• Primary Photo - The American Riviera Living at El Escorial Villas
  • Building Photo - The American Riviera Living at El Escorial Villas
    Building Photo - The American Riviera Living at El Escorial Villas
  • Building Photo - The American Riviera Living at El Escorial Villas
    Building Photo - The American Riviera Living at El Escorial Villas
$3,650 / Month

438 Por La Mar Cir

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Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    700 sq ft

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    Available Sep 1

438 Por La Mar Cir
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About This Home

$3,650 deposit, Available Sep 1

Experience the best of Santa Barbara from this beautifully upgraded residence in the highly sought-after, guard-gated El Escorial Villas community. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and convenience, this turnkey retreat offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the ultimate coastal lifestyle—whether you're working remotely, escaping for an extended stay, or simply embracing life by the beach. Inside, you'll find a peaceful and inviting living space enhanced by double-pane windows and an upgraded sliding glass door, creating an unusually quiet interior environment. The open living area includes a sleep sofa for visiting family and friends, while a dedicated home office workspace with a desk and comfortable chair makes working from home effortless. Custom closet organizers maximize storage and functionality throughout the residence. Included in the monthly rent: High-speed WiFi Cable service Apple TV Water Trash service Gas Electricity Reserved carport parking with additional storage Residents of El Escorial enjoy access to an impressive collection of resort-style amenities, including: 24-hour guard-gated security Heated swimming pool and spa Fitness center Tennis courts Pickleball courts Outdoor barbecue areas Beautifully landscaped greenbelts and walking paths The location is truly unmatched. Leave your car behind and enjoy Santa Barbara's most beloved attractions just moments from your door: 2-minute walk to the Santa Barbara Zoo 3-minute walk to East Beach 10-minute walk to local grocery shopping 20-minute stroll to Montecito's charming restaurants, boutiques, and cafés During the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), take advantage of Santa Barbara's convenient waterfront electric shuttle service, offering easy access to Stearns Wharf, the Harbor, and Downtown Santa Barbara for just 50 cents per ride. This is coastal living at its finest—offering the perfect blend of security, convenience, and resort-style amenities in one of Santa Barbara's most desirable seaside communities. Lease Terms: Three-month minimum lease No smoking No pets Live where others vacation and discover why El Escorial is known as the front row of the American Riviera. Available NOW:) FULLY FURNISHED! Call Billy for a showing.

438 Por La Mar Cir is a house located in Santa Barbara County and the 93103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Barbara Unified School District attendance zone.

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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Located east of Sterns Wharf, the East Beach neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California faces the Pacific Ocean and sits within walking distance of downtown. The residents of its apartments for rent have quick access to the East Beach waterfront with its rustling palm trees, sandy beach, and gorgeous sunsets.

For rollerblading, cycling, and strolling, head to spacious Chase Palm Park. To observe over 200 species of local birds in their natural habitats, hike or cycle through the Andre Clark Bird Refuge. Check out the highly-regarded Santa Barbara Zoo for a glimpse at exotic animals.

Grab breakfast or lunch at East Beach Grill for a splendid ocean view, or have a cool drink and fresh seafood at the Santa Barbara FisHouse. Enjoy wine tasting at the renowned Whitecraft Winery.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Santa Barbara City College
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
UC Santa Barbara
Drive: 19 min 13.5 mi
Ventura College
Drive: 42 min 30.9 mi
Oxnard College
Drive: 52 min 39.6 mi
438 Por La Mar Cir is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Santa Barbara City College. It is also near UC Santa Barbara and Ventura College.
Schools
Cleveland Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
254 Students
Attendance Zone
Santa Barbara Junior High School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
512 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
1,924 Students
Attendance Zone
Sunrise Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
38 Students
Nearby
Providence
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
245 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

438 Por La Mar Cir is near Santa Barbara Municipal, located 14.2 miles or 31 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Santa Barbara
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Carpinteria Amtrak
Drive: 15 min 10.2 mi
Goleta Amtrak
Drive: 17 min 11.9 mi
Ventura Amtrak
Drive: 35 min 26.5 mi
East Ventura Metrolink Station
Drive: 41 min 32.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Santa Barbara Municipal
 Drive: 31 min 14.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 438 Por La Mar Cir.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
201 S Milpas St
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Milpas Shopping Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
1 S Milpas St
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
438 Por La Mar Cir has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Santa Barbara Zoo
 Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Ganna Walska Lotusland
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
438 Por La Mar Cir has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Santa Barbara Zoo, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center, and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 11 min 7.7 mi
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Drive: 13 min 9.8 mi
438 Por La Mar Cir has 3 hospitals within 9.8 miles, the nearest is Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital which is 4.3 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Coast Guard Station
Drive: 49 min 36.4 mi
Point Mugu Naval Air Station
Drive: 62 min 46.9 mi
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Drive: 95 min 65.8 mi
438 Por La Mar Cir has 3 military bases within 65.8 miles, the nearest is US Coast Guard Station which is 36.4 miles away and a 49 minute drive.

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