Montecito Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 walkable 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.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Our pick of the best Montecito Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
I did not even know that there was a pool. The staff did not tell me anything about it.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
The rooms are very comfortable and clean. The pool is clean and heated at night. The WiFi works good. There is a lot of shopping center walking distance around the area and also food places to eat too.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Over all it was good. I had trouble walking the halls that sloped down and we were put in the last room. They saw I walked with a cane. The parking was convenient though. I like Hyatt Place, but it would have been more enjoyable if we got a room closer to the front. Breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Clean room
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Had to wait for towels to get restocked at the pool pretty much every day of our stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Milo
Great room and all staff was great. Only recommendation, clean cobwebs in room. There were 3 and all had a live spider.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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.
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