Montecito, California
Montecito (Spanish for 'little mountain') is an unincorporated town in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.[6][7] Located on the Central Coast of California, Montecito sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Montecito is best known as a celebrity enclave, owing to its concentration of prominent residents.[8] The population as of 2022 is approximately 8,638 residents. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Montecito as a census-designated place (CDP).[9]
Montecito, California
9.265 sq mi (23.994 km2)
9.259 sq mi (23.979 km2)
0.006 sq mi (0.014 km2) 0.06%
180 ft (55 m)
8,638
930/sq mi (360/km2)
Parks and recreation[edit]
Access to backcountry hiking trails is obtained through the community.[27]
March and April are the months to watch gray whales migrate north from Mexico through the Santa Barbara Channel.[28]
The Music Academy of the West is a summer classical music training program and festival with local performances Lotusland is a 37-acre (15 ha) estate and botanic gardens built by Polish opera singer Ganna Walska and managed as a nonprofit.[8]
Transportation[edit]
Notable roads spanning Montecito include East Valley Road, Mountain Drive, and Sycamore Canyon Road, all of which form part of State Route 192. In addition, the U.S. Route 101 freeway runs along the south end of town, connecting it with other cities in Santa Barbara County and the rest of Southern California.
The nearest train station with Amtrak service is Santa Barbara (SBA).