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Ali’s List Wrapped 2025
The wait is over. It’s time to look back at the happy hours that defined your year with 2025 Ali’s List Wrapped, our annual celebration for all those who create and indulge in happy hours from Carpinteria to Goleta.
4 Best Vintage Santa Barbara Happy Hours
Some places seem to defy time — institutions that always just exist and have become vintage in the best way. Here are four of Santa Barbara’s best.
Best Santa Barbara Happy Hours for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 2023
Where can you celebrate Mexican resistance to foreign domination in Santa Barbara? These nine Mexican restaurants with happy hours on Cinco de Mayo of course. Hopefully your boss will let you cut out early to hit these up.
Top 4 Dog-Friendly Santa Barbara Yappy Hours
I love dogs. Their cheerful smiles are always such a welcome addition to my day. I’m pawsitvely grateful that Santa Barbara is such a dog-friendly town.
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Santa Barbara Happy Hours
Here are the top 5 kid-friendly Santa Barbara happy hour options for all of you with small children.
Best Sunday Santa Barbara Happy Hours
Getting together with friends (your chosen family) before the beginning of a new work week is an excellent way to ward off the Sunday scaries. Try these four Sunday Santa Barbara happy hours for your Sunday night “family” dinners.
Top 4 Patios for Santa Barbara Happy Hours
Santa Barbara’s outdoor living scene is strong, making a charming patio essential to any establishment’s vibe. These top 4 patios provide first-class ambience for some of Santa Barbara’s finest happy hours.
Best Santa Barbara Happy Hours for the Broken Hearted
Few things mend a broken heart better than a good happy hour. These five Santa Barbara happy hours won’t fix everything but they’re certainly an excellent start.