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

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Butterfly Beach

9.2/10 (486 reviews)
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.
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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 32.626.678 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
32.626.678 ₫
40.175.238 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 5.904.377 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
5.904.377 ₫
6.865.608 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is 1.964.617 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
1.964.617 ₫
2.367.017 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,523 reviews)
"Felt really humid and the room was very small. But the staff was really nice and friendly."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is 2.198.500 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
2.198.500 ₫
2.635.839 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,707 reviews)
"Clean room and exactly as described."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 2.898.850 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
2.898.850 ₫
3.304.767 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.665.966 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
4.665.966 ₫
5.328.375 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Beachside Inn
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Where to stay in Montecito

Find the best Montecito areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

A marina filled with sailboats at sunset.
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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.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

A coastal town with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

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

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