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    4.7 (83 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Pete M.

    Just off the main drag in Santa Barbara, about 3 blocks or so you'll find Warbler Records. The unassuming store from can be missed if you're not paying attention ( I was distracted!) and parking can be a bit challenging due to the influx of tourists like myself. But make no mistake this is a cool little shop. Warbler does focus on Jazz and they do have a nice selection. My search of 80's and 90's alternative was beyond satisfied. In fact I left 3 or 4 records behind! What stood out about Warblers to me was that even though the shop is not as "stylish" or spacious as may others I've seen, their vinyl was in beautiful condition and the pricing was on point with the quality. Good records cost more and Warblers was fair and accurate with their assessment. The gentleman behind the counter was also very engaging and friendly. You could tell he likes his job... It was a pleasure to shop here, I would highly recommend making this a stop on your trip. As a Floridian, I doubt I'll be back but I'm glad I was able to visit.

    Walking into this shop is like stepping through a warp in time. Rows of records are neatly organized in the shop, with easy to peruse categories. They carry modern, old, new and used vinyls along with as a fun selection of pre-owned CDs, cassettes and a smattering of DVDs. I've purchased at least 25 CDs and not a single one had issues. When one had a broken case, one of the owners noticed at checkout and replaced it without being prompted. Music enthusiasts and collectors alike should definitely pay them a visit. The won are polite, friendly, and knowledgeable.

    The owners built the desk and vinyl shelving themselves.
    Lemonjelly L.

    Finally, a cool vinyl shop in town, and it's almost redundant to say cool vinyl because vinyl shops in this town are...practically nonexistent. They're located where the old Frameworks was before it burned down, at the corner of Santa Barbara St. and de la Guerra. It's simply and tastefully decorated, as to be expected from the nice Portland couple who own the place, and who built the tables and display shelves themselves. There's something to be found for every musical taste, and it's a haven for any vinyl lover who's felt lonely in the great chasm of music offerings in this town, and best of all: it's reasonably priced. I got a 5 record box set of 10" Lemon Jelly (HELLO!!) singles for $28. And you know what? I don't even own a turntable, it was that good of a bargain. I'll just have to play them elsewhere! It's just opened, so the decor is still a little sparse. Don't let that mislead you into thinking the collections are sparse - they've got over 10,000 records in storage, just waiting to come out.

    Just some of the goodies I picked up for a great price.

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    Great place to find Albums! Very knowledgeable! a plus Great used Speaker/Turntables. I'll return next time I'm in town

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    Great store, super fun, accessible and easy. Really enjoyed the experience and would easily explore this store in great detail again.

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    Great selection, local record shop has been around for a long time . Bonus points for being Welcoming , attentive, kind and helpful.

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    Soul Sucker

    Soul Sucker

    5.0
    (7 reviews)

    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.

    Santa Barbara Design Center

    Santa Barbara Design Center

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    We have a maple Scandinavian dining room set my parents gave us as a wedding present. When the kids…read morewere little years back, the original seat fabric got all stained and nasty with milk, etc. We went to an undisclosed interior design place and replaced the fabric with marine grade vinyl and thick padding. The result was horrendous. The vinyl was tucked, unprofessionally with big seams/creases at the corners, like a do it yourself job. We didn't care at the time - as long as it held up for the next 10 years, we were good. Come 2020 and that vinyl is getting annoying. Our butts stick to them, the chairs noticeably look bad relative to the rest of our furnishing, and most importantly, the kids aren't leaving have half their food on the seats. Santa Barbara Design Center has been here for a while and I stopped in randomly on the way to Home Improvement. I was introduced to Michael, a knowledgeable and personable chap. I showed him an online picture of the original chair, and that I wanted to restore the seat to its original, sleek, sculptural and refined splendor. He said no problem, provided a couple of premium quality fabric books, and we were on our way. We picked out the fabric and brought the chairs in. Michael commented "my god, who did this work?" 50% down and ten days later, chairs were done, with a message "come down and make sure you are happy." My wife and I looked, were pleased - Michael responded with "here's something that bothers me, I want you to see..." He flipped the chair over and on the bottom, the seat fabric was stapled just outside of the underside frame. You wouldn't see it normally, but from a distance or looking down from the side, you might. Immediately we thought the same thing, yeah, that's not ideal. He said it shouldn't be done like this, let me redo it for you, no charge. His upholsterer redid it, and boy those 8 chairs look great, almost better than the original! The seats came out sleek and wonderfully curved over the underlying pad. The fabric is comfortable, soft and elegant - couldn't be happier. The interior of SBDC fills a warehouse space and contains just about everything; furniture, rugs, lamps, etc. The staff were COVID compliant, and Michael was a dream to work with. He has an excellent eye for detail, is easy to work with, and is an honest broker; I wish we had more projects for him!

    What a fabulous store! We moved to Santa Barbara and feel so fortunate to have this incredible…read morestore to find so much style and inspiration. David Kourosh and all the staff were so helpful and we have had the best after sales service ever! We had a slight issue with an item some time after purchasing and Grace has been incredible in getting it sorted out seamlessly. It's not often to find such amazing service after the sale is completed. I highly recommend SBDC.

    DIANI Living

    DIANI Living

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    Always beautifully curated and presented. It's definitely pricey, but I'm sure part of it is…read morepaying for their high-quality items that they have out that you won't find everywhere That said, I feel like customer service could be improved especially for the price you're paying. Definitely greeted kindly however when it comes to getting answers about products and getting called back when they get items back like the gloves - I receive no call. I stopped in multiple times and would check in and just remind them to call me. Of course, another time I stop in they have them but nobody called. Same thing nobody called me back about some questions I had on fabric and some products. So sadly, I've dropped them down from 5 to 3 stars because if you can't get information, especially when you're willing to pay a pretty penny, then that send a message that they don't stand behind their product or they don't really believe in their customer service. I have waited six months and had similar experiences so this isn't a one off. I'll try again down the line and hope things will have improved. I've tried to ask for the owner but she's not there. I wanted to give the feedback directly but seems like I'm out of block as well. I hope this helps. I look forward to updating this review in time.

    So lovely! I came here with my mom last week to pick out a housewarming gift. We had the nicest…read moregirl named Natalie helping us and she was so thoughtful putting together ideas for us. We will definitely come back again -- wonderfully curated store.

    Field + Fort

    Field + Fort

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    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.

    Warbler Records & Goods - vinyl_records - Updated June 2026

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