Discover an active and carefree life.

Covenant Living at the Samarkand is filled with all kinds of fun and fascinating ways to enrich your life.

For instance, you can begin your day strolling along the ocean or hop on our shuttle van to explore the area. You may opt to indulge in healthy, tasty cuisine in our Mountain View Café or grab a bite in a charming Santa Barbara bistro. Dabble in our creative arts center. Work out in the fitness studio. You can easily spend the day lounging poolside and the evening enjoying a performance of the Santa Barbara Symphony! Or you might visit Covenant Living at the Samarkand’s unique Retrospect History Gallery.  

This stunning 480-square-foot gallery located on the community’s campus details the property’s 100-year history in Santa Barbara. The community’s fascinating century-old story is told through original and reproduced photos, floor-to-ceiling murals, story panels, collages, and artifacts housed in display cases. The gallery also contains modern-day photographs and videos that depict Covenant Living at the Samarkand as it is today, a flourishing community of senior adults who live purposefully and joyfully.

Our fun-loving, on-site Activities Director orchestrates all activities and events so you can choose what you want to do. From wellness activities and exercise classes to social events, it’s never hard to fill your calendar and enjoy your free time.

See all the classes, events and activities we offer here.