The best sporting goods shops in Santa Barbara

4 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, August 6, 2026

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Well-stocked store selling surfboards, apparel and rentals, as well as beach gear.

10 State St

Well-stocked store selling surfboards, apparel and rentals, as well as beach gear.

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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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