Are kosher items available at Santa Barbara grocery stores?
Yes, local grocery stores carry many kosher items, particularly the local Gelson’s, which carries kosher meats and poultry and many other items. Other grocery stores that carry kosher products are Albertson’s, Lazy Acres, Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s, and Von’s. Lazy Acres and an Albertson’s branch are located within walking distance of the shul. The closest kosher grocery is Ventura Kosher Meats in Los Angeles (818.881.3777), a drive of about an hour and a quarter from Santa Barbara (ca. 77 miles).
