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Santa Barbara

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USA, California. Santa Barbara County, Montecito, Miramar Beach (aka Eucalyptus Lane Beach), new Miramar Beach Hotel.
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Butterfly Beach

4/5(1 review)

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
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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
USA, California. Santa Barbara County, Montecito, 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

Lotusland

5/5(1 review)

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 romantic area.

Montecito Village Shopping Center

Casa Del Herrero

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Casa Del Herrero. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

Casa Del Herrero

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿881
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

฿1,101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

฿786
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

฿1,416
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

฿1,856
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

฿807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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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 ฿37,269 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿37,269
฿46,028 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 Harbor and Miramar Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (294 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿6,911 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿6,911
฿8,036 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews)
Smells nice and super clean place

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿9,405 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿9,405
฿10,743 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Wonderful inn excellent location great service will absolutely return

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Santa Barbara Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
3850 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿4,968 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,968
฿5,673 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
Nice Stay and plenty of variety for breakfast

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is ฿2,850 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,850
฿3,249 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (2,121 reviews)
Spotless room

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,073 reviews)
The price was a lot better than the Lavender Hotel next door and the room was very good!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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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
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

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
Starting off a great day of fishing with a beautiful #sunrise over the Santa Barbara Harbor #adventure #ocean #California

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
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Waterfront

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

Waterfront
We stopped here for a wine tasting.

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
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna

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