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Featured Neighborhoods

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

Overview

Featured neighborhoods in Santa Barbara County with vibe, safety, and price profiles.

Featured neighborhoods

Featured areas

Downtown Santa Barbara

Touristy

Downtown Santa Barbara blends Spanish colonial architecture with stylish boutiques, galleries, and lively nightlife right by the waterfront.

Cost
$$$$$
Safety
4/5
State Street shoppingrestaurantshistoric landmarksbars

Goleta

Family

Goleta is a laid-back, family-friendly suburb known for quiet residential streets, good schools, and proximity to natural parks and beaches.

Cost
$$$
Safety
5/5
Goleta Beachparkslocal breweriesUniversity of California campus

Isla Vista

Hipster

Isla Vista is a lively, youthful enclave adjacent to the university, famous for its energetic student life and oceanfront living.

Cost
$$
Safety
3/5
ocean viewsstudent nightlifecheap eateriesmusic venues

Montecito

Business

Montecito is an upscale community just east of Santa Barbara, home to celebrity residences, garden estates, and picturesque hiking trails.

Cost
$$$$$
Safety
5/5
luxury shoppingBotanic Gardennature trailsbeaches

The Funk Zone

Artsy

The Funk Zone is Santa Barbara's artsy warehouse district, packed with tasting rooms, art studios, cafes, and street murals.

Cost
$$$$
Safety
4/5
wineriesart galleriescraft breweriesmurals

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