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 romantic 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

Tea Ceremony at Drishti House

Tea Ceremony at Drishti House

Rp1.551.065
per adult
Tea Ceremony at Drishti House
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Rp17.959.700
per traveller
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Bike tour enjoying the views from a lookout

The Original Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

Rp1.387.795
per adult
The Original Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea

Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea

Rp4.898.100
per traveller
Powerful Breathwork Meditation + Tea
Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea

Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea

Rp4.898.100
per traveller
Find Your Flow State Writing Workshop + Tea
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Rp457.156
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 Rp24.939.837 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp24.939.837
Rp30.407.781 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 Stearns ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (269 reviews)
"Excellent property."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn
4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.081.138 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp4.081.138
Rp5.325.595 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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)
"The property is thoughtfully designed. I love the walkability of the area. I always enjoy staying here."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 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! (1,000 reviews)
"I loved the room but didn't like that the carpets hadn't fully dried from being cleaned and the room had a musty smell. A few clothing items fell on the floor over night. In the morning they were stained front the carpet dew. Other than that we were pleased with our stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is Rp3.836.898 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp3.836.898
Rp4.381.606 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Satisfied"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Beachside Inn
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.951.243 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
Rp1.951.243
Rp2.224.417 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,575 reviews)
"Very clean. Nice heated pool and jacuzzi"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
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 breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,716 reviews)
"Convenient to downtown"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

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Avania Inn of 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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