Destination

Santa Barbara & Montecito

A coast that faces south, so the light lands sideways and warm on white stucco and red tile.

Santa Barbara County · California34.42° N, 119.70° W

A quiet courtyard with tables under lit windows at dusk
Photograph: Yanhao FangUnsplash

About Santa Barbara & Montecito

The Santa Ynez Mountains rise straight behind town, and Montecito’s lanes run down through oak and eucalyptus to quiet beaches. It is an easy place to slow down without trying.

Where to stay

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