The best sporting goods shops in Santa Barbara

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

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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

“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 6, 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

“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, September 11, 2026

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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

“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, September 18, 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

“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

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

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