Fun Time - Where to eat, drink, and be merry in SB

CAMPUS/ISLA VISTA

1. Associated Students Bike Shop, On Campus, in parking lot #29
The AS Bike Shop has everything needed to get your bike running safely and smoothly. Bring your student ID card, your bike, your time, and an inclination to learn and the helpful staff provides the tools and instruction, teaching you how to fix any of your bike’s problems. If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, leave your bike with their professional mechanics and it’s fixed in no time. The shop also supplies compressed air, 24 hours a day.

2. Blue Dolphin café, 910 Embarcadero Del Norte
A great location for breakfast, and one of the few places you can find excellent Malaysian cuisine in Santa Barbara area.

3. Hempwise 971 Embarcadero Del Mar, Unit B
Hempwise is dedicated to supplying Isla Vista with eco-friendly hemp products, and is one of the largest retail hemp stores on the west coast.

4. Java Jones, 6560 Pardall Rd.
Great place to meet up in IV, have some good coffee and conversation, or study all night during finals. Wi-fi hot spot.

DOWNTOWN & GOLETA

6. Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
At Micheltorena, between Garden St. and Santa Barbara St.
A beautiful and very well-landscaped park, complete with duck pond. A lot of us here at the DisOrientation Guide collective prefer the non-landscaped to the landscaped when it comes to the great outdoors, but Alice Keck is an irresistible place to meet for a picnic, snuggle up with a book, or simply hang out amidst beautiful surroundings.

7. The Book Den, 11 East Anapamu St.
Want to browse a heavy-duty collection of used and new books, or finally unload those dog-eared copies of The Hardy Boys volumes 19-33, that you’ve kept since you were 9 years old? As good as it is, The Book Den probably can’t help you with The Hardy Boys problem, but it does buy a wide range of used books, and it has an excellent book selection and very friendly staff.

9. Elsie’s, 117 W de la Guerra St.
A local favorite and a great alternative to some of the more typical bars on State. The SB chapter of Drinking Liberally meets there Wednesday night.

10. Kava Lounge, 508 E. Haley St.
Where else can you go to find kava, an herbal muscle relaxant, as the centerpiece of a given establishment’s menu? Though the high price of the kava drink itself borders on the outrageous, there are lots of other quality menu options and frequent good entertainment options. A popular hang-out spot among many local progressives.

11. Natural Café, 508 State St., 361 Hitchcock Way, 5892 Hollister Ave.
Offering non-dairy vegetarian dishes that are rich in carbohydrates and protein, naturally low in sodium and fat, and cholesterol free makes the Natural Café a natural choice among many Santa Barbarians. The Café recycle its glass, cans and paper and encourages guests to do the same.

13. Red’s Café, 211 Helena Ave.
A delightful place to pass the time with your favorite hot-brown liquid friend, or else devote it to hatching revolutionary plots and plans amongst your closest comrades. The combination of great art, decorations and good people makes this perhaps the best café atmosphere in Santa Barbara. The only drawback is its relatively early closing time.

14. Sojourner Café, 134 E. Canon Perdido St.
Famous for its home-style flavor combined with a creative international flair. Sojourners feature an extensive menu of tasty, fresh, wholesome & hearty dishes, award-winning chef’s specials, and outrageous desserts.