Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

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Butterfly Beach

4.6/5 (486 reviews)
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 walkable area.
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Top hotels in Montecito

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito Santa Barbara CA
The price is £1,426 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£1,426
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Butterfly Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
"No late checkouts which is very inconvenient"

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £224 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
£224
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
"Loved the renovations but rooms are small. Great location."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is £183 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£183
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
"The cost is just out of line for a simple no frills aging motel. I realize we’re talking about Santa Barbara but paying $350/night is just too much and it seems wrong."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £133 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£133
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,297 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, location was great. There are more homeless around SB than before and there was one vagrant that came to the hotel in the middle of the night. That was scary but the police finally removed them. So, a really good hotel to stay in on so many level, location, breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is £187 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£187
per night
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews)
"Access to our rooms have a few steps and made it a bit difficult to bring our luggage to our rooms."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Beachside Inn
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £125 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£125
per night
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,485 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
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Where to stay in Montecito

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Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West Beach.

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Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

aerial of East Beach at sunset, Santa Barbara, California

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.

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Open Photo by Terry Fletcher

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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