1624 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Breezy Living and Ocean Proximity Define This Coastal Gem

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from its coveted perch above Shoreline Drive, this stunning residence captures the essence of Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood: a place beloved for its walkable charm, ocean breezes, and connection to nature.

Entry Level Living

From the moment you arrive, the home’s private motor court sets a tone of understated luxury. The entryway opens to a light-filled living room. Designed for both intimate gatherings and casual afternoons, the living area flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining spaces, creating a continuous sense of openness.

In the spacious dining area, French doors invite you outdoors, where the patio and gardens beckon for al fresco repasts under the Santa Barbara sun. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet breakfast, the home’s natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces ensures that the ocean breeze is always nearby.

A tranquil hallway leads to three serene bedrooms – each designed with comfort and light in mind. Two of these bedrooms feature French doors opening directly to the tropical-inspired backyard gardens, where lush greenery and other amenities create a private sanctuary.

Second Level Great Room with Ocean Views

Ascending the staircase, you enter the home’s signature upper level – a great room that spans the entire length of the residence. With its dramatic wood plank vaulted ceiling and expanses of glass, this remarkable space exudes a sense of coastal grandeur while maintaining the warmth and intimacy of home.

At one end, a cozy den with a fireplace serves as a gathering place for cool evenings, where the flicker of the fire often complements the sounds of the surf. Adjoining it is a spacious recreation room, ideal for entertaining, media, or family relaxation. Together, they create an open yet intimate setting that’s perfect for both lively social moments and quiet reflection.

The great room extends into a dining area and kitchenette, enhancing its self-contained versatility – whether for weekend guests, extended family, or creative pursuits.

Three sets of French doors open onto an expansive deck, where views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands unfold. Here, a built-in fire pit anchors the space, offering an ideal vantage point for ocean view entertaining, sunset gatherings, or stargazing under the clear Santa Barbara night sky.

Two additional bedrooms complete the upstairs, including one with its own private balcony – a serene retreat to take in the morning light and fresh sea air. This level offers exceptional flexibility, functioning beautifully as a guest suite, multigenerational quarters, or resort-like entertainment floor with panoramic coastal views.

The Grounds: A Tropical Escape

True to Santa Barbara’s celebrated indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the property’s design invites the natural beauty of its surroundings into daily life. Multiple French doors open from the home’s main rooms to the rear gardens, where the scent of select plantings and ocean air mingle.

The terracotta-tiled patio and cut stone-bordered terraces evoke timeless charm while mature trees and other verdant flora provide privacy and a sense of tranquility.

An outdoor spa and shower add to the home’s resort-like ambiance, while numerous sitting and dining areas create opportunities for year-round enjoyment such as morning coffee beneath the palms, afternoon lounging in the dappled shade, or evenings gathered by firelight with friends.

Every corner of the garden feels like an invitation to unwind in a reflection of Santa Barbara’s natural grace and easygoing sophistication.

Life on the Santa Barbara Mesa

Few neighborhoods in Santa Barbara real estate offer the perfect blend of ocean proximity, convenience, and community quite like the Mesa. Known for its sweeping coastal views, vibrant sunsets, and family-friendly atmosphere, the Mesa embodies a relaxed yet refined way of life.

This home’s prime Mesa location places you minutes from Shoreline Park, Leadbetter Beach, and Mesa Lane Beach, where the Pacific’s gentle waves beckon for morning walks, surfing sessions, or leisurely afternoons by the water. Additional nearby parks, including La Mesa Park and Douglas Family Preserve offer trails, picnic spots, and panoramic bluff-top vistas.

A short drive leads to downtown Santa Barbara and the Harbor, where waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and cultural attractions like the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum enrich everyday life. Local schools, cafes, and essential services are just moments away, making this property equally ideal as a year-round residence, vacation home, or luxury income property.

Property Highlights

Prime Santa Barbara Mesa location above Shoreline Drive
Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands views
5 bedrooms, multiple living and entertaining spaces
Great room with vaulted ceiling and ocean view deck
Spa, outdoor shower, fire pit, and terraced gardens
Proximity to beaches, parks, Santa Barbara Harbor, and downtown
Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or income property

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Client Reviews

“It was an emotional experience selling our mother’s home in Montecito that we all loved so much but Cristal made the process easier on our whole family by guiding us through the transaction every step of the way. She knows the market so well and everything she recommended was on point including the asking price, painting, and staging the home, which looked beautiful and helped the buyer envision her new home. We sold it the first day it hit the market with an offer above asking! Cristal did an incredible job communicating with us and the buyer to ensure that the transaction would run smoothly. We highly recommend using Cristal, she was a pleasure to work with! ”

- J & A

“Cristal is a pleasure to work with! Her knowledge of the local real estate market coupled with her amazing listening skills resulted in her showing us an array of homes that were all excellent choices. Her low-pressure patient attitude made us feel extremely comfortable with the whole process. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

- M.F.

“Cristal Clarke is #1 in her field - and you don't become #1 by luck. Cristal works harder, and longer, and with more charm and patience than any real estate agent I have ever worked with in the past; her calendar has no weekend, her days have no clocks, her only concern is selling your property as soon as possible and for the best price on the market. Am I a fan? You bet!”

- P.B.

