The store is full of gifty ideas.... Tee shirts, hoodies with Santa Barbara, ball caps, toys,…read moreetc.... A little something for everyone......at a reasonable price..... not many other stores open on State St at 11am Wednesday morning.....Not sure why.... The clerk at this store was attentive..... Parking is in a public structure a couple streets over.....

Of all the souvenir shops on State Street, I HIGHLY recommend Only In Santa Barbara as your go-to…read moreshop. Okay, so I might be a little bias because I found a keychain with my name on it (which almost NEVER happens. Melanie and Melinda are the lucky ones). As a matter of fact, when I told the cashier that I was excited about the rare find, he walked away from me to bring me back the bike plate with my name on it. I squealed in excitement and he asked, "Would you like the bike plate too?" This tells me he wasn't selling me the product, he wanted to SHOW me another product with my namesake. Positive customer experience, the staff knows their products and store, and UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara) clothes. I checked every souvenir shop from top (away from the beach) of State Street down to 'Only in Santa Barbara' (towards the beach) searching for a Santa Barbara ornament that best represented my vacation. I found it here. Basically, if you want a Santa Barbara souvenir, find it here.

Very high unreasonable prices. Not worth it to shop for gifts here. Not everyone who visits Santa…read moreBarbara is rich or wants to feel like they're getting ripped off. Don't recommend.

I can't say enough good things about Santa Barbara Company! I don't live in SB, but I'd been to the…read morestore once a few years ago. When I needed to send flowers locally to a dear friend and her mother -- whose father/husband passed away -- my cousin recommended SBC. They had so many great options and I ended up ordering two succulent arrangements. They made it super easy to order online and then delivered them the very next day for a very reasonable fee. They even sent me an email with tracking information/confirmation of delivery and most importantly -- my friend loved them! Thank you, Santa Barbara Company!!!

Very nice and a huge selection and their items are very affordable. Very relaxing with seating…read moreareas to enjoy their free tea and just admire the place. Very friendly service

GETTING HERE:…read more Navigate to the address listed on Yelp. It's located across the street from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in DTSB. REVIEW: I stumbled upon Paradise Found as I was trying to find parking in downtown SB. I am so thankful to have found it! I love stores like this; when I enter I feel a sense of peace and relief. I feel like I can breathe. Books galore. Many, many books! I love the books! I observed they offer psychic readings, although I am unclear if that's P.C. in 2026? Please forgive me if I am mistaken. Various items for sale, stickers and candles, etc. There was one quiet employee working behind the counter. I think she smiled at me, if that. But, I definitely welcomed that energy shift when I entered the store. I am looking forward to going back! I definitely recommend a visit. Thanks!

It's a cute local makers store. Love being able to support local small businesses…read more I was intrigued with The Grape Seed company and making your own fragrance. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and wasn't rushed. Pricing was reasonable too.

Super cool spot located in the center of the Funk Zone. Featuring all local artists and something…read morefor everyone! We met Jules the owner and she was super sweet! Offered us one of her tables to eat our tacos from next door because we wanted to sit in the sun. Even cleaned it off for us and welcomed us over even though we were not shopping there. Of course we did end up going in and I'm so glad we did! She was helpful and willing to even take a custom order. I'm already making my Christmas shopping list here. This is my new go to spot for gift shopping!

We found cat-themed books, matches, and cards at this place for a reasonable price. The people who…read morerun the store were friendly.

I had such a special memory here of my Grandmother buying me a gold necklace and gold earrings…read more The man who helped us was very kind. However he told us that the jewlery was Solid Gold. My Grandmother does not have a lot of money and she saved up money to buy me a special gift for my Birthday. She spent over $350.00 for the earrings and necklace. I mainly wore the necklace, and after a while it looked dirty. I went to a jewlery shop to get it cleaned. It turns out it was Not solid gold. Don't buy any jewelry here!

