This has officially become our go-to supercharger stop whenever we're in Carpinteria. There are…read moreplenty of charging stalls, so we've never had to wait long. What really makes this spot great though is the location because it's right in the middle of a bunch of good food options. Our favorite? Dargan's Irish Pub, just downstairs from the parking lot. It's super convenient, and when they first open, it's nice and quiet, perfect if you want to get a little work done, sip a drink, or just chill with some apps while your car powers up. Honestly, it's more than just a charging stop now because it's part of our road trip ritual.

Downtown Santa Barbara has FINALLY stepped up its game and got a Tesla Supercharger. Woohoo! It is…read morelocated in the public city Ortega lot #10 at Ortega and Anacapa on the third level. As with almost all city lots here, it's free for the first 75 minutes, then $2 per hour there after. There are 12 charging ports with speeds up to 250 kWh. The garage is half a block from downtown's State Street with Paseo Nuevo and all the shopping/dining options. I have a feeling it's going to be a busy option since there's usually only 3-5 available chargers on a Saturday. Great for the city and drivers!

Was located on the roof level of a public parking structure that I accidentally drove past by. A…read moregood amount of chargers with only one out of order. All of them are shaded in the structure except two chargers. Went here on a Friday morning and they were almost all full. Decent charge time. Prime location in Santa Barbara though and off the 101 freeway!

This Tesla Supercharger is super convenient, right off the freeway. You can walk to a McDonald's, a…read moreCVS, and a small strip mall area. I got there early, so not everything was open went to McDonalds for restroom. Afterwards went for a walk it's a nice place to stretch your legs. Just a heads up, it gets busy fast. By the time I was leaving, all the spots were full. Overall, it's a great, well-located charging stop.

On my last road trip coming home from Monterey, I stopped here to charge the car. It was a rather…read moresmall charging station tucked into the corner of a small valet parking lot for the Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel, right next to a gate leading to the All Saints By the Sea Church. The charging stalls here were the older not-so-supercharging ones rated at 72 kW. They might not be as fast, but it was the cheapest kW option in the area.

To find the superchargers, look for the small "Staff Parking" sign for the Rosewood Miramar Beach…read moreHotel. There are 8 stalls located in the back of the lot that can charge up to 72kW. It reached up to 74kW (297 mi/hr) for me. They have trash bins nearby to keep the lot clean. Bathrooms are not easily accessible as you have to step inside the Rosewood Miramar Hotel but it might be worthwhile to check out for the dining options and views.

The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

50kW max charge, currently at 49kW. No complaints. Slow, but…read moreno wait. The EA charging station at BofA across the street had 4 EV cars in queue, which would set us back at least another hour or 2 hrs wait - none of the other EVs were fast charging (Hyundai Ioniq 5s are usually in and out in 20-30 min). Good location near entrance/exit and back on the freeway. Target store and mall across the street. Cons: we had trouble connecting on Benwen charging. None of our credit cards or app would work. Nearly gave up and decided to try the Trisha charging station.

Great location but this Goleta doesn't have enough station; and what's with this new congestion…read morefees beyond 80% charging?? Tesla needs to raise the mileage capacity or speed up charging for long driving. I'm getting tired of the extra hours it's taking me to travel.

Very nice location. Centrally located in the heart of Goleta. Super busy when we arrived but we…read moregot lucky when some was finished charging. Needed to charge to continue our trip to SLO. Very fast superchargers.

Wonderful stay! The hotel was very clean and quiet, making it a perfect place to relax. We were…read morepleasantly surprised with complimentary wine, cheese, and crackers at check-in such a thoughtful touch. Free self-parking was convenient, and the complimentary bikes were a great way to explore Santa Barbara. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, always willing to assist. Breakfast was free and offered a great variety of options, including healthy choices, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place we would definitely stay again!

Pictures on website are deceiving, you wouldn't think you'd be right by a busy street…read more Not even a formal parking lot, adjacent to another sister hotel Brisas who at least have their own parking space. I asked for a quiet room and could still hear the traffic from the bathroom window. The mattress needs replacing, sunken bed! If I had truly seen the location without trusting the photos it would have not been a place I'd select!

