Is Santa Barbara Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Santa Barbara
Population: 92K
Score Range
3-89 (best: 89)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Santa Barbara walkable? Santa Barbara Walkability Overview
Is Santa Barbara walkable? Walking works in some central areas, but most of the city requires driving for daily errands. Some areas scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Weakest categories
Shopping (25), Public Transit (24)
Scores range from 3 to 89 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Santa Barbara
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaEastern Santa Barbara | 54(18-89) |
Northern-Eastern Santa Barbara | 46(3-89) |
Western Santa Barbara | 29 |
Northern-Western Santa Barbara | 3 |
Northern Santa Barbara | 3 |
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