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La Cumbre Plaza

Shopping center

One of the Most Reviewed Shopping centers in Santa Barbara


Address

121 S Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Website

www.shoplacumbre.com

Contact

(805) 642-0605

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 * d. 5 years ago on Google • 334 reviews
    This shopping center has been struggling for years. However it does have some strong reasons to go there. There are two great restaurants, a toy store, deli, Tiffany's , Macy's and Williams Sonoma,just to name a few. There is plenty of parking and it is a nice walk through. There's been some recent additional restaurants added and don't forget Bristol farms across the parking lot! Now, has a huge Mattress Mikes showroom for mattress and furniture..Across the way is the high-end Moving Miss Daisy consignment store, both in the bottom of the old Sears, awesome places to peruse. Mr. B's restaurant and some interesting smaller shops..great place for a stroll.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Robert C. 5 years ago on Google • 277 reviews
    Macy's store is small but has great architecture. Half of this outdoor shopping mall is vacant, half of the stores that are in business host things such as massage parlors, and ballet and yoga studios. It's a dead mall walking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahlam s. 2 years ago on Google • 255 reviews
    Very nice plaza. It got everything you need in one stop. Plenty of choices. I come here for the Go! calendars and toys place and recently for the Mr. B restaurant and cafe. Plenty of parking spots and shops. I highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pancho V. 9 months ago on Google • 403 reviews
    I love this shopping center, Macy's, Islands, Bristol Farms, Panda Express and many others. The art galleries are always my favorite as well.

  • 5/5 K.Christ McDermott (. 4 months ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Broke down here, ended up limping to the parking lot. All in all, it was a very convenient location to break down. There's a hamburger habit, not too far away. There are gas stations and an AutoZone. Given all the places that we could have broken down, and based off my past experience this is a five-star place to break down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Leonardo G. 2 years ago on Google
    Large outdoor shopping mall with some high end stores but others have closed so make sure you check to see if your favorite retailer is still there before you head over.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 2 years ago on Google
    No bathroom. Beautiful play area for kids. Paths for hiking, including one that is cemented like a sidewalk easy for ♿ and walkers. I took a stoll around 4 and saw lots of squirrels even bunnies 🐇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard Y. 2 months ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    Remember really nice plaza. They have several nice stores toy store Starbucks and I believe they still do the cars and coffee in the parking lot

  • 2/5 Nick A. 6 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Sorry to say this I've lived in Santa Barbara County for 30 years and this place is seemingly in its death throws. There are at least three art galleries in the plaza where there used to be stores selling retail merchandise and the art galleries are very nice too many blacked out windows throughout the mall I wouldn't be surprised if Macy's goes under

  • 1/5 Ana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very sad this place was amazing only a few years ago now very limited stores and restaurants.

  • 5/5 Rose A. 2 years ago on Google
    Ate at Lure's Seafood Restraurant great chowder & salmon & sourdough bread is the best

  • 4/5 Nancy Dougherty (. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    La Cumbre Plaza has been a favorite for many years. It is sad to see a number of vacant shops within the mall. Macy's still proudly anchors one end, & I can never resist popping in to Wms Sonoma.

  • 2/5 robert l. 4 months ago on Google
    What isnt over priced, gas hits $5 Joe Biden stops pumping?? Go figure

  • 4/5 Nic 5 months ago on Google
    This used to be a major shopping center anchored by major department stores and many smaller retailers, but now it seems to be a mall half-full of yoga and fitness studios. There are a few jems left. Lure Fish house, Mrs Daisy Consignment Store, Williams and Sonoma, rtc., so.. it's still worth a visit.

  • 3/5 Salayla S. 2 years ago on Google
    Needs a detailed sidewalk cleaning!!🤢 but the rest of the area is cleaning up nicely. Lots of food options. Bristol Farms is perfect for snacks and coffee.

  • 5/5 Yahya El Z. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful plaza ,some store are closed. Hopefully will open soon .

  • 4/5 Gabe N. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice outdoor shopping plaza with a Macy's anchor store. It wasn't crowded. Nice job with the walkways - trees and succulents.

  • 3/5 Derick D. 1 year ago on Google
    A shadow of its former self. I remember when you couldn't find a parking space here because it was so busy. The internet has made surviving malls a dying breed.

  • 1/5 James B. 11 months ago on Google
    Called mall security twice about homeless camped out in the bathroom using the sink to bathe while using the bathroom stall to store his shopping cart and property. The first time I called he the security guard said; "thanks for telling me" as if he was going to deal with it, and then when I called back again 30 minutes later because the homeless was still in there, he said; "people have to use the bathroom" as if it was normal behavior for the homeless to be do I ng that. So, in other words, another story and another excuse as to why he wouldn't do his job. The job they hired him for. This is why we have the homeless problem in Santa Barbara. People refuse to do their jobs.

