Montecito Travel Guide

Santa Barbara

A hilly landscape with a fenced path, a person walking, and a distant view of a body of water and hills.
A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with a pier, buildings, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant shoreline.
A beach at sunset with waves, a clear sky, and distant ships.

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Things to do


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 £1,530 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£1,530
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf ...
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is £70 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£70
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,650 reviews)
"Place was well worth the money, comfort and peaceful.lots of shops nearby.."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is £67 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£67
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,441 reviews)
"Room is clean and modern, has refrigerator with even a freezer space and I can freeze my ice for insulated lunch bag that I need for my medications that need to be refrigerated while I am traveling. This was an unexpected stop off on my way up coast to explore more of California. I became ill on ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £92 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£92
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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. ...
Sandpiper Lodge
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is £195 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£195
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,497 reviews)
"Nice place but homeless sleeping outside of the hotel, not a great look for them. Room was nice ,clean but if you need to hang anything up good luck. Staff was more than accommodating."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is £647 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£647
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Montecito

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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.

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.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West 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.

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 Arlington Theater might round out your trip.



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