Santa Barbara Homes with Ocean View

Welcome to Santa Barbara, a coastal gem nestled along California's picturesque Central Coast. Renowned for its stunning Mediterranean architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and breathtaking landscapes, Santa Barbara offers an unparalleled lifestyle that marries sophistication with laid-back charm. With the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop and the shimmering Pacific Ocean at your doorstep, this city is truly a paradise for those who appreciate natural beauty and a mild climate year-round.

One of the most alluring features of Santa Barbara is its array of homes with ocean views. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore, with the sun rising over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the water. Properties in this area often boast expansive decks and large windows that frame the stunning coastal vistas, providing a perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment alike. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee or hosting an evening gathering, the panoramic views of the ocean create an idyllic backdrop for any occasion.

Santa Barbara is not just about the views; it’s a vibrant community filled with gourmet restaurants, boutique shops, and cultural attractions, including art galleries and theaters. With easy access to pristine beaches, hiking trails, and world-class wineries, residents enjoy a lifestyle that is both active and enriching.

In Santa Barbara, finding a home with an ocean view means embracing a lifestyle of tranquility and beauty. Come discover your dream home in this enchanting coastal city, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Santa Barbara Homes with Ocean View

$14,750,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26875191 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A serene estate set on 10+ acres of pastoral grounds in Toro Canyon. Located just moments from Montecito and down the road from Carpinteria's "Santa Claus Beach." Take the gentle bend in the canyon road to arrive at this eclectic farmhouse and barn that have stood, surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, for over a century. Both have been thoughtfully updated to include all the modern amenities, while retaining the historic charm. The barn has been converted into a creative studio. Breathe in the fresh ocean air while exploring the grounds to take in the mountain and pacific views. The expansive outdoor space is ideal for horses. Green lawns surround the pool and spa creating the perfect setting for relaxation. This is an incredible opportunity to own a historic estate in this magical canyon of Santa Barbara. Land use and building permits have been issued by the county for a 1200 sqft ADU. Land use permit is approved and building permit is pending for a 900 sqft addition of a primary suite and bedroom.

568 TORO CANYON Road, Santa Barbara

$6,495,000

26875401 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Above it All A landmark parcel of unrivaled scale, privacy and options encompassing over 28 acres overlooking Santa Barbara. This unparalleled estate site offers a front-row seat to boundless panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, city lights, and dramatic sunsetsall framed by majestic Santa Ynez Mountains. This is a rare building opportunity offering a sophisticated canvas for a visionary owner to create their legacy compound or a strategic developer looking to subdivide and build multiple custom homes. A must see in personreach out for a private tour!The property comes with a significant timeline advantage, including fully permitted plans by renowned architect Brian Cearnal. The plans envision a sprawling 5,000 SF Mediterranean-style compound, showcasing the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle. Seamlessly blending indoor elegance with an outdoor sanctuary featuring a pool, spa, sport court and a detached 1,200 SF Additional Residential Unit (ARU)/Guest House. By bypassing years of the typical planning process, a new owner can begin construction immediately to realize their dream estate or development project.This expansive 28.1 acres of useable land is uniquely positioned for a variety of high-level outcomes. Beyond a singular private retreat, there is extraordinary investment potential for an owner to further subdivide into several more highly desirable 1+ acre view parcels. Additionally, a developer has the possibility to create a luxury subdivision of several estate homes. Much of the intensive groundworkincluding architectural plans, civil engineering, grading plans, surveying and environmental investigationshas already been completed, providing remarkable value in both time and financial resources.The premier uppermost building pad offers unobstructed 360 degree views of mountains, ocean and channel islands with proximity to Los Padres National Forest offering starry night sky views and peaceful surroundings. The picturesque grounds currently feature two identified building pads, hundreds of avocado and macadamia nut trees and a network of private roads and pathways that wind through the natural landscape. It is a world unto itself, yet it remains just minutes from the fine dining, high-end shopping and coastal recreation of the American Riviera.Rarely does a property of this magnitude and readiness become available in such a highly desirable location. Whether envisioned as a singular sanctuary or a premier residential enclave, this is a definitive opportunity to shape the future of the Santa Barbara community.

