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 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$3,017
23 Sept - 24 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
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$201 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$201
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,850 reviews)
"The room was clean and a good size. Staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
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
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$304 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$304
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Conveniently located"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place 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 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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