We found this botanic garden because it's dog friendly and made a reservation for Sunday afternoon…read more You need a reservation because they want to limit the amount of people who come in each day plus parking is pretty tight. In the springtime, this garden is really beautiful with all the wildflowers and redwood forest. It can get pretty hot and sunny in certain areas so sunscreen and a hat can be helpful. Overall, it's a beautiful place to explore with your dog :)

My son and I have been here to this Botanic Garden twice before about 10 years ago and decided to…read morerevisit it this morning on our trip to Santa Barbara. We headed over around 11:30AM, right after checking out from our hotel. They are celebrating their 100th Anniversary. WOW!! Admission is $25 for adults and a bit pricey for what you get, in my opinion. It's definitely a beautiful place full of nature, greenery, fresh air, peace and zen. I was a little disappointed at the lack of flowers in the whole property. There were only some poppies on the meadow where you walk in and that was it. I also didn't like how there are literally no rangers or anyone to help you around the trails. I understand you are just on your own, but it's dangerous that there's no one to help you if something goes wrong. No First Aid Kit, either. I also remember them having a big, beautiful waterfall on the trail and it wasn't there this time. Why? They have free parking and there are some restrooms at the entrance and we saw one on the trail. They have a very nice gift shop with some snacks/refreshments, books, magnets, shirts, candles, artificially looking flowers, etc... We bought few gifts that my son and I liked. Got a nice fresh, clean scented Mango/Pineapple candle, ($25), an organic rose water spray to splash all over your body ($17), an interesting cooler can with crystal water that keeps your water cold in the fridge ($8). A 16 oz. can & a tiny white heart shaped magnet ($5.20), insanely expansive! I may or may not revisit in the future.

The Pali House Santa Barbara is aesthetically adorable. It's charming. The rooms are cute and beds…read morecomfortable. The staff is friendly and does their best to accommodate. However, I would not stay here again. For a small boutique hotel with only 24 rooms, there are no extras for guests. No drinking water in the rooms, no self serve coffee bar for guests in the morning , not even a fruit bowl with some apples guests can take. They have a small candy bar at 9am but what about coffee?? IWho's eating gummy bears at 9am? It would be so nice to sit on the patio before 9am and enjoy a coffee. I mean thats a comfort of home and should be at a hotel too. They have a bowl of tennis balls in the lobby? Trade that out for green apples. They serve breakfast at 9am and drip coffee but some are up at 6:30am. Anyway, visit the Pali House SB for a drink in their cute bar and enjoy the patio ,but stay somewhere else. Not worth the $$.

Palihouse gives CHEAP HOTEL VIBES overall and 100000% NOT a 5 OR even 4-star hotel. Where do we…read moreeven begin?? Pros: Spanish Interior EV Charging Station Great Drinks / Honor Bar at night Nice Location in SB Good for Single People Cons: Very Cheap Accommodations Limited Hotel Service No Dinner Service on a Saturday night Limited Hotel Food Menu (& Boring!!) Extremely Small Pool No Half n Half Milk & Stale Croissants No Valet (but Charge for Parking) Get Ready to Wheel Your Luggage In Staff Not Empowered, Poor Management GO ELSEWHERE. NOT WORTH THE EXPERIENCE. WE WANTED TO LEAVE. LEFT EARLY!!

I don't like flying out of Santa Barbara, because the airport is small, and one simple delay can…read moreruin your whole trip. One thing that makes 0 sense to me is that there is no shuttle to the long-term parking. I'm disabled and can't walk long distances. I had to walk for several minutes from this parking lot, which itself has handicap parking spaces (again, makes no sense to me), to the actual airport. On my way back, I couldn't walk to this parking lot. I was in a lot of pain (nerve pain in ankles), and an American Airlines's employee was nice enough to take me to the parking lot in a wheelchair. Her name is Louisa or Luisa. She rembles Frances Farmer. Please, treat her right. She's a great person. Still, fuck Santa Barbara airport for not being handicap accessible.

A small, quaint airport with just four gates, making it incredibly easy to navigate, honestly, it…read morewould be nearly impossible to get lost here, lol. The entire experience feels relaxed and efficient compared to larger, more hectic airports. The aesthetics of the terminal are especially charming. The building is designed like a large Spanish-style casita, fitting perfectly with the coastal Santa Barbara vibe. From the red tile roof to the warm architectural details, it feels more like arriving at a beautiful California home than an airport.