We always love to mix a little bit of shopping into our travels, especially in Santa Barbara. The city features numerous boutique shops, historical shopping centers, and galleries.
Paseo Nuevo is one of our favorites; it is located between State and Chapala Streets in downtown Santa Barbara. Look for the orange trees planted along the walkways near the entrance to Paseo Nuevo along State Street. Usually there are oranges on the trees and every time we walk by we pick a few. Picking the oranges later in the season presents more of a problem. The half of the tree facing the walkway is usually bare so we have to reach around or jump for the higher oranges not yet picked by the passerby’s.
Paseo Nuevo has a unique Spanish flavor to it. There are bougainvillea growing up the walls. It is an open air shopping area complete with palms and fountains. Tiled arches extend over the walkways. A great photo opportunity is from the second floor across from the movie theatre and Contemporary Arts Forum. There you will find colorful tiled steps, flowering potted plants, and a good view of Paseo Nuevo behind you with its arches and Spanish style architecture.
There are numerous parking spots nearby, but usually there are lots of people so parking can still be a bit of a challenge. There is a parking garage on the Chapala side of Paseo Nuevo. There is also parking lots on Figueroa, Canon Perdido, and Ortego. For more parking information call : (805) 963-2202
Several years back we had the good fortune of bumping into the famed physicist, Stephen Hawking in Macy’s in Paseo Nuevo. We spoke for about 10 minutes. He was in town giving a lecture at UCSB At the time he said he wanted the designers of his voice box to get rid of his American accent and to give him a British accent! I hope this has been done!
Paseo Nuevo is open Monday through Friday from 10AM until until 9PM. On Saturday they are open from 10AM until 8PM, and on Sunday from 11AM until 6PM. For a listing of all the stores, hours and additional information please visit the website: www.paseonuevoshopping.com
The Center Stage Theatre is also located within the Paseo Nuevo Shopping area. Phone: 963-0408
Please visit their website at: www.centerstagetheater.org
Brinkerhoff Avenue is a one block street named after Santa Barbara’s first Physician. Many of the original homes are still standing and many have been converted to specialty shops. It is located within walking distance of downtown.
El Paseo is much smaller then Paseo Nuevo and more intimate. It is only a couple of blocks from Paseo Nuevo, located at the 800th block of State Street. There is a nice gallery located here among other shops. A couple of restaurants serve food either inside or outside on small tables.
At both entrances to El Paseo you will see bronze sculptures of people sitting on benches. Near one of the statues you will see a golden fire hydrant….only in Santa Barbara!
La Arcada Court is a historic open air shopping center located on the 1100 block of State Street. It dates back to 1926 and features tile line walkways, fountains and sculptures. Enter either from State Street or from Figueroa. The main shopping area is a T shaped Spanish paseo complete with exotic plants and a courtyard.
It includes interesting shops and galleries. A 16 foot tall clock with Westminister chimes stands at the entrance to State Street (modeled after a historic clock in Chicago). Visit: www.laarcadasantabarbara.com
La Cumbre Plaza is Santa Barbara’s largest shopping mall also located on the 3800 block of State Street. Its name is taken from the name of the highest point in the surrounding mountains, La Cumbre Peak. La Cumbre Plaza includes Robinson’s Mays, and Sears.
It features more then 60 shops. As you drive toward downtown on State Street you will see this shopping plaza on the right side of the street. It is quite large, you can’t miss it. There is a parking lot surrounding the plaza, and parking is free. Visit: www.shoplacumbre.com
Upper State Street has a couple of shopping areas. The Galleria is is on the 3800 block of State Street on the corner of La Cumbre Road is one of Santa Barbara’s newest and most attractive shopping areas. It is a tiled two story complex.
Victoria Court is located on the west side of 1200 block of State Street. This is a small “village” of about 30 shops, services, and restaurants.
