Montecito Travel Guide

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Montecito
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Our pick of the best Montecito Hotel Deals

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$3,017 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$3,017
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
"One of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Beautiful and clean . Service is excellent."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn

4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$342 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$342
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms could use some updating. One thing I did not like is when taking a shower the temperature of the water would fluctuate, sometimes very hot then cold then back to normal."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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 WiFi, 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)
"Though the building is older, the room was super clean and comfortable, the pool was immaculate and perfect temperature, the place is charming, quiet and convenient. Alejandro was very polite, welcoming and extremely helpful and patient when we had trouble with our window shade."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$397 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$397
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely, newly renovated, and in a great location. Our room was small and had little space to put suitcases or personal items, but it was beautifully decorated and very quiet. Note the hotel's policy is that guests have to request housekeeping each day they would like it. Valet parking ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel 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 AU$278 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$278
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Did not know it was next to a cemetery and bathroom was dirty"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$236
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,248 reviews)
"The property was very lush and beautiful, The staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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Hedgerow

While Hedgerow isn't home to many top sights, Miramar Beach and Casa Del Herrero are some notable places to visit nearby.

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(19 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(4 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(2 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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