PubHidden gem

Cold Spring Tavern

Santa Barbara, California

Stagecoach-era roadhouse in the mountains above Santa Barbara.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min
Cold Spring Tavern
Glenn Beltz · CC BY 2.0

A rustic 1860s tavern up San Marcos Pass famous for wood-fired tri-tip and live music on weekends. Cool shade and a creek out back.

Good to know

  • Weekend BBQ brings a crowd
  • Cash helps for the bar tab
Vehicles
Fine in any car

Facilities

  • Toilets

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