Very cute store, this used to be my go to place for cards, stickers, and washi. However, they…read morestopped carrying good stickers (stickii) and now only carry pipstickers which just look like something made on canva. Also seriously lacking in washi tape now :(( I used to walk in and want to buy everything but now it feels more of a generic gift shop which makes me sad. But still lots of great paper and envelopes, just lacking in cute accessories for letters

This is my favorite place to shop for sweet, original and beautifully crafted cards in Santa…read moreBarbara! Folio Press & Paperie remind us there's a more heartfelt way to 'post' in our overly digitalized age! My only wish is that I lived in Santa Barbara so I could enjoy this lovely shop more often! So, if you live in Santa Barbara, go experience this treasure-filled store for me...enjoy getting lost in all their thoughtful gifts and pick up special cards, or postcards and brighten someone's mailbox. I promise, this will quickly become one of your go-to shops too!

I'm so glad I came across this place! Soul Sucker couldn't be more appropriate, because my soul…read morewants to buy everything they have in the store and I'm a sucker for it lol. Located steps away from State Street and next door to Grassini Winery. You can expect to find gorgeous handmade ceramics, plants, art, decor, dried flowers and more! I ended up purchasing some incense, a beautiful ceramic vase, and a small box of matches with Frida on it. The incense was burning in the store, and the smell was so pleasant. It's charcoal based incense sticks and made with phthalate-free fine fragrance oil. Sourced from Los Angeles. The scent is Piñon and my new favorite. Jared kindly helped me during my visit. He mentioned that they can customize the dried floral arrangements upon request. They had some beautiful ones already made. I was lucky to have met Kevin, who was working on creating more beautiful pieces of handmade ceramics. I can't wait to see what else he made on my next visit. Overall, I'm so happy to see this small business up and running. Looking forward to coming back soon.

After seeing their first Yelp Review online (thanks Angela R for your words and photos), I knew I…read morehad to visit this new shop in the El Paseo. They have so much packed into their corner retail space, and with lots of personality sprinkled everywhere. As we walked by the large windows we were drawn in by this Ceramics and Plant Boutique . . . and with so much more. Thanks to Jared who was very welcoming and helped us navigate the different offerings. Handmade Ceramics (each one a work of art), Art Prints, Woven Baskets, Blankets, Books, Candles of all shapes and sizes, Cards, Garden Supplies, Driftwood pieces, Glassware, and beautiful plants, both Succulents and dried floral arrangements. We found a basket of match books at the register, and realized they are ideal for their offerings of Sage (moving energy out), and Palo Santo (moving energy in). I was instantly drawn to the prints and illustrations by Lady Kady Art of Arizona, and look forward to starting my own collection. And truly a shop with gift ideas for everyone. Was also happy with the reasonable pricing for some incredibly artful items. Located in the El Paseo, and right next to the Grassini Family Vineyards tasting room patio.

The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

Bought a bunch of masks from here, $1 each. They have so many action figures, plushies, snacks, etc.read more

Love, love, love this store! There's everything anime, from plushies to posters. Little stuffs that…read moreyou can't find most places line the shelves, it's fun to browse. I found a few plushies from Mario Bros, from gudetama and even Studio Ghibli. I saw cute dog key covers, pens/pencils/erasers and even a bath squishy that lights up. Hmmm, there are Japanese bowls/chopsticks as well as mugs for tea. You'll just have to come in yourself. The employee working that day was really helpful too. Check it out when you come to the Paseo!

this stationary store is so cute. i was on a hunt for a journal and was tempted by all the other…read moreassortment of stuff this place offers. the aisles were a little squished together though.

Cute stuff, definitely pricey. Manager is too uptight for me. First I heard her fussing over a…read moredisplay. Later, I was between two items, brought both to register. Consulted and decided--and then was made to wait while she returned the unwanted item to stock on the far end of the store **instead of ringing me up.**I couldn't believe it and I finally asked another gal to take my money. It was as if the manager was punishing me for having a question. Do you want my business or not??