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10. 93108
Santa Barbara, Calif.

Coming in 10th place on Forbes' list of America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes is sunny Santa Barbara. The city lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, which makes for incredible views and a temperate, Mediterranean climate. Although a popular tourist destination, Santa Barbara is home to many because of a similar climate to that of the French and Italian Rivieras. In fact, the stretch of coast along southern Santa Barbara County is often referred to as the "American Riviera" for this exact reason. With such ideal weather and scenery, it's no wonder that today's median home price for the Santa Barbara area is $3,151,220.

Located on four acres of private, oceanside property, this enchanting estate stays true to the area's Mediterranean feel with all the bells and whistles of a historic Italian or French villa. The main house features five bedrooms, a fully equipped media room, library, solarium and a custom-designed pool and pavilion. The guesthouse is located next to the tennis courts, with just as many world-class amenities as the main house. With acres of lovely landscaping and an abundance of architectural and design features inside the home, to some, the incredible price tag of $19.5 million might just be worth every penny.

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