I love this little theater. They are always friendly and helpful. I would like more choices at the…read moresnack bar, but that's not that important. Get local theater.

This small local theater goes back to the 1920's. I've seen photos of people looking at the MGM…read morelion whose cage was parked outside the Alcazar. It is now a great little house (about 200, or so) seats that is used for staged entertainment like comedians, the annual talent show, and even movies sometimes. The Alcazar is a historic gem that now serves as a really nice small stage. I don't know all that they do but I've been to a few budget friendly events and left happy. Nice friendly folks here. It's really worth a visit.

They have racks and racks of clothing, including baby items, coats, jeans, etc. You name it, they…read moreprobably have it. It's mostly organized inside by category. The outside racks are a bit more mixed up, and there are lots of bins too. They advertise that prices haven't changed in over 20 years! They have a plethora of jewelry, books, bags and watches. They're only open 3 days out of the week and close at 2pm. We arrived @ 1:30 and they still had several racks outside. Staff were friendly and hardworking. One full rack of clothing fell, and the worker immediately came to help get it all back together.

My son went up to the counter to ask how much the price was on bracelet he was interested in…read morebecause it was untagged. Older gentleman behind the counter says gruffly if it doesn't have a price on it then it's not for sale and then proceeds to snatch it out of my son's hand and throw it on the counter. Then goes back to working without another word. If you dislike your job so much, that you can't pretend to be nice to customers for even a few seconds, it's time to find a new career. Won't come back here again.

As I was walking downtown Carpinteria with my family we stumbled upon this locally made and sourced…read moreshop. The shop has a variety of home decor and trinkets, bath and beauty items. As we walked in we were approached by a girl that told us everything in here is made by students and all the profits from the shop go back to them. When I heard that I knew I had to get something even if it was small, to help support. I kept with the theme of avocados as a festival was going on across from the shop for the weekend and grabbed a handmade avocado bath bomb.

I love a store with a mission, and Coastland 100% delivers in that area. Attracted to the store by…read morea sign outside "support our students", I entered Coastland. With a nice selection of soaps, key chains, bracelets, cutting boards with hilarious quotes, and other eclectic products for good prices, I was thrilled to discover that Coastland is a nonprofit organization that trains high school students to produce all the products sold in the shop! The proceeds from sales goes back to purchasing materials for the students. I love the business model. Additionally, their products have that unique flair that only high school students can contribute. I found two great gifts for my nephews including a wooden Minecraft box and wooden journal cover with Animation. I love the Star Wars themed cutting board. The prices are very reasonable! The staff member who was working there shared with me her story, as she had been one of the high school students who had made art and returned to work here post-graduation. Full circle! I love it! I wish this business every success.

I didn't adopt a cat here, but I wanted to write a review because my daughter is a girl scout and…read morewe came here for a field trip. What an amazing place that I honestly didn't even know existed! The people working here are so knowledgeable and good to the cats. The girls had the best time playing with the cats as well! They have small rooms to go in where you can hangout with the cats in an enclosed, safe environment. I can definitely tell that the cats here are really loved and cared for! This is such a loving place for these cats. Also, shoutout to ASAP for being so good with the girl scouts who visited them as well!

Amazing shelter, they obviously take great care of the kitties! I brought my 8 month old kitten to…read moreget neutered, the whole process was smooth and stress free. They were able to get my kitten in the next day, and they did me a favor as my cat got into something sticky so they cleaned it up for me! Definitely recommend coming here to adopt or for any of your cats shots! The pricing is amazing as well, it's definitely affordable especially for students!

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

We were visiting Carpinteria, walking along the sandy beach, when we found your art gallery, The…read moreLoft, or Palm Loft Gallery, the paintings were so nice. We enjoyed the reception you were giving.

From the owner: Palm Loft Gallery is a local treasure. You will find only…read moreoriginal works of art by established and emerging artists. The setting is beautiful. The shows are lovingly and expertly arranged, a work of art in themselves. The artists' receptions are fun and free! Treat yourself to an artful visit! Arturo Tello, Owner, Gallery Director