Neighborhood Information

Downtown Santa Barbara is comprised of three areas, Lower State Street, Upper State Street, and the Funk Zone. Lower State Street is, along with the waterfront, the part of town most popular with tourists. It is usually defined as stretching from Anapamu to either then intersection with 101 or Stearns Wharf. It features primarily commercial properties, as well as a thriving nightlife. Lower State Street also serves as the main location for local celebrations and parades such as La Fiesta de Santa Barbara. Upper State Street is a residential and commercial district that includes numerous professional offices, and much of the medical infrastructure of the city.n Funk Zone is an area seeing its very own renaissance, moving from old industrial to a more artsy feel. Wine tasting businesses, art galleries, and surf shops are some of the new businesses sprouting up in this neighborhood just south of State Street.n

Schools and Parks

Elementary Schools
Washington Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School

Middle Schools
Santa Barbara Junior High School

High Schools
Santa Barbara High School

Parks
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alameda Park
Sunken Gardens
El Presidio De Santa Barbara
De La Guerra Plaza

Downtown Housing Market

(Data based on 45 listings from August 2023 - August 2024)

Disclaimer: Information is deemed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Information may be autofilled from county tax records and other sources, or input by listing agents and should be independently verified by users of such information. © 2024 MLS and FBS. Prepared by Andrew Rose on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 4:18 PM. All listings are pulled directly from the Santa Barbara MLS and may have similar names that can cause them to appear under the incorrect section.