  • 5/5 James C. 10 months ago on Google
    I love the shopping center and have been going here since I was a student at UCSB in the late oughts. It's really grown since then, and become a little more high-end, but it's still a fantastic place to take your friends and family to stroll around, and maybe get a bite to eat. There's a lot of options to choose from in the shopping center, and of course it's connected to a mall with the anchor store being Macy's. It's an enormous Macy's by the way. I love that they just added a Habit Burger. Fun fact: The first Habit Burger is actually in Goleta which originally opened in 1969. The original Habit Burger is in downtown Goleta, which I've eaten at a couple of times. Whenever I'm going down south to LA, or coming back up north from LA, I'll stop off at the La Cumbre Plaza to get something to eat and walk around.

  • 5/5 Donna Van G. 11 months ago on Google
    Gorgeous, way more than what we expected!! Beautiful walk/hike up to overlook of the ocean views, lots of plant info and variety, color everywhere, aromas of the plants just delightful! Bring a hat and water, it’s uphill. We will be back for sure!

  • 5/5 Jeremy R. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful plaza, I went here for the cars and coffee event on Sunday. The event is from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. I was surprised by the size of the event, there were at least 150 people there. There is a Starbucks in the plaza as well.

  • 5/5 D M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the coffee shop. Very good. Also left shoulder bag in the men's room. Had all my chargers, ear buds, plus over $500.00 in it. Left on a bus to LAX. Everything was returned to me safe and sound. Now that was very nice.

  • 5/5 Boof 1 year ago on Google
    It's been a staple in Santa Barbara ever since I can remember. Offers all your shopping needs!

  • 5/5 Lynn G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love that this complex has a See's, Peet's, Starbucks, some of my favorite stores! Plus the art galleries and corn hole was a nice touch!👍

  • 1/5 Jose J. 1 year ago on Google
    Man Plaza Deli is closed. I loved that place. 1 Star bc I'm sad about it but Plaza Deli was definitely 5 stars

  • 2/5 nado h. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted some interesting area for kids to play and when I read the reviews, there were mentions of kids' areas and interesting things for kids to play. Honestly, there is nothing and the toy place which was mentioned in most reviews closed and most stores over there closed. If you have kids, don't waste your time and go there since there is nothing enjoyable.

  • 2/5 Furd B. 1 year ago on Google
    Can t say much apart from it's in a place that appears to be in the middle of nowhere which is where you catch the Santa Barbara LAX shuttle. Heaven knows how you get there unless you have a mate who (a) knows where it is and (b) gives you a lift there!

  • 5/5 Abstraddic 0. 1 year ago on Google
    I hope more store come back Still a very beautiful mall. Old school. Love it !

  • 3/5 Barry H. 1 year ago on Google
    The retail downturn has resulted in many vacancies. Those merchants that are open offer good shopping or dining. Parking is plentiful.

  • 5/5 K M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this little mall. Lots of interesting shops, charming atmosphere...great deli at the end.

  • 5/5 Rose 1 year ago on Google
    Sweet place to walk around and relax- it's outdoors with nice trees, some shady spots that have bench to sit on...little restaurants and clothing stores (Macy's is here plus Jills and others. ALSO free art galleries, and a sensory museum which costs like $12 or $15 to go in nearby. Massage envy is here and some toy stores and store with articles of nostalgia from 50s, 60s, etc. Some reasonably priced. Lots of room to park. Sometimes has outdoor free games.

  • 5/5 Michael M. 2 years ago on Google
    La Cumbre Plaza is one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the United States. All the shops have friendly Staff and Management. There is a Starbucks available for a quick respite, and many fine eateries for a more extended stay. I have walked my dog in La Cumbre Plaza for two years. Everyone is pet friendly. Bristol Farms is conveniently located if shopping for the best available ingredients is needed. Security and Maintenance have been doing a great job cleaning the Mall. I told maintenance about the alcohol and drug usage occurring in the evenings, and they immediately cleaned the areas where drugs and alcohol were present. Macy's does not receive credit for online orders. Recommend in store purchases to keep this treasure in Santa Barbara. Many fine shopping venues available. Plenty of parking, and very amicable security personnel. Highly Recommended!

  • 5/5 lilibeth C. 1 year ago on Google
    Its nice big parking, lots of restaurant for quick or sit down but at night be careful around the closed sear area because its dark at night .

  • 3/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice mall. Narrow parking space

  • 5/5 Nick F. 1 year ago on Google
    A good pit stop if you're traveling the 101 and want to grab some food and stretch your legs. Highly recommend Plaza Deli, it's easily my favorite sandwich place in SB.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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