Samarkand Homes for Rent

Samarkand, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, features curvy streets lined with mature pine trees and views of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The area is known for its midcentury ranch-style homes and cottages with stucco exteriors, as well as Spanish-influenced two-story houses on the north side. These homes often include small patios, grassy fenced-in backyards, and elaborate desert plant gardens. Seniors can find residence at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, a retirement community with Mediterranean-styled buildings and amenities like a heated outdoor pool and spa. MacKenzie Park, a 10-acre space within the neighborhood, offers baseball fields, a dog park, and lawn bowling, while Oak Park features a playground, tennis courts, and the Oak Park Stage for performances. The public Santa Barbara Golf Club borders the western side, providing an 18-hole course. For daily needs, residents frequent Trader Joe’s, Handlebar Coffee Roasters, and Los Agaves for burritos. Shopping options include Loreto Plaza and La Cumbre Plaza. The Earl Warren Showgrounds nearby hosts events like the Santa Barbara Horse Show and the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo. U.S. Route 101 runs along the southern border, making downtown Santa Barbara a 2-mile drive southeast. The area is walkable with good public transit options, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is half a mile east. Students attend highly rated Adams Elementary and San Marcos Senior High.