Welcome to a lifestyle that fulfills your
“Heart’s Desire.”
Enjoy the best of Santa Barbara, CA, at our exceptional retirement community.
Covenant Living at the Samarkand’s stunning, 62 and better, location–between the Pacific Ocean and the striking Santa Ynez Mountains—is the setting for one of the area’s premier retirement communities. Here you’ll enjoy the superb climate and natural beauty of Southern California with its breathtaking beaches, spectacular parks and incredible sunsets.
While surrounded by all this natural beauty, city-lovers will enjoy our proximity to the cultural sophistication and year-round vibrancy of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the hills just above the town, Covenant Living at the Samarkand offers breathtaking views of the area and our proximity is ideal! We’re just minutes from all the great shopping, fine art, film festivals, live music, theater, bistros and boutiques that this charming oceanside town is famous for.
You’ll also find so much to do every day at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, from fireside outdoor dining to creative arts and special social events all year long. Stay active with a wide variety of on-site wellness and exercise classes in our professional-caliber fitness center. And that’s just the start!
Covenant Living at the Samarkand gives you your choice of an array of stunning alcove, one- and two-bedroom apartment floor plans along with senior living advantages you won’t find elsewhere.
With several entrance fee choices, including refundable options and a full continuum of care, we’re a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a wellness center and a range of health care options for a confident and secure future.
So when you visit our community, you won’t be surprised to learn that the word Samarkand means “land of heart’s desire.”
We invite you to schedule a tour and picture yourself as part of our highly desirable retirement lifestyle!
For more information, call (877) 412-6305 or click here.

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As the days get shorter, a few small habits can help you feel your best: get outside while the sun is up, keep a steady sleep routine, and stay connected with the people you love.
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