Montecito

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.

Stay near popular Montecito attractions

A coastal beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and a clear blue sky.

Butterfly Beach

9.2/10 (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 romantic area.
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Things to do

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

RM155
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

RM265
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

RM282
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

RM143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

RM184
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

RM151
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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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 RM5,130 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM5,130
RM6,316 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor ...
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is RM990 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
RM990
RM1,151 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,538 reviews)
"Stayed here on a Thursday night, soooooo much street noise. The room itself was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is RM269 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM269
RM326 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is RM310 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM310
RM373 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is RM473 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
RM473
RM540 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is RM584 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM584
RM698 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Where to stay in Montecito

Find the best Montecito areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

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.

A white colonial building with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, mountains in the background, and several flags on the pier.

West Beach

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

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean at sunset.

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.

A person walking on a beach with footprints, a sunset, and a mountain in the background.
Photo by Alexandra Heatwole
Open Photo by Alexandra Heatwole

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

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