Gift Shops in Santa Barbara, CA

“What a cool little store! I was able to find the perfect gifts. The staff was very helpful and freindly, and the tall woman with pretty blue eyes who helped me choose flowers really knocked it out of the the park!!! I'm out of the doghouse finally! Thank you!?”

“This shop is extraordinary! I love it so much! When I walked in the door and found that the floor is completely covered with loose bricks; I started dancing as they make musical sounds! Besides that it is filled with fun Knick Knacks and decor from all over the world! I’m so happy it is still in the same place; though I wish it could be in my town! I’m about 6 hours away; but I think about this store all the time!”

“The Italian Pottery Outlet was wonderful. I felt like I was in one of the many shops when I was in Italy. Some of the pieces are true works of art. The owner was so nice. Highly recommend it.”

“I always love to support local businesses, and this is one of them!
Got Pokémon Cards for my kid (cheapest price in the city) and some souvenirs for my family!”

“A wonderful shop filled with unique and hand crafted goods from different artists and makers. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and I left with a really awesome handmade one-of-a-kind necklace!”

“One of my favorite stores... What are your perusing for inspiration or looking for a gift - you are sure to find some wonderful things for people of all ages. Pops of color, and the art and home decor. Many of their linens are organic, which is absolutely fabulous if you care about the Earth, the bees, and the working conditions of those behind the scenes Folly is one of many wonderful boutiques in the neighborhood. The owner is friendly with their neighbors and I love how they have worked so that they all have some beautiful things but that are different at each store.Easy parking. It's very sweet collection of shops, including a lovely patisserie and coffee shop called Renaulds I love the adorable little animals that they also have made by a local woman who is about 70 and utilizes up cycled fabrics that other customers bring in. I picked up a sweet little cat, talked into a little bag to give to my daughter, so she always has a cat with her even when she is far from home. Thank you Folly and team”

“Went in just to browse bit found a really nice & different kind of sunscreen that was reasonably priced. The sales person was friendly and not pushy. After I bought the product, I tried it out while still in the store. The sales person was happy with my opinion so she could tell other customers how great that product is.”

“Thank you for the gift. We loved it! You were a fantastic person and customer to our repair shop with nice things to say about our Streetsboro, Ohio Town and repair shop. Thanks from everyone @Jimyz Automotive”

“Old Wharf Trading Company is an absolute gem and easily one of the trendiest spots in the area! The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a huge selection of souvenirs, gifts, and unique items you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for something local, quirky, handmade, or just a fun keepsake to take home, this place has it all — and then some. Every shelf feels like a little treasure hunt.

The staff here truly deserves a shout-out. They are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping customers. You can tell they take pride in the store and in creating a great experience for everyone who walks through the door. Their positive energy makes browsing even more enjoyable.

Part of what makes Old Wharf Trading Company such a popular and trendy stop is its perfect mix of charm, variety, and local flavor. It’s the kind of shop people talk about and recommend because it feels special — a place where you can always find something new, fun, or memorable. Whether you're a visitor or a local, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Highly recommend stopping by!”

“A really great spot to find unique gifts and great stationary / cards. We've popped in a few times during our visits to SB and always manage to find at least a handful of great items.”

“Well I missed coming here early enough in the day to make it worthwhile to pay for the self guided tour. But I was able to walk about the exterior of the mission. We walked the side garden next to the enclosed parking lot, the rose garden across the front lawn, and the front plaza all for free. The small garden can be gotten to through the picnic table area. The garden is a pollinator garden filled with native plants and flowers. Plus it's certified and registered by the Monarch Watch as an official Monarch Waystation. Possibly when you visit, you may spot Monarch butterflies. Next to this garden through another gate is a circular walking path with columns depicting the events of Holy Week. Each column has a tiled mosaic illustrating a Holy Week event. Since the mission sits higher above the town, the view includes the Pacific Ocean. Now with all the houses built, the view is still there just a smaller sliver of the ocean can be seen. The mission was founded by Frances a Padre Lasuen ( Father Serra's successor) in December 1786 on feast day of Saint Barbara. In the plaza sits the Moorish fountain and laundry basin. The fountain was built in 1808 to serve as a laundry for the mission. The fountain is intact and currently works. It now has water lilies growing in it. The larger lavenderia (laundry basin) was built in 1818 and served as a community laundry. The Chumash lead the building of the 70 foot lonbasin. The clothes were scrubbed against the sloping side rocks and rinsed in the center basin. Note the south spout (farthest from the fountain) is a carved mountain lion head. That was carved by a Chumash artisan. One of the oldest known sculptures surviving to date in California. The bear's head on the north end is a replica. The fountain and basin are fenced off and folks are not allowed to get right up to it. Wise decision.”

“Imagine Gallery is full of amazing, one of a kind art pieces, clothing, jewelry and more. So beautifly curated. It feels like the best museum gift shop. I could browse for hours and not see it all.”