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Visiting Montecito in Santa Barbara

Montecito is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and ample dining options. You might plan a visit to Lotusland while you're in town. Montecito has 28 hotels and other accommodations that make it a great home base for venturing out into the greater Santa Barbara area.

Staying in Santa Barbara's Montecito Neighborhood

You’ll find several accommodation choices in this romantic neighborhood, and you may want to consider one of these top places to stay:

• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: 5-star hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Expedia travelers like this hotel's comfortable beds and beach locale.
• Montecito Inn: 4-star hotel featuring free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests rate this hotel highly for its comfortable rooms and beach locale.

Montecito might not have accommodation options to suit your travel needs, so you might consider venturing to a different Santa Barbara neighborhood for your stay. East Beach is a neighborhood known for its ample dining options, biking, and popular zoo. With 8 hotels and other accommodations, these are some of our travelers' favorites:

• Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara: 3-star hotel with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi, 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Our guests enjoy the hotel's comfortable rooms and walkable location.
• Santa Barbara Inn: 3.5-star hotel with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, 9-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Expedia travelers like this hotel's spacious rooms and central location.
• Blue Sands Inn: 2.5-star motel with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking, 11-minute walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. Our guests rate this motel highly for its comfortable rooms and beach locale.

Sightseeing Around Montecito in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Art Foundry, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation feature a variety of exhibits to explore while you're in Montecito. Lotusland and Casa Del Herrero are some other places worth a visit when you're in the the neighborhood.

You’ll likely want to explore some other parts of town while you’re here, so consider a visit to East Beach, a nearby neighborhood with top sights like Santa Barbara Zoo. Think about a stop by Cabrillo Pavillion, Chase Palm Park, and Santa Barbara Art Foundry during your stay.