Last Minute Gift Guide: Local Business Edition
With the holidays just around the corner, Santa Barbara offers plenty of thoughtful, last-minute gift inspiration. The team has rounded up favorite local shops - from charming boutiques to trusted neighborhood staples - making it easy to find meaningful gifts without the stress. These curated picks help you shop local while discovering something special for everyone on your list.
Chaucer's Books:
Since 1974, Chaucer's has provided the Santa Barbara community with a wide variety of books, magazines, stationary, games, and other unique gifts. Along with knowledgable staff, special orders, and gift-wrapping services, Chaucer's is a great place to pick up something special for the book lovers in your life.
Chaucer's is now locally owned by Devin's friends, Jen & Craig. Watch our interview with Jen here to learn more about Chaucer's Books.
Santa Barbara Gift Baskets:
Shop beautiful gourmet gift baskets featuring delicious food, snacks, wine, craft beer, self-care items and more! Pick up a basket or specific items at their storefront in Old Town Goleta, or schedule a local delivery (they ship nationwide as well). We've used Santa Barbara Gift Baskets for years and can vouch for their high quality products and deliveries.
Soul Sucker:
Browse a lovely selection of unique handmaid ceramics, planters, custom arrangements, and vases at Soul Sucker. The Downtown shop also sells handmade gifts from other local vendors, including houseplants, books, candles, prints and more. A great option for anyone looking for a truly special, one-of-a kind gift.
Check out our exclusive interview with Soul Sucker here!
Lewis & Clarke:
Located in Downtown's charming La Arcada Plaza, Lewis & Clarke is a long-standing local gift shop run by a mother-daughter team. Offering a hand picked selection of collectibles, home-goods, jewelry, books, cards, and more, Lewis & Clarke is sure to have something for everyone on your list. Our team especially loves their large ornament collection!
