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$2,898 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$2,898
1 Sept - 2 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! (279 reviews)
"Beautiful property, rooms are very comfortable but honestly not worth the money. Area has changed and the hotel caters to a different set of guests these days and it feels like the place has lost its charm and more focused on shopping/retail."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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 AU$405 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$405
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
A+
"Always a great place to stay and the location is absolutely perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Always friendly and clean"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Coast Village Inn - 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$282 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$282
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,014 reviews)
"The rooms, bathrooms & breakfast area are nice & remodeled. The continental breakfast was tasty. The lobby & exterior paint would need some work"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$483 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$483
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Newly revamped. The lobby is chic SoCal style and the rooms are super cozy. It felt like a boutique hotel in the center of SB at State street. Short walk to the beach. A+!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$333 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$333
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"The room was very nice, with high, beamed ceilings and the property had a beautiful pond with fish, turtles and ducks. Great for kids. They even have duck food available for purchase - just make sure you bring your quarters."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
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 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(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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