Montecito travel guide

Montecito Tourism | Montecito Guide

You're Going to Love Montecito

With a population of 8’965, Montecito is a must-see destination in California, United States. Montecito deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Montecito

If you’re looking for affordable options, Caruso's - Rosewood Miramar Beach (1773 South Jameson Lane) and Rosewood Miramar Beach - Malibu Farm (1759 S Jameson Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Montecito

Montecito in January
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montecito in January
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montecito

Plane

When flying to Montecito, you’ll arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montecito include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Montecito departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Montecito. The train journey from Montecito to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Montecito is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 128 km from Montecito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montecito, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Montecito takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Montecito, you’ll arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montecito include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Montecito departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Montecito. The train journey from Montecito to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Montecito is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 128 km from Montecito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montecito, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Montecito takes 193 km and will cost you around $66. From Palm Springs, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Montecito

Airlines serving Montecito

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montecito

Average rates range from around $427 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montecito

Most booked hotels in Montecito

Harbor View Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1588 reviews)
$346+
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1828 reviews)
$209+
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 833 reviews)
$184+
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 770 reviews)
$210+
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5 stars
Good (7.9, 187 reviews)
$622+
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, 676 reviews)
$366+

Renting a car in Montecito

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Montecito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Montecito is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Montecito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Montecito is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.