Santa Barbara's beaches are truly amazing, each with its own character desirability. From Hendrys Beach on the West end of the Mesa, to Leadbetter Beach on the eastside of the Mesa and East Beach with its Palm tree lined and mountain backdrops, to the popular Butterfly Beach near the four Seasons biltmore Hotel. Beach and ocean front living options are as varied as the beaches themselves: Mesa: Homes and condos either on the bluffs or across the street. Also houses within a few blocks of Shoreline Park and West Beach. PRIMARY PURCHASE PRICE: Condos: $700,000 - $1 million. Houses: $950,000 - $4 million. East Beach: Condo complexes such as the East Beach Townhouses and El Escorial are the primary options here, and are directly across the street from East Beach. PRIMARY PURCHASE PRICE: $650,000 to $1.8 million Montecito: The condo complexes of Bonnymede and Montecito Shores offers gracious living along with close proximity to Butterfly Beach. Some of these condos are oceanfront. PRIMARY PURCHASE PRICE: $1.5 million to $3.5 million. Padaro Beach: Located approximately 3 miles south of Montecito lies the exclusive Padaro Beach community. These wonderful properties are all ocean front in nature, giving you the sense of your own private beach as your backyard. PRIMARY PURCHASE PRICE: $20 million to $35 million