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Butcher Shops & Specialty Markets in Santa Barbara, CA

25 shops in and around Santa Barbara, California — call ahead for special cuts and holiday orders — good shops sell out of briskets and standing rib roasts days before the weekend.

Santa Barbara has about 87,291 residents, which works out to 29 butcher shops & specialty markets per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Barbara

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  1. 1Whole Foods Market

    3761 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3116

    Mon-Sun 7am-10pm

    Seafood · Bakery · Smoked meats

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  2. 2Guadalajara Market & Deli

    601 W De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Mon-Sun 7am-10pm

    Since 2013

    Family-owned

    Fresh produce · Artisan cheeses

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  3. 3Santa Cruz Market

    324 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Mon-Sun 7am-9pm

    Locally owned

    Fresh produce

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  4. 4Trader Joe's

    3025 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

    Prepared foods · Seafood · Bakery

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  5. 5Viva Oliva

    927 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

    Since 2010

    Seafood · Gourmet selection · Smoked meats

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  6. 6Trader Joe's

    222 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

    Mon-Sun 8am-9pm

    Prepared foods · Seafood · Bakery

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  7. 7Il Fustino

    3401 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm

    Gourmet selection · Bakery · Artisan cheeses

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  8. 8Gelson's

    3305 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Mon-Sun 6am-11pm

    Seafood · Fresh produce

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  9. 9Montecito Gourmet

    1485 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

    Mon–Sat 10am–3:30pm

    Gourmet selection · Artisan cheeses

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  10. 10Cheese Shop Santa Barbara

    827 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2219

    Sat 9am–5pm

    Gourmet selection · Artisan cheeses

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Before you go

25shops
29per 100,000 residents
25with a phone
22with a website
11publish hours

Of the 25 butcher shops & specialty markets listed in Santa Barbara, 25 give a phone number, 11 publish opening hours and 22 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: seafood (7), fresh produce (6) and gourmet selection (6). The longest-running is Bristol Farms, in business since 1982. The nearest bigger selection is Oxnard with 26.

Santa Barbara 25 shops

All 15 other butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Barbara

By ZIP code: 93101 (8) · 93103 (3) · 93105 (1) · 93108 (2) · 93109 (1)

ZIP 93101 8

  1. C'est Cheese

    825 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Sat 9am–5pm

    Gourmet selection · Artisan cheeses

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  2. Tino's Italian Grocery

    210 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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  3. Victoria Market

    1235 Olive St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Locally owned

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  4. Santa Barbara Public Market

    38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Locally owned

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  5. Vanilla From Tahiti

    501 Chapala St Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3447

    Fresh produce

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  6. Presidio Market Liquor & Grill

    1236 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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  7. Nona's Italian Deli

    415 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Deli counter

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  8. Harbor Meat & Seafood

    215 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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ZIP 93103 3

  1. Tri-County Produce

    335 S Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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  2. Pacific Pickle Works

    718 Union St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3328

    Fresh produce

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  3. Carniceria La Bodeguita

    512 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3108

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ZIP 93105 1

  1. Bristol Farms

    3855 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    Since 1982

    Seafood

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ZIP 93108 2

  1. Montecito Village Grocery

    1482 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

    Deli counter · Gourmet selection · Fresh produce

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  2. Montesano Market & Deli

    1150 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-0700

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ZIP 93109 1

  1. Saturday Fishermen's Market

    6 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

    Seafood

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Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Barbara

How many butcher shops & specialty markets are there in Santa Barbara?

We list 25 butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Barbara with addresses, and 25 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Barbara?

Call ahead — 25 of the 25 butcher shops & specialty markets here list a number. Hours at independent butcher shops & specialty markets shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which butcher shops & specialty markets in Santa Barbara show their opening hours?

11 of the 25 butcher shops & specialty markets we list in Santa Barbara publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Where can I buy beef short ribs near me?

You can find fresh beef short ribs at local meat markets and specialty butcher shops in Santa Barbara, California. Browse our directory of 25 local butchers, including 25 with direct phone numbers, to order custom cuts.