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question: how much do you want to spend?
and       what kinds of food do you like to eat?

I lived there a long time--I can recommend everything from mountain bike
trails to walks on the beach to music and museums.

First thing when you get there: Pick up the local free weekly called 
The Independent--good listings on everything to do in town.

Food recs: Price high--quality and service excellent--great wine menu:
The Palace (on Cota ust off state) = Cajun, fabulous Cajun Oysters
Rockefeller, yummy homemade rosemary corn muffins, the range of
cajun--blackened seafood especially fresh
Chase (on state street) = Italian, mouth watering gnocchi

Price reasonable: a new Prix fixe menu place = Roys on Carrillo, just off 
State street. California cuisine, excellent homemade breads, soups--most 
ingredients bought fresh at he local farmers market.
Azuma (I think figueroa) = great sushi, fresh, imaginative, fun. The sashimi
is always the freshest).

Best breakfasts:
Cajun Kitchen (on De La Vina, just south of Mission) = locals fave, terrific
service, some crazy cajun omelettes).
Esau's (on lower state, just north of the freeway) = quirky, annoying,
fun, great service and food.

exotic if you like meat = The Cold Springs Tavern, on Hwy 150, just ask 
any local how to get there. This used to be a Stagecoach stop--they
cook a lot of game. Crazy little tavern with live music on weekends--
big biker hangout during the day.

if you're there on sat morning, check out the farmers market for huge
bouquets of beautiful fresh flowers CHEAP! corner of cota and Santa Barb
streets. Usually live music there. 8:30 to noon,

big art and crafts show every sunday on the beach promenade.
 If shopping is your
thing, it will be fun.


Have a blast in one of my favorite American towns!

donna
who wants to move back soon