Chapala and Parker is an absolute gem when it comes to boutique shopping. Not only do they sell…read morelocal handmade items such as jewelry, candles, and small accessories, but the quality and variety of their clothing is refreshing. A while back I started getting my hair done at Carlyle Salon, which is a whole other amazing review in itself but to keep the focus in this review, I thought that this quaint little boutique tucked inside a salon was a major bonus. I've found some of my most favorite statement pieces and outfits at Chapala and Parker. Everything from an embroidered floral clutch that matches with everything, to a romper that I never thought would compliment my shape, to earrings that I never take off, and candles I never want to blow out! They feature a variety of different clothing pieces from casual to date-night looks, and they're always "in-season". No matter the occasion there is always something extra special and cute to be found at Chapala and Parker. Last Friday I visited the boutique with a friend, it had been a long time since we stopped by and we needed an end of the week pick-me-up. Due to Covid, there was a sign prompting us to call before we entered so that someone could let us in. Someone who was wearing a mask, and who kindly asked to please use the hand sanitizer provided before entering, came to let us in. THIS IS SO MAJORLY IMPORTANT! My friend and I had been to the boutique in the Funk Zone prior to coming to Chapala and Parker and there was NO sanitizer whatsoever in sight and the employees reluctantly put masks on whenever someone entered the store, which also did NOT seem to be regulated in any way. We did not feel that we were being kept safe there, however we were pleasantly surprised and excited to see that Chapala and Parker was practicing safe Covid methods for shoppers, and that they were still operating on regular business hours. I recognized the woman as the Carlyle salon owner Lisa, who is just the sweetest most friendly woman on the planet. She made my friend and I feel as if we all three knew each other and engaged in conversation with us for almost the entire time we were in the boutique. My friend and I left with timeless outfits that could be worn all season, cute affordable earrings to match, and mostly the feeling that our stop in the shop that Friday meant something more than just retail therapy. All in all, I highly recommend Chapala and Parker as one of the best and friendliest boutiques in Santa Barbara :)

I want to shop locally but ....I bought a dress and when I tried it on I realized it was too…read moreshort. I work a full time job and take care of aging parents who just lost their house to a fire. my life is complicated enough. ... I brought it back two weeks and two days later. The young woman said it was past their two week policy. I asked for a store credit. She said she'd have to ask her manager -- after trying to call her "three times" she explained her manager has young children and was probably with them. ok?! but I just want a store credit. she repeated a !! few !! more times how it was against their two week policy. I want to shop locally but i won't be back. :-(

Staff helpful and fun interesting clothes and items. Got myself a cool punk tank! Great place!read more

Fantastic store, fantastic people, fantastic staff, fantastic clothing! Thank you Loveworn! And I…read morethrifted a FANTASTIC Loveworn jeans jacket decked out w unicorns and rainbows, that I covet!

I ADORE this place!!! I am shocked by the negative reviews because whenever I'm in town, I make a…read morepoint to stop by that's how much I love it! I have access to a wealth of cute, trendy clothing stores in LA and was pleasantly surprised to find a store actually on par with those stores (my apologies to the plethora of boho chic places in SB, y'all just aren't my style). Not only that but at similar prices as I could understand the owner charging slightly more because of how few stores there are like this in the city (and the other stores DO charge more!). You can tell how much the store owner cares about her customers. This is one of the few boutiques that stays open on the "later" side and they don't rush you out at 6:40 to close at 6:50... If you even waltz in at 6:50 they are SO kind and tell you to take your time! I once stopped in just to say hi and the workers were really encouraging of me perusing. The store owner also always remembers me even though I'm not a local - I'm wondering if the person who found her rude is confusing this with another store because there's no way!!!! You can tell by how sweet all the workers are that she must treat them well and wish I lived closer, although my wallet is glad I don't. Can't wait until my next visit!

They have the cutest clothes and so much variety! Music is fun and employees are so sweet and…read morehelpful!

I love drifting, so I found this with my navigation. Easy to find plenty of parking on the street…read more It was definitely clean. It didn't smell bad like a thrift shop. The prices were very high for the worn out stuff. There were a few things that look nice but not my style I was looking for sweatpants and T-shirts with brand names. They were all overpriced. If someone is looking for more fancier outfits they did have some nicer things that looked OK.

YES!!! We are from out of town and wanted to find some awesome vintage clothing and consignment…read moreclothing and this was SUCH a 5-star find! The prices were really good and the selection was fantastic. Very nice customer service too! We will definitely be back next time we are in town. DEFINITELY a place to NOT miss!!

Been to Twice as Nice many times and we love it! Always…read morefriendly service We always find something we like , I don't think we've ever not purchased anything!

