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Santa Barbara Harbor
Santa Barbara Harbor certainly one of the focal points for culture and recreation in the area.
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Santa Barbara Mesa
Montecito is the unincorporated area directly to the East of Santa Barbara. Almost as renowned as Beverly Hills, Montecito is known for its celebrities and world-class estates. Many of its properties enjoy sweeping views of the ocean. A significant number of homes here are on the beach, or within a short walk to the sand. Summerland is to the Southeast of Montecito, and most of the houses there have direct views of the water. Some of the estates in Summerland are also ocean front.
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Montecito
Further to the Southeast of Summerland are the communities of Carpinteria and Rincon Point. Some of the most highly-sought beach properties in the United States are in gated communities between Summerland and Carpinteria. Carpinteria and Rincon Point both have wonderful ocean front homes, as well as a larger number of properties that are within a short walk to the beach. The foothills to the North of Carpinteria are dotted with ranches and houses that have impressive ocean views.
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Goleta, Northwest Areas
If you continue on Highway 101 to the Southeast, it's about a 20 minute drive before you get to the city Ventura. Along the way, however, there are a number of small beach enclaves where houses can be purchased at a bargain prices. If you don't mind driving a few extra minutes to get to Santa Barbara, the Ventura Coast is a excellent place to find your home by the sea.
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Summerland
Directly to the West of Santa Barbara is the exclusive community of Hope Ranch. Most of the homes in this area have several acres of land, and all of them belong to a home owners' association which provides 24/7 security, gated beach access, tennis courts, horse corals, and miles of riding and hiking trails. Hope Ranch is also known for having one of the best school districts in the area. Many of the homes in Hope Ranch are just as highly valued as the famous estates of Montecito.
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Carpinteria, Rincon Point
To the West of Santa Barbara and Hope Ranch is the city of Goleta. Goleta is home to the main campus of UCSB and the Santa Barbara regional airport. Isla Vista is the neighborhood in Goleta where most of the college students live. This is also where you will find a number of bluff font properties overlooking the sea. Ranches and estates with impressive ocean views are occasionally available in the Goleta foothills on the North side of Highway 101.