Antenna TV channels in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo
34 stations broadcast free TV around Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo, carrying 37 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 50% of people in the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo market; about 50% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 18 free channels from 11 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 61% | 49% |
| CBS | 61% | 49% |
| NBC | 68% | 54% |
| FOX | 71% | 41% |
| PBS | 7% | 0% |
| The CW | 4% | 0% |
| Univision | 75% | 59% |
| Telemundo | 80% | 63% |
Share of the market's 731k people, across its 47 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria ZIP 93458 | Indoor likely | southeast (137°, most) | 38 |
| Santa Barbara ZIP 93109 | Indoor likely | west-northwest (302°) | 12 |
| San Luis Obispo ZIP 93401 | Attic or outdoor | north (358°, most) | 12 |
| Lompoc ZIP 93436 | Roof | north-northwest (347°, most) | 16 |
| Goleta ZIP 93117 | Indoor likely | northwest (321°) | 12 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) ZIP 93446 | Attic or outdoor | south (177°) | 18 |
| Atascadero ZIP 93422 | Roof | south (179°) | 18 |
| Arroyo Grande ZIP 93420 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (347°, most) | 24 |
| Carpinteria ZIP 93013 | Indoor likely | west-northwest (289°) | 12 |
| Grover Beach ZIP 93433 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (132°, most) | 38 |
| Morro Bay ZIP 93442 | Attic or outdoor | east (96°) | 6 |
| Guadalupe ZIP 93434 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (131°, most) | 38 |
| Pismo Beach ZIP 93449 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (132°, most) | 27 |
| Solvang ZIP 93463 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (118°, most) | 15 |
| Buellton ZIP 93427 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (115°, most) | 18 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 3.2 | KEYT-TV |
 NBC | 6.1 | KSBY |
 ABC | 3.1 | KEYT-TV |
 FOX | 12.2 also 24.1 | KCOY-TV |
 Telemundo | 3.5 also 12.1 | KEYT-TV |
 Univision | 38.1 | KPMR |
 UniMás | 35.1 also 38.3 | KTSB-CD |
The best TV antenna for Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo
Get a UHF antenna. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 50% of people.
- Every channel reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so a UHF antenna is enough.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Santa Maria, Goleta, Carpinteria and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KSBY, KTAS and others). From the largest towns around Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | north-northwest (338°) | 32 mi |
| Goleta, CA | northwest (325°) | 78 mi |
| Carpinteria, CA | northwest (316°) | 94 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KEYT-TV (70 mi away), KPMR (70 mi away), KCOY-TV (41 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo TV towers are
Map of 19 tower sites around Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo. The list below has every site.
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6 stations · 44 mi northwest of the centre
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5 stations · 85 mi northwest of the centre
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4 stations · 5 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 58 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 85 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 104 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 16 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 16 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 48 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 48 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 60 mi northwest of the centre
Every Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- KEYT-TV Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
- 3.1 ABC
- 3.2 CBS
- 3.3 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 3.4 Bounce TV
- 3.5 Telemundo
- 3.6 Nosey
- 3.7 Confess
- KSBY San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
- 6.1 NBC
- 6.2 Laff
- 6.3 Grit
- 6.4 Court TV
- 6.5 Busted
- 6.6 Ion
- KCOY-TV Santa Maria, CA · UHF
- 12.1 Telemundo
- 12.2 Fox
- 12.3 The CW Plus
- 12.4 Ion Plus
- 12.5 Ion Mystery
- 12.6 Dabl
- KTAS San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
- 33.1 Diya TV
- 33.2 Mas Show
- 33.3 Diya TV
- 33.7 One America Plus
- 33.8 AWE Plus
- 33.9 Antenna TV
- 33.10 Jewelry Television
- 33.11 HSN
- 33.12 QVC
- KPMR Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
- 38.1 Univision
- 38.3 UniMás
- 38.88 AltaVision
Class A (10)
- K10OG-D Lompoc, CA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 35.1 for partner stations.
