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Sandbar Reopens in Downtown Santa Barbara After Coastal Makeover

10 June 2026 12:25

Sandbar, a downtown Santa Barbara staple, reopens June 18 after a months-long remodel. The restaurant features a new coastal-inspired design by Van Rooy.

Chef Ray Alvarez introduces a menu of Sonoran-style and coastal Mexican dishes. A new cocktail program by mixologists John Fox and Kevin Williams offers tropical drinks.

The reopening includes a ribbon-cutting, giveaways, and live DJs, marking a fresh chapter for the State Street destination.

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