Life in the American Riviera – along the alluring Santa Barbara south coast, and enclaves like Montecito – strikes a special balance: it’s not far from the urban sprawl of L.A., yet a world away. And the appeal of living here goes beyond gorgeous views, perfect weather, and an uncanny ability for property values to perpetually blossom. It’s also about the way it offers so much more than you thought you needed, through amenities, facilities, and perks that elevate the quality of life, every day.