Thoughts on Santa Barbara, California for a solo vacation?

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It's beautiful over there. I used to live there for over a year. Very peaceful.

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Any recommendations on what to do there or where to eat?

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Tee-off for steak, great selection of whiskey too. Toma for Italian food, black pasta, grilled opotus are so amazing there, the owner is super friendly and they have some nice hand craft cocktails. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company if you like the pier feel, extremely fresh seafood. Brophy Bro is also nice. The Lark if you really enjoy some small bites and a good glass of wine, they have a Michelin chef, not sure if it's still the case. Natural Cafe if you just want something easy and healthy. Lure if you're looking for some modern feel American seafood restaurants. If you're looking for some exclusive romantic dining experience with beautiful sunset and don't mind to spend the money, inside Bacara hotel have a waterfront restaurant, absolutely beautiful, you can also take a walk near the Baraca trail after the dinner. Feel free to ask me anything, I've been to almost every restaurants in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito. Sometimes you will run into a lot of celebrity too.

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