California Santa Barbara County
Guadalupe
A city in Santa Barbara County, California — population 8,140 as of 2020.
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News in Guadalupe

Despite parking concerns, Guadalupe City Council unanimously approves new housing
Builders got a green light to put up seven new apartments with eight parking spots on an empty lot in Guadalupe. On Sept. 22, City Council members approved the affordable housing project at 855 Pioneer St., which was proposed by the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County.…
Real Estate & Development
Guadalupe caps stipends for next year’s council at $150
What began as a hearing for Guadalupe’s leaders to consider decreasing the monthly pay for seven elected roles by $300 each ended with more reductions—including a $600 cut for the mayor. “It’s not because you guys don’t do a lot. You guys have a lot on your plate, obviously,”…
Government & Civic
Guadalupe City Council and administration need to be held accountable now for their ongoing mismanagement of funds
When my husband and I moved to Guadalupe in 1997 and bought our first home, we did so because we saw potential. This little coastal city was frozen in time and offered beach weather without a high price tag. Granted, if the city had a dollar for every time someone said they saw…
Government & CivicIn and around Guadalupe
See & do
- California State Route 166
- Grand Celebrations
- Guadalupe Branch Library
- Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
- Guadalupe Visual & Performing Arts Center
Eat, drink & stay
- 7 Luminarias
- Far Western Tavern
- La Panza Campground
- Charlies Burger, King Falafel855 Guadalupe St
- Charlies Burger, King Falafel855 Guadalupe St
Shops & services
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Guadalupe by the numbers
- Area
- 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 28.2
- Households
- 2,092
- Persons per household
- 4.1
- Median household income
- $66,930
- Median house value
- $495,600
- Office
- HUMA RESOURCES DIRECTOR
- Address
- 918 OBISPO ST, GUADALUPE, CA 93434