Be very careful dealing with Leslie. My wife ordered some decorative plates, charged to a credit…read morecard. After a couple months they never appeared. Do to the length of time this took our credit card company (they're going to be gone also) would not rectify this transaction. Neither would Leslie. We have neither the plates nor the money from the credit card charge. We live in Santa Barbara trying to support local. BEWARE.

The promised to make something overnight (business card) and lost the order and did not have it…read more It was not complicated. Appointment or not. They are open for business.

We had a small wedding in Santa Barbara and used Santa Barbara Company for welcome gifts and…read moreflowers. Rita, the florist, did a beautiful job with the bouquet, boutonniere, and table arrangements. The flowers were fresh, elegant, and perfectly matched our vision. Rita was attentive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. The welcome gifts were a lovely touch for our guests and everyone loved the flowers. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Santa Barbara Company for any event!

I am so thrilled to have found Santa Barbara Company for all my gifting needs. As a frequent…read morevisitor to Santa Barbara, I am familiar with and love the products they include in their gift boxes and baskets. They are truly unique and well-priced. Local delivery is super-fast and shipping is too! If you want something unique, special, beautiful but also practical--this is your one-stop shop.

So beautiful and inspirational ! You take step in one…read moredirection and then a different direction and are delighted by a separate landscape. Charming and very intimate. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

We stopped by for my bday last year and it was such a charming experience. It's one I recommend…read moreduring these gorgeous spring months for plant lovers and nature seekers. Despite growing up around here, I somehow never stumbled through these grand entrance gates until recently. This gem of a garden isn't just my butt's savior now on long drives up from LA, but it's a sliver of paradise found--and sanity regained. Just walking around here for 15-20 mins. and you'll feel your blood pressure drop a few notches to a pleasant state of calm. You can explore the themed areas, take in the vegetation around you, and get landscaping tips just from strolling around their property. The plant things are grouped in various climate/hemispheres and it's nice to see them taking root and being incorporated in a seamless design (and it's nice shopping experience too). I was impressed with the selection and bought a few small air plants and succulents that are still thriving with offshoots. Prices are reasonable. For pros looking for inspo, I think this place that can offer Interior Designers & Landscapers creativity with plants. Or even the DIY Weekend Warrior looking to revamp their current landscaping or add a little something new to it. They have a wide variety of exotics, California natives to indigenous to Australia, and every other tree, shrub, and greenery in between. Since it's the year of the (hobby) horse, I'll be sure to get my butt up here more often in 2026.

Welcome to the powerhouse of Wendy Foster boutiques. She has multiple boutiques in Santa…read moreBarbara/Montecito, as well as one in the valley. They are beautiful curated. Each store has a little different focus. The one that I am reviewing happens to be the more Shi Shi of them with a higher price point and some eclectic flair. All beautiful quality. Fairly easy parking. You can go next-door to the Pierre LaFond deli and enjoy a little refreshment in between your shopping. It's worth visiting all of her three stores in this little mall. Plus the los olivos one which has some different items more geared for the "ranch" look. Aspen here I come! Yes you will spot the occasional celebrity, but just pretend you don't recognize them. Upon reading the review, just a few weeks earlier, with the challenge of a return, it makes me a little concerned but hope they will have an update. The staff seemed very attentive.

Stopped into the small shop. there were several staff on hand. I was the only customer. no one…read moreacknowledged me until I held up an item. I asked about sizing and when I gave them mine i was told they didn't have it but could perhaps order it. I inquired if they had any other color or style in my size and was told no. Didn't even look. Never once offered any help. When I left I was not acknowledged. I was ready to shop. Went next store to their market to pick up dinner. Was given something I never ordered. When I got home and realized called and was told too bad. Must be nice to have enough business that some customers don't deserve to be treated well. This is an institution business in Montecito. I know it well. I don't believe Wendy Foster is involved much anymore. She would be so ashamed.

Such a beautiful stop for lunch! I had seen quite a few videos showing stopping by Summerland and…read moreField and Fort on the way to Santa Barbara, and I happened to be passing by on the way home around lunch time. We got the roast beef sandwich and the peach scone. Ummm... yum? Everything was so delicious! The pastries shelf looked so good it was hard to choose but I love what we got! And the sandwiches are made on Levain bread so you know it's good. The roast beef was delicious as well. There's plenty of outdoor seating and it was such a peaceful environment right off the freeway. There's also a gorgeous huge home and gift shop that was fun to stroll through.

I can stay here all day. I mean it :) My husband and I came…read morehere to have lunch and of course to browse through the store. This is a cafe and a home goods store that features a curated selection of goods such as fine china, gourmet food, candles, cookbooks, garden supplies and much more. Everything is unique and carefully curated. I had to walk through the store twice to be able to see it all. I did end up buying an ice cream scoop, salt and pepper grinder sea salt from Italy an olive oil and a cheese knife. So many things to look at. Just amazing ....customer service is helpful and friendly. There is something for everyone here. From a bottle of $ vinegar to a $$$$ Italian china ... The food is delicious here. We ordered sandwiches, scones and coffee and enjoyed every bite at the cozy patio outside by the water feature surrounded with trees and plants. This place is cozy, trendy and beautiful. A must stop when in the area.

