What's it like in Montecito?

Montecito is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. Make sure that you visit Miramar Beach and Butterfly Beach as part of your Montecito travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Montecito area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 198 Montecito hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Montecito, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Montecito.

What can I see and do in this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Miramar Beach, Butterfly Beach and Hammond's Beach while you're in Montecito. You could also plan a visit to Lotusland or Montecito Village Shopping Center while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Montecito include Casa Del Herrero, The Easton Gallery and Soma Get Fit. While you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara, make sure that you visit other sights such as Fernald Point or Santa Barbara Cemetery.

The Best Hotels in Montecito, Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito

AKOP

58.865.011 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

2. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.1 km from Montecito

Inna

6.387.491 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

3. Montecito Inn

1.9 km from Montecito

Anthony

9.958.369 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

4. The Inn at East Beach

East Beach, 4.1 km from Montecito

Vy

5.679.896 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 4.1 km from Montecito

Leanne

5.654.416 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 6.6 km from Montecito

Martin

6.663.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 6.8 km from Montecito

Richard

9.050.834 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

8. Beachside Inn

West Beach, 6.5 km from Montecito

Melanie

7.561.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Grand Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge

9. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 4.2 km from Montecito

Victoria

5.591.288 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 8.2 km from Montecito

Gloria

5.340.350 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 6.4 km from Montecito

Lorena

9.094.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

West Beach, 6.6 km from Montecito

Brian

8.254.366 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

13. Sandpiper Lodge

North State, 9.8 km from Montecito

Emily

4.393.319 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

14. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

14.3 km from Montecito

Mark

6.028.459 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

12.1 km from Montecito

Alex

2.618.842 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

16. Lemon Tree Inn

North State, 8.6 km from Montecito

michael

3.950.180 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

9.9 km from Montecito

Josiah

2.461.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

18. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 6.4 km from Montecito

James

7.787.129 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

19. Casa Del Mar Inn

West Beach, 6.3 km from Montecito

Cole

6.725.097 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

20. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10.5 km from Montecito

Sandra

5.129.293 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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Where to stay in Montecito

Find the best Montecito areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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 Santa Barbara Harbor.

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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.

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West Beach

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

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East Beach

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

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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

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Top Montecito Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

8/10 Good

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was very clean, and the entire property was quiet and peaceful. Everyone mostly kept to themselves, which made for a relaxing stay. The air conditioning worked amazingly it kept the room nice and cold, which was especially appreciated during the warmer weather. The pool was also clean and well maintained. The only minor downside was that there wasn't a microwave in the room. However, there is a shared microwave located in the laundry room next to the washers, dryers, and vending machines, so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. As for the staff, we honestly didn't interact with them much, so I can't fairly comment on the service. We didn't need to ask for anything during our stay. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely consider staying here again."

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"The property is indeed unique - - beautiful architecture - our room however was extremely overpriced for having it face a parking lot and garbage area . The room itself was clean although the carpet had several spots all over. For 1300 / night I would expect more, at least a bigger property with more to do … The pool area was the best thing we experienced in the hotel although they didn’t really have food or drink service - waiters would show up maybe once / hour. They are located in the best Santa Barbara Funk Zone as it’s called but that also within 2 min walk of commercial transportation train tracks."

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our family trip with beachside inn. The staff was very friendly and helped us get adjoining rooms. the parking was easy and were able to walk around. Since it was hot the pool was nice and clean. The breakfast buffet was a nice way to start the day, especially with our picky little eaters. overall nice stay."

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Our top choices for Montecito hotels

1. Rosewood Miramar Beach

2. Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

3. Montecito Inn

4. The Inn at East Beach

5. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

6. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

7. Inn By The Harbor

8. Beachside Inn

9. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

12. Lavender Inn by the Sea

13. Sandpiper Lodge

14. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

15. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

16. Lemon Tree Inn

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

18. Marina Beach Hotel

19. Casa Del Mar Inn

20. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Where to stay in Montecito

Santa Barbara Beach

Downtown Santa Barbara

West Beach

East Beach

Lower State

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

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