Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Montecito
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Popular places to visit

Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach
Miramar Beach

Miramar Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miramar Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Miramar Beach

Westmont College

Explore the campus of Westmont College as part of your travels around Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Westmont College

Lotusland

Explore the great outdoors at Lotusland, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Lotusland

Montecito Village Shopping Center

You can do some window-shopping at Montecito Village Shopping Center during your stay in Santa Barbara. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Montecito Village Shopping Center

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Find out about the history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church

Things to do

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

฿1,460
per traveller
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Tea Ceremony at Drishti House

Tea Ceremony at Drishti House

฿3,082
per adult
Tea Ceremony at Drishti House
Bike tour enjoying the views from a lookout

The Original Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

฿2,757
per adult
The Original Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea

Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea

฿9,732
per traveller
Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea
Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea

Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea

฿9,732
per traveller
Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿1,135
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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Top hotels in Montecito

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿55,518 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿55,518
฿67,364 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
"Excellent property."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,167 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,167
฿8,406 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a fitness centre, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A+
"Always a great place to stay and the location is absolutely perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Montecito Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This is a lovely, discreet hotel. Location is excellent and staff are welcoming and accommodating. I’ve stayed here before and will continue to do so as you get your money’s worth."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿4,765 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,765
฿5,432 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,712 reviews)
"Having the extra bedroom is a huge W when traveling with kids. No frills but super comfortable, clean, safe old school motor lodge. Would stay again for sure."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿10,334 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿10,334
฿11,801 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,401 reviews)
"Excellent view."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Milo
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,944 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,944
฿8,167 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Free breakfast. Parking garage. Large hotel rooms. Pleasant staff. We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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Hedgerow

While visiting Hedgerow, you might make a stop by sights like Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and Casa Del Herrero.

Hedgerow
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone

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