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

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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