Montecito Inn

Hotel in Montecito

Hotel★★★★4-star★ 4.0 (402 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Opened: 1928

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Montecito Inn is a hotel to stay in Montecito. It sits close to Caldwell Snyder and Portico Gallery, about 2.3 km from Zoo Train. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4/5 across 402 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight It’s right on the ocean overlooking peaceful mountains..

Notable stay

The Montecito Inn is a boutique hotel in the southwestern part of Montecito, California. It is considered a Santa Barbara landmark. Located on Coast Village Road in Montecito, adjacent to U.S. Route 101, the inn is 2.5 blocks from Butterfly Beach. Pleistocene gravel deposits are evident nearby. (via Wikipedia)

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What guests mention

It’s right on the ocean overlooking peaceful mountains.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BarKitchen / kitchenetteSpa & wellness

Location

What's nearby

Caldwell Snyder0.1 km
Portico Gallery0.2 km
Peregrine Galleries0.6 km
Butterfly Beach0.7 km
Casa del Herrero1.7 km
Giraffe2.1 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 17 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) — 18.3 km → all hotels near SBA
Nearest station: Zoo Train — 2.3 km
Nearest beach: Butterfly Beach — 0.7 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 21.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Montecito Inn?

From Montecito Inn, the nearest station, Zoo Train, is about 2.3 km away; Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is around 18.3 km away (straight-line distances).