Montecito travel guide
Montecito Tourism | Montecito Guide
You're Going to Love Montecito
With a population of 8,965, Montecito is a must-see destination in California, United States. Montecito deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Montecito
If you’re looking for affordable options, Caruso's - Rosewood Miramar Beach (1773 South Jameson Lane) and Rosewood Miramar Beach - Malibu Farm (1759 S Jameson Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Montecito
How to Get to Montecito
Plane
When flying to Montecito, you’ll arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Montecito include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Montecito departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Montecito. The train journey from Montecito to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Montecito is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 80 miles from Montecito. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montecito, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Montecito takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Montecito
Where to stay in Montecito
Average rates range from around $430 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montecito
Most booked hotels in Montecito
Renting a car in Montecito
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Montecito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Montecito is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.