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Santa Barbara
City in California, United States
Overview
Santa Barbara blends Mediterranean charm with California cool, set between the dramatic Santa Ynez Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Famous for its palm-lined beaches, lively art scene, and Spanish colonial architecture, the city offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere with plenty for visitors to explore.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
88,665
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.42°, -119.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,010
Local Cost
$3,080
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
96
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
260 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
96
Coworking
1
Cafes
35
Nightlife
29
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SBA
Distance
13 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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 95/100.
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