Rancho Franciscan
221 Hitchcock Way,  Santa Barbara, CA 93105

At RANCHO FRANCISCAN, there is always something to do, always something going on, and always someone to do it with. The center of all this activity and the heart of the community is the warm, congenial Recreation Center. There, varied and numerous planned social activities and entertainment are organized by RANCHO FRANCISCAN's professional staff. The management team arranges monthly potluck meals, birthday parties, holiday events and electronic-style bingo. Guest speakers are invited on a regular basis.

However if you enjoy more quiet and unhurried leisure time, activities such as a retreat to the soothing spa, relaxing with a book in the library, or chatting with friends by the warm glow of the fireplace, you will find it all here at RANCHO FRANCISCAN's a community built to match your lifestyle.

Location Description

Everything you could ever need is within walking distance. You can enjoy the variety of four shopping centers, La Cumbre Plaza, Loreto Plaza, Galleria Mall and Five Points Shopping Center. Movies, fine dining, banking, medical services and quality grocery shopping are all close at hand. The YMCA, with all of its stimulating activities and extensive exercise programs, is right next door. On those occasions when public transportation is required, the metropolitan bus stop is right at the RANCHO FRANCISCAN front entrance.

Amenities Interior

• Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom plans
• Private entryways
• Balconies / verandas
• Double kitchen sink with disposal
• Full-size oven/range
• Built-in dishwasher
• Luminous kitchen ceiling
• Pets accepted (some units)
• Spacious pantry
• Frost-free refrigerator
• Private storage closet
• Plush wall-to-wall carpeting in living areas
• Cable television outlets
• Individually controlled heating
• Dual-glazed windows
• Combination tub/shower

Amenities Exterior

• Traditional Santa Barbara design
• 2 and 3 story buildings
• Elevators (not all buildings)
• Buildings connected by covered walkways
• 3.5 acres of lushly landscaped grounds
• Outdoor barbeque grill
• 2,500 Sq. Ft. Recreation
• Oversized therapeutic spa
• YMCA right next door
• Planned social activities and entertainment
• Public transportation at front entrance
• Professional management services
• Carefree independent living