Name: Zip Code 93117
Address: Santa Barbara

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 93117 offers a tranquil neighborhood characterized by a balance of single detached homes and varied apartment buildings. The area benefits from a well-developed network for bicycling, making it convenient for residents who use bicycles. Accessibility by car is straightforward, with generally easy parking available. Around twenty bus lines serve the community, with many bus stops conveniently located nearby. The neighborhood provides access to numerous primary schools and both public and private options for elementary education. Food shopping is supported by approximately twenty supermarkets, along with several appealing local restaurants and cafes. This postal code offers a calm and pleasant place to settle in.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is fairly car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is easy. However, traveling by public transit is challenging in Zip Code 93117. Thankfully, homeowners have access to around 30 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. This postal code is not especially convenient for pedestrians as meeting daily needs is at times difficult without a car. On the other hand, cycling is very embraced in Zip Code 93117 as there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

In Zip Code 93117, residents will often be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. However, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long pedestrian trip away. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Regarding food, in all cases, a car is required to purchase groceries in one of around 40 stores.

Character

Zip Code 93117 is a postal code to buy a house in for those who prefer a laid-back environment. As there are few pedestrians, Zip Code 93117 is relatively quiet, although those who are near the railway line or the airport (Santa Barbara Muni) may experience higher levels of noise.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly7.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants0.2

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.0

Few or no groceries within a short drive