Introduction
Made famous in recent years by the addition of local residents such as Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities, Montecito is essentially a small town adjacent to Santa Barbara, offering majestic mountains for hiking that gently slope down to meet the Pacific ocean. Most properties in Montecito offer good sized lots and often a full acre or more is common above the two million dollar price range. Benefiting from our neighboring Santa Barbara, Montecito feels like a small town, but offers dining, arts and entertainment similar to larger cities.
Location
Montecito rests about 80 miles up the coast from Los Angeles, adjacent to Santa Barbara and bordered to the North by mountains and the Pacific Ocean to the South. In addition, Montecito is on the south eastern portion of Santa Barbara, and thus offering easy access to Los Angeles International Airport and other cultural advantages offered in Los Angeles, CA.
Activities
Montecito... where the foothills gently meet the ocean and one can hike on ocean view trails before coasting downhill a mile or two to swim in that very ocean. From golf and tennis to surfing, biking and hiking, the area boasts a nearly perfect climate according to many. One can spend their days strolling the beaches, shopping on Coast Village Road, or dining at one of the many well known restaurants... just another day in Montecito.
Close the deal
Top schools, involved residents, and an enviable community spirit all come together to make Montecito a dream destination.