Santa Barbara

Live in a beautiful area of California that has an abundance of activities, as well as 250 years of history, when you move to the town of Santa Barbara.  Santa Barbara is located along Highway 101, just 85 miles northwest of Los Angeles, and is often referred to as the “American Riviera”.  The scenic beauty of Santa Barbara attracts a variety of home buyers looking for a peaceful place to live.  The Santa Ynez Mountains, the Channel Islands National Park wilderness and the calm climate make it a favorite for celebrities and Los Angeles residents looking for a getaway home.  Join the home buyers looking for homes for sale in Santa Barbara and own a piece of paradise.

Activities in Santa Barbara Appealing to Most Everyone

With a moderate year-round climate, Santa Barbara is an excellent location for recreational activities.  The stunning beaches are an attraction for anyone wanting to just spend a day relaxing at the beach, get in a run, play in the sand and surf or just soak up the wonderful views of the ocean.  If you are looking for real estate in Santa Barbara, CA, be sure to check out some of the great attractions waiting for you, including:

• 57 Parks
• The Sunday Arts and Craft Show
• Biking Trails
• Watersports (swimming, diving, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, sailing, surfing and wind surfing)
• Walking, hiking, running
• Skating and In-line Skating
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Golf
• Whale Watching
• Zoological Gardens
• World Famous Stearns Wharf
• Santa Barbara Botanical Garden
• Historic Santa Barbara Mission
• And so many more

Santa Barbara Educational Opportunities

Santa Barbara real estate may draw home buyers looking for beautiful surroundings, but residents looking for outstanding schools will also be drawn to the area.  There are great public schools, as well as secondary institutes with prominent reputations.  The fantastic Santa Barbara schools include:

Secondary Institutions:

• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Westmont College
• Brooks Institute of Photography

High Schools & Junior High Schools in the Santa Barbara School District:

• Dos Pueblos Continuation High School
• Dos Pueblos High School, 9-12
• Goleta Valley Junior High, 7-8
• La Colina Junior High School, 7-8
• La Cuesta High School (Continuation School),  9-12
• La Cumbre Middle School, 6-8
• Las Alturas Continuation High School
• San Marcos Continuation High School
• San Marcos High School, 9-12
• Santa Barbara High School, 9-12
• Santa Barbara Junior High School, 7-8

Elementary Schools in the Santa Barbara School District:

• Adams School, K-6
• Cesar Chavez Dual Language, K-2
• Cleveland Elementary, K-6
• Franklin School, K-6
• Harding School, K-6
• McKinley School, K-5
• Monroe School, K-6
• Open Alternative School, K-8
• Peabody Charter School, K-6
• Roosevelt School, K-6
• Santa Barbara Charter School, K-6
• Santa Barbara Community Academy, K-4
• Washington School, K-6

Come Home to the Fantastic Community of Santa Barbara, CA

With the attractions, the beauty, the education, and the small town feel, it is no wonder that homes for sale in Santa Barbara, CA are well-sought after.  Santa Barbara may have the feeling of a large city, but it is actually a close-knit community of neighbors, who take pride in their neighborhood.  Searching for Santa Barbara property should not be a stressful event, and having the help of the Mountain View School Home Team will save you the time and effort of looking at homes that don’t even meet your personal specifications.  Allow us, Marie Sue Parsons and Stephanie Young, and the Mountain View School Home Team to find you the perfect Santa Barbara home and you will be living in a great place to call home.