I live in Lompoc, about an hour north of SB. In Buellton, is a place called "Creation Station". Itr is a fun place to go.(252 East Hwy 246--toward Solvang) In Orcutt, about another hour further north, is quilt store in old town Orcutt. Further north in Santa Maria , on south Broadwayis a fabric store called Betty's. It has a HUGE section of batiks plus a lot of other cottons-great store--but not necessarily a specialty quilt store. I'm sorry that I don't have the addresses for these stores Then further north in Nipomo, is a darling quilt store on the eadt side of 101--but I can't remember the name...
Enjoy---Suzi