The Riviera
Spanish Revival hillside homes looking over the Mission, the city and the sea.
The Riviera climbs the foothills directly above the Old Mission and downtown Santa Barbara, and gives almost every home a view across red tile roofs to the harbor.
Named for its resemblance to the French and Italian coast, the Riviera was developed in the 1910s and 1920s along narrow, winding roads such as Alameda Padre Serra and Mission Ridge. It holds some of the city's finest Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, alongside mid-century and contemporary homes that make the most of steep lots.
Living here means walking to the Mission, the Rose Garden and the Museum of Natural History, and being ten minutes from State Street without needing the freeway. Lots are smaller than in Montecito, but views and sunsets are often better.
Buyers should look closely at parking, access for moving trucks, and hillside drainage. We review geology reports and permit history on every Riviera property we show.
Living in The Riviera
The Old Mission
The Queen of the Missions and the Mission Rose Garden, a short walk away.
Sunset views
West-facing terraces over the harbor, Stearns Wharf and the Channel Islands.
Walkability
Ten minutes to the Funk Zone, State Street and the Arlington Theatre.
Market snapshot
Twelve-month figures for single-family homes in The Riviera. Sample figures for illustration.
- Median sale price
- $3.6M
- Change year over year
- +5.1%
- Median days on market
- 38
- Homes sold
- 27
Estates in The Riviera
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Questions buyers ask about The Riviera
Some are. Wood shake roofs, older electrical and brush clearance all affect coverage, so we request insurance quotes during the first week of escrow.
On some streets, yes. We note off-street parking and turning room for every listing and flag it early.
