Shopping Santa Barbara Gift Guide 2022

Our Annual Rundown of Where and What
to Buy During This Holiday Season

By Gareth Kelly | December 1, 2022

Left: Over at Global Eye Shop & Studio, find quality handmade items curated with care. Center: It’s the perfect time to visit Chaucer’s Books in Loreto Plaza. Right: Small-batch craft beverages are what’s on offer at Apiary. | Credit: Courtesy

DOWNTOWN
MONTECITO
GOLETA
CARPINTERIA & SUMMERLAND
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
MUSEUMS & THE LIKE
GIFTS FROM MARY JANE

After a couple of years of enduring end-of-year oddness, 2022 is finally feeling somewhat closer to normal as we pop our heads back out into the world and interact with fellow humans just in time for the holidays.

Although not quite fully behind us, the pesky pandemic appears to be waning, if only to be replaced by uncomfortable inflation and stubborn supply chain issues. But those challenges are perfect reminders that the best way to support our community is to shop local and reconnect with our favorite stores and their owners.