The sweetest couple owns this antique shop. Definitely worth the visit! Ask Wayne about his…read moresurfboard collection.

This place seems like a good venue for a treasure hunt - go with an open mind and no pre-conceived…read morenotions, and you'll never know what you might find. On the other hand, we were there several days after the rainstorms which brought the terrible mudslides to Montecito (not far up the road). Everything smelled damp, musty, and even moldy. We had our friend with us, and she quickly noted several items dating back to our childhood era, which made her smile. I spotted a lot of surfing emphasis, from the many surfboards in the front entrance area, to a general vibe. Many of the items look like they need some love to get back to usefulness, but there were others that were ready to go, including dishes and glassware. Normally, I'd browse through the bookshelves, but they didn't seem to have much that was in my range of interest. Also, it was crowded in front of that area and hard to get to the shelves. There was a lot of stuff. A lot! Someone with a trash-to-treasure mindset could find many items to work with as creative fodder.

Wish I could remember the woman's name that works there. She deserves credit for being so very…read morehelpful and friendly. Lots of fun unique things to see. Prices were very fair. I'll be back

A very odd eclectic place felt like I was walking through an overgrown estate sale (ALL GOOD…read moreTHINGS!!). Could have spent literal hours here just going through everything. Prices were fantastic for a thrift store nowadays and it really felt more like an experience honestly. Found some great stuff and would love to come back def recommend checking it out!!

This is one of the better antique shops in Carp. Reasonably priced without being too expensive…read more Lots of goodies so take your time looking and you will find something. The woman who owns the shop knows her stuff. Definitely stop by!

Cute little antique shop in a cute little town! Very nice lady working here, found some wonderful…read moretreasures!

I just love this little shop in Carpinteria. Right on Linden. No high-pressure sales. They have…read morevery cool one-of-a-kind items in their store. You can tell that the owners take great pride in what they bring in. I have bought quite a few things here.

There are two Whimsy locations in Carp. This one is off the beaten path. I didn't care for it,…read morewhich is a personal preference, given the other reviews. It felt like the merchandise had been thrown in to the space with little regard for organization, let alone styling for visual effect. Given the charm of the merchandising of the Linden Avenue shop, this did not compare in a good light. The exterior has a lot going for it, but the interior needed a lot of attention when we visited on New Year's Eve. There's a fine line between vintage items and antiques presenting as interesting and collectible versus appearing to be dusty old junk. Takes an artistic hand to display the objects in a creative and intriguing way. I wasn't feeling the charm or whimsy at this Whimsy.

Super cute store with a great selection of beachy gifts, jewelry and home decor! Fair prices and…read morelots of local art/creations. A must visit!

To start I stopped here every time I am in Carpentaria . If not just for the selection but also for…read morethe conversation. I feel welcome. Service is good they know their stock and I find prices fare. If you would like to bring a few unique Items start here.

Best store in SB!! The vintage clothes by Sarah are amazing!!!! Her stuff is in the back of the…read morestore to the left!! Her selection is always amazing!! Men's jackets women's jackets and so much more!!

Very snooty salesclerk. Did not greet us when we walked in. Not helpful at all. Very unique items…read more But would rethink customer service. Could it be the color of our skin perhaps. Too bad as I am an antique junkie. You missed a good sale. Oh well. Onto another more friendly store we go.

Great showroom! I imagine they do a fantastic job with interior design. Don't listen to that one…read morestar review where they complained that it was too cold and didn't receive "help" when they were browsing. These kind of people suck and cito is full of them. Some yelpers just look for problems. Anyways, go buy some cool stuff, the place is packed with gems.

All I can say is, I was SO excited to see this showroom, shop around and leave with some goods!…read more The temperature in the room from the girl working, was SO cold and unwelcoming.. it was a forced hello to greet me in response to my hello as I walked in. Now being the only 2 people in this small intimate space, I was so uncomfortable being she didn't acknowledge my presence at all, not helpful, not interested if I had any interest.. it was thee most unpleasant service ever experienced.. with in a minute of me entering, a young couple came in, received the same welcome, and walked out. I spent 2 minutes looking around, and then walking out as well just for the simple fact I couldn't have felt more that I was a bother to her. Very disappointed, it seems like a neat place to explore if you're feeling welcomed.

Excellent customer service. Upfront explanations and reasonable pricing. No pressure and very easy…read moreselling process. Highly recommended. The store has a huge selection of coins, precious metals, and other collectibles and oddities. Overall great experience.

So friendly and helpful!!! Determined my silver that was…read morepure and other was plated silver...