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Neighborhood Navigator
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Click here to get a community information report for zip codes within Santa Barbara County. You can search by school, city, zip code and more!
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“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."
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Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.
Understanding local conditions in Santa Barbara is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.
Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Santa Barbara information I’ve provided.
When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Santa Barbara market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Bob
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Santa Barbara is more vibrant than ever! There is always something exciting to do or see. Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying Santa Barbara’s unique culture. It is the people that make Santa Barbara special. This is a place to work, live and call home.
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Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
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1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.
2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.
Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?
3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.
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Entertainment
http://www.santabarbaramap.com/
Restaurants
http://www.santabarbara.com/dining/
Utilities
ELECTRICITY & GAS
Edison International...(800)655-4555
Southern California Gas Company...(800)427-2200
CABLE TV
Cox Communications...(805)683-6651
SANITATION SERVICE
City of Santa Barbara (serves SB, Goleta, Carpinteria and Summerland)...(805)965-5248
Marborg Disposal Company (serves Montecito, Hope Ranch, Goleta and Isla Vista...(805)963-1852
TELEPHONE SERVICE
GTE California, Inc...(800)483)4000
WATER SERVICE
Goleta Water District (serves Goleta)...(805-964-6761
La Cumbre Mutual Water Company (serves Hope Ranch)...(805)967-2376
Montecito Water District (serves Montecito)...(805)969-2271
City Water Department (serves Santa Barbara)...(805)963-1676
School Information
http://www.sbceo.org/
Local Maps
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/santabarbara/1114_maps.html
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