GETTING HERE:…read more Located in the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. REVIEW: This is a cute, little shop that has a wide variety of items for purchase. Per usual, you have your snacks and waters and magazines etc., but they also carry local/speciality items. While waiting for my flight I spent a few minutes here and found a book for purchase by Richard Senate, called, "Ghosts of the California Missions". Can't wait to finish it! Service was unremarkable, but such is to be expected. Prices were high, cough cough, hi Santa Barbara, cough cough. There aren't many options in the SB Airport for quick items, so this is your only chance. I'd recommend checking them out, if not for their local items. :)

Hi. I bought these earrings from your local shop on Monday for my daughter before flying back to…read morePA. One of them broke today. Do you know who makes them? I would like to see if I can replace the broken one. She loves the earrings! The sign near them in your shop said they were made locally

This beautiful garden center offers a wide array of plants, pottery, fountains, beautiful statues,…read moreoutdoor furniture and more! I could easily spend a few hours here. The prices are very reasonable. The smell of jasmine hits you as soon as you're in the parking lot. It's so pleasant and inviting. I really enjoyed walking through the garden. Each area is filled with whimsical ceramics, and running fountains that bring tranquility. This place has everything you need to start gardening. I especially enjoyed walking through the store. It has lots of cute trinkets to add to your plant collection or home decor. Overall, a beautiful place to check out. Looking forward to building my sacred space garden shopping here.

We were looking for very specific statuary, flowers and succulents, and thanks to Yelp for…read moredirecting us to this amazing oasis of all things green and beautiful. Living here in Goleta I did not know of Terra Sol, and so it was a much welcomed surprise to walk into their lush green space. Their staff was very helpful in directing us towards the different areas of plants, statuary, pottery, fountains, and also to their well stocked areas of garden tools, soils, and pretty much everything you need to help keep your garden and outdoor areas green and colorful. And all very reasonably priced. And for those of you wanting to start a Zen Garden, their selection of Buddah Statues, Fountains, and Pagoda Lanterns is a great place to start. Conveniently located in North Goleta, off of Patterson Avenue, between Highway 101 and Hollister Avenue, and a stone's throw from the Santa Barbara Humane Society and the US Post Office.

Came here with my wife, who is an alum. She wanted to get some UCSB swag for our 5-yo daughter, and…read moreinstantly found a cool hoodie for her. The store is big and spacious, with a bunch of cool swag and useful school items. Prices are what you'd expect: pricey.

Oh the memories of picking up UCSB gear and my books for class here. Right in the middle of campus…read morewith a great view of Storke Tower and eateries in the same plaza and lots of areas outside to chill and study. Right now with Covid they have limited hours that are listed on the website - M, Wednesday, and Friday to do curbside as the bookstore is closed to the public. I came to visit and wanted to pick up a few items. What you can do is go to the bookstore and they have a binder of all of their items and someone will run in to get the items for you like a personal shopper. They have hand sanitizer and sanitize the binder between people. Wear your when rolling up. I got some cute baby items for my baby and friends. Another option is ordering online to ship or have it ready at the store - but there may be a processing time for that so you're better off doing the binder process if you're wanting something day of. Go Gauchos!!

Went to Channel City for the first time this afternoon looking for an O ring and plumber's grease…read moreto fix my leaky kitchen sink. The young man behind the desk was extremely helpful in locating those items and I was in and out in a flash. I've never been here, as it's kind of tucked away behind Chuck's on State, but I was reminded by my wife to go here instead of the big box store in Goleta or the hardware store on the Eastside and I'm so glad I did. Plenty of parking, too, just go around back. I'll be back.

Still my fav local hardware shop because it's close by and I don't have to drive all the way to ace…read morenear Gutierrez or Fairview. Good for quick grabs on tools or small hardware stuff. Usually when I walk in, there is always someone who ensures I am finding everything ok. So great customer service.

Wow! The scent of paper and print hang heavy in the air. It has been a long time since I have…read morebeen in a book store that is as densely packed with such an array of reading material. If they don't have it, it probably wasn't worth reading anyway.

While my family has been going into Chaucer's for many years, it is due to the fact that they're…read morethe only surviving bookshop in Santa Barbara. We have seen chains like Borders and Barns & Noble, as well as locally owned shops - Granada Books and Earthling - all sadly disappear from our community, and I am concerned that Chaucer's has become complacent, secure in the knowledge that they hold a monopoly on Santa Barbara readers. Chaucer's selection is expansive, however, in their effort to provide a broad range of titles, there is usually only one copy of each. The staff over-crowd their narrow aisles, oftentimes with books stacked on the floor, a difficult navigation when you are also trying to squeeze past another patron in their aisles that are barely two-people wide. I also am ambivalent about Chaucer's organization. Mind you, it is easy to miss the placards that indicate each section and sub-section, as they are the same hand-written signs on cardboard that have been stuck between the books for the past 20 years. It is unclear also who is staff and who is not, because there is no dress code and there are no nametags... except on the dog wearing a bandana identifying her as 'Shop Dog.' Look for whoever is actually behind the counter, I suppose. It must be said that they are friendly and helpful. If they do not have a specific book that you are looking for, they always offer to order it for you.

La Cumbre Plaza: Santa Barbara's Unexpected Art Revival…read more It's not true that La Cumbre Plaza is a "dead space." In fact, it has become one of the most vibrant creative hubs in Santa Barbara. The number of galleries continues to grow, transforming the plaza into a vibrant new art destination. Grab a coffee, take a stroll, and discover six galleries and creative spaces -- from the colorful and elegant works at Illuminations and Elevate, and Fine Line Galleries, to the ever-changing exhibits at The Voice Gallery. Step into the Museum of Tibetan Art & Culture and Legacy Art Studios to meet Lama Tashi, or visit the Grace Fisher Foundation's Inclusive Arts Clubhouse for a heartwarming dose of community creativity. Pop-up shops, such as Crimson Holidays, and the variety of local artists make it the perfect place for meaningful gift shopping. And if you come on the Third Friday of the month, the entire plaza lights up for the Gallery Row Art Walk -- with music, wine, laughter, and hands-on art-making. You might even help paint a giant paper-mâché elephant for good luck! La Cumbre Plaza isn't fading -- it's evolving. The artists are here, and they're bringing new life to town.

Used to be a place to hangout and check the comic store, GameStop, GO Calendar now it's silent wack…read moreart gallery's I have nothing against it yet I feel this space could be used for something way nicer a place to socialize and a place where people ask if you want to go there now it's only good for food

I love this store and everyone here especially Matt he's so knowledgeable about growingcomposting,…read morepet foods and going Green . Here is where I can find my favorite brand of dog and cat food Evangers 100% OrGaNic

I could go on and on about how great the store is, and how it is the jewel of Goleta, but suffice…read moreit to say that they have everything you need for your garden and pets and green living. Fine folks with good advice, and an eye and ear for the local arts and crafts. Don't miss it.

Great selection of western wear at nice prices. They have a large stock of items. It's a bit…read moredisorganized inside, but the lady who works there knows where everything is. She's really nice an accommodating, and it's really nice to see such great customer service at a small family store in Goleta. I'll be in here the next time I need something.