Santa Barbara is a coastal city on California’s Central Coast, known for its Mediterranean climate, red-tile architecture, and stunning natural surroundings. Framed by the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, it offers a lifestyle that blends outdoor beauty with cultural depth, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the state.
Locals enjoy easy access to beaches, hiking trails, and parks, along with top-tier dining, shopping, and year-round events. State Street is the heart of downtown, lined with boutiques, restaurants, theaters, and galleries. Just minutes away, neighborhoods like the Riviera, Mesa, San Roque, and Downtown each bring their own personality, whether you're looking for historic charm, ocean views, or walkability.
Santa Barbara’s real estate market is diverse and consistently in demand. The city attracts a wide range of buyers from oceanfront homes and Spanish-style estates to Craftsman bungalows and hillside view properties. It’s also home to leading schools, respected hospitals, and the University of California, Santa Barbara—adding to its appeal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
88,024 people live in Santa Barbara, where the median age is 39.4 and the average individual income is $62,921. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santa Barbara, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Golden Line Coffee Bar, La Puma Farms, and Lovebird Boutique & Jewelry Bar.
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| Dining | 1.37 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.33 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.32 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.13 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.03 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.26 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.13 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.69 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.83 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.76 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.49 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.37 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santa Barbara has 36,618 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Barbara do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 88,024 people call Santa Barbara home. The population density is 4,512.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Tyler Mearce | CA DRE# 01969409
805.450.3336
[email protected]
1165 Coast Village Rd Ste C
Santa Barbara CA 93108
Tyler Mearce | CA DRE# 01969409
805.450.3336
[email protected]
1165 Coast Village Rd Ste C
Santa Barbara CA 93108
