Shopping

Two major centers attract regional shopping.  One is downtown Santa Barbara which has both small unique shops and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Plaza, anchored by Nordstroms and Macys.  The other is a large shopping plaza on the city's north side, La Cumbre Plaza, which is anchored by Sears and Robinson's-May.  There are also neighborhood centers located throughout the area.

Antiques: Brinkerhoff Avenue, Between Chapala and De La Vina Streets, and Summerland.

Solvang, a quaint Danish-inspired town 45 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, offers both small shops and outlet stores.

Farmer's Market, Santa Barbara:  Tuesday 4-7P.M. at 500 block of State Street, Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Cota and Santa Barbara Street.  Fresh produce and flowers from local growers.  Goleta:  Thursday 4-7 p.m. at Calle Real Shopping Center.  Montecito:  Friday morning.  Carpinteria:  Tuesday afternoon.