Solstice so far has the best selection of sunglasses in Paseo Nuevo Mall compared to Nordstrom or…read moreSunglasses Hut. I visited them all to find a new pair of shade and none of them had what I wanted except for Solstice. They carry the latest styles and trends. The worker at Sunglasses Hut even asked me where I purchased mine because she hasn't seen any around. Cons: they don't carry Chanel products (only Nordstrom) and rarely any sales are offered. If any sales happen, there will be exclusive brands like Gucci etc. which are most popular brands so pretty much I can't use any discounts. The customer service is great. The store is clean, decent looking.

Unfortunately I have to give 1 star because of the terrible service here. The lady working created…read moresuch an unwelcoming experience, and I plan on returning the pair of sunglasses. When I was browsing my options she had a very unprofessional demeanor and passive aggressive comments. Overall, I plan on going to other stores in the future and I regret my purchase.

Great selection and incredible service. They were so kind as…read moreto fix a pair of sunglasses of mine while i perused the great selection. Many French brands How lucky we are to have this here in Montecito. It has a great energy, easy parking and a selection that beats many of the boutiques I've been to in Paris.

Two years ago I told Irwin I could handle some frames that made a statement. He picked just the…read moreright frame for me and I have not stopped receiving compliments since! He is truly gifted!

Purchased a pair of glasses and a pair of sunglasses on Saturday. I called them Sunday and asked if…read moreI could come in on Tuesday to get them refitted. They were very nice and my glasses were fixed quickly. They have a buy one get one offer and also give an eye exam free if you purchase the glasses there. I highly recommend! Stephanie Cummings

I needed my glasses repaired. I walked in and said I was not a customer but Barb said "no problem"…read more She was great, fixed my glasses. When I asked to pay something, Barb said no payment needed or accepted. Then I asked about making a donation to help cover the cost of glasses for kids and, again, was told "thanks but no thanks"! Very impressed with the store and Barb! Jim R

Solid sunglass shop on State Street…read more I love Top Gun, and the recent release of Top Gun:Maverick (which we saw last month) made me realize I needed a new pair of aviator sunglasses. Besides, the old ones were leaching green metallic oxide every now and then - "Dad, your cheeks are green!" Walking on State Street with the missus today, I noticed that this shop had a sale on Ray Bans, and in we went, like moths to a flame. Michael, the shop proprietor, was a great help, pointing me to the sunglasses I needed (polarized, UV resistant, comfortable) and helping me select the right pair. I confess I could not make up my mind between two different pairs so I bought them both! Why not - after all, today is the 60th birthday of Tom Cruise!

My son was visiting from out of town and it was Fiesta so we were downtown and he saw the sunglass…read morestore and decided he wanted to go in and get some new sunglasses. This is my oldest son, who is an avid fisherman and lives on his boat in the Keys. He is had very specific criteria and the owner was helpful in finding him what he wanted. I was pleasantly surprised when I went into the store, to find Bibles and devotionals and uplifting signs everywhere. We both left very happy with our experience and my son loves his sunglasses!

Urban Optics in Santa Barbara is wonderful! I've been happily going there for years because the…read morestaff always engages with warmth and genuinely friendliness. What could have been a simple prescription update and glasses purchase always turns into such a happy and fun experience, thanks to the incredible team. A special shoutout to Anastasiia and Lianna, who went above and beyond to make me feel cute and fashionable in my new specs. Their positive energy is contagious, and you can tell they genuinely love helping people feel their best. The entire Urban Optics team works together well, creating a cheerful environment. I always look forward to my exams and leave very happy. Dr. Zucker is pretty cool too! My prescriptions are always the best. I've tried other places and came right back. Thank you all for your great service year after year!

