My wife and I will be spending six nights at the Fess Parker Doubletree in Santa Barbara during the third week in October. I used to live in the Bay Area and have been to SB county before, but my memory is poor and I'm sure things have changed.

My wife is a foodie, and I'm sure she'll appreciate any restaurant recommendations. I'd like to find some hiking, biking, and anything else that keeps us out of the hotel (and away from the shopping). I'll probably end up spending some time in Solvang against my will.

Does anyone have any recommendations for restaurants and activities that are musts when in SB?

Many thanks!