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.
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.
Lotusland
Explore the great outdoors at Lotusland, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 walkable area.
Casa Del Herrero
Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Casa Del Herrero. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Top hotels in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Everyone is very professional and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Great and clean accommodations. Easy self parking. Thanks
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Great new rooms. Perfect location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Very nice stay. The approach to the hotel is a bit challenging but the rooms were clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast as well
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Room was very clean and comfy bed.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Beautiful setting.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Hedgerow
While Hedgerow isn't home to many top sights, Miramar Beach and Casa Del Herrero 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, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor 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 Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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