Montecito California Hotels & Motels

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The Montecito center is about 1 mile northeast of Downtown Montecito and 1 mile southeast of Westmont College.

Montecito is situated atop the hills of Santa Barbara, this small community is home to some of the most stunning views in all of California. It is known for its wealthy residents and its luxurious, upscale lifestyle. This town is located on the Central Coast of California, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. From its well-manicured gardens and vineyards to its luxury resorts and shopping, Montecito has something for your taste. It is also home to several world-renowned resorts, including the Four Seasons Biltmore and the San Ysidro Ranch. Whether you're looking to relax at one of the many spas or take a hike through the stunning scenery, Montecito is the perfect place to unwind. The city is home to many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Rob Lowe, and Ellen DeGeneres. And with its close proximity to Santa Barbara's vibrant nightlife and beaches, you'll never be bored. Montecito is a popular tourist destination, due to its beautiful scenery and its many amenities. Also, it is located near Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park, Los Padres National Forest, and Los Angeles. The community provides access to backcountry hiking trails. So come and experience all that Montecito has to put forward. More from this guide...

Montecito Hotels & Accommodations

Rosewood Miramar Beach 1759 South Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108 Call
  • Luxury 5-star Beach property
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Montecito Inn : 1295 Coast Village Rd. 1295 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Call ~1.19 miles southwest of Montecito
  • 4-star Suburban property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$166 total
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Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara 1188 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Call ~1.32 miles southwest of Montecito
  • Three Star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$108 total
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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara 1260 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Call ~1.47 miles southwest of Montecito
  • Luxury 5-star Oceanfront hotel
  • 19 meeting rooms in property
From$594 total
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Inn on Summer Hill 2520 Lillie Ave., Summerland, CA 93067 Call ~2.44 miles east of Montecito
  • Three Star property
  • 14 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$108 total
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The Inn at East Beach - Santa Barbara 1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~2.53 miles southwest of Montecito
  • Mid-scale property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$108 total
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Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt 1111 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~2.53 miles southwest of Montecito
  • Luxury 5-star Beach hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$120 total
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Palmoro House 424 Por La Mar Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~2.60 miles west of Montecito
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 24 rooms
From$106 total
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach - Santa Barbara 443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~2.64 miles west of Montecito
  • 2 star property
  • Check in: 15:00
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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~2.91 miles west of Montecito
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From$166 total
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Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara 36 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.72 miles west of Montecito
  • Four star hotel
From$90 total
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Riviera Beach House : 121 State St. 121 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.79 miles west of Montecito
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$96 total
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Moxy Santa Barbara : 12 East Montecito St. 12 East Montecito St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.80 miles west of Montecito
  • Expensive Downtown property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$166 total
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Villa Rosa Inn in Santa Barbara 15 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.81 miles west of Montecito
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$120 total
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Ala Mar by the Sea in Santa Barbara 102 West Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.83 miles west of Montecito
  • Two star property
From$154 total
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Spanish Garden Inn 915 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.90 miles west of Montecito
  • 4 star Downtown property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$346 total
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The Milo - Santa Barbara 202 West Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.91 miles west of Montecito
  • 3 star Beach property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$96 total
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Drift Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara 524 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.93 miles west of Montecito
  • Expensive Downtown hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$150 total
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Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 17 West Haley St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.94 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$174 total
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Hotel Santa Barbara 533 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~3.96 miles west of Montecito
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$96 total
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The Eagle Inn 232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.02 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$176 total
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Mason Beach Inn : 324 Mason St. 324 Mason St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.08 miles west of Montecito
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$85 total
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Beachside Inn 336 West Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.08 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 60 rooms
From$96 total
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Castillo Inn 22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.09 miles west of Montecito
  • Low priced Beach property
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
From$178 total
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Avania Inn of Santa Barbara 128 Castillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.11 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$96 total
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El Encanto Santa Barbara 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Call ~4.17 miles west of Montecito
  • Luxury 5-star Resort hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$354 total
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Kimpton Canary Hotel - Santa Barbara 31 West Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.23 miles west of Montecito
  • Four-star Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 4:00pm
From$334 total
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Upham Hotel - Santa Barbara 1404 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.54 miles west of Montecito
  • 4-star Downtown property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
From$270 total
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Simpson House Inn 121 East Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Call ~4.73 miles west of Montecito
  • Luxury Five Star Downtown property
  • Check in time: 3pm
From$492 total
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Best Western Plus Santa Barbara : 2220 Bath St. 2220 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Call ~5.15 miles west of Montecito
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From$150 total
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Quality Inn Santa Barbara 3055 De La Vina St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Website Call ~5.64 miles west of Montecito
  • 2-star hotel
  • Check-in: 3pm
From$118 total
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North - Carpinteria 4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Call ~6.13 miles east of Montecito
  • 2-star property
  • 3 floors in property
From$72 total
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Sandpiper Lodge 3525 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Call ~6.16 miles west of Montecito
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$100 total
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara 3505 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Call ~6.17 miles west of Montecito
  • 2 star hotel
  • 59 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$72 total
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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn - Carpinteria 4558 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 Call ~6.45 miles east of Montecito
  • Cheap Beach hotel
  • Hotel has a green policy Read more
From$202 total
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Found Hotels Santa Barbara Series by Marriott - Santa Barbara 3850 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Call ~6.70 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • 150 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$154 total
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Hyatt Place Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara 4111 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Call ~7.35 miles west of Montecito
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 12:00PM
From$250 total
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South in Carpinteria 5550 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 Call ~7.46 miles east of Montecito
  • Low priced hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG - Carpinteria 5606 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 Call ~7.57 miles east of Montecito
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$130 total
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Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara : 4770 Calle Real 4770 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Call ~8.96 miles west of Montecito
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$141 total
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Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real 4870 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Call ~9.13 miles west of Montecito
  • Inexpensive Suburban property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$121 total
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The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Goleta 5490 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93111 Call ~10.52 miles west of Montecito
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$186 total
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Best Western Plus South Coast Inn 5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~10.75 miles west of Montecito
  • Low priced Airport property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$166 total
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The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta Tapestry Collection by Hilton 5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~10.82 miles west of Montecito
  • High-end Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
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Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta : 5665 Hollister Ave. 5665 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~10.91 miles west of Montecito
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$178 total
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Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara 5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~11.21 miles west of Montecito
  • Low priced property
  • Check-in: Avail
From$142 total
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Barbara/Goleta : 6021 Hollister Ave. 6021 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~11.38 miles west of Montecito
  • 2 star Airport property
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$96 total
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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta - Goleta 6878 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~13.53 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 4 suites
From$214 total
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Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta in Goleta 401 Storke Rd., Goleta, CA 93117 Call ~13.65 miles west of Montecito
  • 3-star Beach hotel
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara 8301 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Call ~16.42 miles west of Montecito
  • Luxury 5 star Beach property
  • 311 rooms in hotel
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The best time to visit Montecito, CA

