Summerland is the quintessential California beach town, situated between Montecito and Carpinteria. The community takes up approximately 2 square miles and is built on a set of coastal bluffs bordering the ocean. The main road through town is Lillie avenue, full of antique stores, cozy cafes and locally owned shops punctuated by charming cottages. The town’s central beach is framed by Lookout Park, a great place to watch the sunrise/sunset or breaking waves. The region experiences a warm Mediterranean climate, with monthly temperature averages around 72 degrees.
Summerland is a fantastic place to visit for the day, with many activities and local businesses to visit. One of the well-known places to visit is Summerland Winery, offering great Central Coast wines to enjoy on a comfortable front porch setting, overlooking Lillie avenue and the ocean. The atmosphere is relaxed, perfect for a group of friends- also a dog friendly business.
Another well-known stop is The Sacred Space, a spiritual setting offering art and gifts with beautiful gardens to stroll through. Reluctantly categorized as a shop, as it is really much more of an experience, as you are greeted with tea as you enter into a worldly ambiance- it is truly a “peaceful refuge for the busy soul”.
For the antique-minded, a must visit is the Summerland Antique Collective – a visually crafted, museum like setting. The shop is broken into different sections, where you will find one-of-a-kind treasures from across the globe, or antiques acquired from local estate sales. This is a place you will thoroughly enjoy whether or not you find that special item to take home with you.
The town of Summerland is the perfect place to visit for the day, with great food and plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
The real estate in Summerland is sought after for its breathtaking views of the pacific from nearly every location, while being part of a beautiful coastal enclave. Currently there are 13 properties listed for sale in Summerland between $869,000 & $3,995,000, with a median price of $1,950,000. These properties range from 2BR/1BA to 4BR/3BA – most of which have spectacular views and relatively newer construction. With Summerland only being 2 square miles, it generally offers a smaller number of properties at any given time of year. During the last year, 15 properties have sold in this coastal town, ranging between $600,000 for 2BR/1BA condo up to $1,850,000 for 3BR/3BA single family home.
Maurie McGuire