E Alamar, Santa Barbara

$2,400,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ V1-38288 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Updated, flexible floorplan and full of possibilities! This 3,300+ sq ft home, located in the desirable Mission Canyon neighborhood of Santa Barbara offers 4 bed/4 bathrooms, PLUS a permitted JADU (studio + bathroom) - ideal for additional income, guests or multi-generational living. Natural light fills the interiors, highlighting the easy indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen and living spaces. Enjoy ocean & island views from a Trex viewing deck that spans the length of the house. A recently renovated kitchen features designer cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while bright refreshed bathrooms & polished concrete floors downstairs add a clean, modern feel. An expansive flex room downstairs creates options for a media room, gym, home office, playroom or future ADU potential. Thoughtful upgrades include dual pane windows & sliders, solid core interior doors, upgraded electrical panel, central AC, and tankless water heater. Outside you'll find a private fenced yard with drought-tolerant landscaping, concrete paver driveway, 2-car garage, and ample parking. This meticulously maintained home offers something rare: flexibility, income potential, and space that truly grows with you!

2937 Glen Albyn Drive, Santa Barbara

$1,899,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ V1-38285 MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status

Welcome to this distinctive Santa Barbara hillside home, where mountain and ocean views meet a peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature. Ideally located on Marquard Terrace in Alta Mesa, this quiet street leads toward Elings Park and is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara.Full of warmth and character, the home features Saltillo tile flooring with beautiful Talavera tile accents throughout. At the heart of the main level, a striking two-way fireplace crafted with boulders from Mission Creek creates a dramatic focal point while connecting the living and dining spaces.The kitchen features granite countertops, LG stainless steel appliances, sandalwood cabinetry, and convenient access to the newly redesigned laundry room, complete with new GE washer and dryer.The home offers three bedrooms, including a primary suite on the upper level with hillside views, a custom walk-in closet, and plantation shutters. The en-suite bath features a double vanity, Silestone countertop, sandalwood cabinetry, and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide comfortable and versatile living space, with walk in closets Adding even more functionality, the former laundry room has been transformed into a flexible workshop and storage area, offering valuable bonus space for hobbies, projects, tools, or additional household storage.Outside, enjoy the relaxed Santa Barbara lifestyle with a Saltillo tile and stucco outdoor bar and built-in barbecue--an inviting setting for entertaining or simply unwinding while surrounded by the beauty of the hillside.With its unique architectural details, flexible spaces, scenic setting, and convenient Alta Mesa location, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the character and lifestyle that make Santa Barbara so special.Additional highlights include a permitted detached office, HVAC system, whole-property irrigation, roof with transferable warranty, and potential space for an ADU. Pavers and flagstone complement much of the exterior, while the expansive front driveway, artificial turf lawn, and mature landscaping complete this truly unique property.A one-of-a-kind Alta Mesa retreat combining privacy, character, views, and exceptional outdoor living--ready for its next chapter.

1526 Marquard Terrace, Santa Barbara

$3,800,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ V1-38171 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Located on one of the Mesa's most desirable streets, this inviting coastal home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Santa Barbara lifestyle. Just moments from Leadbetter Beach, Shoreline Park, the harbor, and the Mesa's vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood amenities, the property combines a prime location with generous indoor and outdoor living spaces.Recently cleaned up and ready for its next chapter, the home presents an ideal canvas for creating your dream Mesa residence. The flexible floor plan features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across approximately 2,262 square feet, offering versatility for everyday living, guests, a home office, or multigenerational use.The expansive 0.14-acre lot provides a private and inviting outdoor setting, complete with a lawn, garden area, pond, and fire pit. Whether hosting friends, enjoying an evening around the fire, or relaxing in the coastal air, the backyard offers a wonderful backdrop for entertaining and memorable gatherings.From the front-yard patio, take in ocean views, while sweeping mountain vistas add to the property's sense of space and natural beauty. With its premier location, flexible layout, and abundant potential, this charming Mesa home is ready to be transformed into a personalized coastal retreat.

