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    Soltara

    27 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Studio - 1 Bed$2,950 - $4,100

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Living in Santa Barbara CA

Santa Barbara embodies the natural beauty Southern California is known for. Located directly south of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is nestled along the Pacific Coast. This coastal city is filled with parks, trails, scenic vistas, resorts, and beaches. Leadbetter Beach is popular for surfers and windsurfers while Inspiration Point has panoramic views of the city. Along with its picturesque scenery, Santa Barbara is home to the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a dynamic downtown district. Downtown Santa Barbara features beautiful Mediterranean-style buildings that are filled with award-winning boutiques, wineries, galleries, and more. Special events like the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and the Harbor and Seafood Festival also keep the city lively. Complemented by palm trees, Santa Barbara has rental options for everyone, including student apartments, townhomes, and beachfront houses. The cost of living in Santa Barbara is relatively high, with the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment around $2,800.

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