Moving to Santa Barbara? Don't Be Fooled by These 8 Myths!

Thinking of moving to Santa Barbara? Before you decide, it's time to separate fact from fiction. In this enlightening video, we're debunking 8 common myths about living and buying a home in Santa Barbara, California.

Whether you've heard about Santa Barbara's real estate market being too competitive or the lifestyle being too laid back, we're here to give you the truth. Using our in-depth knowledge as top Santa Barbara realtors, we'll bust each myth and give you a clear, accurate picture of what it's like to live in this stunning coastal city.

Ready to discover the reality behind Santa Barbara living? Watch our video and get the insights you need to make an informed decision.

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Joe Parker
The Santa Barbara Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
3868 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105
[phone]
DRE #01314939

[chapinachango]

The working class survives by living like sardines in homes, or living in 400 SF size apartments with low quality appliances and interior spaces. The price we pay for low quality apartments here, we could pay for a luxury apartment in South Carolina with full amenities. You won’t find many young professionals or young families here, it’s too expensive. The working/middle class is disappearing and we’re seeing the repercussions of this by the evidence of empty commercial buildings, restaurants, and stores. Every facet of industry in Santa Barbara has a staffing shortage because there are no young professionals to operate the City. What’s worse, a whole generation of the SB workforce is retiring, with no one to replace them because of the lack of young professionals moving in. I question whether greed in the real estate industry has perpetuated the high cost of living and contributed to the City’s low economic growth. Thank the tourists who keep the City’s economy going, because the locals are suffering, and the young professionals who do reside here are burned out.

[Desertskyobservatoy]

I was born and raised in Santa Barbara (SB), I left back in 1987 for college in Arizona. Things really began to change there in the late 80s' in my opinion. I always dreamed of returning after school, but it was still out of reach. I can never have in SB what I have been able to obtain here in Arizona. After owning a horse property for 10 years, which I thought I could never afford here, I moved to a small town called Fountain Hills, about 35 miles NE of Phoenix. Fountain Hills is much like Santa Barbara in the 1980's and things are changing here as well. Prices have jumped considerably and in 10 yrs my house value increased 90% in ten years. I do miss the beach, I was an eastside kid growing up just off of Milpas St. and would fall asleep to the smell of the sea air. Family and friends always ask me to come home, but I'd basically be living in a condo. I retired early and enjoy our small town here, I live in an area called "Sunridge Canyon" just 1/4 miles away from the mountains. If you can make it in SB, you can make it just about anywhere else, and kudos to you!

[ghostie]

I used to live in LA from when I was 24-27. I used to travel to SB by myself to relax. It is boring but that’s exactly why I loved it. I’m from a boring upstate NY town and SB reminded me of that vibe, plus beautiful weather and beaches. It’s such a great place. And the food is great. I used to visit so often. I miss it!

[SirCarlosMusicBMI]

Being born and raised there I know that you completely nailed it!
It’s a beautiful place to live if you can afford a house 🏡.
I miss Santa Barbara But Santa Barbara misses me more.
Thank you for another awesome video today.
Blessings, Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊❗️

[cyrusfieneteam]

Spend some time in Wisconsin that was good one 😂 good video!

- your friendly Seattle agent 💪

[solarplexus]

I got my PADI divers license in Santa Barbara. Diving the Channel Islands is great. Best dives ever.

[WillieBowen-on]

I would love to reside in a Bungalow house or Townhouse on the beach in Santa Barbara, California

[Viktor-ydef]

When I was 17 years old I lived in SB for 3 weeks for going to a language school to learn english and experience the californian culture.
Since I’m back in Germany I really miss so much of California, especially Santa Barbara. I really want to come back but the cost of living is just crazy expensive. 😅
Still great video about a great place

[jerryherriott]

Are any of the ANU available to rent short time, a month?

[afbx]

This guy just said condos are 500k/650k. I’ll buy right now if it was lol.

[msell]

I love Wisconsin! The people there are the salt of the earth. 🌎

[joemchang]

You should talk about about downtown the center of what SB is and the terrible condition that it has become. It will be the starting point of the new biggest myth that Santa Barbara is a good place for tourists to visit, which i no longer believe it is. Quite the opposite now. Of course it may always get deleted as i do not see any videos at all addressing the struggles Santa Barbara faces on a continuous basis to become a healthy normal functioning place.

[alex_in_downtown]

Are there any Asian Indians living in Santa Barbara?

[PeterOtte]

I figured out Myth #6: Santa Barbara doesn't have any culture. We have the Granada and the Lobero as well. The Lobero is the oldest continuously running theater in California, dating back to 1870. We also have and opera company (Opera Santa Barbara), a ballet company (State Street Ballet), professional theater (Ensemble Theater), and a symphony (Santa Barbara Symphony). All the shows are well attended and enjoy strong support from the community.

[LevK-sy]

With a crime rate of 36 per one thousand residents, Santa Barbara has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 28.
Enjoy!