“We have used Cristal now several times and cannot express how grateful we are for her expertise, dedication, and unwavering support throughout the entire home-buying process. Cristal is knowledgeable, patient and attentive. Her attention to detail is remarkable, and she consistently went above and beyond to provide us with all the information and resources we needed to make informed decisions. Cristal is a skillful negotiator and advocate. She can navigate complex negotiations with professionalism and grace and felt like a true partner to us in the home-buying process. Cristal has a genuine passion for real estate and a deep commitment to her clients' satisfaction. I cannot speak highly enough of Cristal and her exceptional service. She is a true expert in her field and her dedication to excellence, combined with unwavering support is the reason we choose to work with her for all our real estate buying needs.”

- T.C.

“Cristal is a top-notch realtor who sold my home before it ever went on the market. I had two competing offers that enabled me to get top dollar for my home. Not only is Cristal superb but her team is extraordinary. I cannot say enough about Cristal and her team. They are simply phenomenal, the consummate professionals, who took care of every possible detail, making the sale and transition period, smooth from our end. They are also lovely, caring people, who knew all the right professionals, to get the job done. Thank you, everyone!”

- D.R.

“I could list lots of cool adjectives to describe Cristal. All good by the way. But, that is not why I or anyone should hire Cristal. My reason for hiring her, which proved to be correct, is very simple. She got the job done. And, she does it time and time again and with zero issues. And, that is why she is one of the top agents in the country. End of subject. ”

- M.A.

“Working with Cristal was a complete pleasure. Cristal was extremely patient with us as we evaluated nearly 2 dozen homes over a span of 2 years. Her knowledge of the market is unmatched. Cristal provided us with exceptional counsel as we evaluated opportunities and negotiated pricing. The closing process was handled thoroughly and efficiently. We could not be happier with our purchase and even more happy to now call Cristal our friend.”

- D.K.

“Cristal Clarke has conducted numerous real estate transactions for me beginning 13 years ago with the purchase of a Lemon Ranch. She has handled both large and small purchases and sales with equal dedication. As a negotiator, you can’t find anyone better. Her transactions are always conducted in the most appropriate and professional manner. Cristal has considerable knowledge of the Santa Barbara market.”

- S.N. Decker Ph.D.

“Living in Europe, we were to say the least, unaccustomed to the nuances of Real Estate acquisition in California and Cristal steered us through the process with absolute professionalism and personal attention to detail at every turn. Her in-depth knowledge of the market place combined with enthusiasm and drive was the only reason we secured the property of our dreams and will be forever grateful. If you are looking for personal discrete and private representation of the highest quality we suggest you look no further than Cristal Clarke.”

- Johan and Paula van den Berg

“Cristal is very straightforward, cheerful, helpful, professional and trustworthy….we felt very lucky to work with her.”

- John and Lacey Williams

“After considering our many choices, we are grateful it was Cristal Clarke of Sotheby’s International who represented the sale of our Montecito cottage. We are familiar with Cristal’s reputation of hard work and dedication to clients, but it was her attention to detail that made our experience so positive. She offered suggestions for staging the property, worked in harmony with potential buyers and was even able to secure back up offers. The sale of our cottage was completed much sooner than we expected, due in great part to Cristal’s professional skills and support. We highly recommend Cristal as a first choice for anyone needing representation with real estate.”

- Michael & Nancy Lee

“Our experience in working with Cristal Clarke resulted in the successful and discrete acquisition of a property which was not yet on the open market. Her knowledge of the Montecito/Santa Barbara area and vast expertise blended with her passion for real estate and architecture, provided us with the very highest level of professionalism and personalized services. Cristal exhibited a rare combination of excellent communications, attention to detail, creativity and patience.”

- Richard and Catherine Frinier

“Cristal really breaks the mold. She knows every nook and cranny of this real estate market, understands value, and follows up on everything, all the time. She was incredibly patient with our two year quest to find the perfect house. Every house hunting trip from across the country was well planned, and our time was never wasted. On top of her professionalism and expertise, she is delightful to spend time with. We are thrilled with the home we purchased, and grateful to Cristal for so wisely advising us through this process, right through to the close and beyond.”

- Laurie Siegel

“We met Cristal first in the course of renting a winter home (for three years), then buying a house using her as our agent. She was amazingly good at listening to our wants and showing us homes that fit our needs. Her mastery of the paperwork was perfect. Most importantly, there was never a situation where we doubted her straightforwardness or integrity. If we do another real estate transaction in Montecito (which I doubt, we’re happy with what we purchased), without question we’d use Cristal again.”

- Ken Saffir

“Susan and I just want to thank you for your efforts in the sale of our home. You are really quite amazing. Your competence, persistence, optimism and humor made the entire process effortless. Every problem that arose, you somehow fixed; any obstacle, you overcame. We have bought and sold many homes. It has never been such a painless and enjoyable process!”

- Michael & Susan Marquart

“A little something about “our” realtor, Cristal Clarke. My wife and I came to Santa Barbara about fifteen years ago looking for a seasonal home from which to enjoy the weather and amenities of the central coast. Being in the real estate business myself I was familiar with agents and brokers so entered the market with open eyes. We “flipped” a few houses in the early years, dealing with various agents and finally ended up in Montecito. That’s when good fortune put us together with Cristal. To say we were impressed is to put it mildly. Cristal really knows the market. She is familiar with the area, its history and trends. When we have questions about a particular property she either has the answers immediately or gets back to us by phone or email. There is no waiting or wondering with Cristal. She is an agent who is “on top of it.” Her recommendations as to price points, contractors, inspectors and title agents have proven to be exceptional, showing great insight and the highest professional standards. We consider ourselves exceedingly fortunate to say that Cristal Clarke is our realtor and would recommend her services to any serious buyer or seller.”

- Rob & Judi Kelch