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$2,995,000
Imagine creating a home inspired entirely by your own vision, where breathtaking ocean views, timeless architecture, and the Santa Barbara lifestyle come together in perfect harmony. Beautifully positioned in prestigious Campanil Hill, neighboring Hope Ranch, this exceptional homesite enjoys a setting that is both private and remarkably convenient, just moments from Hendry's Beach, the Douglas Family Preserve, Elings Park, the vibrant Mesa, and downtown Santa Barbara. Framed by panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands, the property offers an extraordinary canvas for a custom residence designed to embrace its spectacular surroundings. Opportunities to secure a parcel of this quality in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after neighborhoods have become exceptionally rare, making this a compelling opportunity to create a home that is uniquely your own.

3324 Campanil Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

$1,200,000
Where Legacy Begins. Spanning 32.82± acres this ocean-view parcel borders Los Padres National Forest, offering a rare opportunity to create a private Montecito estate surrounded by natural beauty. A future residence can be thoughtfully sited to capture sweeping Pacific Ocean views while embracing the property's unique landscape. Just minutes from Montecito's Upper Village, world-class beaches, hiking trails, and the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, this is a rare opportunity to create a legacy estate on the Central Coast.

2770 Bella Vista Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty.

$800,000
Perched in the hills above Montecito and Santa Barbara, this remarkable 27-acre parcel offers dramatic city and ocean views. The lot combines the pristine natural beauty of native boulders, manzanita and oak trees with the opportunity to build your dream home on a flat building pad of approximately 0.15 acres. From this elevated vantage point, sweeping panoramic views stretch out to the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands beyond. The privacy, tranquility and sense of seclusion are unmatched, yet the conveniences and draw of Santa Barbara and Montectio are just an easy 15 minute drive.

2888 Gibraltar Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Sun Coast Real Estate.

$3,450,000
An incredible opportunity in a premier Hope Ranch location! This stunning and highly usable 0.84-acre parcel is ideally positioned along the 5th fairway of the prestigious La Cumbre Country Club, offering sweeping mountain and golf course views framed by mature oak trees that create a timeless sense of beauty and serenity. The current owners have already completed the extensive design for a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath modern ranch-style residence by an exceptional team including Salt Architecture, Bosky Landscape Architecture, and Rita Chan Interiors. The thoughtfully designed residence features approximately 3,400 square feet of open-concept living space with soaring 10-14 foot ceilings throughout, including a detached 350-square-foot office studio with a living green roof overlooking the 5th green. Planned highlights include a chef's kitchen opening to expansive living spaces with a fireplace, a light-filled dining area, private guest accommodations, a spectacular primary suite, and an oversized 817-square-foot 3 car garage. Extensive planning, engineering, and site investigation work is complete, providing a significant head start for a future owner, whether they pursue the existing vision or create something entirely new. The property also benefits from both municipal water through the Goleta Water District and a private on-site well. An exceptional Hope Ranch offering with access to private beach rights, riding trails, tennis courts, and more, all just minutes from town.

3981 Laguna Blanca Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

$1,695,000
The Santa Barbara Riviera is widely regarded as one of the city's most iconic and desirable neighborhoods, known for its dramatic topography, stunning view corridors, Mediterranean character, and close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, the harbor and beaches. Often compared to the hillsides of the French and Italian Riviera, the neighborhood offers a unique blend of elevated privacy, architectural beauty, and coastal living. Winding roads, lush landscaping, and hillside estates create a setting unlike anywhere else on the Central Coast. 40 Rincon Vista offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home on one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after Riviera view parcels. Perched above the city, the property captures breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean, harbor, coastline, Channel islands, and sparkling city lights below. The elevated setting also showcases spectacular sunrise and mesmerizing sunset views, with ever changing colors illuminating the sky and coastline from dawn to dusk. These jaw dropping views are constantly changing and never get old, offering a dynamic landscape that remains captivating day after day. This exceptional homesite combines serenity and scenery while remaining just minutes from beaches, restaurants, shopping, theaters, hiking trails, and the Funk Zone. The elevated position offers the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind residence designed to maximize the sweeping views and Santa Barbara's year-round coastal climate. Vacant Riviera land opportunities of this caliber are increasingly rare, making 40 Rincon Vista an outstanding offering for an owner-user, developer, or investor seeking to create something truly special in one of Santa Barbara's premier hillside neighborhoods. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Riviera view parcel where significant preliminary design and planning work has already been undertaken to solicit project feasibility. Conceptual architectural studies and recent pre-application discussions with the City suggest a thoughtful path toward future development, while still allowing a new owner the flexibility to tailor a project to their own vision and preferences.

40 Rincon Vista Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara.

$5,950,000
Rancho Del Ciervo | 126 Acres Exceptional in-town avocado ranch spanning 126 scenic acres with approximately 83 acres of mature Hass avocados offering agricultural income, tax advantages, and natural beauty. The single-level California ranch residence features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, approximately 3,000± sq ft, and a 3-car garage, all positioned to capture sweeping ocean, coastline, and mountain views. Ideally located near the Santa Barbara Airport, shopping, and dining, the property also includes expansive level land suitable for equestrian facilities, or additional agricultural uses. A rare opportunity to own a legacy coastal ranch combining privacy, productivity, and panoramic beauty. Property includes a 3000-sf utility barn with roll-up doors, meeting/lunch room, kitchen, and bathroom. Seller removed 23 acres of lemons -- land is ready to replant or use for other ag-related use. Irrigation in place.

