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Isla Vista
City in California, United States
Overview
Isla Vista is a lively, youthful coastal town adjacent to UC Santa Barbara, known for its energetic student life, scenic oceanfront, and laid-back California vibe. The town features a blend of busy eateries, charming shops, and a lively social scene, especially during the academic year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.41°, -119.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,580
Local Cost
$2,550
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
404 mm
Internet Speed
392 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1716.0
Airport
SBA
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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