Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Barbara compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How walkability is measured →
Pedestrian navigation is exceptionally easy due to a dense grid of wide sidewalks and high-visibility crosswalks. This level of accessibility is significantly higher than the Santa Barbara city average, making most local errands achievable on foot.
Extensive sidewalk networks and clear pedestrian crossings throughout the residential grid make navigating the area on foot exceptionally easy. This level of pedestrian infrastructure is notably superior to the city average, featuring continuous sidewalks on both sides of most streets.
Pedestrian connectivity is exceptional due to a dense street grid, wide sidewalks, and pedestrian bridges that navigate the highway divide. Most daily errands can be completed on foot, as the area offers much greater walkability than the typical Santa Barbara neighborhood.
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 10 | #1 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Oak Park | 9.5 | #2 | +1.4 ↑ |
| West Downtown | 9.5 | #3 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Lower Westside | 9.2 | #4 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Lower State | 9.1 | #5 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Westside | 8.9 | #6 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Laguna | 8.7 | #7 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Upper East | 8.6 | #8 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 8.5 | #9 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Hitchcock | 8.5 | #10 | +0.4 ↑ |
| West Beach | 8.4 | #11 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Funk Zone | 8.3 | #12 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Samarkand | 8.3 | #13 | +0.2 ↑ |
| North State | 8.2 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Hope | 8.2 | #15 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Lower Riviera | 8.1 | #16 | — |
| Alta Mesa | 8.1 | #17 | — |
| Milpas | 8 | #18 | -0.1 ↓ |
| San Roque | 7.9 | #19 | -0.2 ↓ |
| East Mesa | 7.8 | #20 | -0.3 ↓ |
| East San Roque | 7.7 | #21 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Lower East | 7.7 | #22 | -0.4 ↓ |
| East Beach | 7.7 | #23 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Bel Air | 7.6 | #24 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Eastside | 7.6 | #25 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Hidden Valley | 7.6 | #26 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Campanil | 7.3 | #27 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Elings Park | 7.2 | #28 | -0.9 ↓ |
| West Mesa | 7 | #29 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Eucalyptus Hill | 7 | #30 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Foothill | 6.7 | #31 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Riviera | 6.2 | #32 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Coast Village | 6 | #33 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Cielito | 6 | #34 | -2.1 ↓ |
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