The store is full of gifty ideas.... Tee shirts, hoodies with Santa Barbara, ball caps, toys,…read moreetc.... A little something for everyone......at a reasonable price..... not many other stores open on State St at 11am Wednesday morning.....Not sure why.... The clerk at this store was attentive..... Parking is in a public structure a couple streets over.....

Of all the souvenir shops on State Street, I HIGHLY recommend Only In Santa Barbara as your go-to…read moreshop. Okay, so I might be a little bias because I found a keychain with my name on it (which almost NEVER happens. Melanie and Melinda are the lucky ones). As a matter of fact, when I told the cashier that I was excited about the rare find, he walked away from me to bring me back the bike plate with my name on it. I squealed in excitement and he asked, "Would you like the bike plate too?" This tells me he wasn't selling me the product, he wanted to SHOW me another product with my namesake. Positive customer experience, the staff knows their products and store, and UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara) clothes. I checked every souvenir shop from top (away from the beach) of State Street down to 'Only in Santa Barbara' (towards the beach) searching for a Santa Barbara ornament that best represented my vacation. I found it here. Basically, if you want a Santa Barbara souvenir, find it here.

It's a cute local makers store. Love being able to support local small businesses…read more I was intrigued with The Grape Seed company and making your own fragrance. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience and wasn't rushed. Pricing was reasonable too.

Seaside is such a great shop for unique gifts! I love Grapeseed Co. products and found so many…read moreother awesome handmade items there, too.

Very nice and a huge selection and their items are very affordable. Very relaxing with seating…read moreareas to enjoy their free tea and just admire the place. Very friendly service

GETTING HERE:…read more Navigate to the address listed on Yelp. It's located across the street from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in DTSB. REVIEW: I stumbled upon Paradise Found as I was trying to find parking in downtown SB. I am so thankful to have found it! I love stores like this; when I enter I feel a sense of peace and relief. I feel like I can breathe. Books galore. Many, many books! I love the books! I observed they offer psychic readings, although I am unclear if that's P.C. in 2026? Please forgive me if I am mistaken. Various items for sale, stickers and candles, etc. There was one quiet employee working behind the counter. I think she smiled at me, if that. But, I definitely welcomed that energy shift when I entered the store. I am looking forward to going back! I definitely recommend a visit. Thanks!

I was shopping for a last minute Mother's Day card with my three kids in tow, including my…read morerambunctious 3-year-old. I audibly stated that I was looking for a Mothers Day card and the face-pierced girl behind the counter didn't even look up from her phone to help. I was one of two people in the store.

Very cute store, this used to be my go to place for cards, stickers, and washi. However, they…read morestopped carrying good stickers (stickii) and now only carry pipstickers which just look like something made on canva. Also seriously lacking in washi tape now :(( I used to walk in and want to buy everything but now it feels more of a generic gift shop which makes me sad. But still lots of great paper and envelopes, just lacking in cute accessories for letters

Bought a bunch of masks from here, $1 each. They have so many action figures, plushies, snacks, etc.read more

Love, love, love this store! There's everything anime, from plushies to posters. Little stuffs that…read moreyou can't find most places line the shelves, it's fun to browse. I found a few plushies from Mario Bros, from gudetama and even Studio Ghibli. I saw cute dog key covers, pens/pencils/erasers and even a bath squishy that lights up. Hmmm, there are Japanese bowls/chopsticks as well as mugs for tea. You'll just have to come in yourself. The employee working that day was really helpful too. Check it out when you come to the Paseo!

Went to Channel City for the first time this afternoon looking for an O ring and plumber's grease…read moreto fix my leaky kitchen sink. The young man behind the desk was extremely helpful in locating those items and I was in and out in a flash. I've never been here, as it's kind of tucked away behind Chuck's on State, but I was reminded by my wife to go here instead of the big box store in Goleta or the hardware store on the Eastside and I'm so glad I did. Plenty of parking, too, just go around back. I'll be back.

Still my fav local hardware shop because it's close by and I don't have to drive all the way to ace…read morenear Gutierrez or Fairview. Good for quick grabs on tools or small hardware stuff. Usually when I walk in, there is always someone who ensures I am finding everything ok. So great customer service.

An absolute treasure trove! I spent over an hour here getting lost in a magical world of tiny…read moreitems, thoughtful books and gifts, precious little objects that make meaningful gifts. Getting lost here in the magic was exactly what my nervous system needed. Don't miss this spot! It's a perfect place to shop for gifts!

We found cat-themed books, matches, and cards at this place for a reasonable price. The people who…read morerun the store were friendly.

I'm so glad I came across this place! Soul Sucker couldn't be more appropriate, because my soul…read morewants to buy everything they have in the store and I'm a sucker for it lol. Located steps away from State Street and next door to Grassini Winery. You can expect to find gorgeous handmade ceramics, plants, art, decor, dried flowers and more! I ended up purchasing some incense, a beautiful ceramic vase, and a small box of matches with Frida on it. The incense was burning in the store, and the smell was so pleasant. It's charcoal based incense sticks and made with phthalate-free fine fragrance oil. Sourced from Los Angeles. The scent is Piñon and my new favorite. Jared kindly helped me during my visit. He mentioned that they can customize the dried floral arrangements upon request. They had some beautiful ones already made. I was lucky to have met Kevin, who was working on creating more beautiful pieces of handmade ceramics. I can't wait to see what else he made on my next visit. Overall, I'm so happy to see this small business up and running. Looking forward to coming back soon.

After seeing their first Yelp Review online (thanks Angela R for your words and photos), I knew I…read morehad to visit this new shop in the El Paseo. They have so much packed into their corner retail space, and with lots of personality sprinkled everywhere. As we walked by the large windows we were drawn in by this Ceramics and Plant Boutique . . . and with so much more. Thanks to Jared who was very welcoming and helped us navigate the different offerings. Handmade Ceramics (each one a work of art), Art Prints, Woven Baskets, Blankets, Books, Candles of all shapes and sizes, Cards, Garden Supplies, Driftwood pieces, Glassware, and beautiful plants, both Succulents and dried floral arrangements. We found a basket of match books at the register, and realized they are ideal for their offerings of Sage (moving energy out), and Palo Santo (moving energy in). I was instantly drawn to the prints and illustrations by Lady Kady Art of Arizona, and look forward to starting my own collection. And truly a shop with gift ideas for everyone. Was also happy with the reasonable pricing for some incredibly artful items. Located in the El Paseo, and right next to the Grassini Family Vineyards tasting room patio.