Montecito Travel Guide

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Panorama of Montecito with Pacific Ocean in the Background
Panorama of Montecito with Pacific Ocean in the Background
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Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$2,183 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$2,183
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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 Santa Barbara Harbor and Miramar Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews)
Everything!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Rosewood Miramar Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$433 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$433
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,197 reviews)
great bar service and atmosphere staying again in two weeks

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$158
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,203 reviews)
Nice room but breakfast was cheap and lame.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$347 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$347
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,881 reviews)
Super clean and pleasant rooms, cute happy hour, and great location!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,124 reviews)
Clean and spacious room, nice amenities, and tasty breakfast.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$357 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$357
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,528 reviews)
Great rooms. Great grounds

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Milo
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Other neighbourhoods around Montecito

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Eastside

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

Eastside
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

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
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

Waterfront

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

Waterfront
Sunset on the pier beach

The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

The Funk Zone
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

Laguna

Laguna might not have many top sights, but Presidio Santa Barbara and Lobero Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna


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