Montecito has a mild climate that is perfect for enjoying the outdoors all year round. The average high in the summer is 78 degrees, and the average low in winter is 43 degrees Fahrenheit. There is very little rainfall, so you can count on sunny days throughout the year. The weather is during the springtime - not too hot and not too cold. This is the perfect time to go for a hike or a bike ride and take in all the natural beauty that has to offer. Summer is the time to enjoy all of the outdoor activities that Montecito has. The days are long and the weather is warm, making it ideal for swimming, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and more. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and enjoy everything that the area has to offer during the summer months. Fall is the perfect time of year to go for a walk or a hike and enjoy the stunning scenery. The Fall is also a great time to visit the nearby wineries and taste some of the delicious wines that the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer.

Montecito, CA hotel discounts

If you're planning a group getaway to Montecito, CA, is the ideal destination for your next trip. Here are some great hotel options that offer special rates and amenities for group stays. Several luxurious resorts have a variety of group packages, including a special rate for groups of 10 or more. Guests can enjoy access to the private beach club, a world-class spa, on-site restaurant, pool, and championship golf course. The secluded hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends. There are also deals for various categories of visitors like AAA members, military personnel, and senior travelers. You may also cut your rate significantly by becoming our member or reserving your room well in advance.

There's Always Something to Do in Montecito, CA

This wonderful town offers plenty of activities to keep you busy, whether you're a local or just visiting. There is plenty to do in Montecito, whether you'd like to have a relaxing day by the beach or an adventurous day exploring the nearby mountains. Start your day off with a stroll down Montecito's main street, State Street. This historic street is lined with boutique shops, cafes, and art galleries, perfect for an evening foray. Make sure to pop into one of the many tasting rooms for some local wine or grab a bite to eat at delicious restaurants. The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art is one of the finest art museums in the area. It is home to an incredible collection of art. The museum is home to a beautiful garden and a great gift shop. The Stewart Fine Art Gallery is another great place to visit in Montecito. This gallery is home to a wide variety of art, including paintings, sculptures, and photography. Casa del Herrero is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the United States. The home was designed by George Fox Steedman and built in 1925. It is a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Landmark. The house is open for tours and features original furniture, artwork, and a garden. If you're seeking something a little more active, Montecito, CA, offers plenty of options. Spend an afternoon hiking through one of the many trails in the area or take a swim in the many pools and beaches. For those feeling really adventurous, it even has a zip line that takes you through the forest. Or, if you're searching for something more active, you can go kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or surfing. To explore the natural beauty of the area, you can take a hike in one of the nearby state parks. Or, you can go for a bike ride on the many trails in the area. Lotusland is a public garden featuring a wide variety of plant life, including a large collection of lotus flowers. Lotusland is open to the public for self-guided tours and also offers educational programs for school groups. Birnam Wood Golf Club is one of the most prestigious and historic golf clubs in the area. Founded in 1968, the club has hosted numerous championship tournaments over the years. Birnam Wood is also famous for its picturesque setting, nestled among towering oaks and eucalyptus trees. The course features challenging elevation changes, well-bunkered greens, and beautiful views of the Santa Barbara coastline. After a long day of exploring, unwind with a glass of wine at one of Montecito's many wine bars or take in the stunning views of the sunset from the many lookout points.

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