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&nbsp;Results will be published in our October 17 issue! Want to mingle and boogie with the Best of Santa Barbara&reg;? Join us for Best Fest: A Celebration of the Best of Santa Barbara&reg; on Thursday, October 17 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Get Tickets <a href="https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/156877243/best-fest-a-celebration-of-the-2024-best-of-santa-barbara" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a>.&nbsp;
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Best of Santa Barbara&reg; is the Santa Barbara Independent's annual readers' poll where our readers tell us who is the best across many categories. The ballot includes 213 categories which are grouped into 11 broader sections. The contest runs over the course of three months and results in the ultimate list of our readers' choice that will publish Thursday, October 17 in-print and online at <a href="http://www.independent.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.independent.com</a>
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Nomination Round: From June 6 &ndash; July 3, you will determine who deserves to be a nominee for each category by nominating your favorites below. Please nominate in at least 20 different categories! Once the nomination round is over, we will create the voting ballot directly based on your responses. The number of final nominees in each category will vary based on the number of votes received in that category. Please note, there is no final submit button. Your nominations are recorded as you hit nominate.&nbsp;
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Voting Round: Voting will be open from July 31 &ndash; August 28. Vote for your favorite nominees. Each voter is required to vote in at least 20 categories for their votes to be counted. Voters can only vote once in each category.
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Results:&nbsp;Once the voting period is over we will tally up the winners and publish them in our annual Best Of Santa Barbara&reg; issue hitting stands October 17, 2024.
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Celebrate: Join us at our annual <a title="Best Fest tickets" href="https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/156877243/best-fest-a-celebration-of-the-2024-best-of-santa-barbara" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BEST FEST</a> at the Santa Barbara HIstorical Museum to celebrate winning businesses. Thursday, October 17 5:30 - 9pm.&nbsp;
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Please note, there is no final submit button. Your votes are recorded as you go. You are able to come back and change your votes or finish voting anytime before 11:59 p.m. on August 28. All nominations and voting will be done exclusively online. There will be no paper ballots. Don&rsquo;t see a category that fits your favorite Santa Barbara spot? <a href="https://forms.gle/vmi44F6Q3Lto7uUV8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Let us know!</a>
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<a href="https://www.independent.com/best-of-santa-barbara-2023-faq-for-businesses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FAQ For Santa Barbara Businesses.</a>
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2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot

Graham Brown

Rusty's

Swell Athletic Clubs

Gold's Gym

YMCA

HEALTH CLUB

Yoga Soup

Corepower Yoga

Sol Seek

Power of Your Om Yoga

YOGA STUDIO

Grass Roots Pilates LLC

Grass Roots Pilates offers top notch Pilates in a supportive, friendly environment. We believe Pilates is beneficial for Every Body. The base of our curriculum is classical, and the instructors have the flexibility to safely incorporate contemporary styles to suit the different needs of each client. Instructors make sure to customize each client’s program based on their personal goals. We offer Privates, Semi Privates, Duets, Trios, Quartets, Group Classes, Intro Series and Pre/Postnatal classes. Come practice with us!

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: SPORTING LIFE
Category: PILATES STUDIO
Choice: Grass Roots Pilates

Grass Roots Pilates

Coresport

BODYROK Santa Barbara

Studio X Reformer Pilates

Fit Buddha

Club Pilates

PILATES STUDIO

Paragon

Santa Barbara Dojo

Enso MMA

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Santa Barbara Dance Arts

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet

State Street Ballet Academy

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Momentum Dance Academy

Westside Dance Studio

DANCE STUDIO

Anderson Aquatics

Anderson Aquatics offers aquatic fitness and rehabilitation programs in our warm-water indoor pool located in the Funk Zone. From Aqua Yoga to SUP Fitness, and Boot Camp to S'WET, our innovative formats aren't your "typical" water aerobics classes! Additional programs include 1:1 and small group personal training, floating body work, and therapeutic classes with an aquatic physical therapist.

With over 25 years of experience, we aim to change the perception of water fitness & show Santa Barbara the benefits of aquatic exercise for ALL ages and abilities. Join our supportive, growing community & discover the true power of the pool!