1500 Camino Rio Verde, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

$687,000
Nestled in the coveted foothills above Montecito, this pristine one-acre parcel offers a rare opportunity to build a custom estate in one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after enclaves. The property retains the original foundation and utilities from a previously existing 3,000-square-foot, two-story residence, providing a valuable head start for future development. Adding to its appeal, the original architectural plans from 1978 are available, offering insight and inspiration for your vision. Whether you choose to reimagine the past or design something entirely new, this property presents endless potential in a picturesque setting. The gently elevated location delivers privacy while keeping you close to everything the American Riviera has to offer: World-class beaches, boutiques, restaurants of downtown Santa Barbara, and everyday conveniences. https://my.rotoflight.com/225-Conejo-Rd

225 Conejo Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman of California, Inc..

$1,450,000
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.

1208 Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Village Properties - 1.

$1,995,000
Discover an exceptional opportunity on Mountain Drive, where iconic architecture, prestigious estates, and breathtaking vistas converge. This expansive 5-acre parcel offers two distinct building envelopes, each a canvas for your dream home. With panoramic views of majestic mountains, endless ocean, and nearby Channel Islands you can also enjoy the serenity of rolling foothills, moments away from Montecito and the upper Riviera. Embrace privacy and convenience in one unparalleled package. Design your masterpiece on this prime Santa Barbara land, sculpting a sanctuary that reflects your desired lifestyle. With unmatched potential, seize the chance to transform your aspirations into reality.

930 W Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$4,450,000
Rarely, if ever, does a flat 1.26 acre lot this close a walk to Coast Village Road become available, on which to build your Estate. Ideally situated just a short stroll from Coast Village Road, Rosewood Miramar Hotel, and the beach, this exceptional parcel offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and lifestyle. Set in the heart of Montecito's coveted Lower Village area, the property provides an ideal canvas for creating a custom residence or compound. Enjoy effortless access to renowned restaurants, boutique shopping, and the vibrant coastal atmosphere that defines Montecito living. This property offers endless possibilities just moments from the sand and the best of the Lower & Upper Village. Lower Village.

275 Olive Mill Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

$860,000
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.

1037 Las Alturas Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Coastal Properties.

$2,995,000
Dream. Build. Escape. Panoramic Views! Tucked into the quiet hills of El Cielito— Santa Barbara's hidden enclave of natural beauty & distinctive architecture —this extraordinary 52-acres presents a rare canvas of unspoiled land and limitless potential. Sweeping ocean, island, & mountain views stretch in every direction, with graded building sites to bring your vision to life. Conceptual plans by the renowned Mosaic Architects & Interiors, envision an elegant main residence, a gracious guest house, and versatile barn ideal for work, creativity, and gathering. Key infrastructure includes graded roads, a 1.5'' water meter, perc tests, and power conveniently close, streamlining the path from idea to execution. Close to downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito. Ag-II Zoning! Privately positioned yet remarkably close to downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito, the property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience, with world-class dining, shopping, culture, and beaches just minutes away. Set high above the coastline, the land invites the creation of a soulful retreat, multi-generational compound, or iconic architectural statement embraced by nature. With AG-II zoning allowing a main residence and accessory structures, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to craft a truly one-of-a-kind coastal California escapeelevated, serene, and entirely your own.

2300 Gibraltar Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty.

$1,800,000
Exceptional opportunity to build your custom home in the highly desirable Montecito, CA! This .90 acre property is on a gentle slope, perfect for creating a stunning estate with an impressive drive up approach! Located in the highly-sought after Cold Spring Elementary School, ensuring both prestige and unmatched educational value. Seize the opportunity to build your custom dream home in a world-class location. Montecito is getting bigger and better each day...buy your piece of paradise while you still can! Water meter on site. Survey avail. path on upper edge of property is private and can be taken out. It is not used by anyone else.

488 Barker Pass Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Village Properties.

$595,000
Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream home in a serene natural setting, all while being just minutes from the best of Santa Barbara. This 0.68-acre lot at 330 Sherman includes city-approved plans for a stunning Spanish-style 3-bedroom home designed by beloved Santa Barbara architect Jeff Shelton. Ready to build immediately, the property offers impressive, expansive views of the Santa Ynez Mountains from its spacious decks. The offering is further enhanced by on-site utilities, a completed soil report, and a recent survey, a great asset to any build. With no HOA fees, this stands out as one of the most compelling, truly build-ready opportunities in the area. A rare blend of inspired architecture, natural beauty, and everyday convenience—this is S.B. living at its finest!

330 Sherman Road, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$6,250,000
Set on 195± acres in Santa Barbara's foothills, Lot #2 at Rancho Del Ciervo features 120± planted acres, with 10,500 Hass avocado trees generating 2024 fruit sales exceeding 1 million dollars. Enjoy tax-free orchard income and reduced property taxes through Williamson Act enrollment, all while benefiting from the Dennis Reservoir—ideal for bass fishing—and a robust mutual water company for reliable irrigation. The dedicated homesite crowns this exceptional offering, granting panoramic orchard, ocean, mountain, and coastline views, where the orchard's steady returns allow you to create an avocado ranch estate that pays to own.

1500 Camino Meleno, Santa Barbara

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.