Shopping & Local Finds
Our Santa Barbara Favorites
Santa Barbara shopping is best enjoyed at an easy pace—local boutiques, independent makers, galleries, and familiar favorites woven through walkable streets and tucked-away courtyards. Wander, browse, stop for coffee, and discover a little of the city along the way.
STATE STREET PROMENADE
STATE STREET
State Street Promenade is Santa Barbara’s go-to shopping stretch, with local boutiques and favorites like Apple, Anthropologie, lululemon, Sephora, Gap and H&M—all in one walkable spot.
PASEO NUEVO
DOWNTOWN
Paseo Nuevo blends open-air shopping with Santa Barbara’s Spanish charm—sunlit courtyards, local boutiques, familiar favorites, and plenty of spots to stop along the way.
LA ARCADIA PLAZA
ARTS DISTRICT
La Arcada Plaza is a charming hidden courtyard filled with boutiques, galleries, cafés, and whimsical details. It’s an easy place to wander, browse, and enjoy a quieter side of downtown Santa Barbara.