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Hollister Ranch

100-acre ranch parcels on 8.5 miles of gated, private coastline

Hollister Ranch

Hollister Ranch is a private, gated ranch community on the Gaviota Coast, between Gaviota State Park and Point Conception. It covers roughly 14,500 acres divided into 136 parcels of about 100 acres each, and it still runs as a working cattle ranch, with the great majority of the land kept in grazing. Ownership comes with membership in the Hollister Ranch Owners' Association and its CC&Rs, which shape how parcels are used and built on. Homes are spread across large parcels rather than set along subdivision streets, and the ranch is known among surfers for breaks like Razor Blades and Drake's.

The ranch fronts about 8.5 miles of shoreline, and public access to those beaches is a long-running public issue. In 2019 the Legislature passed AB 1680, which directed the state to develop a public access program, and state agencies have continued that planning process since. Life here is remote by Santa Barbara standards, and that's the point for owners who want land, coastline and quiet. Buyers should get clear on the CC&Rs, parcel specifics and the current status of the access program before committing; sellers benefit from working with someone who can explain those issues plainly to the right buyer.

Overview for Hollister Ranch, CA

18,234 people live in Hollister Ranch, where the median age is 44.2 and the average individual income is $67,736. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,234

Total Population

44.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$67,736

Average individual Income

Around Hollister Ranch, CA

There's plenty to do around Hollister Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

11
Car-Dependent
Walking Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Aunt Janets Cookie Jar, Rye Restaurant, and Entenmann's-Oroweat Baking.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Aunt Janets Cookie Jar Logo
Dining 0.75 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.82 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.87 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Gold Medal Wine Club Logo
Dining 0.87 miles 9 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins Logo
Dining · $$$ 0.97 miles 30 reviews 3.4/5 stars
Cooking With Katie V Logo
Dining 1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 24-3303

$4,200,000

122 Hollister Ranch Road, GAVIOTA, CA 93117
For Sale
MLS® 26-2681

$10,950,000

117 Hollister Ranch Road, GOLETA, CA 93117
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,513 Sq.Ft.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Hollister Ranch, CA

Population Households Employment

Hollister Ranch has 6,346 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hollister Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,234 people call Hollister Ranch home. The population density is 2,241 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,234

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44.2 years

Median Age

52 / 48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,346

Total Households

2.79

Average Household Size

$67,736

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Hollister Ranch, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Hollister Ranch. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Hollister Ranch

Additional Resources

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