Explore Our Neighborhoods
PRESIDIO NEIGHBORHOOD
The Presidio Neighborhood is a vibrant few blocks in the heart of Santa Barbara, centered around the historical site of the last of the Spanish fortresses, or presidios, to be built in California. Encompassing what was also once the city’s Chinatown and Japantown, the neighborhood is now home to a variety of locally owned, intriguing shops, wine tasting rooms, world class restaurants, casual eateries, bars, coffee houses, and cultural treasures. Walking the neighborhood rewards the visitor with discoveries of hidden walkways, courtyards, and amazing architectural details set against the backdrop of the American Riviera and the Santa Ynez mountains.
Wine: Au Bon Climat, Cebada Wine Tasting Room, Frequency Wines, Grassini Family Vineyards, Happy Canyon Vineyard, Jamie Slone Wines, Silver Wines
Dine: Handlebar Coffee Roasters, Intermezzo Bar + Cafe, Bibi Ji, La Playa Azul Cafe, La Paloma Cafe, Pickle Room Bar, Rudy's, The Black Sheep, Three Pickles Deli, Wine Cask Restaurant, Zaytoon
Shop: 33 Jewels at El Paseo, Architectural Antique Salvage Fine Art, Bryant & Sons, Ltd., The Cheese Shop, James Main Fine Art, Lovebird, Santa Barbara Historical Museum Shop
Explore: Casa de la Guerra, El Presidio de Santa Barbara, Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Historical Museum
More: Alhecama Theatre, Divinitree Yoga & Art Studio, Float Luxury Spa, Madame Rosinka, Salt Cave
Photo: Arlington Plaza
ARLINGTON PLAZA
Arlington Plaza features a curated collection of the very best locally owned dining, retail and service establishments in Santa Barbara. The collection includes Blossom Salon, Carlitos Cafe y Cantina, DIANI Boutique, DIANI Living, DIANI Shoes, Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro, The Travel Store, and Treat.
The plaza is located across the street from the iconic Arlington Theatre on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara’s historic cultural arts district. With signature Santa Barbara red tile roofs, patio dining that beckons, and a truly unique retail experience, Arlington Plaza offers something for everyone. The plaza offers over 30 complimentary parking spots for customers!
LA ARCADA PLAZA
Tucked away in the center of Santa Barbara lies a piece of Santa Barbara history and one of its most unique jewels. In true Santa Barbara style, with entrances on State Street and Figueroa, La Arcada Plaza is a quaint and charming substitute for the larger malls. La Arcada Plaza boasts some of Santa Barbara’s top restaurants and art galleries as well as hosting a number of retail boutiques and services. Tile-lined walkways, fountains, sidewalk cafes and beautiful sculptures decorate the lush landscapes. Above the street level courtyard, La Arcada Plaza is also home to many businesses and firms.
Wine: Barbiere & Kempe Wines
Dine: Andersen's Bakery & Restaurant, Eleven14, Il Fustino, Jeannine's American Bakery & Restaurant, Mizza, Petit Valentien, State & Fig
Shop: Ace Rivington, Renaissance Fine Consignment, Lewis & Clark, La Tavola Fine Linens, Coast 2 Coast Collections
More: Urban Optics, Gallery 113, Waterhouse Gallery
Photo: Sevilla Square
SEVILLA SQUARE
The merchants of Sevilla Square have come together to create a unique neighborhood experience for locals and tourists alike to live as Barbarians do.
Built in 1943 the Sevilla Building has long been known as the Hub of lower State St. Taking Chapala, or Gutierrez streets will also lead you to this enclave of 20+ merchants providing some of the best treats in town.
Dine at D’Angelo’s Bakery, Back Yard Bowls, SB Roasting Company or Lilly’s Tocos -Desert from Chocolate Maya. Rejuvenate your mind at Yoga Soup, or your body at Juice Ranch. Find relaxing treatments at Le Rev Organic Spa, Carlyle Salon, Evolutions Medical Day Spa & Crimson.
Discover unique boutiques and shopping treasures at Folio Press, HOME, Haywards, Chapala & Parker and The Riviera Towel Company. Browse contemporary art collections at the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery (e.g.g) or get your precious art frame by the artisans at SB Frame Company.
