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Social Security Offices in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 122 W Figueroa St (93101).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 13 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
13 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Santa Barbara Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #961
Checking status…Santa Barbara, CA 93101
122 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Santa Barbara Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Santa Barbara Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Santa Barbara Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Santa Barbara Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Santa Barbara office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Santa Barbara branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Santa Barbara branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Santa Barbara
#1 Closest 30.4 mi
Ventura, CA 93003
6477 Telephone Rd, Suite 1
(877) 651-7118 Open →
#2 Closest 34.6 mi
Oxnard, CA 93036
2000 Outlet Center Dr, Ste 250
(866) 931-8352 Open →
#3 Closest 52.4 mi
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
322 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Suite 110
(888) 397-4807 Open →
#4 Closest 53.9 mi
Santa Maria, CA 93455
2436 Professional Pkwy
(866) 331-2316 Open →
#5 Closest 64.6 mi
Valencia, CA 91355
27200 Tourney Rd, Ste 320
(888) 632-7072 Open →
#6 Closest 65.6 mi
Chatsworth, CA 91311
20439 Nordhoff St
(855) 727-3598 Open →
Local Coverage (13 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Santa Barbara
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Canyon, CA | Santa Barbara office | 2.5 mi |
| Montecito, CA | Santa Barbara office | 4.1 mi |
| Eastern Goleta Valley, CA | Santa Barbara office | 4.9 mi |
| Summerland, CA | Santa Barbara office | 6.7 mi |
| Toro Canyon, CA | Santa Barbara office | 8.1 mi |
| University of California-Santa Barbara, CA | Santa Barbara office | 8.1 mi |
| Goleta, CA | Santa Barbara office | 8.8 mi |
| Isla Vista, CA | Santa Barbara office | 8.9 mi |
| Carpinteria, CA | Santa Barbara office | 11.5 mi |
| Santa Ynez, CA | Santa Barbara office | 26.1 mi |
| Solvang, CA | Santa Barbara office | 27.5 mi |
| Cuyama, CA | Santa Barbara office | 35.6 mi |
| New Cuyama, CA | Santa Barbara office | 36.1 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Santa Barbara Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 122 W Figueroa St (93101).
What are the published hours for Santa Barbara Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Santa Barbara field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Santa Barbara?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Ventura, CA (30.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Santa Barbara Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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