Santa Barbara Sopping
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Home to a wealth of first-class national and internation stores -as well as unique local shops and boutiques-Santa Barbara is a shopper's paradise. In Santa Barbara proper, you'll find some of the best shopping in the outdoor paseos, easily navigated on foot and conveniently located along State Street downtown. Paseo comes from the Spanish word for "pathway" and reflects Santa Barbara's rich Spanish heritage. Strolling among these quaint cobbled arcades with their bubbling fountains, lush palms, and cascading bougainvillea is sheer shopping pleasure. In the country's smaller cities and towns, charming boutiques, factory outlet stores, and local wine shops await exploration. Throughout Santa Barbara County, you'll find marketplaces brimming with antiques, books, gifts, furnishings, clothing, home and garden items, travel supplies, unique handmade crafts, and much more. Familiar big-name stores stand alongside delightful local boutiques in Santa Barbara. Most of the city's shopping is clustered in convenient pedestrian-friendly malls, open-air shopping centers, and palm-lined paseos. Parking lots are plentiful downtown and the first 75 minutes are free. The State Street corridor is the heart of downtown shopping, promising a full day of rewarding browsing and buying through the eclectic mix of shops. For the most current information, downloadable maps of the area, parking lot locations, and more, visit the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization's website at: www.santabarbaradowntown.com |
