Santa Barbara’s nickname as “the American Riviera” may sound like an overreach. But spend time driving into hillside neighborhoods where winding roads lead to balconies and patios on Spanish-style homes high above the ocean and you’ll quickly see the resemblance to the Mediterranean Sea.

Nowhere is this truer than in the Riviera neighborhood. It’s one of the city’s older and most exclusive slope-side enclaves known for its surrounding natural beauty. One example: the hilltop home for sale at 20 Camino Alto, which offers sweeping views of the ocean, Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

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