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About La Rumba Bar & Grill - CA
La Rumba Bar & Grill in Santa Barbara has a storied past as a nightlife venue at 3435 State Street. The space now operates as Lama Dog Uptown and Sama Sama Kitchen (Lama Sama) with new uses that focus on contemporary dining, sports viewing, and private events. While La Rumba as a venue closed permanently in January 2015, the location remains a key address on State Street, continuing to welcome guests in a refreshed format.
Whether you’re researching the site for event planning, touring Santa Barbara’s historic venues, or simply exploring local nightlife history, this page covers current space usage, seating and capacity considerations, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan ahead.
Although La Rumba no longer operates as a nightclub, Lama Dog Uptown and Sama Sama Kitchen offer a modern, casual dining and event experience in the same location. For guests visiting Santa Barbara, consider secure parking options around 3435 State Street, easy transit access via State Street Loop and the Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle (introduced in 2025), and convenient stays at nearby hotels like Harbor View Inn and the Kimpton Canary Hotel. If you’re planning events, Lama Sama’s space supports private gatherings with both indoor and outdoor seating options.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3435 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
- Venue type: Bar & Grill / nightclub (La Rumba historically operated as a nightlife venue).
- Status: Closed permanently in January 2015; space renamed and repurposed as Lama Dog Uptown Tap Room + Sama Sama Kitchen (Lama Sama) in 2024.
- Current tenants at the space: Lama Dog Uptown and Sama Sama Kitchen; location remains 3435 State Street.
- Capacity/seating: No public La Rumba seating chart or capacity published; Uptown space is about 5,000 sq ft; Sama Sama Kitchen’s patio space seats ~35 with ~50 standing capacity.
- Parking: Lama Dog Uptown advertises ample parking.
- Transit: Santa Barbara transit options along State Street (State Street Loop and MTD Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle introduced in 2025) improve access to the area.
- Nearby hotels: State Street hotels nearby include Harbor View Inn, Kimpton Canary Hotel, and other Downtown Santa Barbara options.
- Notable events hosted: La Rumba previously hosted bands and nightlife; current Lama Sama venues host contemporary dining, sports viewing, and private events.