Santa Barbara Courthouse is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

1. Santa Barbara Courthouse

9.3
1100 Anacapa St (at E Anapamu St), Santa Barbara, CA
Courthouse · Santa Barbara Downtown · 45 tips and reviews

Ling L.Ling Landas: Beautiful view up top on 4th floor.

Emilia D.Emilia Doerr: Go up the clock tower for a great view of ocean and mountains!

Pavan K.Pavan Kulkarni: Stunning views of the city from the viewing tower and the most beautiful spanish interior architecture you can ever see. Go b4 few minutes of clock striking every hour to see the mechanical clock

Brophy Bros. is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

2. Brophy Bros.

8.6
119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 145 tips and reviews

CJ B.CJ Boyer: A true honest locals spot! Amazing food, views & service! If possible, at sunset sit on the putter deck upstairs facing the harbor & mountains! Incredible place!

Allison L.Allison Li: Garlic baked clams! And a wonderful lunchtime view

jansen c.jansen c: Sit outside and enjoy the great view with their signature seafood

Boathouse at Hendry's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

3. Boathouse at Hendry's Beach

8.7
2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · Mesa · 74 tips and reviews

Brittany Marie 💋Brittany Marie 💋: Lobster tacos & view are great. Calamari & service was terrible.

Wendy B.Wendy Bendoni: Ask to sit next to outside glass look out deck. Best view in Santa Barbara.

samantha l.samantha lipari: Hands down best happy hour and view. While your waiting for a table for there is usually a wait, you can watch the sunset or take a quick stroll on the beach.

Deep Sea Tasting Room is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

4. Deep Sea Tasting Room

8.7
217 Stearns Wharf Ste G, Santa Barbara, CA
Winery · 21 tips and reviews

Adam M.Adam Miller: Amazing wine, cheese, service, and views!

Don G.Don Graham: Did the white wine tasting, they were very good with a killer view

thib F.thib Fish: Enjoy the view and a very nice playlist as you're tasting their more than correct Nautilus white blend

Belmond El Encanto is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

5. Belmond El Encanto

8.8
800 Alvarado Pl, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

Shaun J.Shaun Jevons: Fantastic views over Santa Barbara. A rare find on the hills!

JuliáTours O.JuliáTours Operadora: Best place to eat and rest! With perfect Santa Barbara's view!

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Gorgeous views nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara. Don't go on a holiday/busy weekend. Pool is small and you probably won't get a seat.

Franceschi Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

6. Franceschi Park

8.3
Santa Barbara, CA
Park · 8 tips and reviews

José G.José Gálvez: Awesome view!

AndyAndy: One of my favorite views in santa barbara is from this park. A hidden gem.

Jon G.Jon Grant: Stunning view of the city and shore

Stearns Wharf is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

7. Stearns Wharf

8.7
Stearns Wharf (at State St & Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Pier · 44 tips and reviews

Alyson F.Alyson Fennemore: Great Surf & Turf at Moby Dicks + excellent sunset view

Ashley E.Ashley Edwards: Great way to get a view of the city AND the ocean.

Wincy W.Wincy Wong: The View is awesome!!!

Shoreline Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

8. Shoreline Park

9.3
1201-1399 Shoreline Dr (btw La Marina & San Rafael Ave), Santa Barbara, CA
Park · Mesa · 17 tips and reviews

Anthony T.Anthony Trimble: The view is this best

Steve B.Steve Bellamy: Great place to walk the dog, take in the view, especially at sunset, watch the surfers on the beach below, etc.

John K.John Kidde: You cannot beat this view.

Bella Vista is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

9. Bella Vista

8.7
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Teena S.Teena S.: Sit outside and enjoy the beautiful ocean front view.

Begum T.Begum Tekin: A scenic and beautiful restaurant :)

eric b.eric bornemann: The view is amazing, the food ok, but the brunch buffet is almost worth it.

Shoreline Beach Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

10. Shoreline Beach Cafe

8.0
801 Shoreline Dr (at Leadbetter Beach), Santa Barbara, CA
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salas: This place has a great view to the beach and the house's choice tacos are really tasty

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Great spot to break for lunch and take in the amazing views. Their burritos are amazeballs and put chipotle to shame.

Anna J.Anna James: Great view with equally good food. Country scramble and orange juice pancakes are delish.

Arroyo Burro Beach is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

11. Arroyo Burro Beach

9.3
2981 1/2 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Beach · Mesa · 49 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Harnett: Due to watershed, it has one of the highest water toxicity levels in SB. Go for the view, but stay out of the water!

Daniel P.Daniel Parsons: Great hike up trail parallel to Cliff Dr. Panoramic view of the local canyons & the Pacific Ocean. Nice hike through Kirk Douglas Family Preserve & then a nice walk down a long stair way to the beach.

Destination:CentralCoastDestination:CentralCoast: While a once hidden gem, this is still a fav of ours. The Boathouse at Hendry's Beach offers a great selection of fresh seafood and wine. But the free parking means prime views of the day's sunset!

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

12. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

9.0
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews

DaisyDaisy: Even if you don't enter the hotel check out the scenary -- the beach view is exquisite. Drinks are pricey but worth the atmosphere; brunch on Sundays asbolutely divine and worth it. Read more.

Marty T.Marty Thomas: Have your meeting on the outside patio at the lobby bar, we do all the time - gotta love that ocean view.

Joe R.Joe R: The Casino Club across the street has great ocean views while catching rays. We even saw whales and dolphins swim by. You have to spend one afternoon at the club if you stay here.

Kimpton Canary Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

13. Kimpton Canary Hotel

8.4
31 W Carrillo St (at Chapala St), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · Santa Barbara Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

@HungryEditor B.@HungryEditor Ben Setiawan: You can order drinks at the lobby bar & then bring them up to the roof to take in the views of Santa Barbara.

Gina H.Gina Hart: Rooftop bar is a must! Cozy couches next to fireplace and order a bottle of wine. Take in the views of Santa Barbara.

Mandy K.Mandy Kawtoski: Take a bottle of your favorite Santa Ynez valley vine to the rooftop and enjoy some sun and beautiful views.

Santa Barbara Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

14. Santa Barbara Bowl

8.9
1122 N Milpas St (at Anapamu St), Santa Barbara, CA
Rock Club · 43 tips and reviews

Eric C.Eric Coghlan: Don't worry about where your seats are, ever seat has a great view and comfy!

Albert D.Albert DiPadova: Go up top for shorter lines and the best view of SB.

-M. O.-M. O.: Head to the very top. You'll love the view! Also, a great venue for those concerts! Big enough to handle a large crowd...small enough to make it feel intimate.

Sambo's is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Santa Barbara.

15. Sambo's

8.0
216 W Cabrillo Blvd (btw Bath St & Chapala St.), Santa Barbara, CA
Breakfast Spot · 68 tips and reviews

KristinKristin: Great bloody Mary's and crab cakes Benedict! Sit outside and enjoy the view. Pet friendly!

Andrea M.Andrea Mills: The patio is great, good service and fabulous view

Frank E.Frank Eggers: Enjoy the service, food and beautiful view! This place isy favorite breakfast stop