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Centrally located community with close-set homes
More densely populated than other neighborhoods in Santa Barbara, Westside allows locals to live just 2 miles south of downtown without having as steep a price compared to the rest of the city. As with many Santa Barbara neighborhoods, the Westside is very walkable and bike-friendly, with plenty of nearby eateries on San Andreas Street and several ways to cross the highway and access downtown. “There’s plenty of pedestrian passes like on Micheltorena Street,” says Gregg Leach, a local real estate agent with over 30 years of experience in Santa Barbara. “On the other side, every other street is a one-way with room for bike lanes.” Still, locals don’t have to travel far for restaurant options, with several Mexican restaurants in the heart of the neighborhood, including Super Cucas.
Westside is very close to many great beaches.
Bungalow style homes are abundant in Westside.
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Well-maintained bungalows from the early to mid-20th century
Homes are packed tightly along streets and well-maintained sidewalks, shaded by tall palm and eucalyptus trees and dense shrubbery. Most homes here are one-story ranch-style properties and bungalows built between the 1920s and ‘50s, sometimes incorporating Spanish Revival-inspired details like barrel-tile roofs. Prices start around $1 million for a 1920s-era bungalow with two bedrooms and minimally designed exteriors, while multi-story Spanish Revival-style homes with three bedrooms can sell for close to $2 million. “People look here for entry-level homes because you don’t have to pay a premium price to get into the neighborhood,” says Ali Evans, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California. “Homeowners have done a great job restoring properties.” A few condo complexes are located on the north side, close to the highway and track tracks, where two-bedroom units start at around $900,000. With it being a more densely populated area, locals can often be seen walking beneath the tree canopy to nearby institutions and businesses, from the Calvary Baptist Church of Santa Barbara to La Bella Rosa Bakery.
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Row of homes in Westside
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Local Mexican restaurants and bakeries in walking distance
For family-owned shops and dining options, locals can stroll down San Andreas Street, stopping at La Bella Rosa Bakery Café for tamales or Mexican Sweet Bread or visiting Revolver Pizza, a community staple. Residents have plenty of options for Mexican food, including Super Cucas, home to the best burritos in Santa Barbara according to some. For groceries, Foodland Market offers Mexican specialties in addition to fresh produce and other essentials. In the evenings, locals can visit the Tully, a local bar, for a pool game or karaoke on Wednesdays.
Locals can grab fresh baked goods at La Bella Rosa Bakery in Westside.
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Festivals and celebrations a few miles away in West Beach
Westside is a little over 2 miles from West Beach, where most of the city’s festivals and events are held throughout the year. In the summer, locals can enjoy live music all day long leading up to the Fourth of July fireworks show. Every October, the Harbor & Seafood Festival celebrates the beginning of lobster season with informational booths with local environmental organizations and many vendors serving seafood dishes, from fish tacos to barbecued albacore.
Bikers usually cruise State Street near Westside.
You can walk the boardwalk near Westside.
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Santa Barbara District schools with career-oriented academies
Westside is zoned for the Santa Barbara Unified School District, where students attend Adams Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche, or the B-plus-rated La Cumbre Junior High. Students at the A-rated San Marcos Senior High can enroll in the San Marcos Health Careers Academy, which allows students to complete hands-on instructional activities and internships in partnership with Cottage Health Systems and Santa Barbara City College.
Students love the safe learning environment at Adams Elementary School in Santa Barbara.
La Cumbre Junior High has beauiftul architecture.
San Marcos Senior High School in Santa Barbara has dozens of effective teachers.
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Nearby hiking trails and disc golf at Elings Park
The 230-acre Elings Park sits next to the neighborhood in the southwest corner, featuring hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course and an unleashed dog park. Within the community, Bohnett Park is a neighborhood pocket park with basketball courts adorned with murals, a small playground for kids of any age and picnic areas. For those looking to spend a day out on the water, Westside is just three miles away from the sandy shores and crystal blue waters of Leadbetter Beach.
Elings Park offers a charming and tranquil area where visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Locals love Elings Park for little league games near Westside.
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Pedestrian walkways and local bus routes
The northern border of the Westside is lined by U.S. Route 101 and a parallel set of train tracks. Though most of the area is unaffected, passing trains and other noises can be heard from residences closest to that edge. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District has a bus system with several routes that make stops nearby. Route 1 passes through the Westside along San Andres Street before heading downtown, connecting to Route 2 and ending on Santa Barbara’s Eastside. For regional transportation, the Santa Barbara Airport is about 9 miles away. Nearby hospitals include Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, about a mile north.
