The best sporting goods shops in Santa Barbara County

7 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Surf Connection

Sporting Goods

Locally owned since 1986, Surf Connection is Lompoc’s one-stop surf and skate shop for boards, trucks, wax, and the kind of apparel and…

1307 N H St (Lompoc)

“Locally owned since 1986, Surf Connection is Lompoc’s one-stop surf and skate shop for boards, trucks, wax, and the kind of apparel and footwear that actually survives salt and grip tape. Peek the vintage boards, swap tips with people who ride daily, then gear up for your next session.”

From the Lompoc newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Mountain Air Sports

Sporting Goods

Mountain Air Sports stocks what locals actually use, from ski and snowboard rentals to beach-to-backcountry clothing, Hobie pedal kayaks,…

14 State St (Santa Barbara)

“Mountain Air Sports stocks what locals actually use, from ski and snowboard rentals to beach-to-backcountry clothing, Hobie pedal kayaks, electric bikes, car racks fitted right, and sturdy footwear. Swing by this week, get dialed, then go chase sun, swell, or trail time with gear that pulls its weight.”

From the Santa Barbara newsletter, September 27, 2026

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Blue Water Hunter

Sporting Goods

Whether you fish the kelp line before work or chase white seabass on weekends, Blue Water Hunter has Santa Barbara dialed with spearguns,…

117 Harbor Way # D (Santa Barbara)

“Whether you fish the kelp line before work or chase white seabass on weekends, Blue Water Hunter has Santa Barbara dialed with spearguns, tackle, wetsuits, and sharp local advice. Book a freediving or open water course, then go put that new setup to work this week.”

From the Santa Barbara newsletter, October 2, 2026

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DICK'S Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

775 Betteravia Rd (Santa Maria)

“Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.”

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Surf N Wear's Beach House

Sporting Goods

Surf N Wear's Beach House has been keeping Santa Barbara salty since 1962 with a quiver of boards from Yater, Owl and Andreini, plus Santa…

10 State St (Santa Barbara)

“Surf N Wear's Beach House has been keeping Santa Barbara salty since 1962 with a quiver of boards from Yater, Owl and Andreini, plus Santa Barbara Surf Shop tees, Greenough gear, and other well-picked apparel and accessories. Pop in this week to fuel your homebreak routine.”

From the Santa Barbara newsletter, October 9, 2026

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Play It Again Sports

Sporting Goods

Sporting goods chain that buys, sells & trades a wide variety of equipment, both new & secondhand.

157 S Turnpike Rd (Santa Barbara)

“Sporting goods chain that buys, sells & trades a wide variety of equipment, both new & secondhand.”

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Big 5 Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.

3935 State St (Santa Barbara)

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”

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