Santa Barbara captures the essence of California coastal refinement, where Spanish Colonial architecture, pristine beaches, and a perfect climate create an internationally renowned destination. This sophisticated yet relaxed city, nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, offers a lifestyle that has drawn generations of discerning residents.
From the historic downtown's red-tiled roofs to the prestigious Riviera's ocean views, Santa Barbara's neighborhoods each tell their own story of California elegance. The city's cultural landscape flourishes with institutions like the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Museum of Art, and the Granada Theatre, while State Street's recent pedestrian transformation has created a vibrant urban core.
Residents cherish their proximity to world-class dining, boutique shopping, and outdoor recreation—from morning sails in the harbor to sunset hikes in the foothills. Here, a perfect climate enables a year-round outdoor lifestyle where beach days, cultural events, and al fresco dining create a distinctive rhythm of coastal living.
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 Santa Barbara Wine Tastings, Violette Bakeshop, and duo events.
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Dining | 1.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 1.03 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining · $$ | 1.89 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 1.36 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining · $ | 1.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 1.03 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.04 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.32 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.11 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.08 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 0.9 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.31 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.03 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.13 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.96 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.61 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.48 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.4 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.45 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.43 miles | 58 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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