This beautiful coastal city is renowned for its natural beauty, beach views, and resort-feel. Residents of Santa Barbara feel like they’re on vacation all year round! Combining all the conveniences of city living with a quaint seaside atmosphere, Santa Barbara is truly an idyllic paradise.
Santa Barbara is the perfect place to look for a luxury home. Historic and elegant homes lie on substantial acreage in the city’s Upper East Side neighborhood, while the Riviera boasts stunning properties that look out over glittering cityscapes. Others may choose to live in cozy beachside cottages that provide sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Thanks to Santa Barbara’s high quality of life, residents enjoy healthy lifestyles and habits, from soaking up the sun on the beautiful beaches to hiking along pleasant trails.
Santa Barbara is an excellent place to raise a family due to the amazing local schools and ample entertainment opportunities. Frequent business travelers also love the area for its proximity to the airport and train stations, which makes commutes a breeze!Â
Santa Barbara is known for its excellent restaurants, ranging from the authentic Mexican cuisine at Los Agaves to artisanal meals served up at The Lark. Spanish restaurant Loquita is also popular for its deliciously authentic Spanish fare—and craft cocktails, of course! For entertainment, locals love spending a fun evening at the Santa Barbara Bowl to take in an outdoor concert under the stars.
Santa Barbara is home to an incredibly healthy population that’s passionate about exercise. There are plenty of opportunities to breathe in the ocean air while getting a great workout, from bike rides or runs along Cabrillo Road to sunny strolls along Hendry’s Beach. Play an exhilarating round of golf at the famed Sandpiper Golf Club, which offers sweeping sunset views. Visit over 500 fascinating animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo, or pack a picnic to enjoy the stunning beauty of Mission Park and Rose Garden.
Santa Barbara is known for its excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:
• Montecito
• Hope Ranch
• Goleta
• Carpinteria
• Summerland
• Santa Ynez Valley
89,132 people live in Santa Barbara, where the median age is 39.1 and the average individual income is $54,426. 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 Kardio with Karen, Bodykind Pilates and Movement Arts Studio, and One On One Fitness.
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| Active | 0.63 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.2 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.08 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.32 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.22 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.08 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.58 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.98 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.23 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.39 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.69 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.03 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santa Barbara has 36,932 households, with an average household size of 2.38. 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. 89,132 people call Santa Barbara home. The population density is 4,569.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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