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: SPORTING LIFE
Category: FITNESS PROGRAM
Choice: Anderson Aquatics

Riseup Fitness

Sage Society Fitness & Wellness

Bond

Orange Theory Fitness

FITNESS PROGRAM

Refugio State Beach

Lake Cachuma

Carpinteria State Beach

Jalama Beach

El Capitan State Beach Campground

El Capitan Canyon

CAMPGROUND

Mountain Air Sports

Big 5 Sporting Goods

OUTDOOR GEAR STORE

Surf n Wear Beach House

Channel Islands Surf Shop

A Frame Surf Shop

Surf Country

Mollusk Surf Shop

SURF SHOP

Surf 'n Wear's Beach House

The Bikini Factory

Zoe Bikini

Channel Islands

SWIMWEAR STORE

Trek

Velo Pro Cyclery

Hazards

Boom Boom Bike Room

Open Air Bicycles

FastTrack Bicycles

BICYCLE SHOP

Play It Again Sports

Vuori

Lululemon

Mountain Air

PLACE TO GET ATHLETIC GEAR

Sandpiper

Glen Annie

Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course

GOLF COURSE

Jesusita Trail

Rattlesnake Trail

Inspiration Point

HIKING TRAIL

Knowlwood Tennis Club

Cathedral Oaks Tennis Club

Las Positas Tennis Club at Elings Park

SB Tennis Club

TENNIS CLUB

Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis Courts

Kellogg Park

Montecito Country Club

Goleta Community Center

Swell Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club

PLACE TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

The Barber Shop

The Barber Shop- Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, our traditional gentleman's barbershop offers a luxurious experience that transports you back to the golden days of barbershops. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service in a classic, refined setting. Whether you're new to our shop or a returning client, our skilled barbers are dedicated to providing you with the timeless, high-quality grooming experience you deserve.

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: BARBER SHOP
Choice: The Barber Shop

Chandler Men's Salon

Richie's

Arturo's Barber Shop

BARBER SHOP

Salon Patine

Salt Color X Extensions

The Color Room

HAIR SALON

Angel Nail Salon

Modern Nails

Ocean Nails

Champagne Nail Bar

Creative Nails

NAIL SALON

Honeys

The Lounge by Tanna Rae

Wink

PLACE TO GET A SPRAY TAN

805 Ink

Golden Eagle Tattoo

Mary Tattoo

Energy Tattoo

TATTOO SHOP

Ritz Carlton Bacara

Rosewood Miramar

Ojai Valley Inn

San Ysidro Ranch

Belmond El Encanto

RESORT SPA

Evolutions Medical & Day Spa

Evolutions Medical & Day Spa is Santa Barbara’s premier spa, where we offer the perfect fusion between the clinical and the luxurious. In our 6,000 square foot facility, we offer state-of-the-art medical treatments to effectively address your skin concerns as well as relaxing and rejuvenating day spa services to whisk you away from life’s stresses.

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: DAY SPA
Choice: Evolutions Day Spa

Skin Deep

Float Luxury Spa

DAY SPA

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: MEDICAL SPA
Choice: Evolutions Day Spa

MUDITĀ Skin Health

Founded in 2022 by Nurse Practitioner Polly Dursum, MUDITĀ Skin Health is a boutique medical aesthetics office focused on highlighting natural beauty and skin wellness. Polly, with a decade of industry experience, created a serene and private space that embodies her aesthetic values: holistic, balanced, and personalized. Partnering with Nancy Moharram, a Physician Associate with over 12 years of dermatology expertise, they combine their extensive knowledge and skills to deliver top-quality care tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring confidence and radiance for all.

To discover more and develop a customized rejuvenation plan at MUDITĀ, you may schedule an appointment and visit us in the historic Presidio neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. 

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: MEDICAL SPA
Choice: MUDITĀ Skin Health

Jessica Barker Medical Aesthetics

Jessica Barker Medical Aesthetics is an Aesthetic Medicine practice located in Santa Barbara, California. It features the services of Jessica Barker, a certified Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience in aesthetics. Jessica provides an individualized and natural approach to each of her patients. She prides herself on analyzing the whole face and recommending safe and effective procedures that will enhance your appearance. 

Jessica offers her aesthetic procedures in a private and peaceful location in downtown Santa Barbara. Please schedule an appointment to learn more about your journey to a natural-looking rejuvenated you.

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: MEDICAL SPA
Choice: Jessica Barker Aesthetics

MEDICAL SPA

Evolutions Medical & Day Spa is Santa Barbara’s premier day spa, where we offer the perfect fusion between the clinical and the luxurious. In our 6,000 square foot facility, we offer state-of-the-art medical treatments to effectively address your skin concerns as well as relaxing and rejuvenating day spa services to whisk you away from life’s stresses.

Ballot name: 2024 Best of Santa Barbara® Readers' Poll Final Ballot
Ad type: Profile card
Group: LOOKING GOOD
Category: PLACE TO GET A FACIAL
Choice: Evolutions Day Spa