Upper Riviera Community - Santa Barbara, CA
Upper Riviera Santa Barbara Homes For Sale
The Upper Riviera community is located in the coastal beach town of Santa Barbara, California. This is one of the premier neighborhoods in Santa Barbara with large scale homes that sit at the top of the hillside and can offer panoramic ocean and coastline views. The homes are located in the same area as the upscale Encanto hotel and are considered some of the most expensive and sought after real estate in Santa Barbara. There is one of the best areas to find older historic properties in the city. Below are the current Upper Riviera homes for sale and for lease in Santa Barbara. Please contact us at 888-990-7111 with questions regarding this community and any of the properties listed here.
Upper Riviera Santa Barbara Homes For Sale
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Santa Barbara 1493 Sycamore Canyon Road
Through private gates, across a custom bridge, and up a secluded drive, this estate reveals a rare Santa Barbara Spanish sanctuary set on approximately 1.45 lush acres in one of the area's most private canyon settings. Custom built and thoughtfully enhanced, this exceptional estate offers nearly 6,000 square feet of refined living space, including a 4,958 square-foot main residence with five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, along with a pool house, studio, and poolside cantina, designed for both everyday comfort and elevated entertaining. A dramatic tower-style entry introduces the home, immediately setting the tone with soaring volume, hand-crafted details, and timeless Spanish-inspired architecture throughout. Arched doorways, stone accents, and carefully curated materials evoke the warmth and romance of classic mission estates while offering modern livability. At the heart of the home is the chef's kitchen, featuring custom solid walnut cabinetry, quartzite slab countertops with a waterfall island, Newport Brass fixtures, and hand-painted Walker Zanger tile. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, creating a natural flow for indoor-outdoor living and gathering. Formal living and dining spaces add flexibility and elegance, while multiple fireplaces throughout the home provide warmth and ambiance. The primary suite on the main level serves as a peaceful retreat, with French doors opening to a private garden patio. Additional guest suites are generously sized and complemented by spa-inspired bathrooms showcasing custom stone, artisan tile, and refined fixtures. Flexible living spaces, including a media/game room and studio, offer versatility for guests, creative pursuits, or work-from-home living. Both the studio and pool house feature full bathrooms and may also be flexed as additional detached guest bedrooms. The resort-style grounds are truly exceptional. Meandering paths wind through mature landscaping and over 250 avocado, citrus, and fruit trees, creating a tranquil, park-like setting. A pool and spa are anchored by a charming pool house and outdoor cantina/bar, complete with a half bath and outdoor shower, while multiple patios invite relaxation and entertaining amid the natural beauty of Sycamore Canyon. A custom spiral staircase leads toward the creek below, enhancing the estate's connection to its surroundings. Extensive infrastructure and design enhancements elevate the property further, including engineered structural elements, steel-supported outdoor areas, custom ironwork, Steve Handelman lighting, copper rain gutters, and spa-like design details throughout, underscoring the craftsmanship and permanence of the estate. Completing the offering is a detached three-car garage with adjacent studio space and a setting that feels worlds away, yet remains just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito, and the coast. Private, peaceful, and undeniably special, 1493 Sycamore Canyon Road offers a rare opportunity to own a true Santa Barbara sanctuary, where timeless Spanish design meets modern luxury in an irreplaceable natural setting.$8,250,000
Santa Barbara 210 Las Alturas Road
Perched in the coveted Riviera with unobstructed ocean and island views, Casa Vista De Amor is a fully redeveloped masterpiece blending modern luxury with timeless design. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with hand-crafted cabinetry and distinctive finishes. Expansive balconies and floor-to-ceiling bifold doors connect indoor and outdoor living, while a rooftop deck provides panoramic views. A 2-bedroom, 1-bath ADU offers flexibility for family, guests, or income. The chef's kitchen features a Taj Mahal quartzite island, white oak cabinetry, and ambient lighting, ideal for gatherings. Outdoor living includes a built-in kitchen, audio system, and heating for year-round enjoyment. Crafted by Narran Construction with AB Design Studio, this home embodies sophistication.$5,995,000