You can take meditation and Yoga Classes or sharpen your Martial Arts skills at Wu Shu Studios with classes by world renowned Chris Wiedmann, 8th degree black belt, Master of the Art.
HISTORIC THEATRE DISTRICT
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, the three venues are within walking distance of each other, world class dining, retail shops, and other exciting cultural venues and events.
The Granada Theatre, the Lobero Theatre, and the Ensemble Theatre Company at the New Vic are leaders in the performing arts community of Santa Barbara. By working together as the Santa Barbara’s Historic Theatre District, these three theaters are ushering in a new era of cooperative programming and access to the performing arts to Santa Barbara’s savvy patrons and presenters. Stay tuned for more announcements in this exciting collaboration, including multi-venue ticket packaging, convenient purchasing, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Wine/Cocktails: Armada Wine & Beer Merchant, Meritage Wine Market, The Good Lion
Dine: Sama Sama, Benchmark, Milk & Honey, Saigon, Brasil Arts Cafe, Mollie's, Sushi Bar 29
Shop: Paradise Found, Chicken Little, The Book Den, Metro Entertainment, Celadon House
More: Springtide, Salt, Colette Cosentino, DropSmashFix, 805 Ink
Photo: Hotel Santa Barbara
PASEO NUEVO
Paseo Nuevo is Santa Barbara’s premier outdoor shopping destination in the heart of downtown! The beautiful paseos, courts and terrace lend a perfect setting for taking a rest during a busy day of shopping.
Paseo Nuevo is now open! Temporary hours are 11am to 6pm daily. It’s recommended that vulnerable guests visit from 11am to 12pm daily. Limited stores are open, call ahead as hours may vary. Please bring a face covering to enter a business.
Dine: 805 Boba, California Pasta, California Pizza Kitchen, Eureka!, Le Macaron French Pastries, Oak Berry Acai Bowls, Panda Express, Pickles & Swiss, Pressed Juicery, See's Candies, Sushi Tyme, Sweet Creams, Tondi Gelato
Shop: American Eagle, AVEDA, Bath & Body Works, Claire's, Dylan Star, Evangelina Boutique, Foot Locker, GameStop, Gap, Gap Kids, Hollister, Iconic Boutique Collections, Inspire, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MAC, Miss Behavin', PacSun, Sephora, Skechers, Solstice Sunglasses, Sun Barbara Fun, Sweet Luxx, Te Amo, The Walking Company, Tokyo, Victorias Secret, Viva Santa Barbara, XO Aesthetics, Zitzilin Imports, Zumiez
More: iProtech, Layla Threading, MCA Santa Barbara, Sephora, T-Mobile, Workzones, Center Stage Theater, Metropolitan Theatre Paseo Nuevo
OLD TOWN / EL PUEBLO VIEJO
This distinctive look of "El Pueblo Viejo" — the City’s core historic district — rose from the rubble and serves today to set Santa Barbara apart. Our renowned Hispanic architecture is defined by red tile roofs, white stucco walls, decorative wrought iron on windows, balconies, and walls handrails, and decorative tiles. Lush landscaping provides color and contrast. The charm and history of the city permeates its buildings and public spaces, bringing to life the cultural tapestry of Santa Barbara.
Dine: Yona Redz, The Drunken Crab, Cubaneo, Modern Times, Zen Yai, Himalayan Kitchen, Galanga, The Cruisery, Pascucci, The Natural Cafe, Sandbar, Holdren's Steaks & Seafood, Cold Stone Creamery, SB Craft Ramen, Patxi's Pizza, Joe's Cafe, The Palace Grill, Baja Sharkeez, Uncle Rocco's Famous NY Pizza, Starbucks, Crazy Jims Tacos, JJ's Diners
Drink: Modern Times, Shaker Mill, Institution Ale, James Joyce, The Red Piano, Backstage Kichten & Bar, Old Kings Road, Night Lizard, Indochine, Whiskey Richards
Shop: Habitat Home & Garden, Stabiles, Asher Market, 99 Cent Store, Tribal Rugs & Art, Game Seeker, Marcel Hemp
More: Relaxing Station, Energy Tattoo & Body Piercing, La Aroma de Havana, Little Rainbow Foot Spa
