Santa Barbara Shopping

  1. Blue Bee & Blue Beetle

    Find eclectic, stylin' clothes at one of the best indie boutiques in town; there's a denim shop and a men's section tucked in back. In fact, wander downtown and you'll start seeing Blue Bee specialty shops everywhere you look. Their ever-expanding local empire includes shops for kids, luxury and shoes. Also has its own line of hip jeans.

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  2. El Paseo

    Locally-owned shops and restaurants fill this tiny, flower-festooned courtyard opposite Paseo Nuevo.

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  3. La Arcada

    Near Figueroa St, this historical red-tile passageway was designed by Myron Hunt (builder of the Rose Bowl in LA) in 1926. It's filled with boutiques, restaurants and whimsical public art - check out the back pocket of the window washer to see what's on his reading list.

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  4. Paseo Nuevo

    This attractive outdoor mall is anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's department stores, and includes an array of retail chains such as Gap and Victoria's Secret.

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  5. Santa Barbara farmers market

    Stock up on fresh produce, nuts and honey at the Santa Barbara farmers market held late afternoon Tuesday on the 500 and 600 blocks of State St between E Haley and E Ortega Sts, and Saturday morning at the corner of Santa Barbara and Cota Sts.

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  7. Surf-n-Wear's Beach House

    Surfboards dangle from the ceiling at the beach-minded emporium known as Surf-n-Wear's Beach House where bikinis, beachbags and flip-flops jostle for your attention.

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  8. Victorian Vogue & the Costume Shop

    For vintage and drag, from fabulous to outrageous, stop by the wonderful Victorian Vogue & the Costume Shop, which also rents costumes and has fun kids' stuff too.

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