Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A hilly landscape with a fenced path, a person walking, and a distant view of a body of water and hills.
A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant shoreline.
A beach at sunset with waves, a clear sky, and distant ships.

Stay near popular Montecito attractions

Things to do


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 ฿55,621 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿55,621
฿67,494 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf ...
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is ฿2,596 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,596
฿3,121 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,601 reviews)
"We booked 4 rooms for two nights and we just stayed for only one night.. Because the ac was smelling so bad.. We decided to go back home instead sleeping another night.. Overall experience was very poor."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿7,886 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿7,886
฿9,170 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,569 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,569
฿5,209 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,656 reviews)
"The rooms needed to be repainted, mold in the shower, mold was separating from the trim workin the shower area. Stains in the floor. My son’s room looked like the door was kicked in and repaired with wood super glue. The price for staying there was ridiculous. I wouldn’t recommend this place to my ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA
The price is ฿21,864 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿21,864
฿27,454 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ojai Valley Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,399 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿6,399
฿7,534 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,176 reviews)
"Good value for the money. Nice property and good location."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Montecito

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Santa Barbara Beach

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.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Arlington Theater might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.



Montecito Travel Guide