The cluster of independent boutiques and restaurants is nestled beneath bougainvillea and jasmine-covered trellises
Words by DAVID NASH
Try as they might, style-savvy Angelenos and chic coastal insiders haven’t been able to keep Santa Barbara’s newest boutique shopping destination under wraps. THE POST MONTECITO — an architecturally romantic six-building outpost with 13 sophisticated independent luxury retail shops and restaurants — has become a magnet for clients seeking celebrity-loved brands and fashion favorites. Nestled beneath bougainvillea and jasmine-covered trellises with the sky as its canopy, the outdoor retail destination includes sustainable accessories brand Janessa Leoné, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott’s The Great (which carries American classics), The Optimist, Merlette, Colombian resort wear brand Maygel Coronel, and designer Amber Lewis’ Shoppe Amber Interiors. Dining options like Ospi (serving modern Italian fare from restaurateurs Jackson and Melissa Kalb), Bogavante, and beloved Little King Coffee will inspire a feeding frenzy among locals. There’s also an evolving calendar of events, from wood-fired pizza pop-ups by local favorite Hi-Fi Pizza Pi to curated holiday fairs that will make it a year-round gathering spot for friends and families. 1801 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara; thepostmontecito.com.
This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of C Magazine.
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