Bridging the 2 mile span that separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which Padres knew as the "mission ridge" has for the past 65 years been know as "the Riviera" due to its resemblance to slopes along the Mediterranean coast of France and Italy. Santa Barbarans lucky enough to live on this ridge attach premium value to their homes because of the unsurpassed views of the ocean, city, and islands. One of the older and more stabilized neighborhoods in the city, the Riviera ranks as one of the wealthiest and best educated. "We know how lucky we are not to have to go to Europe to enjoy the Riviera lifestyle", someone once mentioned. " We've got a better Riviera right here in Santa Barbara." PRIMARY PRICE RANGE: $1.4 million to $4 million