Santa Barbara Hives

Cute little place tucked away from the main part of Carp. Great croissants! Got a 1/2 loaf of charcoal sourdough loaf that is delicious!! Friendly customers too. Only bummer is no ceramic cups, only paper to go, which seems common in the area.

Update: was in the area again 11/23/24 and stopped in for some bread. Did not disappoint!! Delicious sourdough.

Published 7 months ago

Croissants baked to an absolute perfection!
Looks like a small shop from the outside but they have a wide collection of food with clean ingredients and other quirky things inside.
My impatient self had to try the corner piece before taking a picture !
This was my first time here, but I will definitely be going to back to try other breads!

Published 2 months ago

Such a quant and fun shop, friendly staff and service, lots of neat things to buy and look at, honey tasting, and on top of that there is freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as their very own homemade sourdough pizza, a really fun place to check out, and definitely worth a visit.

Published a month ago

Santa Barbara hives is the best restaurant in carp. I was instantly mesmerized as I stepped into SBhives by all the amazing smelling candles and adorable aesthetic little trinkets. I ordered the tri tip sandwich and my friends got the turkey and pesto. The owner who brought the food to us was the nicest friendliest warmest guy ever. When I took my first bite, all the problems in my life went away. It is beautifully made with the most amazing charcoal sourdough and everything was just gorgeous. This is the most underrated restaurant in santa barbara and carpinteria. I could not concentrate on conversation with my friends and I as I was too infatuated with the delicious awesomeness. Every bite made me tingle. Everybody should come here at least once it their life to get a true carpinteria experience. This was so freaking exceptionally magnificent . 😋😊🤤

Published 8 months ago

Superb little niche for honey, sourdough bread, pastries, and coffee. They have many other items of excellent quality.

Published a month ago

Absolutely delicious pizza and cookies! We stopped here after walking the state beach! Hands down some of the best pizza I have had! The fresh baked cookies were delicious!

Published a month ago

Oh, this sweet jewel of a place. I look forward to my monthly trips to Carp so I can load up on my favorites - coffee, local honey and baked goods. They have a wonderful gift selection that is high quality and often local. It’s tucked away in a corner off of Palm, just outside of the state park gates and a short walk from town. I’m eating one of their fresh baked muffins and enjoying the drip coffee today - can’t put anything in coffee this good.

Published a year ago

Fantastic sourdough bread, great sourdough pizza, amazing honey, this place is a hidden gem in Carpinteria!! I love the croissants and the strudel too!!
Barnaby please make more almond croissants and sourdough baguettes - They must sell out early since I always seem to miss them!!!

Published 3 months ago

Absolutely delicious pizza and cookies! We stopped here after walking the state beach! Hands down some of the best pizza I have had! The fresh baked cookies were delicious! Vegetarian options: There were a few vegetarian pizza options! My husband and I landed on the veggie pizza and it was amazing!

Published a month ago

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly with the kids! Food

Published a month ago

Superb little niche for honey, sourdough bread, pastries, and coffee. They have many other items of excellent quality.

Published a month ago

Such a quant and fun shop, friendly staff and service, lots of neat things to buy and look at, honey tasting, and on top of that there is freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as their very own homemade sourdough pizza, a really fun place to check out, and definitely worth a visit. Wheelchair accessibility: Roll it right in

Published a month ago

Best hidden gem in Carpinteria. Amazing bread from Copenhagen for pastries and pizza.

Published a month ago

Cute little place tucked away from the main part of Carp. Great croissants! Got a 1/2 loaf of charcoal sourdough loaf that is delicious!! Friendly customers too. Only bummer is no ceramic cups, only paper to go, which seems common in the area. Update: was in the area again 11/23/24 and stopped in for some bread. Did not disappoint!! Delicious sourdough.

Published 2 months ago

Croissants baked to an absolute perfection! Looks like a small shop from the outside but they have a wide collection of food with clean ingredients and other quirky things inside. My impatient self had to try the corner piece before taking a picture ! This was my first time here, but I will definitely be going to back to try other breads!

