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Walls in Santa Barbara homes: what to know before mounting a TV or building a media wall

What to know before mounting a TV or building a media wall

Santa Barbara's look was shaped by the 1925 earthquake and Spanish Colonial Revival rules, with historic districts in El Pueblo Viejo, the Lower Riviera and Upper East. The median home was built in 1967 and 38.0% of homes predate 1960.

median year homes were built
1967
median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later
10.5%
built in 2000 or later
built before 1960
38%
built before 1960
single-family homes
50.6%
single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units
31.2%
in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes
1.4%
mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year, Santa Barbara city (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Spanish Colonial Revival and Period Revival homes

Where: Mission Gardens and Plaza Bonita historic districts in Lower Riviera and Upper East.

Mounting: Plaster or stucco walls; find studs.

Adobes

Where: El Pueblo Viejo, including early adobes.

Mounting: Thick adobe or masonry; use masonry anchors with permission.

Victorian homes

Where: Downtown areas.

Mounting: Plaster and irregular framing.

Apartments and condos

Where: Downtown and near the coast.

Mounting: Shared walls.

Tips before you mount

  • Historic district homes may require review for exterior changes.
  • Adobe walls need masonry anchors and careful drilling.
  • Plaster walls are brittle; drill slowly.
  • Coastal air corrodes fasteners; use stainless hardware.
  • Seismic: the 1925 earthquake shaped local codes; use locking mounts and straps.
  • Condo owners need approval and a COI.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Santa Barbara city (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Mission Gardens Historic District (City of Santa Barbara) · Santa Barbara's El Pueblo Viejo explored · Plaza Bonita Historic District. General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.