Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara Real Estate and Local Guide
Coastal county seat known for Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and a Mediterranean climate between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Santa Barbara best.
About the area
Living in Santa Barbara, CA
Nicknamed "The American Riviera" for its Mediterranean climate and coastline.
The housing market
Homes in Santa Barbara
- About 40% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting the city's large renter population.
- About 46% of housing units are single-family homes.
- Median home value is about $1,466,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Santa Barbara home
Mission Santa Barbara
1786 Spanish mission known as the Queen of the Missions
Stearns Wharf
Historic wooden pier dating to 1872
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
1929 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with a public clock tower
Arroyo Burro Beach Park
Popular county beach park also known as Hendry's Beach
Elings Park
Large hilltop community park with trails and sports fields
Neighborhoods
Santa Barbara areas to know
The Riviera
Hillside neighborhood above downtown
The Mesa
Coastal bluff neighborhood southwest of downtown
Mission Canyon
Neighborhood around the Old Mission and Botanic Garden
San Roque
Residential neighborhood in the upper State Street area
Samarkand
Established residential neighborhood
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.