Montecito Travel Guide
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 romantic 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.

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

Stearns Wharf
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.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Top hotels in Montecito

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Montecito Inn
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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

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.

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.

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.

Laguna
Laguna might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Historical Museum and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Montecito Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Choose Your Montecito Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Santa Barbara neighborhoods
- More trip options
- Butterfly Beach
- Westmont College
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
- Pacifica Graduate Institute Ladera Lane Campus
- Casa Del Herrero
- Soma Get Fit
- West Beach
- Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Ynez Valley
- Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
- Lake Cachuma
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
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