Take a journey into the heart of Santa Barbara’s cultural and culinary scene in the ARTS District Santa Barbara. Nestled downtown, this dynamic hub blends coastal charm with European heritage and features an array of shops, galleries and eateries, making it a must-visit for the best of Santa Barbara.
Experience local theater at Ensemble Theatre Company’s state-of-the-art venue, The New Vic. This modern, 300-seat venue on Victoria Street hosts five annual productions by ETC, spanning genres from comedy and classics to drama and romance. Dining near The New Vic is a culinary delight, with Bouchonoffering wine country cuisine and Olio e Limone Ristorante serving Italian dishes. Nearby, Jane, Opal Restaurant and Bar and Carlitos Café y Cantina provide even more options. For a quick bite or post-show treat, the Santa Barbara Public Marketoffers tacos, noodles, seafood and artisanal ice cream.
Interior view of Diani Boutique in Arlington Plaza
Don’t miss the Arlington Theatre, another historic gem on State Street, known for its stunning Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and eclectic mix of films, concerts and live performances. Art enthusiasts will find the ARTS District captivating, with galleries like Sullivan Goss, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Tamsen Gallery showcasing diverse and inspiring works.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the ARTS District’s unique boutiques and specialty shops. Arlington Plaza offers an eclectic mix of stores like Diani for contemporary women’s fashion (as well as the sister stores for shoes and home décor). La Arcada, with its charming courtyards and fountains, enhances the experience with a variety of boutique stores and galleries like Ace Rivington for stylish men’s apparel, Lewis & Clark for unique treasures and Catherine Gee for chic apparel. Paradise Found, another ARTS District gem, provides a serene shopping experience with eco-friendly gifts, jewelry and home décor.
BENCHMARK eatery is uniquely situated in the heart and soul of Santa Barbara’s business and cultural arts district. With a 360 degree bar and outdoor patio, Benchmark is fast becoming a gathering hub for all of downtown. It’s…
Bibi Ji is not your typical Indian joint. Bibi Ji of downtown Santa Barbara, is the latest of the collection of acclaimed restaruants, Babu Ji of NYC, Horn Please and Babu Ji of Melbourne, Australia and Dhaba of Kyneton, Australia who are all known…
The original “Santa Barbara Wine Country” restaurant, bouchon santa barbara searches for the freshest, most local ingredients available. The wine list features local treasures that complement the seasonal, ingredient-driven menu. A…
Catherine Gee is a fashion designer and artist based in the coastal town of Santa Barbara, CA. Launched in 2015 as an all silk collection, Gee became known for her core slip dress style and has since grown the brand into full ready-to-wear with an…
DIANI is a lifestyle company that embodies soulful beauty and authenticity. We offer clothing, accessories and home goods curated by Caroline Diani from her travels near and far. “For as long as I can remember, my passion has been exploring…
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC), a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), is Santa Barbara’s sole professional Equity theater company. ETC is committed to producing the highest professional quality theater in Santa Barbara,…
A local landmark for more than a century, The Granada Theatre is the central coast’s premier performing arts venue. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the theater is home to the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts…
Olio e Limone (“Oil and Lemon” in Italian) RistoranteInnovative Italian CuisineHusband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello rely on the integrity of ingredients and the quality of the preparation to offer Santa Barbara creative,…
A local's favorite, opal restaurant and bar infuses an eclectic California cuisine with creative influences from around the World. Their chefs use the freshest of ingredients to create dishes inspired by the colorful multi-cultural heritage of…
Paradise Found is a bookstore –and more– for the Body, Mind & Spirit, located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Their intention is to set a banquet table filled with a scrumptious feast of beauty, truth, and goodness; and then serve…
Discover Saint Remy. Tempt your appetite and entice your senses. Saint Remy features the freshest locally-sourced ingredients, delivered with a Mediterranean coastal twist. From breakfast through dinner, every meal is uniformly inventive and…
Celebrate 5,000 years of human history and creativity on a visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA). First opened in 1941, the Museum is located in the heart of downtown in a stately building that was once the Santa Barbara Post Office.…
The Santa Barbara Public Market offers a captivating array of artisanal culinary delights in a bright, LEED-certified space in the heart of downtown. This bustling food hall showcases the unparalleled bounty of California's Central Coast region,…
The Santa Barbara Symphony delivers artistic excellence, outstanding music education stewardship and programming, and community collaboration - all through symphonic music. Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Nir Kabaretti as Music &…
Scarlett Begonia always strives to have thoughtful food. Menus change weekly with an innovative fresh look at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with their famous weekend brunches, nightly specials, and happening happy hours.
Established in 1984, Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery is one of the largest and most important galleries between Los Angeles and San Francisco. We organize nationally important exhibitions in our expansive downtown gallery. With…
The Tamsen Gallery features the vibrant work of visual artist Robert W. Firestone. Firestone’s art portrays the human psyche and its colorful emotional experience, drawing inspiration from his experience as a clinical psychologist. From…