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Westside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westside, Santa Barbara sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Westside, Santa Barbara over the last 12 months is $1,437,600, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Two freestanding, well-maintained homes on one lot in a quiet corner of Santa Barbara's Westside, centrally located near downtown, the Mesa, and the beach. Situated on a street-to-street R2 parcel, each unit is a single-family home with its own driveway & individual metering. 1318 Kowalski, built in 2000, is a bright 2-story, 3-bedroom / 2-full bath home with beautiful flooring, handsome kitchen,
Susan IrwinBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Set behind a private gated entry, this exquisitely updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence delivers a rare sense of seclusion on an expansive, tranquil lot. At the heart of the home, a chef's kitchen unfolds seamlessly into sun-filled living and dining spaces - a layout equally suited to quiet everyday moments and refined entertaining. Walls of glass fold away entirely, blurring the boundary between
Approached from Mercedes Lane, a quiet side street off Carrillo -- not from San Andres -- this two story end-unit townhome sits at the far end of a row of four, with only one shared wall and two private parking spaces at the door, plus a rare third off-street space.The main level opens up: kitchen, dining, counter seating and living room flow together and out through a glass slider to a
Annette VaitBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Welcome to 801 W. Sola Street, a versatile Westside property featuring two separate residences and exceptional flexibility. The updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath main home offers an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen and laundry, updated bath, newer flooring, windows, roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating and more. A spacious 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath ADU provides private living quarters with its own
Step into this beautifully restored 1930s cottage and experience the perfect blend of timeless character and modern comfort. Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara's Westside, this darling home now features a freshly painted exterior, enhancing its curb appeal while preserving the charm of its original architecture. With classic stucco walls, a charming fireplace, and beautifully restored Oak and
Currently configured as a legal duplex, offering a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other, or combine both units into a spacious single-family home!Ideally located in a great Santa Barbara neighborhood, this well-positioned property offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-user, investor, or multi-generational living arrangement. The property features two separate
A nearly impossible find in Santa Barbara: a custom NEW-construction home built from the ground up. Bypass the city's notoriously lengthy permitting process & step directly into a home nearing completion, with estimated delivery in October 2026. Step in now to personalize final finishes. Designed for barefoot luxury & indoor-outdoor living, the main home features 3 en-suite bedrooms, 3.5 baths,
Joshua RamirezBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Welcome to this distinctive Santa Barbara hillside home, where mountain and ocean views meet a peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature. Ideally located on Marquard Terrace in Alta Mesa, this quiet street leads toward Elings Park and is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.Full of warmth and character, the home features Saltillo tile flooring with beautiful Talavera tile accents
Offered for the first time since 1960, this charming 1926 Spanish Craftsman is located on Santa Barbara's Westside, convenient to schools, parks, shopping, and neighborhood amenities. Lovingly held by the same family for more than 65 years, the property blends vintage character with thoughtful updates and wonderful indoor-outdoor living.A covered front porch framed by graceful arches welcomes
The Santa Barbara Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This delightful DUPLEX presents a special opportunity to own two charming single-story 2BD/1BA residences, each with its own attached 1-car garage, w/laundry hookups, fenced front garden and private side patio. One residence offers an excellent owner-occupancy opportunity while the other provides existing rental income--an ideal blend of lifestyle, flexibility and investment potential. Recent
Extensively rebuilt from the studs, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish home offers a rare opportunity to complete the final interior finishes to your own taste. Situated on an approximately 10,000± sq. ft. lot on a quiet Westside street near downtown Santa Barbara, the home has undergone a comprehensive reconstruction, including significant structural engineering and foundation improvements, new
Andrea RuhgeBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This property is available. Please inquire on this site to schedule a showing. Discover modern living in a prime Santa Barbara location at 1815 San Andres St, Unit D. This beautifully updated residence welcomes you with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic, featuring light wood-look flooring and crisp, neutral paint throughout. The heart of the home is an inviting open-concept living and
Discover ultimate privacy and spacious living in this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, complete with a separate guest suite. Surrounded by majestic oaks, this property offers a serene natural ambiance and a breathtaking outdoor setting. With 2,611 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, you'll have ample room to host gatherings and embrace an outdoor lifestyle on the multi-level decks
Great location! Minutes away from downtown and Henry's Beach! Schools and local transportation is near by. Unit comes with one assigned parking space. Recently remodeled.
Available now for 1-year lease. 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs unit in triplex building. Updated kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, spacious balcony and covered carport parking for 2 cars. Utilities are not included. No laundry facilities on the property. Pets are not allowed. Please Andy with questions or to schedule a time to view.
This nicely updated two-story home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in a comfortable and functional layout.The upstairs features two bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. The downstairs includes a converted garage that can be used as a potential third bedroom, additional living space, or office, along with a second full bathroom, laundry room, spacious living room, and beautifully
$5,970 per month
3 Beds
2 Baths
616 Sq Ft
Monthly rental only. No long-term. Experience the perfect Santa Barbara retreat at Driftwood Villa, a charming and thoughtfully appointed three-bedroom, two-bath located on the desirable Westside. Enjoy a prime location just 1.5 miles from downtown's exceptional dining and shopping, 3 miles from the lively Funk Zone with its breweries, wineries, and galleries, and only 2 miles from Santa
Spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Santa Barbara offering comfortable living with convenient washer and dryer hook-ups. The unit features a kitchen with updated appliances, ideal for home cooking and meal preparation. A front yard provides outdoor space for plants or seating and adds curb appeal. Located in Santa Barbara, this residence pairs practical interior updates with an accessible
1313 Robbins St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Welcome to 1313 Robbins St, a charming Santa Barbara home offering character, comfort, and a wonderful private outdoor space. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, classic architectural details, and a comfortable layout. The home offers a warm Santa Barbara feel with arched doorways,
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