Santa Barbara 1816 E Las Tunas Road
Perched on Santa Barbara's Riviera, this refined single-level residence enjoys commanding views that sweep across the city, the Harbor, and the Channel Islands beyond. The setting is defined by light and perspective—sunrises that gently illuminate the coastline and sunsets that settle into glowing evening skies. At the center of the home, the living room unfolds as a welcoming gathering space, anchored by a fireplace and accented by travertine floors, custom built-in cabinetry, and tailored bookcases. Sliding glass doors extend the room to both the front and rear patios, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The rear patio provides a serene, garden-oriented escape, while the covered front patio serves as an inviting extension of the main living area. Designed for everyday enjoyment and entertaining alike, the front patio features its own fireplace and wet bar, making it ideal for morning coffee, afternoon gatherings, or relaxed evenings. The living and dining areas flow naturally from this central space, creating a cohesive layout that feels open yet inviting. The kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with rich granite countertops, reverse osmosis filtration, and solar-coated windows that enhance comfort and light throughout the kitchen and dining areas. The primary suite and guest bedroom are beautifully light-filled and thoughtfully positioned, each complemented by updated bathrooms finished in a modern aesthetic. Mature landscaping and terraced garden areas surround the home, offering privacy and a lush, calming backdrop. A rare combination of single-level living, thoughtful updates, and timeless Riviera appeal, this residence reflects a lifestyle of ease, elegance, and enduring quality.$3,695,000
Santa Barbara 1720 Mission Ridge Road
Enjoy life on the American Riviera in this playfully reimagined home with Gaudí-inspired curves and signature David Shelton ironwork. Seductive south-facing views bring inspiring Pacific Ocean scenery, soothing sunsets, and romantic city lights into the living spaces. Located in one of the Riviera's most prestigious neighborhoods, moments from the El Encanto Hotel, the iconic Santa Barbara Mission, the home makes a striking first impression blending vibrant gardens, whimsical character with the soulful spirit of Santa Barbara. A dramatic Spanish-inspired entry ascends to the light-filled great room with soaring ceilings, large picture windows and Juliet balconies showcasing ocean & city views. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with a mezzanine floor ideal for a home office or studio The magical back yard features private botanical gardens with meandering paths, bountiful fruit trees and level terraces with inspiring vistas providing a perfect spot for daily relaxation or an artistic haven.$3,395,000
Santa Barbara 1512 Hillcrest Road
The architecture sets the tone from the moment you arrive - clean lines, open volumes, mid-century modern in the best sense. But it's the relationship between the house and its setting that really stays with you. The light moves through beautifully, morning to evening, and the mountain views shift with it in ways that never get old. Dramatic, cozy, effortlessly alive - this house holds all of it. Inside, the kitchen blends original mid-century character with serious modern cooking - Liebherr, Gaggenau, and Bertazzoni - with mountain views on full display. The primary suite offers a classic ensuite bath, fireplace, and a private deck that makes mornings genuinely hard to leave. Two additional bedrooms and a spacious home office round it out. The full acre has been left as found - an open meadow, unfenced and unhurried, where deer and birds are still very much at home. Above the meadow, thoughtfully designed ADU plans were created by Ferguson-Ettinger Architects. Private and serene, yet remarkably close to everything: Francheschi Park, Parma Park, Cold Spring Trail, biking up Gibraltar Road, world-class dining in Montecito and Santa Barbara - all minutes away. This is a place that feels discovered rather than built - though of course, it was both.$2,875,000
Santa Barbara 1435 Sycamore Canyon Road