110 Santa Rosa Place, Santa Barbara

$16,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 26859295 MLS ⋅ Active Status

A Modern Masterpiece. Along a tranquil ridgeline in Hope Ranch, the land opens in three directions - the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, and natural Hope Ranch setting below. One roofline runs the length of the site. Below it, glass - the landscape held on every side. Designed by DesignARC and completed in 2023, the residence reinterprets midcentury modern principles in glass, stone, and steel - clean geometry, measured proportion, every line held to the same discipline. A U-shaped plan wraps a central courtyard and lap pool. Broad overhangs and clerestory glazing carry light deep into the interior.Corners disappear where the glass meets. In the great room, thirty feet of pocketing doors slide fully away, and the distinction between inside and out stops holding.Inside, the material palette is simple and consistent. Travertine runs from the courtyard walls to a full-height fireplace in the great room and again in the primary suite, laid in long horizontal courses that echo the roofline. White oak floors throughout. Venetian plaster and inset reveals set the rhythm. Clerestory windows carry a band of light above the room and hold the palm canopy in view.A gallery corridor runs the length of the plan, glass to the courtyard on one side, stone on the other, art along its length, ending in a wall of warm wood. It links the public rooms to the private wing and does the work of a gallery on the way. The kitchen opens to the great room beneath the same clerestory band. Elsewhere the house turns quieter and darker -- a den, a powder room -- proof that restraint isn't the only register available to it.Outside, a timber pergola on steel posts extends the roofline into a covered terrace, where a travertine fire table faces the tree line.The landscape, by Nicole Greer of CJM::LA, answers the architecture rather than decorating it -- sculptural olives, sandstone boulders, native grasses, structure without ornament. In the courtyard, a mature Canary Island date palm stands free in the gravel. The lap pool and spa sit level with the terrace, side by side.Built by Leonard Unander Associates and styled by KB Kim of Langoworks - 1045 Via Tranquila is a Santa Barbara house in the older sense of the term: sited first, built second, and quiet throughout.Design Awards & HonorsFeatured on the cover of Luxe Interiors + Design (July 2025 edition)Honored for architectural design excellence by the American Institute of Architects (2024)Recognized for visionary landscaping design by the American Society of Landscape Architects (2025)

1045 Via Tranquila, Santa Barbara

$1,200,000

26868595 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Where Legacy Begins. Spanning 32.82 acres this ocean-view parcel borders Los Padres National Forest, offering a rare opportunity to create a private Montecito estate surrounded by natural beauty. A future residence can be thoughtfully sited to capture sweeping Pacific Ocean views while embracing the property's unique landscape. Just minutes from Montecito's Upper Village, world-class beaches, hiking trails, and the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, this is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate on the Central Coast.

2770 Bella Vista Drive, Santa Barbara

$8,975,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26868959 MLS ⋅ Active Status

At the edge of the Pacific on one of California's most remarkable stretches of shoreline, this private 5-acre ranch property offers a rare opportunity to experience the Central Coast w/in the surrounding acreage of Rancho Dos Pueblos, one of California's most significant coastal properties. Known as the Ranch House, the 3bd, 3ba residence + flex room enjoys sweeping ocean views, open pasture, & the timeless character of California ranch architecture. A media room, private office, and flexible living spaces offer exceptional versatility, while the pool overlooks the surrounding landscape w the Pacific always on the horizon. An established income-producing property, it offers exceptional flexibility as a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment, just moments from Santa Barbara.

275 La Casa Grande Circle, Santa Barbara

$2,998,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ OC26136806 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Offered for the first time in over 32 years, this exceptional Riviera residence, situated on just under half an acre, captures some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in all of Santa Barbara. Perfectly positioned in one of the city's most coveted neighborhoods, this light-filled home showcases unobstructed vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the sparkling coastline from nearly every room. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the thoughtfully designed single-level floor plan features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with two private bedroom wings offering exceptional separation and privacy. The expansive primary suite occupies its own wing, creating a peaceful retreat complete with stunning ocean views. At the heart of the home, the updated open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the spacious living and dining areas, all framed by spectacular coastal vistas. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and ambiance on cooler evenings, while the adjoining patio invites year-round indoor-outdoor living, embracing Santa Barbara's celebrated climate. The beautifully landscaped grounds are designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring multiple outdoor seating areas, a spacious backyard, mature trees, and lush gardens that create a serene and private setting. A generous driveway provides ample off-street parking for family and guests. This is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property in the highly sought-after Riviera, just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, world-renowned beaches, fine dining, boutique shopping, and renowned cultural attractions. With unparalleled views, an exceptional location, and timeless appeal, this extraordinary residence embodies the very best of the Santa Barbara lifestyle.

