Living in Montecito is both a privilege and a pleasure. Close enough to Los Angeles for accessibility yet far enough to feel a million miles away. Most residents live here by choice and value that opportunity.
From Butterfly Beach to Montecito Peak, our charming villages, luxurious accommodations, and stunning architecture complement the lush landscape of our home.
Below are a few highlights and general information for those new to the area.
Welcome to Montecito!
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RESTAURANTS – 805 area code
- Biltmore – 969.2261
- China Palace – 565.9380
- Honor Bar -1257 Coast Village Road 969.6964
- Little Alex’s Mexican Grill – 969.2297
- Lucky’s Steakhouse – 565.7540
- Montecito Deli – 969.3717
- Pane e Vino – 969.9274
- Renauds Bakery
- Stella Mare’s – 969.6705
- Tre Lune – 969.2646
- Via Vai – 565.9393
- ICE CREAM – 1024 Coast Village Road 805.770.2266 Rori’s Artisanal Creamery
- Cava – 969.8500
- Coast and Olive – 1295 Montecito Inn on Coast Village Road
- Jeanine’s
- Los Arroyos
- Montecito Cafe
- Montecito Wine Bistro
- Plow & Angel
- Sakana Sushi & Japanese
- Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch
- Tydes at the Biltmore/Coral Casino
- Village Cheese & Wine Shop
WINE tasting and wineries
Go to Urban Wine Trail
COFFEE HOUSES
- Jeannine’s –1253 Coast Village Rd, 805.969.7878
- Renauds Bakery– 1187 Coast Village Road
- Montecito Coffee Shop (Tom’s) – 498 E Valley Rd, 805.969.6250
- Bree’osh Bakery Cafe- 1150 Coast Village Road 805.969.2500
- Pierre Lafond Market, 516 E Valley Road 805.565.1504
- Starbucks –1046 – A Coast Village Road, 805.565.1935
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – 1046 – A Coast Village Road, 805.565.1935
HOTELS
BEACHES – Dogs Welcome (always be respectful and clean up after your pup)
- Butterfly Beach – doggy bag dispensaries available
- Hammonds Beach – bring your own doggy bags
- Miramar Beach – bring your own doggy bags
LOTUSLAND
CASA DEL HERRERO
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
HIKING
SCHOOL DISTRICT MAPS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Cold Spring (Public)
- El Montecito School (Private)
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (Private)
- Montecito Union (Public)
- Crane Country Day School (Private)
POST OFFICE
- Montecito U.S. Post Office – 1470 E. Valley Road (Upper Village) 899.1792
- Read n Post – 1026 Coast Village Road (lower Village, Vons Center) 969-1148
FARMER’S MARKET
- Every Friday on Coast Village Road, 8am-11:15am
CAR SHOW
- Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee, Sunday’s 8am-10am
UTILITIES – a resource for those who many need it.
- Water – Montecito Water
- Gas – Southern California Gas Company
- Cable/Internet – Cox Communications
- Trash – Marborg Industries
- Electric – Southern Cal Edison