Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara

Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara (must see)

Paseo Nuevo is where history meets a shopping spree, blending old-world charm with a modern twist. Opened in 1990, this open-air center is draped in Spanish Colonial Revival style, making you feel like you鈥檙e wandering through a vintage postcard. With 458,000 square feet of space and pedestrian-friendly paths, it鈥檚 easy to wander, browse, and pretend you鈥檙e in a shopping dream. Over 50 stores鈥攊ncluding the likes of Sephora, Victoria鈥檚 Secret, and American Eagle鈥攕it alongside local treasures like Angie鈥檚 Boutique and Maker's Market. In short, it鈥檚 a retail wonderland.

But hold onto your shopping bags鈥攖here鈥檚 more than just retail therapy here. Grab a quick bite at California Pizza Kitchen or indulge in gourmet burgers at Eureka! Your taste buds will be just as entertained. If you're a sweet tooth, Le Macaron鈥檚 French pastries, Oak Berry鈥檚 acai bowls, and Pressed Juicery鈥檚 fresh juice will keep you happily snacking. For those who crave culture with their shopping, the Museum of Contemporary Art is just upstairs, and the center hosts outdoor markets and kids鈥� activities to keep everyone entertained.

Come to think of it, Paseo Nuevo isn鈥檛 just a place to shop鈥攊t鈥檚 where shopping, dining, and culture blend seamlessly in the best way possible. Nestled in the historic Paseo de la Guerra complex (yep, it鈥檚 on the National Register of Historic Places), it鈥檚 got more history than your high school textbook and more fun than you can shake a shopping bag at. You鈥檙e guaranteed an experience that鈥檚 anything but run-of-the-mill鈥攑repare for something truly remarkable!

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Sight Name: Paseo Nuevo
Sight Location: Santa Barbara, USA (See walking tours in Santa Barbara)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Create Your Own Walk in Santa Barbara

Creating your own self-guided walk in Santa Barbara is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Santa Barbara Shopping Tour

Shopping in Santa Barbara, California is a serious affair! To those who may take it lightly, one can say (jokingly paraphrasing Oscar Wilde) that it is so shallow of them:) Indeed, from boutique-lined streets to charming courtyards, this coastal city boasts a wide retail spectrum, spanning from world-class stores to a multitude of local crafts shops fit to please even the most discerning and... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles

Santa Barbara Introduction Walking Tour

A popular weekend location and coastal city, Santa Barbara, has some of Southern California's top locations. Originating as a Spanish mission in 1782 and incorporated as a city in the state of California in 1850, the city enjoys great popularity for its beaches and beautiful architecture.

This city's name comes from the original Spanish mission's name, and the mission property... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles

Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Ranking as one of the most attractive places on earth, if only in terms of climate and geography alone, Santa Barbara boasts a wealth of historic architecture tastefully and seamlessly accommodated into the city's modern-day incarnation. To a first-time visitor to Santa Barbara, even the most cursory observation reveals the predominant role that these historic locations play in the identity... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

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