Published 2 months ago

Fantastic sourdough bread, great sourdough pizza, amazing honey, this place is a hidden gem in Carpinteria!! I love the croissants and the strudel too!! Barnaby please make more almond croissants and sourdough baguettes - They must sell out early since I always seem to miss them!!! Food

Published 2 months ago

First, I want to say that the pizza here is outstanding, mainly their delicious sourdough crust! I also have to share that I have ordered a pizza 3 different times and each time they were out of a main ingredient, the first being the crust itself. The second and third time, I arrived to pick up a pre-ordered pizza and was informed that one of the toppings was not available so I would have to choose an alternative. I can understand this happening occasionally, but 3 times in a row? Not only was this disappointing, but no one seemed to care much. They not only charged more for the pizza than their sign stated, (oh, thats an old price), but when I asked to substitute a side of ranch instead of marinara, as I cant eat tomatoes and always order a sauceless pizza, I was charged for that as well. I added a tart that I had previously paid $5 for, and this time it was $7. There are no prices posted for the pastries, so one cant really argue. However, the experiences Ive had so far dont have me wanting to rush back very quickly. The perception I am left with is that this business cares more about not wanting to lose a dollar than they do about customer service, and they seem to make up prices as they go along. God forbid they would have substituted my side of ranch for the marinara sauce, especially after the concessions I made three times on my pizza orders. If the cost of the pizza is different from what is posted on the sign, then update the sign! Have prices listed for your baked goods, so what customers are being charged is consistent from one time to the next, not dependent on who is working. And perhaps increase your order for pizza toppings, now that you have been open for a while and have a better sense of how busy you are. Simple, small adjustments.

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Reaally good products, made and served by reaaally nice people !

Published 3 months ago

A real hidden treasure that found by chance. Take a short walk from the Carpinteria state park entrance and treat yourself to some tasty treats. You wont be disappointed A real diamond in the rough.

Published 4 months ago

This place is just amazing! You just have to come and see for yourself. They have such a unique selection unlike anywhere else you see. Excellent pastries, bread, and coffee, of course. This place is all about quality. And you can taste the passion In their baked goods. Wheelchair accessibility: Indoors and outdoors is completely flat.

Published 4 months ago

I brought a group of clients to Carpinteria today to escape the heat. We stopped in at this shop because I wanted to check it out and I could not be more impressed. The owner gave us an education about making sourdough bread and even let us watch an employee turning the dough by hand. I think we bought a little bit of everything he sold. Loaves of bread - cant even begin to describe how great the bread tastes! I had a caprese sandwich with huge tomatoes, fresh mozzerela, pesto and OMG it was amazing. The bread was thick and chewy and so so satisfying. We had iced coffee and cinnimon pumpkin rolls (seriously right of the oven delicious). The spicy honey to drizzle over flat bread/pizzas and other flavored honeys were fantastic. He sold cheese produced locally. This is MUST GO TO place. Santa Barbara Hives - I will bring people here EVERY TIME. Thank You xoxox Liane

Published 4 months ago

(In Spanish below) Highly recommended!! Ive visited twice. Croissants are fresh, good size, filled with a generous amount of dough (not empty like many bakeries do), crunchy outside, soft inside and delicious. Good customer service and they are open almost all day, which is convenient. The place is easy to find, just check the sign they have at the entrance of the parking lot. The quality of food here is much better than the more visible bakeries in Carpinteria. I will go back to try more products. ***** Highly recommended!! I have gone twice. The croissants are fresh, a good size, filled with a generous amount of dough (not empty like many bakeries do), crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and delicious. Good customer service and they are open almost all day which is convenient. The place is easy to find, just look at the sign at the entrance to the parking lot. The quality of the food here is much better than the more visible bakeries in Carpinteria. I will return to try more products.

Published 5 months ago

Published 5 months ago

Wow. Amazing pastries, amazing! Such a cute place, and the gentleman working the counter was awesome. Ill be back for sure

Published 5 months ago

No place to sit, rude customer service, no food options. Wish I went somewhere else. Photos posted are not accurate

Published 6 months ago

I have been coming here since they first opened. I love the continuous evolution. The croissants are amazing! Super fresh, never rubbery always flakey and delicate. I loved the chocolate cherry croissant! It is a secret find in Carpinteria. I absolutely love this place. The staff is always warm and inviting. Definitely worth a stop!

