Guadalupe is located in Santa Barbara County, on the Central California coast near the famous Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,659 people, 1,414 households, and 1,217 families residing in the city. The city was established in 1840 and incorporated on August 3, 1946. California's Pacific Coast Highway, California Highway 1, runs right through the downtown of Guadalupe. Guadalupe is an attractive home for families, providing safe and affordable neighborhoods, excellent restaurants, good schools and a friendly environment.

We hope you will visit us soon!

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2010 Census under way!

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. The data collected by the Census helps communities receive more than $400 billion iin federal funds each year for things like hospitals, job training centers, schools and more.  The results help determine your representation in government, as well as how federal funds are spent in your community on things like roads, parks, housing, schools, and public safety.

For more information on the Census, please visit this link.

Housing Element Update

In accordance with State Housing Law, the City is preparing an update to its Housing Element. A draft of the 2009 Housing Element Update has been submitted to the State Housing and Community Development Department for their review. Adoption hearings on the draft 2009 Housing Element are planned to commence in August. For more information or to be added to the mailing list for the adoption hearing notices, please contact Rob Mullane, contract City Planner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (805) 547-0900.