Took some out of state friends for a fun day of thrifting and was humiliated after going to this…read morestore. An older woman who was not the owner was working and was rude and curt to everyone in my party including my husband who was more than happy to drop alot of money in there for me. I am older and she followed me around like I was a shoplifter. She accused one of the gals I was with of changing a price tag, then got made at me because I put my purchases on the counter to check out. I seriously would have left but was so embarrassed I did not want to ruin the day and the gals I were with were blown away at her rudeness. She also turned to my husband and son as he was shopping with me and said "there is a book store across the street!" as if she did not want them in the store. I ended up buying all my over priced purchases anyhow and left. I seriously almost put everything back and walked out but like I said did not want to ruin the day. Avoid this place at all cost. It is over priced for second hand clothing even in Carpenteria. Go to American Cancer Discovery stores or Assistance League stores instead where you are treated with respect. Why the owner allows such a rude lady to work for her is beyond my understanding. I should have listened to the other reviews that said the same things.

This is a great boutique clothing store in Summerland!…read more Everyone is super nice. They will help you find the perfect outfit for any occasion. They have a wide variety to choose from in the store. They have excellent quality clothes and trinkets. Everything is reasonably priced. Parking is on the street and right on the main street of summerland

My favorite clothing store Dylan, Johnny Was best Michael Star tops…read more The Lysee black stretchy good looking dress up or casual pants lived in during days in Chicago for son's wedding in Sept

I stumbled upon this brand at a boutique. I purchased a shirt and my husband loved it. We were…read moregoing up north and wanted to visit their store in Santa Barbara. Very relaxed environment. Beautiful store. Friendly and laid back employees. We ended up purchasing a few shirts and a pair of jeans. They hem the pants and keep your measurements on file so if you want to buy online in the future you can. All in all a great product soft and durable fabrics - really high quality stuff. My husband gets lots of compliments. This place is a gem.

I originally saw Ace Rivington on social media and, honestly, I just decided out of the blue to…read moregive a pair a try. I figured I'd see what they were all about. Fast forward a little while and I'm now at eight pairs. I wear jeans every day, and these have quickly become the only jeans I want to wear. Up until last week, my favorite pair was the Carpenter. I had been waiting for months for the Easy Riders to come back in stock, and when they finally did earlier this month, I was able to get the pair I'd been waiting for. I got them last Wednesday, and I'm not kidding when I say I haven't worn anything else since. They're that good. The Italian denim feels amazing, and the fit and quality are just on another level compared to anything else I've owned. And I have to mention Beau. I've talked with him a couple of times, and this guy is an absolute rockstar. He's incredibly knowledgeable, super helpful, and just genuinely one of the nicest people you'll ever deal with. You can tell he really cares about the product and the people who buy it, and that makes a huge difference. It's pretty crazy to think I randomly saw these on social media, decided to try one pair, and now I own eight. I wear them every day, and I honestly don't see that changing anytime soon. If you're thinking about trying Ace Rivington, just do it. You might end up like me with a closet full of them.

Came back to Renaissance Fine Consignment with my two sisters and found another 4-5 beautiful,…read moreone-of-a-kind dresses. Since it was my sister's birthday, they made the perfect gifts! What I love most about this place is that the pieces have so much personality and charm--you don't feel like you're wearing something everyone else has. No cookie-cutter fashion, no worrying about showing up in the same dress as someone else. You can really find something that feels uniquely you. My sister was happy, and so was I. Another wonderful shopping experience!

Yesterday, I purchased a pair of Armani sunglasses from Renaissance Fine Consignment in Santa…read moreBarbara for $175, plus tax. The store was rather dark, and I tried the glasses on briefly, primarily to see how the frames looked on my face. Other customers were waiting, so I didn't linger. It wasn't until I was on my way home to Los Angeles, in natural daylight, that I realized the sunglasses had prescription lenses. I immediately contacted the store. To their credit, the employee acknowledged that they hadn't realized the lenses were prescription either and that the glasses should have been marked accordingly. Unfortunately, that acknowledgment was where their customer service ended. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable. I would have been perfectly willing to have the prescription lenses replaced with ordinary sunglass lenses, pay for the work, and submit the receipt afterward to document the additional expense. I would even have accepted a reasonable store credit toward that cost. After all, I was simply trying to turn the glasses into what I believed I was purchasing--and apparently what the store believed it was selling. The response? An immediate refusal. Not a moment's consideration, not an attempt to find a compromise, and certainly no acknowledgment that the store bore some responsibility for the situation. Frankly, the attitude was disappointing from the moment I walked in. The sales staff seemed aloof and rather impressed with themselves. One might have thought I had wandered into Hermès or Saint Laurent rather than a resale boutique. I don't expect perfection from any retailer, particularly one selling previously owned merchandise. But I do expect a business to take some responsibility when it acknowledges that an item wasn't properly identified. A no-refunds policy shouldn't mean no accountability. I left with a $191.19 pair of sunglasses I cannot comfortably see through and a rather unfavorable impression of a store that seems more interested in projecting luxury than providing customer service.