Published 6 months ago

In short, I love what Barbary has created! My husband & I regularly buy sourdough bread, with confidence that the bread is good for me! We love the Nutella raspberry croissants. Sometimes we sit outside at a little table to eat it. Most extra special was the German Chocolate cake, that Samantha baked for our sons 50th birthdays. Tasty, heavy, with coconut cream, instead of dairy! Even our neighbors & friends raved about it! Here s a longer version: Barnaby s SOURDOUGH BREAD, regular, or with articulated charcoal, is wonderful! Barnaby also explained that the long process makes the glutinous chains long, which s easier to digest, than the quick cooked store bought versions. I appreciate knowing his! CROISSANTS: Barnaby was raised in Paris, so he truly knows how the bread & croissants should taste. What a pleasure! Creativity abounds as well, with croissants filled with Nutella and raspberry! There are also plain & chocolate filled croissants. CAKES: Samantha made the Best Ever German Chocolate cake, substituting coconut cream for dairy. No one knew, yet they raved - our sons, families & a neighbor! PIZZAS: Made with sourdough, with options, including non-dairy, mushrooms, special cheese. COFFEE: Regular & decaf OTHER: There are lots of other things to eat, drink & buy. Kate

Published 6 months ago

Delicious coffee! I had the honey latte and I will be back for this Awesome hidden gem in carp

Published 6 months ago

This place has the sweetest atmosphere, so welcoming, including all the staff. My go to spot for healthy treats, and the sourdough pizza might just be the best I ve tried in California. It s a must go spot in Carpinteria!

Published 7 months ago

Best pizza in Carpinteria and the owners are very friendly.

Published 7 months ago

We love Santa Barbara Hives! We get all of our honey here, the coffee is awesome, a fantastic selection of gifts and amazing customer service!!! Highly recommended!!!

Published 7 months ago

Best coffee and croissants I. Town

Published 7 months ago

Hard to find, no place to sit, cool merchandise. Coffee was bitter,

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

The most amazing hidden little gem with the yummiest little treats!

Published 7 months ago

Your go-to place for the most organic, tasty sourdough bread and pizza that you can find in the region. This is not your commercial bakery. This is A mans passion to create a process of fermentation and deliciousness that cant be found on a daily basis in most places. This is what the result is of true, hard work and passion for food and this is how every restaurant should be. Once you take a bite of the sourdough bread laced with fresh butter over the top of it or throw a couple of Sunny side eggs inside of fresh croissants baked daily, you will be addicted for life.

Published 8 months ago

Santa Barbara hives is the best restaurant in carp. I was instantly mesmerized as I stepped into SBhives by all the amazing smelling candles and adorable aesthetic little trinkets. I ordered the tri tip sandwich and my friends got the turkey and pesto. The owner who brought the food to us was the nicest friendliest warmest guy ever. When I took my first bite, all the problems in my life went away. It is beautifully made with the most amazing charcoal sourdough and everything was just gorgeous. This is the most underrated restaurant in santa barbara and carpinteria. I could not concentrate on conversation with my friends and I as I was too infatuated with the delicious awesomeness. Every bite made me tingle. Everybody should come here at least once it their life to get a true carpinteria experience. This was so freaking exceptionally magnificent .

Published 8 months ago

I bought a jar of awesome sage honey at the Earth day festival in Santa Barbara. Incredibly good. Getting close to the bottom of the jar. Better stop in. You said you have pollen. Now I see you offer more tempting delights. Im in trouble. Live too close.

Published 8 months ago

The best pastries in town!

Published 8 months ago

Amazing sourdough bread baked fresh in the morning , and coffee. Highly recommend!

Published 9 months ago

Best Pizza I have had in the USA. The texture and flavour of the sour dough base was amazing.

Published 9 months ago

We saw Santa Barbara Hives while camping at Carpinteria. Great shop. Lots of cool stuff. I also tried their tri-tip sandwich and it was amazing!

Published 9 months ago

LOVE the honey, pastry, and people here. Became an immediate regular. Best honey I ve tried. Also, they make proper matcha!

Published 9 months ago

Best traditional and charcoal sourdough on planet earth. I ve traveled all over the world tasting some of the best breads and this shop is truly the best. SB Hives has such a cool local atmosphere. The owner was there when I stopped in and he is so personable. He also makes all of his own honey, candles, and lip balms. Also must try the croissants and other baked goods.

