Santa Barbara & Montecito
Santa Barbara & Montecito: the back story
The back story
About Santa Barbara & Montecito: the back story
Santa Barbara sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific, with Spanish Revival architecture, a beachfront and the Old Mission above the town. Montecito is next door.
The town
The County Courthouse, the Museum of Art and State Street’s shops are downtown; the Old Mission stands above.
Montecito
Montecito is a quiet enclave of estates, with Rosewood Miramar Beach on the sand.
Santa Barbara is about two hours from LA by car or by the Pacific Surfliner.
Islands and wine
Boats leave for Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Ynez Valley’s wineries are inland.
Our advice: arrive by train on the Pacific Surfliner and walk.
Why it's on our list
- The town
- Montecito
- Islands and wine
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Santa Barbara & Montecito: the back story before you go.