Must-see shopping in Santa Barbara

  • REI

    Santa Barbara

    If you forgot your tent or rock-climbing carabiners at home, the West Coast's most popular independent co-op outdoor retailer is the place to pick up…

  • La Arcada

    Santa Barbara

    Filled with specialty boutiques, restaurants and whimsical art galleries, this historic red-tile-roofed passageway was designed by Myron Hunt (builder of…

  • Santa Barbara Public Market

    Santa Barbara

    Noodles, cupcakes, ice cream and Mexican magic from Corazon Cocina are just some of the tempting food options available at this central market, handy for…

  • Chocolate Maya

    Santa Barbara

    Personally sourced, fair-trade cacao from around the world means the chocolates on offer here not only taste good but make you feel good about yourself…

  • Diani

    Santa Barbara

    Carries high-fashion, Euro-inspired designs, with a touch of funky California soul thrown in for good measure. Think Humanoid dresses, Rag & Bone skinny…

  • Channel Islands Surfboards

    Santa Barbara

    Are you ready to take home a handcrafted, Southern California–born surfboard? Down in the Funk Zone, this surf shack is the place for innovative pro…

  • Santa Barbara Farmers Market

    Santa Barbara

    Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies, cheese, nuts and honey at the Tuesday Santa Barbara Farmers Market, which also happens again on Saturday morning at…

  • Paseo Nuevo

    Santa Barbara

    This busy open-air mall is anchored by Macy’s and Nordstrom department stores and offers all the usual clothing, accessories and beauty chains you could…

  • El Paseo

    Santa Barbara

    A smattering of locally owned boutiques surround a tiny, flower-festooned courtyard, constructed in Spanish Colonial style in the 1920s. It appeared in…