Downtown Santa Barbara captivates with its masterful blend of historic Spanish Colonial architecture and vibrant contemporary energy. State Street, the city's iconic main thoroughfare, has evolved into a pedestrian paradise where locals and visitors alike stroll beneath palm trees and white-washed arcades, exploring an eclectic mix of boutiques, galleries, and chef-driven restaurants.
Historic theatres like the Granada and Arlington stand as cultural anchors, while the weekly farmers' market brings the community together with local harvests and artisanal offerings. The area seamlessly weaves together luxury retail, innovative dining spots, and hidden courtyard cafes with professional offices and stylish residential options.
From the charm of La Arcada's tiled walkways to the sophisticated Paseo Nuevo, downtown offers an array of living possibilities—from historic Victorians to luxury condominiums above the bustle. Here, residents enjoy the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle, where morning coffee at local cafes, afternoon shopping, and evening entertainment are all just steps from home.
876 people live in Downtown, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $52,504. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Downtown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Welcome Coffee Cart, AfroFusion Catering, and Longoria Wines.
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| Dining · $ | 0.45 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.32 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.1 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.83 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.14 miles | 33 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.34 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.48 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.48 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.92 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.18 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 58 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.91 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.33 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.46 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.19 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Downtown has 606 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 876 people call Downtown home. The population density is 48,886.511 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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