Santa Barbara County, California
Summerland Real Estate and Local Guide
A small coastal village on bluffs above the Pacific about five miles south of Santa Barbara, founded in 1883 by spiritualist H.L. Williams and known today for antique shops, dining, and beach access. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Summerland best.
About the area
Living in Summerland, CA
Site of the world's first offshore oil wells, drilled from piers in the 1890s.
The housing market
Homes in Summerland
- About 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 73.1% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value exceeds $2,000,000, the top of the Census reporting range.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Summerland home
The Big Yellow House
Historic 1884 building and Santa Barbara County landmark visible from Highway 101
Summerland Beach
Coastal beach popular as an off-leash dog beach below Lookout Park
Lillie Avenue village
Walkable downtown known for antique shops and dining
Lookout Park
County bluff-top park with a playground, volleyball court, and beach access
Summerland Greenwell Preserve
Two-acre nature preserve with wetlands, a spring-fed creek, and historic farm buildings
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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.