33 Loma Media Road, Santa Barbara

$14,500,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 26854429 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set at the oceanfront edge of Hope Ranch, the residence known as Vera Villa holds one of the more uninterrupted coastal frontages in the area -- roughly 170 feet of shoreline across 2.5 acres, where the Pacific defines the property from first light through dusk. Whales pass offshore and dolphins move through the surf, and the water carries its shifting moods into the home throughout the day. A gated entry opens to grounds planted with an orchard of varied fruit, the approach unfolding past the trees toward the south-facing villa beyond. The residence comprises just over 4,700 square feet under roof, its orientation composed to draw the coastline inward and to live as much with the ocean as beside it.Once a gathering place where an earlier generation of Hollywood marked the close of the day, the home now holds a rare opening for its next chapter.The grounds are arranged for a life lived outdoors as much as in -- room for horses, a tennis court, a pool pavilion, or another vision entirely, each held within the same expansive frontage and southern exposure. Positioned along one of Hope Ranch's few true oceanfront parcels, Vera Villa is a rare opportunity to reimagine an estate at the edge of the continent.

4121 Creciente Drive, Santa Barbara

$5,250,000

3 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26854431 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set on 1.29 usable acres in Santa Barbara's Yankee Farm enclave, this Spanish Hacienda-style residence offers a rare combination of seclusion and proximity -- moments from Hendry's Beach and the Mesa, with the coastline and its rhythms never far from reach. Built in 1996 and thoughtfully finished throughout, the 3,676-square-foot home offers three bedrooms plus an office, and 6 bathrooms. Saltillo tile flooring and Talavera tile accents carry the Hacienda character through the main living spaces, and a striking two-way fireplace anchors the living and family rooms in a warm, textural centerpiece. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walnut cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry - equal parts refined and functional.The primary suite occupies the main level, opening directly onto a covered patio for easy indoor-outdoor living and quiet mornings outdoors. Dual bathrooms and an expansive walk-in closet complete the primary. Upstairs, a private guest suite offers its own balcony with sweeping views of the ocean and Channel Islands - a graceful retreat for visitors or extended family. A spacious study offers flexible space and easily accommodates a work-from-home lifestyle or a 4th bedroom. With an attached, oversized three-car garage and multiple parking spaces along the private driveway, guest parking is never a squeeze.The grounds unfold and offer considerable room to breathe - mature trees, open gently-sloping topography oriented toward the ocean, and a natural, unhurried landscape that awaits a discerning hand to bring it fully to life. For a buyer with vision, shaping these grounds is part of the opportunity, pairing the privacy of the setting with the chance to create something entirely their own, just moments from Santa Barbara's finest beaches.

3236 Braemar Drive, Santa Barbara

$1,575,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26856001 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Enjoying an elevated setting within Casa Riviera, this inviting Santa Barbara residence offers a wonderful combination of comfort, outlooks, and convenience. Framed by mature landscaping and positioned to capture treetop, hillside, and distant ocean and island glimpses, the home lives with a relaxed ease that feels distinctly connected to its Riviera surroundings. The interiors are bright and welcoming, with generous proportions and a natural flow between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. A fireplace anchors the living room, creating a comfortable gathering area, while sliding glass doors extend the dining space to a private balcony, perfect for enjoying the fresh air, surrounding greenery, and layered views beyond. The kitchen offers plentiful cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a casual breakfast bar. The floor plan includes two bedrooms, a separate flex room, and two and one-half baths, offering versatility for guests, an office, or additional living space. The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with an ensuite bath, while thoughtful conveniences such as in-unit laundry, an attached garage, and ample storage enhance everyday living. Residents of Casa Riviera enjoy beautifully maintained community amenities, including a pool, all just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the Mission, El Encanto, the Riviera Theatre, and nearby parks. This inviting residence presents a gracious opportunity to enjoy the ease, outlooks, and beauty of Riviera living.

2041 Paseo Almeria, Santa Barbara

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