Montecito Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Montecito

Popular places to visit

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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.

Butterfly Beach
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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.

Miramar Beach
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Santa Barbara Zoo

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Zoo
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Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
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Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Upper State Street

4.5/5(10 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Upper State Street

Activities

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Montecito Coastline Electric Bike Guided Tour

NZ$203
Per adult
Montecito Coastline Electric Bike Guided Tour
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Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour

NZ$219
Per adult
Santa Barbara: Sparkling Wine Walking Tour
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4 Day Tour of the Golden West

NZ$1,452
Per adult
4 Day Tour of the Golden West
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Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking

NZ$4,488
Per adult
Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

NZ$154
Per adult
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

NZ$97
Per adult
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Our pick of the best Montecito Hotel Deals

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
1188 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$369 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$369
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
A vintage gem
"We stayed here before and loved it. Hope they don’t change a thing! The hotel is “vintage” in a charming way. It has everything we need - comfy bed, refrigerator, strong coffee in the room and in the lobby. Great location in the Montecito village, a very short walk to nice restaurants, bakeries, ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Rosewood Miramar Beach
5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$3,491 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$3,491
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews)
Amazing!
"It was incredible from checking in to checking out. Beautiful hotel, amazing customer service, incredible food. Thank you for the most wonderful hospitality!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn
4 out of 5
1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$429 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$429
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Service is second to none"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024

Montecito Inn
Cabana Las Floras- A Tropical Cabana Paradise with Pool, Spa, and WiFi
Cabana Las Floras- A Tropical Cabana Paradise with Pool, Spa, and WiFi
Montecito
Stay at this villa in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Bowl are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
great
"beautiful"

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

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Cabana Las Floras- A Tropical Cabana Paradise with Pool, Spa, and WiFi
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is NZ$397 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
NZ$397
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the WiFi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)
"The staff and breakfast was amazing"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2024

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai Valley Inn
5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA
The price is NZ$1,429 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
NZ$1,429
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Ojai Valley Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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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.

Eucalyptus Hill
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and Cabrillo Pavillion are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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Upper Riviera

While there might not be top attractions in Upper Riviera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Barbara Bowl and Mission Santa Barbara.

Upper Riviera
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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Santa Barbara Beach
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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach

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