How many Social Security offices are in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Santa Barbara office?

Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.

What should I bring to a Santa Barbara Social Security office?

Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.

What's the nearest Social Security office to Santa Barbara?

The closest field office outside Santa Barbara is in Ventura, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Santa Barbara office?

Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.

Social Security Offices in Santa Barbara, California

1 office · Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara has one Social Security field office, in Santa Barbara County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 13 nearby communities, and is one of California's 124 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 13
people in service area: 128K
county: Santa Barbara County
to next-nearest city: 30 mi

The Santa Barbara office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Santa Barbara. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Santa Barbara Social Security office

122 W Figueroa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (866) 695-6285 View office →

Visiting a Santa Barbara office

Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Closest Social Security office for nearby towns

These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Santa Barbara office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
Mission Canyon, CA	Santa Barbara office	2.3 mi
Montecito, CA	Santa Barbara office	4 mi
Eastern Goleta Valley, CA	Santa Barbara office	5.2 mi
Summerland, CA	Santa Barbara office	5.9 mi
Goleta, CA	Santa Barbara office	7.4 mi
Toro Canyon, CA	Santa Barbara office	7.6 mi
University of California-Santa Barbara, CA	Santa Barbara office	8.6 mi
Isla Vista, CA	Santa Barbara office	9.2 mi
Carpinteria, CA	Santa Barbara office	10.4 mi
Santa Ynez, CA	Santa Barbara office	25.5 mi
Solvang, CA	Santa Barbara office	27.8 mi
Cuyama, CA	Santa Barbara office	36 mi

Show all 13 nearby towns closest to this office

Nearby town	Closest office	Distance
New Cuyama, CA	Santa Barbara office	36.5 mi

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Santa Barbara Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Santa Barbara?: Santa Barbara, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Santa Barbara office?: Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
What should I bring to a Santa Barbara Social Security office?: Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
What's the nearest Social Security office to Santa Barbara?: The closest field office outside Santa Barbara is in Ventura, about 30 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Santa Barbara office?: Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.