SURF, SAND, & STYLE

OUR HOME AND FASHION SHOPPING GUIDE

New season, new style: update your home and wardrobe at our favorite haunts.

From Santa Barbara’s golden coastline, to its stunning Spanish architecture, this city takes beauty and luxury to a whole new level. Each year, countless tourists flock to historic State Street looking to add Santa Barbara flair to their homes and wardrobes. But if it’s style you’re looking for, venture out into the city and its surrounding regions, and you’ll discover a vibrant shopping scene filled with incredible lifestyle boutique options. Whether you’re looking to buy luxury, secondhand, or even handmade, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite local spots to find clothing, home decor, gifts, and more.

THE WELL

Did you know that Los Angeles’ beloved Big Daddy’s Antiques has branches in Summerland and Ojai? That’s right— founder Shane Brown has done it again, and this time, right here in our own backyard. The decor mecca’s offshoot, The Well, is something of a treasure hunt. But I can assure you won’t need to look hard, because every corner of this place boasts dazzling, one-of-a-kind antique gems for the home and garden. Take a step through their gates and you’ll instantly feel at home amongst the store’s perfected displays. A little tip from the locals: don’t leave empty handed, because chances are, that item you’re eyeing will be gone in the blink of an eye.

ALLORA BY LAURA

Everything about this boutique seems to say “Allora”—or “Come on!” as we say in English. Allora by Laura’s glamorous aesthetic offers a space to feel truly inspired and its shelves house some of the city’s most desirable luxury items. Mother-daughter duo, Laura Dinning and Taylorjane (TJ) Harlin, work together to curate their dazzling collection of timeless European pieces that have a Santa Barbara feel. The boutique is also known to host fun events, like trunk shows where you can accessorize with fine jewelry designed in Southern California.

HACIENDA

At charming Summerland boutique Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle, owned by Rita Villa, you can find an exciting array of locally and internationally sourced bohemian items, including clothing, jewelry, home decor, and food. But this isn’t your typical lifestyle boutique; this curated collection combines elements of both Mexican and Californian artistry, to offer an undeniably inspiring shopping experience. If you’re looking for a unique-yet-thoughtful gift, Hacienda is just the place. A personal favorite is their adorable collection of clothes for babies and children.

GARDE

John Davidson and Scotti Sitz’s second location of GARDE, right here in Summerland, is a hub for interior design enthusiasts in search of iconic avant-garde home decor. A collection of elegantly eccentric pieces brings life to the 1920’s farmhouse this boutique is set in. It was the founders’ vision to showcase the talents and skills of artists from all around the world; GARDE’s Summerland location features a perfect harmony of new takes on classic post-modern pieces with almost futuristic ones, plus whimsical touches like the flock of silkie chickens in the backyard. And the inspiration doesn’t end there—the building also offers a vacation rental upstairs. Visitors can experience GARDE’s brilliance on a more personal level as they spend the night in the century-old farmhouse.

JAKE AND JONES

Take a deep dive into the fashion realm of social media, and you’ll notice that sustainable style is all the rage. There’s nothing better than fashion that not only looks good, but is for the planet as well—and Jennifer Steinwurtzel, founder of Jake and Jones, created her boutique with sustainability in mind. But don’t let that fool you, there’s certainly no compromise on style here. Jake and Jones is the best place in Santa Barbara to shop cult favorite labels that have been taking over the internet. Paloma Wool, Maison Margiela, and Baggu are just some of the brands that make up the boutique’s assortment of comfortable, colorful, and stylish pieces.

MARCUS

MARCUS boutiques are all about creating beauty, and that is certainly evident. At Bobbi and Marcus Lemonis’ Montecito shop, luxury takes center stage. The gorgeous gold-accented interior houses a concise collection of women’s luxury items including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and handbags. In every corner of this store, you’ll find pleasant surprises, including rare pieces from luxury labels including Gucci, Fendi, and Bottega Veneta. Upstairs, enjoy perusing MARCUS’ wide variety of eye-catching coffee table books and home decor. *