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Senior Living Community in Santa Barbara, CA

Welcome to Maravilla

This is more than a place to live, it’s where your next chapter comes to life. Here at Maravilla, we embrace the Fountain of You — celebrating and supporting the ongoing passions and potential of every resident. We welcome you to a sanctuary of elegance and ease, a scenic, landscaped setting with resort-like amenities — in close proximity to shopping districts, with the culture and dining scene of downtown Santa Barbara. As a CARF-accredited community, we offer personalized, trusted care within an environment where connection is effortless and every detail is designed to foster a sense of freedom and discovery.

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Life, Tailored To You

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Zestful Living

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Different Needs, Different Options

From the invigorating freedom of independent living to the caring hand of assisted living to the warm embrace of a memory care environment, residents of Maravilla Santa Barbara enjoy an abundance of fulfilling ways to enjoy life.

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The CARF accreditation difference

Elevated Care, Curated for You

We’re proud to have earned and maintained our status as a CARF-accredited community. This prestigious distinction means our care providers and services have met and mastered over 1,500 rigorous standards, earning the highest level of accreditation possible. Beyond exceptional hospitality and amenities, you can feel confident knowing that personalized, superior-quality care is always available if your needs change.

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Pets Welcome

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  • Rated 5 stars

    Friendly, attentive staff with an informative tour and excellent dining experience—thanks again!

    Molly Olsen
    Birdeye Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    Lori gave me what seemed to be a comprehensive overview of your facility. Residents seem happy & friendly

    Carol Seekins
    Birdeye Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    My tour at Maravilla was fantastic. Unlike other Senior Living Facilities in the area, it was a personal, not a group, tour. All of the communal living spaces were beautiful and very well kept, as were the grounds which were meticulously maintained. I got to see one apartment which looked fine, albeit small (1 bedroom) after living in a house! The people we met while touring were uniformly friendly. I would definitely consider living here!

    Sue Hall
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I am a retired health care industry employee and aging member of the senior community. Beginning in late 2024 I did an extensive review of the senior living community options in the Santa Barbara area, I have lived in Santa Barbara since 1983 and wished to remain in the area because I have an extensive group of friends of many years. My husband passed away in October, 2020. We had been together for 40 years. After his passing, I lived alone in a house and with a yard that were far too large for one person. I got together with friends frequently and always had a good time, but realized that I needed to accept responsibility for my own socialization opportunities. I signed up for informational opportunities at the various senior living centers. On each event I attended, I listened to the presentations, asked questions and then made a point to chat with from five to fifteen residents of those living centers. I wanted a senior living center that had options for independent living, where I could do my own cooking, cleaning and laundry and participate in a wide variety of interesting activities. I also wanted a facility where I could receive meals, cleaning and laundry service in the future when the need arises. Other very important factors for moving into Maravilla was the friendliness of the employees you meet when passing throughout the facility. A well-maintained facility as well as a visually appealing appearance are essential. Having numerous large and small courtyards with sunny spots and shady ones with plenty of benches and chairs is very conducive to sitting and chatting or just reading a book. Here at Maravilla I can walk outside and meet people I've come to know through just striking up conversations or have meet in some of the extensive activities that are provided, or if I happen to feel as though I want to have quiet time, I can stay in my apartment to read or rest or in one of the many seating areas outside. I moved in at the end of January, 2026 and I am very glad I decided to become a Maravilla resident.

    James Whipple
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    The presentation on downsizing was very informative and helpful. Snacks after the presentation were delicious. Maravilla always does it up right!

    Patricia Mickelson
    Birdeye Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    Lori gave me a tour of Maravilla. The grounds are lovely and the apartment and bungalow I looked at looked adequate for my needs. Lunch was delicious with wonderful cookies for dessert. I will definitely keep Maravilla in mind when it is time for me to consider moving to an independent living community.

    Pat Mickelson
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    Beautiful setting, many different living arrangements, modern and restful in appearance.

    Charles Mcclintock
    Birdeye Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I had a very good first impression!

    Laure-Anne Bosselaar-Brown
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I have lived in the Casitas at Maravilla for over 8 years, 3 of them with my late husband. The social connection and inviting activities have enhanced my life immeasurably. I keep fit with many exercise experiences including high intensity circuit training; weights and resistance bands; hiking; and daily walks around our beautiful property. This week we went ziplining as part of our “Fountain of You” program that encourages us to try something we’ve never done. We have 2 lovely pools; art and musical events; and a bus driver who performs and sounds just like Elvis, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, and many others. I feel as if I’m in the prime of my life!

    Linda Perlin
    Google Review

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