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Living in Westside, Santa Barbara, CA

Westside Area Facts

  • Westside has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Westside crime rates are 33% lower than the Santa Barbara average
  • Cost of living in Westside is 14% lower than the Santa Barbara average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westside? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bohnett Park
      Bohnett Park
      Harding Recreation Center
      Hilda McIntyre Ray Park
      Louise Lowry Davis Recreation Center
      Hilda Ray Park
      Spencer Adams Park
      Honda Valley Park

      Entertainment

      Casa Dolores
      Arlington Theatre
      Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
      Arts and Culture Center
      The Granada Theatre
      Santa Barbara Museum of Art
      Fiesta Cinema
      Paseo Nuevo Metropolitan Theatres

      Food & Drink

      Wabi Sabi
      South Coast Deli
      Corazón cocina
      Empty Bowl
      The garden
      Shalhoob Meat Co
      Fala Bar
      Pizzeria Veloce

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westside? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Westside.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
      Cottage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Federal Drug
      Ralphs Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Ryn Hurvitz Orthopedic Clinic
      Joel H Brandt MD
      Dermatology Aesthetics Center
      Dr. Jay Winner MD