Worst OD I've ever been to. ** important note: They are not an authorized Oakley dealer and one of…read morethe reason is their business practices. They will put their own lenses on the Oakley's you bring BUT they don't tell you that Oakley doesn't allow any other lenses but Oakley to be used in their frames, it nulls the warranty and no authorized Oakley reseller optometrist will touch them after those lenses are put in or they'll lose they're license to sell Oakley's. When they were confronted with this, their response was that they'll gladly put new lenses in if I came in and paid for a new eye exam and pay for new lenses. So you're telling me you messed up and you won't fix your screw up without collecting more money. Lastly, they also lie about what your insurance covers. My insurance covers the eye exam but they lied and charged hundreds for the first exam that my insurance actually would have fully covered! Santa Barbara was never a place I'd expect to be ripped off, for such a "prestigious" city. Can't wait for the city to get through with their unethical business practices! Zero stars should be an option for Yelp reviews.

My family and I make it a point to stop here and shop whenever we make the 2+ hours drive from…read moreOrange County. Although we usually have a pleasant shopping experience, this time it was very lackluster. The store wasn't busy at all. There were maybe four or five other people in the store besides us. NOT one person greeted us when we walked into the main area of the store and yet there were THREE employees all behind the counter just socializing with one another. The one time any of the four of us were even acknowledged by an employee was when my husband had merchandise in his hands. We're going to skip this place next time and spend our money supporting other businesses.

While visiting Santa Barbara, I stopped by this shop and had a very concerning experience…read more The price label clearly stated $2 per drink, yet I was charged $3 each when paying in cash. When I questioned it, I was told the price had increased. However, the moment I began taking photos, the explanation changed immediately. Suddenly, the price was back to $2, and instead of correcting the overcharge, I was offered an extra drink. I declined and simply asked for my $3 back. What should have been a straightforward correction turned into an uncomfortable interaction, marked by an arrogant, dismissive attitude and a complete lack of basic courtesy or accountability. There was no apology at any point. If pricing only becomes accurate when questioned, that raises serious concerns. Visitors to Santa Barbara deserve better. Double-check your total before paying.

The team is very welcoming and extremely helpful. Oscar was the one who assisted me. I was in town…read moreand needing some contact lenses since I happened to lose one. They accepted my insurance and I was able to get something immediately and ordered. Quick service and well kept office.

I really enjoy this location, very friendly and professional, stocked with wide variety of frames…read morethat made it fun and easy to choose from. Oscar went beyond to make it this experience easy for us, highly recommended.

Go see Jacqueline if you need new glasses--she made the insurance side of things so easy. Rosie…read morealso hooked me up with all the info I needed for contacts. Super friendly office and great service right here in Goleta.

Above average service selecting glasses in comparison to other optical shops I have been to in the…read morelast few years. I wish they had a bigger selection of frames that fit my face though I found a couple that were good enough. Good experience with eye exam here.

Ragi (sp?) was incredible. He greeted me right when I walked in and was so patient with me. I…read morebrought in three pairs of glasses, one needing a screw, one needing to be tightened and one needing to be heated up and reshaped. I am beyond happy with my experience.

I spent over a thousand dollars on prescription Oakley sunglasses at lenscrafters in santa barbara…read more But one of the arms of the sunglasses was lost in an accident. They just told me they cannot replace the arm? So now my very expensive sunglasses are useless! I am going to Eyeglass Factory on Milpas Street because they have free eye exam and BOGO free pair of glasses that don't cost $1200.

Surf Country has gone above and beyond with inconceivable, unrepeatable results for me, yet over…read moreand over. cheap fixes, emergency repairs, tricky navigation, high standards, luck, skill, hard work, and honest discussion. They do as much as they can for a price that serves underground community surfers in realistic and against all odds sustainable ways. The prickliness is an important part of the service. I wish this team the best and am thankful for their services. (Photo: This repair could have gone wrong, or could have gone into a less aesthetic result, and still satisfied expectations. We ended up with a best case scenario.)

Got a wetsuit here The guy was legit and knew his stuff. He…read moretook the time too explain the differences between some of the wetsuits. Reasonable prices too. Definitely will be back