The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced the grand opening of its 19th Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in California on January 22, 2026. Located at 509 State St., the location will host a soft opening on December 20.
“We couldn’t be more delighted to open our new storefront along the sunny, scenic State Street in Santa Barbara,” said Lacey Zane, vice president of restaurant and retail at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. “We’re excited to plant roots in this beautiful community, creating a place to gather with friends and family over an ice cream sundae or enjoy a sweet treat while on vacation. With Ghirardelli’s rich history in California, this beautiful location on Santa Barbara’s State Street is the perfect place for us to expand our vision of Making Life a Bite Better for our guests, and we can’t wait to welcome them here soon.”
The Santa Barbara store will offer a decadent menu featuring their World-Famous Hot Fudge Sundae, plus more than signature specialty treats. The new Santa Barbara store blends Ghirardelli’s heritage with its coastal surroundings, subtly nodding to the original Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco through signature blue-and-white details and historic imagery. Designed as a beautiful, comfortable space to relax and enjoy a treat any time of day, the store features inviting indoor and outdoor seating, including a breezy enclosed patio, cozy benches, and intimate bistro tables — creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and welcoming for the community.