Set on a lush one-acre parcel, a private bridge welcomes you to this enchanting Santa Fe-style retreat nestled in Santa Barbara's verdant Sycamore Canyon. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence of ±2,345 square feet is surrounded by mature landscaping and romantic greenery, with a babbling creek enhancing the peaceful setting. Thoughtfully designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the property offers multiple inviting patios and gathering spaces ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the meditative beauty of the canyon. Ample off-street parking adds convenience to this serene retreat. Every corner of the home offers unique touches that make it one-of-a-kind; from custom built-ins with a charming library ladder in the kitchen to a rustic wood fireplace mantle repurposed as a stunning bathroom countertop. The grounds are dotted with fruit trees, attracting a variety of birds and creating a haven for nature lovers. Whether you're dining under the stars, curling up with a book by the fireplace, or hosting lively gatherings with friends and family, this soulful home offers a rare opportunity to live surrounded by beauty, privacy, and inspiration, just minutes from beaches, Montecito's Lower Village, and everything that downtown Santa Barbara has to offer.$2,495,000
Santa Barbara 1060 Tremonto Road
Nestled on The American Riviera, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Santa Barbara home offers +/-3,060 square feet of comfortable living space on a spacious 0.88-acre lot. Perched in an idyllic setting, the home boasts timeless character with richly grained wood interiors, handcrafted built-ins and expansive picture windows. Various decks offer the perfect spaces for sunset dinners or morning coffee. A large 2.5-car garage provides ample storage, while mature oak trees offer privacy and a serene connection to nature. This beloved home has been cherished by the same family for decades and is ready for its next chapter. Located in the Roosevelt Elementary School attendance area, this property presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a timeless home. Enjoy close proximity to the Old Mission, Natural History Museum, Mission Rose Garden, Upper East, Uptown, The Santa Barbara Tennis club and Downtown Santa Barbara.$2,300,000
Santa Barbara 1208 Las Alturas Road
Fabulous opportunity to build on the Riviera, where one can enjoy stunning mountain views from this gently sloping lot. Water meter in. Reports available. Opportunity to start building soon! Architectural renderings are available for inspiration, showing a home with a gracious first-floor primary suite, office, private garden/courtyard, two additional upstairs suites, and a one-bedroom ADU option. Still providing spacious off-street parking plus 3-4 car garage parking.$1,450,000
Santa Barbara 1131 Las Alturas Road B
New co-ownership opportunity: Own one-eighth of this professionally managed, turnkey home by Pacaso. Riviera is a contemporary residence offers panoramic views of the ocean and mountains, with spacious rooms flowing to terraces and mature gardens. The open-concept layout centers on a great room with a modern kitchen, dining area, and lounge opening to a private pool terrace and walled garden. A wood, steel, and glass stairwell connects the levels. The main-level suite opens to the pool terrace, while additional suites offer flexibility. A rooftop terrace with a wet bar and a lower-level bedroom with a fireplace complete this fully furnished, professionally designed home.$999,000
Santa Barbara 1131 Las Alturas Road A
New co-ownership opportunity: Own one-eighth of this professionally managed, turnkey home by Pacaso. Riviera is a contemporary residence offers panoramic views of the ocean and mountains, with spacious rooms flowing to terraces and mature gardens. The open-concept layout centers on a great room with a modern kitchen, dining area, and lounge opening to a private pool terrace and walled garden. A wood, steel, and glass stairwell connects the levels. The main-level suite opens to the pool terrace, while additional suites offer flexibility. A rooftop terrace with a wet bar and a lower-level bedroom with a fireplace complete this fully furnished, professionally designed home.$949,000
Santa Barbara 1037 Las Alturas Road
Premier Riviera lot offering ocean, harbor, and city views, ready for custom home development. Exceptional opportunity to build a custom home on approximately ±0.49 acre in the highly desirable Upper Riviera. This parcel features a generous building site framed by mature trees, ocean and mountain views, and the serenity of a quiet, tree-lined lane. Ideally located just minutes from the Upper Village, El Encanto, hiking trails, and Santa Barbara's renowned beaches. A rare offering providing an excellent canvas to design and build in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods.$860,000
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