Those fortunate enough to make Santa Barbara home find everything about the city and its surroundings optimal. The mild Mediterranean climate provides 300 days of sunshine each year with average daytime temperatures hovering at 70 degrees. A unique geography of mountains, foothills, beaches, and islands creates enormous opportunity for outdoor activities. Among others, locals and visitors alike enjoy hiking, jogging, surfing, camping, biking, fishing, sailing, and, of course, just relaxing at the beach. It’s difficult not to be outdoors in such an extraordinary landscape under so much sun! And even among the obvious natural beauty of Santa Barbara, the architectural and social splendor of the city is rarely overlooked.
About Santa Barbara
A population of approximately 95,000 permanent residents gives Santa Barbara a liveliness neither overwhelming or mundane. Historical landmarks, three museums, performance venues, a harbor, an invigorating downtown, and more parks and restaurants than could be visited in two months of nonstop dining and leisure help make this city one of the top locales to reside in the world. Santa Barbara boasts exceptional public and private schools, a top ranked university, an acclaimed city college, several graduate institutes, and the largest medical center on the central coast. While leaving the area may not be ideal, one won’t find it difficult. A regional airport lies just minutes away from the beach while a commuter rail station is located right in the center of town. Los Angeles is a mere 90 miles south and quaint vineyards dwell just over the hills.
Santa Barbara Life
Graceful palm trees and vibrant red tile roofs exemplify the modest skyline of downtown Santa Barbara. Like any city, it has been shaped by pioneers of business, law, and politics. But behind the success stories of its hardworking residents, Santa Barbara locals retain a lust for relaxation and calm enjoyments. Farmers Markets can be found every day of the week. Art galleries open their doors for free every first Thursday of the month. Watch an outdoor movie at the historic courthouse gardens and cheer on the summertime parades of Solstice, 4th of July, and Fiesta. Here, it’s more common to meet friends at the beach than any building or corner. Families soak in the sun at scenic parks while active residents climb mountain trails with stunning vistas of Santa Barbara’s expanse. National and State Parks are a short boat or car ride away. Santa Barbara’s annual International Film Festival ignites local buzz for two straight weeks. The list of the city’s everyday pleasures is as rich as its celebrated history.
History
Originally settled by the peaceful Chumash Indians, Santa Barbara was a Spanish colonial region and a Mexican province before assimilating into the United States. The California gold rush forced a spike in population and the arrival of early 20th century vacationers sealed the city’s fate as a gem of the California coastline. Today, Santa Barbara’s population has attained its present comfortable peak. Stringent zoning and water regulations insure the area will not succumb to the prosaic suburban sprawl of larger metropolises like Los Angeles and San Diego. Instead, the Santa Barbara region has developed into several pleasant sized neighborhoods, each with its own unique qualities and advantages.
Communities
Montecito is Santa Barbara’s elegant community to the east. Quiet, shady, and illustrious, it is a neighborhood of uncommon quality. Hope Ranch, an upscale suburb in the rolling coastal hills off the city’s western boundary, features private living and exquisite homes. With ornate homes, steep roads, and vast city views, the Riviera is aptly named for its European counterpart and is an immensely desirable neighborhood. San Roque is immediately north of the Santa Barbara mission and is noted for its convenient location and family friendly setting. The Mesa’s spectacular island views are highly sought after, as are its great schools and proximity to the ocean.
