Dawn Patrol
Project Type
Cafe
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Completed
2015
Dawn Patrol is a youthful Santa Barbara café inspired by surf and skate culture, offering breakfast and lunch in a vibrant, artistic setting. A double-height feature wall of stained boards, surfboard-inspired tables, and nautical lighting create a playful yet refined beach-life aesthetic. Rusted steel counters, weathered wood slats, and reclaimed materials give the space authenticity, while unique touches—like a restroom clad in skateboard tiles—tie together the DIY, handmade, and subtly sophisticated design.