almost forgot to give a shout out to Julien.. An excellent host/sommelier. Your kindness shown to the young graduate was appreciated ......delia