Montecito Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
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 romantic area.
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.
West Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at West Beach, a popular beach in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Barbara Zoo
Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Stearns Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Everyone is very professional and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Montecito Inn
Very accommodating and friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
This hotel is wonderful! I stayed here for a wedding in the area and will definitely be back. The location is excellent, room was nice even though it was pretty small. The bar in the lobby even had some great wine options!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Easy check in, clean room and overall facility, close to the freeway
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Great place to stay. Close to dining, stores and highway. I would definitely go back. Every one is super friendly. Very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Waterfront
If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East 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.
The Funk Zone
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.
Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- Butterfly Beach
- Lotusland
- Hammond's Beach
- Santa Barbara Cemetery
- The Easton Gallery
- West Beach
- Santa Barbara Zoo
- University of California
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Stearns Wharf
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara City College
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
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