Santa Barbara's East Side is a historic and culturally rich neighborhood centered around the Milpas Street corridor, with convenient access to downtown, East Beach, parks, schools, restaurants, and neighborhood markets. Housing includes California bungalows, Craftsman cottages, Spanish-style homes, duplexes, and other residences on compact city lots, with upper streets often capturing mountain or city views. The neighborhood's central location and established commercial corridor support a walkable, connected lifestyle. Buyers exploring Santa Barbara real estate value the East Side for architectural character, proximity to the waterfront, and a broad range of housing options, while sellers benefit from strong demand for well-maintained homes and investment properties near downtown and the beach.
6,524 people live in East Side, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $49,986. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around East Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including HelloHarvest, Nate Cavicchi Fitness Training, and La Playa Pilates and Wellness Center.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.15 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.84 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.64 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.63 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.28 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.11 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.15 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.44 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.71 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.15 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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East Side has 2,388 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in East Side do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,524 people call East Side home. The population density is 16,080 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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