248 Por La Mar Circle

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Just across from Santa Barbara's iconic East Beach, this beautiful south-facing 1 brm/1 ba condo offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and resort-style living. Filled with wonderful natural light, the inviting interior opens to a private balcony overlooking charming Spanish tile rooftops and lush treetops, creating a peaceful coastal retreat just steps from the sand. Set within the guard-gated community of El Escorial Villas with amenities that rival a five-star resort, including a year-round heated pool and spa, two lighted tennis courts, gym with shower facilities, clubhouse, gas BBQ area, dog park, tropical landscaping, controlled-access buildings with elevators, and 24-hour gated security with guard house. HOA amenities also include cable, internet, water, trash, and recycling. Ideally situated near Montecito's Lower Village, State Street, the Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, and the Santa Barbara Bird Refuge, this beachside retreat offers effortless access to acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, scenic bike and walking trails, vibrant city energy, and the tranquility of nature. Whether as a full-time residence or weekend escape, this is coastal living at its finest -- where every day feels like a vacation.

Listing courtesy of Kathleen S Winter of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties



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