Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

Montecito
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Popular places to visit

Butterfly Beach

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
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

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 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 ฿55,099 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿55,099
฿66,856 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! (279 reviews)
"Beautiful property, rooms are very comfortable but honestly not worth the money. Area has changed and the hotel caters to a different set of guests these days and it feels like the place has lost its charm and more focused on shopping/retail."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,120 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿6,120
฿8,342 total
11 Aug - 12 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Property is not fancy but it’s quiet and peaceful. Customer service great. I didn’t like the blinds very outdated."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿8,313 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿8,313
฿9,572 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel just finished renovation when I was there for my stay. I loved the new look. My room was also newly renovated. I was last here 2 years ago so the change was very welcome...not as creepy and old as before. But I didn't mind it then. There's a black and white photo of 2 little girls on the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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 ฿4,761 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,761
฿5,428 total
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,718 reviews)
"Nice friendly staff. Rooms nice and clean. Breakfast is included although it should be described as CONTINENTAL breakfast. They serve different breads, yogurt, cereals, and fruit. The parking is free, but very tight spaces. Otherwise its a nice economic motel for a few nights. I would return."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is ฿6,891 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,891
฿8,105 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice and clean breakfast is amazing"

Reviewed on 31 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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