Montecito Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
After visiting Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best Montecito Hotel Deals
Montecito Inn
Wonderful stay. Beautiful facility and location.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Everyone is very professional and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
no resto
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Great clean room. Updated. Perfect. Will return and definitely recommended.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Stay was very nice and clean. The only negative was the WiFi was not the best.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach 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, West Beach and East Beach 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 Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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