Montecito
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.
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.
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.
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 romantic 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.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Top hotels in Montecito
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Elegant and beauful grounds. Easy access to the beach. Excellent staff, and top notch restaurants on site.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Absolute GEM on State Street..no detail has been overlooked. ADORED this property
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Great location, 5-10 minutes away from all the attractions. Comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The location is great. The parking is $10 per day & underground. The breakfast is ok. The staff is nice. However, the showers took 20 minutes to warm up. Also it smelled like sewage when we arrived.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Great
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean room. It was like a nice motel.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito
Eucalyptus Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Eucalyptus Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lotusland and Santa Barbara Zoo.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
