Borders
Santa Barbara, CA Hours and Location

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group, Inc., is a publicly held company with 2008 consolidated sales of $3.2 billion. Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Borders Group operates over 515 Borders superstores in the U.S.; three stores in Puerto Rico; and approximately 377 stores in the Waldenbooks Specialty Retail segment, including Waldenbooks, Borders Express, Borders airport stores, and Borders Outlet. Borders Group owns London-based Paperchase Products Limited, a retailer of stationery, cards and gifts with 124 locations outside the U.S., including stand-alone stores and concessions. There are also 337 Paperchase shops located within U.S…more

About this location:
Welcome to Borders Santa Barbara, nestled between the mountains and the ocean. Formerly a bank building, Borders boasts three levels, with a huge central staircase serving as just one architectural marvel. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Borders contributes to the beat of this favorite tourist destination city by hosting many local and national musicians on weekends. You’ll find bands performing on the huge front patio as you stroll along historic and lovely State Street. Nothing is better than listening to Borders’ favorite band, Benise, on a warm summer day! Borders also serves as the meeting place for several local groups, such as the Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association and the players of Game Night…more