Do a little retail therapy in Santa Barbara’s historic downtown .

If you like cobblestone, bubbling fountains, towering palms, cascading bougainvillea, historic buildings, and fresh sea breezes, you will love downtown Santa Barbara. This lush, sophisticated destination offers world-class shopping, cuisine, arts, and entertainment. Wander along brick-lined sidewalks, through outdoor plazas, and hop from boutique to boutique at your own pace. You'll find major retailers such as Lucky Brand, Levi's, and Banana Republic, as well as high-end boutiques like Betsey Johnson and Juicy Couture. There are also fun local specialty shops selling comics, rugs, and jewelry, so your bound to find a trinket or treasure to take back home.

Given its knack for predicting Academy Award® winners, a proximal distance to Los Angeles and timing close to the big event, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) in 2012 will once again establish itself as the preeminent Oscar® film festival. Come join us for two weeks of films and festivities!