Montecito, located in the county of Santa Barbara, is considered one of California's wealthiest communities thanks to its many celebrity residents. Montecito is also home to unique lodging options. Check in to a charming Montecito bed and breakfast or a beautiful Montecito inn and begin a wonderful stay.
Montecito sprawls onto the range's lower foothills; and for nature-lovers, Montecito is the perfect place to be. Visit Montecito's Lotusland or the Ganna Walska Lotusland Estate where all thirty-seven acres involve a walk-through botanical garden containing some of the most beautiful and rare plants. Lotusland's Blue Garden features blue-gray and silvery foliage, Chilean wine palms, bunya-bunya, and camphor trees. Butterfly Garden offers flowering plants which support insects and butterflies. Other gardens in Lotusland include the Cactus Garden, Japanese Garden, Cycad Garden, Tropical Garden, Succulent Garden, Fern Garden, Parterre, and Orchards. Tour Montecito's premiere educational institution, Westmont College, which features more than a hundred acres of gardens, hills, and trees. The Music Academy of the West is also found in Montecito. Laze around and swim to your heart's content at Butterfly Beach, one of the places in Montecito that offers breathtaking views of the sunset. If you want to know more of Montecito's past, visit Casa del Herrero, a Spanish Colonial Revival built in 1925. Enjoy Montecito's classy ambiance and natural beauty, it's definitely worth it. At the end of the day, look forward to a restful night's sleep in your chosen Montecito inn or Montecito bed and breakfast.