The following is a list of art and antique shops in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Summerland. Each shop is listed with its address, Phone Number, and specialty. All Phone Numbers are in the 805 area code.
Santa Barbara
- Antique Market Place, 26 East Ortega St. Phone Number: 966 5655, Estate jewelry, paintings, china, and furniture
- Antiques and Collectibles, 737 Chapala St. Phone Number: 963-3183, Fine selection of civil war jewelry
- Arlington Gallery, 819 Anacapa St. Phone Number: 965-4805 19/20th century American-European paintings, and Russian and Greek Icons
- Avalon Books – Shelley Vogel, 727 Chapala St. Phone Number: 966-5612, Art books, Art references – paintings and prints
- Bahar Galleries, 825 Santa Barbara St. Phone Number: 965 4111, Oriental rugs bought and sold, appraisals
- The Book Den, 15 East Anapamu St. Phone Number: 962-3321, Fine used books, California and architecture
- G. Breitweiser – Studio 2, 25 East De La Guerra St. Phone Number: 965-8100, California paintings, silver, antiques
- Brooks Adobe Center for the Arts, 903 Garden St. at E Canyon Perdido, Phone Number: 965-6006, Fine and Decorative Art, antiques, and collectibles
- Marie L. Cary Antiques Appraisal Services, 539 San Ysidro Rd. Phone Number: 969-5156 By appointment only. Estate items, find furnishings.
- The Corner Cottage, 536 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 962-7010, Dolls, bears, collectibles old and new.
- Cobweb Corners-May Nighman, 512 Brinkerhoff Ave., Phone Number: 963-0844 Fine jewelry, silver, china, and pictures
- Burton A. Decker Antiques, 20 East Cota St. Phone Number: 962-4615 Early American collector items
- R. Jan Friedmann Fine Arts, 726 Anacapa St. Phone Number: 965-5548 Wanted old oriental rugs, paintings and prints
- Heirlooms Antiques of the World, 431 State Street, Phone Number: 963-4983, French Armoire, bedsets, wholesale to the public.
- Carl Hightower Gallerie Collective, 528 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 965-6587, Multi-dealer Antiques, collectibles and art.
- Homestead Antiques and Trading Co., 517 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 962-6176, Country antiques, collectibles and gifts.
- Indigo, 1323 State Street. Phone Number: 962-6909. Japanese Pacific Rim antiques and accessories
- Lewis and Clark, 1124 State Street. Phone Number: 962-6034. Antiques and fine things. (Note: They also have a location in Montecito)
- Robert Livernois Art and Antiques, 533 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 962-4247. American, California Contemporary
- Lost Horizon Bookstore, 703 Anacapa Street. Phone Number: 962-4606 Reference books on antiques, art and design
- Main Antiques and Fine Art, 701 Anacapa Street Studio D Phone Number: 962-7710 Appraisals, Estate sales, afternoons or by appointment.
- James R. Main Fine Art, 701 Anacapa Street Studio C, Phone Number: 962-8347, Fine Prints, paintings and antiques by appointment
- K.R. martindale Amer. Indian and Oriental Art, 501 Chapala Street. #1, Phone Number: 568-0444. Art from around the world (antiques)
- Mary’s on the Avenue-Mary Alice Robles, 529 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 962-8047. Fine furniture, gifts, linens, and quilts.
- Mingei-Oriental Antiques, 736 State Street Phone Number: 963-3257, Specializing in Japanese Edo and Meiji era items.
- Peregrine Galleries, 508 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 963-3134. Early paintings, American Indian items, art moderne. (Note: They also have a location in Montecito)
- Pine Trader – Clive and Sheila Markey, 410 East Haley Street, Phone Number: 962-0250 Antique country pine from Europe, lots of it!
- Primeau’s, 524 Brinkerhoff Ave., Phone Number: 965-1357 Collectibles and gifts
- Redwood Antiques, 124 West Cota Street, Phone Number: 965- 2175 China, jewelry, furniture.
