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Scenic residential community in the hills of Santa Barbara
Elevated in the hills that separate the Mission and Sycamore Canyons, 3 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara, Riviera is modeled after Mediterranean coastal towns where villas and estates look out on the ocean. “It is one of the most sought-after places in Santa Barbara,” says Ali Evans, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California. “You can find large estate homes elevated on the Riviera, and properties have stunning views of the city, mountains and ocean.” With a Cap Index crime score of 2 out of 10, compared to a national score of 4, property and violent crime risk is extremely low. Nearby green spaces like Franceschi Park overflow with native plantings, palm trees and flowers while offering the same scenic views. The neighborhood’s natural beauty provides the backdrop for cultural institutions like the Santa Barbara Zen Center, a Buddhist temple, and the Riviera Theatre, which hosts the Santa Barbara International Film Festival every February. Narrow winding roads connect the Riviera to the rest of the city, including the shops and restaurants on Milpas Street and U.S. 101, which runs east-west a few miles south.
Row of homes in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA.
Aerial of homes in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA.
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Secluded estate-style homes on wooded lots
Narrow, steep, winding streets cut into the hillside, bordered by stone retaining walls, shrubbery, and tall pine and eucalyptus trees. Large estate homes are hidden behind privacy fences and gates, often featuring Spanish Revival-style elements like terracotta coloring, barrel-tile roofs, or Modernist architecture, including large windows and lateral composition. Having been built primarily between 1950 and 1990, homes offer stunning views of the city and the expansive Pacific Ocean below. Prices for a three-bedroom Modernist-style home range from $1.7 million to $2.5 million, while five-bedroom Spanish Revival-style estates on half-acre to multi-acre lots can sell for between $3.5 million and $5 million. “The market is based on the property. If it is turn-key, ready to go after the sale, it flies off, but sometimes homes that need more work sit a little longer,” Evans says.
Spanish style home in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA.
Context show of Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA.
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Family Nights and multimedia programs at local schools
At Roosevelt Elementary, rated B-plus by Niche, school officials organize free Family Nights throughout the school year, including movie nights and picnics at the Mission Rose Garden, which aim to foster community. In addition to Family Nights, Roosevelt holds Cultural Arts assemblies where students can learn from musicians, storytellers and dancers of various backgrounds. The B-plus-rated Santa Barbara Junior High offers woodworking and construction technology classes for seventh and eighth graders, while the A-rated Santa Barbara Senior High offers a Multimedia Arts and Design Academy with courses in filmmaking, photography, and graphic design.
Santa Barbara Junior High School.
Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Barbara challenges and encourages children to learn.
Santa Barbara Senior High School features many athletic opportunities.
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Wooded parks full of native plants with panoramic views
The Mission Steps, a wooded stone-step pathway through eucalyptus trees and other native plants, leads uphill to the 15-acre Franceschi Park, which offers open green space full of mediterranean plantings and panoramic views. Just west of the Riviera, the Mission Historical Park sits just outside Old Mission Santa Barbara, an 18th-century historical site most known for its rose garden. On the neighborhood’s north side, the Santa Barbara Tennis Club offers memberships and adult and junior tennis clinics.
Riviera is home to the Mission steps.
You can have a picnic with friends in Riviera.
Riviera has some great dog friendly parks.
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Nearby shops and Mexican restaurants on Milpas Street
While Riviera is almost entirely residential, several restaurants and chain stores like Trader Joe’s sit about 2 miles away on Milpas Street. The Shop Brunch serves breakfast with a shaded outdoor patio where locals can look out on the hills in the morning sky. For Mexican food, residents can head to Los Agaves Restaurant, a local chain known for bold flavors and high-quality ingredients.
Los Agaves is a staple Mexican restaurant near Riviera.
Indulge in a wet burrito at Los Agaves near Riviera of Milpas.
Head down the hill from the Riviera to do some shopping.
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Driving through the hills and accessing U.S. 101
Riveria streets tend to be narrow and sloping, often without sidewalks, making some areas more challenging to navigate by foot than neighborhoods closer to downtown, about 3 miles away. Los Angeles is about 95 miles away on U.S. 101, which runs parallel to the coast. Nearby Airports include Santa Barbara Airport, 13 miles west, and Los Angeles International Airport, about 100 miles west. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is 4 miles southwest.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Riviera Theater
The Riviera Theater, a historic 1920s-era building, screens international and independent films daily and hosts the Santa Barbara International Film Festival every February. In addition to a selection of short films, feature-length pictures and documentaries, the film festival offers industry panels and seminars.
Watch a show at The Riviera Theatre in Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Riviera
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riviera Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riviera, Santa Barbara sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Riviera, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $2,995,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Jason StreatfeildDouglas Elliman of California, Inc.
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William C. Turner IIIDouglas Elliman of California, Inc.
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Cristal ClarkeBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Ann ZafiratosBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Jeanne PalumboBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Jason StreatfeildDouglas Elliman of California, Inc.
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