This is a small, yet very unique museum. It shows a limited, but very precise collection of…read morespecific art. The overall atmosphere of the space is open and airy. Admission is free. So, it is a nice place to go into a view whatever art they are exhibiting whenever you are in the area and they are open. This museum is located on the second floor of the shopping plaza. A good business to look for is CPK, as the museum is upstairs above that. Overall, any art space is a space well-used. This is the case with this art museum.

Free things to do in Santa Barbara…read more Located on the second floor of the Paseo Nuevo mall near the intersection of Chapala and De La Guerra, MOCA Santa Barbara is much smaller than expected. I like museum browsing and I especially like it more when it is free. Stop by if you are in the area and check out what they are showcasing. You might find something interesting.

Great gallery. Great artwork. Great staff. Highly recommend It's in the heart of the Art District…read more It's a must see. You won't regret it

Just steps from the SBMA, and State Street, come visit and see art that you can actually take home…read morewith you. I was surprised with the quality of the pieces. Even though the gallery highlights local artists, it's still a serious gallery with quality modern and contemporary art pieces for sale. They also had a gallery full of gorgeous sculptures! The space is welcoming, professional, and clean. I will keep this gallery in mind to visit monthly, because I'd like to be exposed to new names and their work.

Been closed for years. This was a really good place to see Art while it was open. It is now an…read moreAirbnb.

We attended an event here! The art rotates every couple of months. Very cool gallery space!read more

Cool art gallery in the Funk Zone. Exhibits change frequently with varying price points.read more

Michael Armour has a unique style that is entirely his own. The gallery is small and intimate. The…read moreopening was well attended and everything was lovely.

Really lovely museum. Currently under construction, but had some great exhibits open. I got a…read moredocent tour which I was very happy about. The pieces of art were beautiful, and the docent was able to go into shocking detail about each one. On top of all that, the price was really reasonable for what you get here. If I lived in the area I'd absolutely become a member, huge fan!

Summer in Santa Barbara is beautiful...and absolutely overrun with tourists. I mean, they had every…read morerestaurant PACKED, every parking space TAKEN, every dessert shop FULL, and every sidewalk OVERFLOWING. Ironically, as tourists ourselves (LOL, sort of), we needed a break from THE TOURISTS! My best friend Catherine suggested we duck into the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and I'm glad she did. It's not a massive museum. Just two floors. But hear me when I say it punches above its weight. On the day we went, there was a thoughtful and curated mix of Southeast Asian and Indian artifacts, contemporary works, digital installations and enough classic pieces to keep serious art lovers happy. There were also funny art pieces that reminded everyone that art is allowed to have a sense of humor, too. I appreciated the balance. One of my favorite exhibits there let us enter our birth information and it generated our birth charts. Whether you believe in astrology or not, it was fun to interact with the art instead of just looking at it. I learned some cool stuff about myself looking at my birth chart. Hey...If you need a break from the crowds, this is the place. It's peaceful, cool inside, has clean restrooms and it's just the right size to explore without feeling overwhelmed. You won't lose your whole day here. You'll simply enjoy the bit of time you dedicate to visiting. Sometimes the best attraction in a tourist town is the one that gives you a break from other people. Consider.

This is a hidden gem! There are so many cool finds here. With 3 floors you're bound to find…read moresomething for yourself or someone you love! The person at the front greeted us with a big smile and was helpful in answering our questions. You can find things from $ all the way to $$$$. So it makes the hunt all the more fun!

Definitely the most overpriced antique store in the area. The clothes were all overpriced even for…read morethe simplest items. Everything else was also on the higher end. This is more of a store to just look around and not actually buy anything.

Such an awesome spot. We found so many things. If we weren't traveling we would have bought more!…read more Highly recommended stopping by.

Definitely a cool store and fun to look around but most items are overpriced for a vintage store…read morebut then again it's expected in this area. The clothes were definitely overpriced for used clothes.

La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts -- Gallery Row's Creative Heartbeat…read more La Cumbre Plaza is far from quiet -- it's alive with art. The La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts (LCCCA), affectionately called Gallery Row, has blossomed into one of Santa Barbara's most surprising cultural destinations. Within a single plaza, you'll find six inspiring galleries and creative spaces, each offering its own vision and energy. Step into Gallery Row, and you'll see how alive it really is! See You can wander through the colorful worlds of LCCCA -Illuminations, Elevate, and The Fine Line Gallery, catch the latest shows at The Voice Gallery, visit Lama Tashi at the Museum of Tibetan Art & Culture, Legacy Art Studio, or stop by the Grace Fisher Foundation's Inclusive Arts Clubhouse for some joyful community spirit. The best time to visit? Every day, Tues-Sun, 12-5 pm, and Every 3rd Friday (5-8 PM) during the Gallery Row Art Walk! The whole plaza comes alive with music, wine, friendly faces -- and yes, even a chance to paint a giant paper-mâché elephant for good luck. It's a mix of art, heart, and fun -- and proof that La Cumbre Plaza is anything but quiet. See what's happening, meet the artists, and get inspired! What was once considered a quiet shopping area has transformed into a thriving hub of artistic life. Whether you're looking for your next favorite painting, a meaningful gift, or simply inspiration, Gallery Row at La Cumbre Plaza invites you to slow down, explore, and feel the pulse of Santa Barbara's creative community.

Very nice art and the 3rd Friday Art Walk is a lot of fun. My favorite art gallery is Illuminations.read more