Montecito Travel Guide
Santa Barbara
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 walkable 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
Find out about the history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Top hotels in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Montecito Inn
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Hedgerow
While visiting Hedgerow, you might make a stop by sights like Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and Casa Del Herrero.
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, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor 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.
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