- K17GD-D Paso Robles, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 38.1 for partner stations.
- KLDF-CD Lompoc, CA · UHF
- 17.1 TIMELESS TV
- KKFX-CD San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
- 24.1 FOX
- K32LT-D San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 38.1 for partner stations.
- KQMM-CD Santa Maria, CA · UHF
- 29.1 CRTV
- KTSB-CD Santa Maria, CA · UHF
- 35.1 UniMás · on K10OG-D's signal
- KVMM-CD Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
- 41.1 Cozi TV
- KSBO-CD San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
- 42.1 TIMELESS TV
- KDFS-CD Santa Maria, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (13)
- K22OP-D Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K07AAN-D Santa Maria, CA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K14TK-D Santa Maria, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26PP-D Santa Maria-Lompoc, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KBAB-LD Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KBNI-LD Santa Maria, CA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KCCF-LD Atascadero, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KFUL-LD San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KLFA-LD Santa Maria, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KPDY-LD Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KSBT-LD Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KWSM-LD Santa Maria, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KZDF-LD Santa Barbara, CA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (6)
- K16FC-D San Luis Obispo, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K19NJ-D Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26FT-D Santa Barbara, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26MT-D Paso Robles, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K31KE-D San Luis Obispo, Etc, CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K33QS-D Santa Barbara, Etc., CA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo
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What local channels can I get with an antenna in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo?
What is the best TV antenna for Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo?
Which way should I point my antenna in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KZDF-LD · facility 41124 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-03-11 · newer construction permit granted
- K26FT-D · facility 13450 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.27 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-02-19
- K19NJ-D · facility 19656 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-06-11
- KSBT-LD · facility 2854 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.61 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-08-15
- KVMM-CD · facility 18741 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-05-24 · newer construction permit granted
- KPDY-LD · facility 181608 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-04-29
- K22OP-D · facility 181925 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-08-23
- K33QS-D · facility 13469 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-03-09
- KEYT-TV · facility 60637 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 250 kW · HAAT 918 m · licensed 2011-05-05
- KPMR · facility 12144 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 100 kW · HAAT 930 m · licensed 2024-05-23 · newer construction permit granted
- KBAB-LD · facility 14003 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-07-09 · newer construction permit granted
- KBNI-LD · facility 41123 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-07-17
- KWSM-LD · facility 31355 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-03-15
- KQMM-CD · facility 167844 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-09-28 · newer construction permit granted
- KTSB-CD · facility 31352 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.69 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-06-03
- K26PP-D · facility 182257 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 6.85 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-07-13
- KCOY-TV · facility 63165 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 130 kW · HAAT 579 m · licensed 2003-08-21 · newer construction permit granted
- K10OG-D · facility 41125 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-06-03
- KLDF-CD · facility 41126 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-05-30
- KLFA-LD · facility 13999 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-04-23 · newer construction permit granted
- K07AAN-D · facility 185682 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-12-13 · newer construction permit granted
- K14TK-D · facility 185683 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-12-13 · newer construction permit granted
- KDFS-CD · facility 31351 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 14.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-06-03 · newer construction permit granted
- K32LT-D · facility 29885 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-03-12
- KSBY · facility 19654 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 515 m · licensed 2011-05-10 · newer construction permit granted
- K16FC-D · facility 13473 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-03-11
- KTAS · facility 12930 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 80.4 kW · HAAT 453 m · licensed 2007-06-15
- K31KE-D · facility 60638 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-01-23
- KKFX-CD · facility 33870 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-28
- KFUL-LD · facility 14001 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-10-28
- KSBO-CD · facility 31354 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 13.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-04-19 · newer construction permit granted
- KCCF-LD · facility 181228 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-09-01
- K17GD-D · facility 68666 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-06-03
- K26MT-D · facility 198010 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.42 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-11-07
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out