I texted my brother when I was in Italy at the holidays and asked him if he wanted an Italian belt…read morefor Xmas, which he enthusiastically responded to. The only thing was... when he responded, it was hours later and I was no longer in an easy place to find a men's belt. I figured I'd pick one up later on the trip, but I completed forgot until I got back to Santa Barbara and started packing gifts I had bought on the trip to send to family and friends. I was horrified which I realized I forgot to get a belt for my brother, but remembered the belt maker at the Sunday craft show at the beach. He makes gorgeous belts that are easily of Italian quality, so I went there, but he wasn't there and one of his artist neighbors said he was on leave until the spring. I spent the next month of weekends trying to find a nice Italian belt in a local shop. One weekend, it was the leather shop in Solvang and Jedlicka's. They had nice belts, but they were all stamped Made in USA and most were Western style, so that would never fly. I hit up Coast Village Road... Whiskey & Leather, Civilanaire, K. Frank... and only saw one great Italian belt at Civilanaire, but it was 1 size too small and had been tried on for years. There wasn't even a price on it, it was so old and worn. I went downtown to State St. and found nothing. My last effort before I was going to have to head south towards LA was to hit up MC Swan and Upstairs at Pierre Lafond in the Village. MC Swan had 3-4 Italian belts, but they were too big or too small and also too traditional. I was looking for something more artisan/casual looking for my retired brother who lives in jeans. Last stop before giving up on finding it in SB was Pierre Lafond. Hadn't been there in years, but it is as filled with gorgeous, unique, expensive items as it ever was. It was super hard to find the belts. The cashier told us where they were, instead of showing us, and we looked all over the area and couldn't find them. So, we figured they didn't have any and by then, I was distracted by the awesome collection of reading glasses they sell. I got caught up trying on glasses and at some point, the cashier came over and showed us where the belts were. Totally unintuitive spot behind a wall!!! They did have a small collection of 3-4 unique, casual, super soft Italian belts, and none of which would fit my size 36 brother. However, I did identify that the brand name of my favorite Italian belt they carried was Orciani and I made a mental note of it. The whole trip wasn't a bust though. I managed to drop a bundle on some beautiful, unique note cards and my new go-to readers by Izipizi and Eyebobs. I also want to add that when got back to the car, I pulled up ebay and quickly found a new Orciani belt, similar in design, in my brother's size and ordered it before we left the parking lot. It arrived in no time and my brother said it is the best-looking belt he has ever owned. I owe that to Pierre Lafond, for introducing me to Orciani belts. How can I not come back? This place is the mecca of unique, high-quality gifts.

RUDE. We arrived in…read morean Uber from downtown Santa Barbara eager to visit a store I love and a well known store in Montecito. We arrived before 5:45. Before ordering the Uber I checked the closing time on apple map sand it said 7:00 pm. When we arrived we stepped over a vacuum cleaner cord stretched from one room to another. Two women were talking about someone they both knew they were worried about. They were talking loudly so that their voices would carry from one room to the next. A few minutes after arriving one of the women said, oh, hello. About five minutes later after trying to shop with the vacuum cleaner going, I said, looks like you are closing up. One woman said yes, we close at 6. I explained online it said 7. No attempt to find out where my information came from or no care to fix it, or that they cared at all; just "we close at 7 starting April 1st". I looked at my apple watch and it said 5:43. The patio appeared to be locked so we couldn't even investigate the wares there. Who the hell trains staff to vacuum BEFORE CLOSING WITH CUSTOMERS IN THE STORE? We left. Not because we didn't find anything charming, but because we were treated poorly. Shopping amidst employee gossip and a vacuum cleaner going is not fun or relaxing. My employees would have asked where the erroneous info was and offered to stay open as late as I needed to shop. My employees would have never pulled out a vacuum before closing. My employees would never have taken 5 minutes to acknowledge a customer. My employees would never have acted like their conversation was more important than the ambience and mood for visitors. Don't waste your time at this has-been store where they don't care.

It is a beautiful location. The grounds are extremely tranquil, laid out with beautiful seating…read moreareas and water features. Their store is filled with amazing items, figurines, crystals, incense, candles, etc. I experienced a 45 minute session with Carrie DeVaney (intuitive and healer) in a private area above the gardens. She was excellent. I truly enjoyed my time spent with her. So, absolutely highly recommend the Sacred Space. Parking can be a bit tough on the weekends (side street parking is a good option

What a beautiful space with such an array of wonderful things to support your wellbeing. We walked…read morethrough the space and enjoyed the beauty and peace of the landscaping and decor. We also went home with a few items to cleanse our aura. The variety of books, crystals, and fragrances made it hard to choose. The staff were so kind throughout our visit. We will definitely be back again!

I will always remember during Covid when I placed an order, and the owner actually delivered my…read moreitems to my home in Santa Barbara! Talk about customer service! Support local, you won't regret it!

When we travel up and down the coast, we have to stop here. Loveliest shop ever. Today I was…read moregreeted by the wonderful and super terrific, Jenny. Such a gem! If you are looking for something unique, special and a cut above the rest for an occasion, party, gift or frivolity you have to stop at Bon Fortune! Love love love!

Without closing your eyes to transport yourself, take a step inside the miniature Mate Gallery…read morewhere the West Coast meets the East Coast. The adorable store is hidden inside the inner courtyard of the Montecito Mart. It is filled to the ceiling with nautical-themed home goods and tchotchkes. A few favorite items were a braille Playboy magazine, unique Dusk and Sunburn candles, and plenty of whale items (I personally have a collection). I just so happened to venture in during the Holidays of which there were ornaments, Christmas trees and a bunch of fabulous gifts for that special person. Even better yet: they offer to wrap whatever you purchase with their adorable seagull tissue paper! Consider Christmas present shopping done and done! If you prefer more personal space, they also have a website to peruse at your leisure.

Fabulous gift store with one of a kind and vintage items. Definitely a must-stop-shop when looking…read morefor something out of the ordinary. Thanks Reed for guiding us through the shop. Glassware, specialty decanters, books, mugs, hats, candles, watches . . . my "wish-list" is pretty much the entire shop. Located in the Montecito Country Mart, and surrounded by boutiques, coffee and pastries, Read 'n Post, Von's, and Bettina.

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.