Published 9 months ago

Sandwiches are 10/10

Published 9 months ago

The best coffee I ve ever had. Everyone who works here is so kind and I always appreciate the good service. Lots of amazing baked goods and some lunch items that are also fabulous. Lots of handmade items as well! Gluten free and vegan options too!

Published 9 months ago

Published 10 months ago

A must stop during your trip/time in Carp! The pastries, sourdough & coffee are all delish :) Be sure to get their homemade cashew milk in your latte - its so creamy! Barnaby is fabulous. We are so excited to have SB Hives in town.

Published 10 months ago

What a gem! Hands down the best pastries and treats in town. Hand-crafted, unique, and rotating daily. I had the best sourdough cinnamon rolls here once, and the sourdough bread is delicious. There s always something new to try. Also, best cup of coffee in Carp.

Published 10 months ago

I am a honey person but... I was given a bottle of the Avocado Blossom honey and I am addicted. The honey is dark in color with such a rich warm flavor. Not at all cloyingly sweet like more honeys. It will now be a staple in my pantry.

Published a year ago

Charcoal sourdough bread is so amazing; the best bread I have ever had! Also love the spirilla balls! They make everything themselves.

Published a year ago

Best sourdough ever. Texture flavor crust are sublime. The charcoal sourdough tops ALL!! Santa Barbara Hives is a must visit. It s an absolute gem. Easy visit while walking the Carp trail.

Published a year ago

Amazing place for gift shopping, hot croissants and coffee!! Owner is so personable!

Published a year ago

Very friendly owner and super cute shop with great quality items. Definitely worth checking out.

Published a year ago

Found this place while walking from our campsite in Carpinteria. Such a gem! The coffee wasn t my favorite, but the fresh croissants were AMAZING! We went back three times.

Published a year ago

Oh, this sweet jewel of a place. I look forward to my monthly trips to Carp so I can load up on my favorites - coffee, local honey and baked goods. They have a wonderful gift selection that is high quality and often local. It s tucked away in a corner off of Palm, just outside of the state park gates and a short walk from town. I m eating one of their fresh baked muffins and enjoying the drip coffee today - can t put anything in coffee this good.

Published a year ago

Ive had the chance to check out this place when we were in town for short vacation. I bought my Chaparral honey here, it is a must lol. They have lots of goodies and beautiful people as well who run this place.

Published a year ago

Became a honey person after receiving a gift of avocado honey. Huge fan of this company ever since! Love their honey varieties, bee pollen, candles, and bath and body products. Last but not least, so appreciate their fantastic customer service; love their care for the customer AND the planet. Great variety of products which make gift giving so easy. Thank you, SBH!

Published a year ago

very helpful and friendly

Published a year ago

Im excited to see how their new coffee shop works out.

Published a year ago

OMG, I just stumbled upon the CUTEST store here in Carpinteria! This place is all about the bees! Everything from delicious honey, amazing smelling beeswax candles, soaps, and so much more! Lots of really cool local artisan made gifts as well. The folks who run the place couldn t be any nicer!! Super welcoming and KNOWLEDGEABLE about the benefits of bees!

Published 2 years ago

Stopped by to purchase a gift and got some Avocado Honey and a beeswax candle. The woman on site was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They had samples available of their various honeys so you could try before you buy and everything was very reasonably priced. I definitely recommend.

Published 2 years ago

We always make time to stop at SB Hives when in Carp or headed to SB. They have great gift items and provisions to add to a picnic setup. The owners are awesome people and provide a great service to the greater community. I once called and had the nice worker there put together an awesome SB local gift basket that they shipped to my friend in Charlottesville.

Published 2 years ago

There is a bunch of cool and unique things in this shoe. Wish we could have bought one of everything.

Published 3 years ago

Delightful shop, friendly and fun, interesting products. Welcome to Carp!

Published 3 years ago

I just visited their shop and they carry so many great items! Plus the owners are great people. A great place to buy gifts for loved ones and items from your home. Everything I bought was cute or delicious and they even carry vegan treats (that was the best vegan cheese I have ever had). I will be back with friends!

Published 3 years ago

I am a huge fan of this amazing company! From saving endangered bees, to supporting agriculture through providing bees to farmers, to the divine honey and bees wax products they sell.... they are a 5 company all around!

Published 3 years ago