LOCAL SCHOOLS
PUBLIC
• Roosevelt Elementary School
• Washington Elementary School
• Harding Elementary School
• Monte Vista Elementary School
• Peabody Elementary School
• McKinley Elementary School
• Adams Elementary School
• Cleveland Elementary School
• Monroe Elementary School
• Roosevelt Elementary School
• Santa Barbara Junior High
• Santa Barbara Senior High
• La Cumbre Junior High
• La Colina Junior High
PRIVATE
• Notre Dame School
• Laguna Blanca Upper School
• Providence
• Garden Street Academy
• Marymount School
• Santa Barbara Middle School
• Anacapa School
Our Sold Properties in Santa Barbara
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Old World Spanish Style Townhouse
Modoc Road
offered at $1,585,000
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Monte Mar
Roble Drive
offered at $18,500,000
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Upper East Luxury Condo
Miradero Drive
offered at $1,545,000
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Santa Barbara Chic Contemporary
Via Esperanza
offered at $11,500,000
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One of a Kind Sanctuary
Mission Canyon Road
offered at $4,425,000
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Mesa Road
offered at $4,400,000
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Modern Ocean View Mesa Estate
Miramesa Drive
offered at $5,350,000
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Signature Santa Barbara Panoramic View Property
Manitou Lane
offered at $4,500,000
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Elegant French Country Estate in Santa Barbara
Las Canoas Road
offered at $3,995,000
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Santa Barbara Romantic Mediterranean
Sonriente Road
offered at $3,695,000
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Mediterranean-Style Santa Barbara Retreat
Paseo Tranquillo
offered at $3,575,000
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Gorgeous Riviera Home
Paterna Road
offered at $3,295,000
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Single-Level Classic Yet Reborn Ranch Home
Camino Medio
offered at $3,345,000
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Spanish Riviera Gem
Arbolado Road
offered at $3,295,000
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Quintessential Santa Barbara Oasis
Manitou Lane
offered at $3,195,000
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Mid-Century Modern Home
Estrella Drive
offered at $3,100,000
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Spanish Colonial Revival
Paterna Road
offered at $2,750,000
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Single Level Spanish Style Ranch Estate
San Antonio Creek Road
offered at $2,749,000
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Classic Upper Riviera Jewel
Mission Ridge Road
offered at $2,650,000
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Santa Monica Way
offered at $2,600,000
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The Tiffany House
East Pedregosa Street
offered at $2,650,000
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Dover Hill Road
offered at $2,595,000
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Charming Country-style Home
Camino Medio
offered at $2,425,000
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West Beach Townhome
W. Yanonali Street
offered at $3,395,000
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Chic Single-Level Newly Constructed Mediterranean
White Rose Lane
offered at $2,325,000
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Llano Avenue
offered at $2,500,000
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Refined Single-Level Ocean View Contemporary
N Ontare Road
offered at $2,395,000
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Elegant Single-level Mediterranean home
Via Los Padres
offered at $2,250,000
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Remarkable 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival Estate
Canon Drive
offered at $2,195,000
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Ocean View California Farmhouse
Jimeno Road
offered at $2,195,000
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Charming Riviera Ocean View Home
Rubio Road
offered at $2,195,000
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Chic Mid-century Modern Riviera Jewel
Las Alturas Road
offered at $2,050,000
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Ocean View Riviera Haven
Alameda Padre Serra
offered at $1,825,000
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Nirvana Road
offered at $1,850,000
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Grand Avenue
offered at $1,895,000
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Gorgeous Spanish Style Home
W Los Olivos Street
offered at $1,745,000
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Quintessential California Bungalow
Knoll Circle Drive
offered at $1,750,000
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Grand Avenue
offered at $1,695,000
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1930's Santa Barbara Bungalow
W Ortega Street
offered at $1,450,000
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San Roque Entertainer's Dream
Vista De La Cumbre
offered at $1,595,000
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Santa Barbara Garden Property
Chapala Street
offered at $1,595,000
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Charming 1920's Spanish Style Home
State Street
offered at $1,529,000
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Eucalyptus Hill Circle
offered at $1,550,000
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Santa Barbara Mesa Ocean View Home
Cliff Drive
offered at $1,500,000
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Canon Drive
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Olive Street
offered at $1,595,000
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Mid-Century Modern Home
El Arco Drive
offered at $1,292,500
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Westside Santa Barbara Triplex
W. Cota Street
offered at $1,400,000
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Circa 1930 Charming San Roque
Calle Rosales
offered at $1,395,000
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Mediterranean Oasis
W. Valerio Street
offered at $1,395,000
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Spacious & Sun-lit Blank Canvas
Camino Del Mirasol
offered at $1,550,000
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Charming Beach Cottage
Murrell Road
offered at $1,250,000
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Nueces Drive
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Mid-Century Mountain View Home
Conejo Road
offered at $1,350,000
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Eucalyptus Hill Circle
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Montrose Place
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Charming Eastside Cottage
E Victoria
offered at $1,199,000
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Imaginative Mid-Century Modern Santa Barbara Home
Peach Grove Lane
offered at $1,175,000
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Mediterranean Style Home
Conjeo Road
offered at $1,199,000
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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Condo
Santa Barbara St
offered at $1,099,000
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Quintessential San Roque Charmer
Paseo Tranquillo
offered at $1,099,000
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Chapala Street
offered at $925,000
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Irresistibly Charming 1916 Craftsman Bungalow
East Haley Street
offered at $995,000
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Delightful San Roque Home
Foothill Rd
offered at $925,000
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Darling Santa Barbara Auction Buy
Vernal Avenue
offered at $825,000
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Calle Capistrano
offered at $699,000
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Palermo Drive
offered at $749,000
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1920's California Craftsman Cottage
N Milpas Street
offered at $749,000
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Valerio Street
offered at $570,000
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Estancia Private Home
State Street #212
offered at $1,450,000
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Coming Soon
Garden Street
offered at $5,200,000
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Santa Barbara Upper East Luxury Condominium
Olive Street
offered at $1,995,000
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Quintessential Santa Barbara farmhouse
Gibraltar Road
offered at $3,800,000