Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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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 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
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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
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Santa Barbara Bowl

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara County Courthouse featuring a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Santa Barbara County Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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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.

Santa Barbara Harbor

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 36.653.625 ₫ per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
36.653.625 ₫
44.879.539 ₫ total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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 Bowl and Miramar Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
Best service

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is 6.468.301 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
6.468.301 ₫
7.521.340 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,240 reviews)
Clean room, comfy bed, and close to lots of restaurants. Very cute area

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,268 reviews)
Great inexpensive lodge on the main street of Santa Barbara

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is 4.676.950 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
4.676.950 ₫
5.513.207 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,055 reviews)
Not very clean but the breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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 4.179.000 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
4.179.000 ₫
4.772.210 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)
Clean room Quiet Delicious breakfast Nice views

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
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 premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,154 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, great location.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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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
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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
Sunset on the pier beach

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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