- Sally’s Alley, 502 Brinkerhoff Ave. Phone Number: 966-9454 Tin to Tiffany, an old time general store
- The Salvage Co., 726 Anacapa Street. Phone Number: 965-2446 Unusual 50’s, contemporary and antique furniture
- Santa Barbara Style, 137 East De la Guerra Street. Phone Number: 569-1841. Soft upholstery, antiques, wicker, and fine art.
- Saville fine Prints Gallery, 817 Anacapa Street (El Paseo) Phone Number: 965-1317 Decorative Antique botanical engravings
- Simon and Co., 301 Motor Way, Phone Number: 965-4501 Pine, painted furniture, antiques and ironwork
- Wendy’s Antiques, 24 East Cota Street., Phone Number: 966- 6933 Estate jewelry, furniture, collectibles, 3000 sq. ft.
- Yesterday’s Antiques, 29 East Victoria Street Phone Number: 966-9234 Quality furniture, lighting and accessories
Montecito
- Albion Antiques and Gardens, Inc., 1496 East Valley Road Phone Number: 969-3803 18th and 19th century antiques, garden furniture
- Bill Cornfield Gallery, 539 San Ysidro road, Phone Number: 969-3337 English and French antiques, accessories
- French Depot-Antiques-Interior Design, 1284 Coast Village Road Phone Number: 969-1085 Town and country house plus garden and design
- Lewis and Clark-Montecito, 1286 Coast Village Road, Phone Number: 969-7177 Antiques and fine things. (Note: They also have a location in Santa Barbara)
- Maureen Murphy Fine Arts, 1187 Coast Village Road #3A, Phone Number: 969-9215 California and American Impressionist paintings.
- Michael Haskell Antiques, 539 San Ysidro Road, Phone Number: 565-1121 Rare American Indian items, fine art
Web: www.michaelhaskell.com
Email: haskarte@west.net - Peregrine Galleries-Montecito, 1133 Coast Village Road, Phone Number: 969-9673 Jewelry, antique to modern, paintings and oriental rugs (Note: They also have a location in Santa Barbara)
Summerland
- C.B.H. Antiques, Inc., 2264 Lillie Ave. Phone Number: 969- 7913 European Antiques and accessories, custom iron.
- Furniture Finds-Antiques-Fabrics, 2173 Ortega Hill Road, Phone Number: 969-1704 Period overstuffed furniture and slip coverings
- Heather House Antiques, 2448 Lillie Ave., Phone Number: 565- 1561 China, glass, silver, and small furniture
- Lillie Antiques and Accessories, 2560 Lillie Ave. Phone Number: 565-3501 Fine antiques, accessories and art
- Serendipity Antiques, Inc., 2280 Lillie Ave. Phone Number: 969-4000 Continental and American furniture, silver.
- Stone Cottage Antiques, 2350 Lillie Ave. Phone Number: 969- 7199 Antiques and one of a kind home and garden items
- Mary Suding Antiques and Art, 2173 Ortega Hill Road, Phone Number: 969-4324 Great selection of antiques for town/ country
- Summerland Antique Collective, 2192 Ortega Hill Road, Phone Number: 565-3189 25 dealers in 7000 sq. ft. Best selection in the county.
Italian Pottery Outlet sells imported Italian pottery and is located at 19 Helena Avenue. Helena Avenue is located a block from lower State Street. Park in the parking lot next to the pottery store. The first 60 minutes are free if you have the attendant give you a tag, and then have that tag marked by either the pottery store or one of the other stores in the area. Their Phone Number is (805) 564-7655. Visit: www.italianpottery.com
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show is where about 300 Santa Barbara County artists display their works. This is held on Sundays from 10am until sunset. This show is in Chase Palm Park at 236 East Cabrillo Blvd., east of Stearns Wharf. For more information call Phone Number (805) 963-0611, ext. 4530. or visit: www.sbaacs.com
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