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    • 521 W Montecito St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    Apartment building
    2 beds

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    What's special

    This fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with all utilities included (water, trash, power, gas and internet.), is located in the West Beach area. Walking distance to SBCC, Harbor, Wharf, and the Funk Zone. This unit has two bedrooms, two baths smart tv in living room and bedrooms and private laundry room in the unit. It has a comfortable living room with plenty of seating, adjoining kitchen, and private patio with covered and uncovered parking. Its walking distance to the corner market, restaurants, and beach. Pets considered (1 small dog, up to 25lbs or a cat). A walkability score of 74, biking score of 90. "bikers paradise" with a bike path that leads west to UCSB campus and east to Butterfly Beach for biking, skating or just walking the waterfront. West beach is great for boating, kayaking, and volleyball. For the kiddos there is Skater's Point a fun skate park, Chase Palm Park, Los Banos Public Pool, The MOXI and the SB Zoo, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and The Sea Center. That's all within 3 miles. This is a non-smoking building.

    Neighborhood: Lower Westside

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      Pedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.
      Arts Scene
      Galleries, murals, and cultural venues showcase creativity and artistic talent.
      Dining Scene
      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
      Beach Access
      Easy coastal access for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside relaxation.
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    Santa Barbara’s 93101 centers on the lively State Street Promenade and the waterfront, blending beach-town ease with an artsy, walkable downtown vibe. Expect a Mediterranean climate with ocean breezes, morning marine layer, and plenty of sunny afternoons. The Funk Zone’s galleries, wine rooms, and breweries sit beside tasting patios and street murals, while dining ranges from The Lark and the Santa Barbara Public Market’s food hall to local favorites like Mony’s. Coffee culture thrives at Dune, Handlebar, and Caje; daily errands are simple with Ralphs, Target, Paseo Nuevo shops, and frequent farmers markets. Green pockets such as Alameda Park, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, Chase Palm Park, and West Beach invite picnics, biking, and water sports; dog-friendly patios are common, and weekend festivals add a close-knit community feel. Transit is easy via MTD buses and the Amtrak station. Recent Zillow market trends show median asking rents hovering in the mid-$3,000s, with most listings roughly $2,500–$6,000+ depending on size and proximity to the waterfront.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

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    Biker's Paradise

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 521 W Montecito St?

    521 W Montecito St has a walk score of 75, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 521 W Montecito St?

    521 W Montecito St has a transit score of 41, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to 521 W Montecito St?

    The schools assigned to 521 W Montecito St include McKinley Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and San Marcos Senior High School.

    What neighborhood is 521 W Montecito St in?

    521 W Montecito St is in the Lower Westside neighborhood in Santa Barbara, CA.