Santa Barbara Real Estate
California
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Scenic
Santa Ynez Mountains and vineyard- Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains offer dramatic views.
- Route 154/San Marcos Pass Road passes through diverse landscapes: beach, grasslands, canyons, orchards, and Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park.
- Santa Ynez Valley is the site of numerous vineyards and the Santa Ynez Reservation, which is home to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
- The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a “living museum” of native vegetation including trees, wildflowers, and cacti, with 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of walking trails.
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University City
Top universities- 13 colleges and universities, public and private
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) offers 87 undergraduate degrees and 55 graduate degrees, and is top-ranked in multiple engineering programs and research.
- UCSB is involved in the community through athletic, artistic, and educational events and programs, including professional training, public lectures, concerts and performances, and more.
- Other colleges and universities: Santa Barbara City College, offering adult education and distance learning; Antioch University, offering higher-level degrees in education and clinical psychology; and Brooks Institute for Photography, offering programs in photography, design, and photojournalism
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Beach
Butterfly Beach at sunset- 100 miles (160 km) of coastline with 15+ public and private beaches
- Wide, sandy terrain, great for walking, hiking, biking, and volleyball
- Most beaches have lifeguards, parking, snack bars, and/or restaurants.
- Dogs are permitted on some beaches, but not all.
- Beachfront facilities are available to rent for weddings, parties, and other events.
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Water Sports
Surfing in Santa Barbara- Sea kayaking instruction, rentals, and tours of Channel Islands and Santa Barbara Harbor
- Many popular surfing spots, especially the world-renowned Rincon Point
- Swimming, windsurfing, and scuba diving are also popular.
- Two scuba diving centers
- Arts and entertainment, bicycling, boating/sailing, fishing/hunting, golf destination, history, private communities, retirement community, tennis
Highlights
- Known as “the American Riviera” due to its Mediterranean climate
- Old Mission Santa Barbara, known as “Queen of the Missions,” is a National Historic Landmark.
- Site of several performing arts venues, two art museums, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
- Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf, is a popular destination with numerous restaurants, shops, and boat charters.
- Nearby cities and towns: Isla Vista; Oxnard; Thousand Oaks; Los Angeles (2 hours)
FAST FACTS
Population | 88,410 (407,057 in metropolitan area) |
Size | 41 square miles (108 km2) |
Climate | Santa Barbara’s proximity to the ocean provides warm offshore breezes, warm winters, and cool summers. |
Nearby Airports with Hub Connections | Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): Direct connections include Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Direct connections include Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Washington, DC (IAD) |