One of
the most prestigious and exclusive communities in the United States, Montecito
is renowned as a favored residential and vacation retreat of the well-known and
the well-heeled.Its impressive,
often extraordinary homes and estates include many significant for their
history, architecture or notable owners.
From its
breathtaking stretch of the Pacific Ocean, to its private estates nestled in
the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, this 8-square mile enclave is home
to approximately 10,000 year-round and part-time residents. Visitors from all
over the world come to enjoy its world-class Four Seasons Biltmore Resort and
Spa and the acclaimed San Ysidro Ranch.
Immediately
adjacent to Santa Barbara, Montecito hosts two lovely and intimate commercial hubs
-- Upper Village and Lower Village; each one offering discriminating shops and
restaurants. The community’s two public and five private schools, as well as
its private Westmont College are ranked among the finest learning institutions in
California. In addition to its beautiful beaches, Montecito offers two public
parks, three private golf courses and a private tennis club.
