New Restaurant

Instead of driving or cycling to visit our favorite Taqueria – no more!!  Now we can take a 15 minute walk from the Cheshire Cat Inn to our new favorite Taqueria and Restaurant ‘Cielito’, located in La Arcada Mall which is a Spanish styled mall and is the most attractive we have in Santa Barbara.

Cielito Taqueria is located in the rear part of La Arcada Mall surrounded by a beautiful Spanish courtyard and fountain.  A truly delightful spot to sit and have lunch.  The variety of tacos is fantastic and flavors fabulous.  I had one with fresh salmon and a super tasty fruity salsa the other day, and wanted to eat more!!  Make sure you go early, gets very busy with the locals.  Open Mon-Sat 11.00am-2pm (lunch only).  Order at the counter and the food is delivered to the table.

 
Cielito – the Restaurant part is open for dinner Tues-Sun.  Indoor and outdoor dining and reservations are a must!  Food is a combination of regional Mexican and South American dishes served tapas style.  Can’t wait to go back!!!

Cielito Restaurant and Taqueria

1114 State Street
Santa Barbara CA, 93101

(805) 225-4488.

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First Bloom at the Old Santa Barbara Mission

 A beautiful Sunday afternoon in Santa Barbara after the rain, we decided to walk to the  Old Santa Barbara Mission from the Cheshire Cat Inn to visit the rose garden. The First Bloom looked absolutely gorgeous amidst the beautiful setting.  Be sure to visit Santa Barbara soon and add the Mission and gardens to your list of places to see.

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Cheshire Cat Inn's New Video

 

The Cheshire Cat Inn's new video has just been released. Let us know what you think about it. 

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We Have Been Busy

 

We are one of Santa Barbara’s best Bed and Breakfast Boutique Inns.  We have been busy adding new ihomes, sleep machines, flat-screened TV/DVD units and Molton Brown products. We also upgraded the Wi-Fi. Wooden floors have replaced carpets in Mad Hatter, Jean’s and Tweedledee.  New carpeting and furniture in many rooms and something we have wanted to do for 25 years is!!   Stained glass windows in Alice’s and White Rabbit!   Better late than never!

   

The refreshment center in the Eberle House that we added last year has been a huge success and guests are happy to be able to make tea/coffee/hot chocolate and have ice available 24 hours/day.

Come visit the Cheshire Cat Inn and enjoy our enhancements!

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Santa Barbara Restaurants

Congratulations are in order for two of our favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara who are also featured in our winter packages.

Mussels and Fish from Downey's

 

Downey’s has been designated #2 for food and #1 for service in Santa Barbara by Zagat.com in 2011. They also are #2 on Trip Advisor. Fine dining at its finest.

bouchon's Patio

Bouchon’s has just been voted the best overall restaurant in 2011 by santabarbara.com, a local review website.  At present they are #4 on TripAdvisor, but I am sure they will move up soon.  California wine dining.

 

 Downey’s has been featured in the Cheshire Cat Inn’s  mid-week Great Escape package for almost 20 years now and we added bouchon to our ­ Cat’s Grin package about 10 years ago. Both restaurants are within walking distance of the Inn and their wine lists equal the dining experience.

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Santa Barbara, CA

Visiting Santa Barbara?

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Check the Cheshire Cat Inn’s Activities and Location Pages on our web site – for your NEXT trip to Santa Barbara. The Location Page is divided into 3 sections. You need to expand a section for a list, click on your “choice” and you will get the location, address and website for more information. Also check the bottom of the map for walking/driving instructions.

There’s a lot to do – biking, hiking, sailing and of course eating and drinking. Links to all these sites on the Activities Page. Watch for our seasonal list coming SOON!!!!




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First Thursday In Santa Barbara

Try to be in Santa Barbara for the First Thursday of every month.  You will not want to miss the First Thursday Party.  An evening of Arts and Culture downtown Santa Barbara, featuring Art Openings, Live Music, Artists’ Receptions, Lectures, Wine Tastings and Hands-on activities.  Enjoy the lively atmosphere of downtown Santa Barbara.  The event is from 5.00 – 8.00pm and within a 5 minute walk from the Cheshire Cat Inn.  The next two dates are: Thursday November 3rd and Thursday December 1^st.  The Innkeeper will have passports for these events.

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