Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Montecito, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Montecito
Montecito is Santa Barbara County's most address, a semi-rural enclave of walled estates, historic hotels and ocean-view properties between the mountains and the sea. Butterfly Beach and Coast Village Road form its social core. It draws celebrities, executives, and second-home buyers seeking privacy with Santa Barbara minutes away.
Home prices in Montecito
The median home value in Montecito is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Montecito
- Butterfly Beach — east-west beach with sunset views over the water.
- Coast Village Road — boutique shopping and dining street.
- San Ysidro Ranch — historic luxury resort in the foothills.
- Lotusland — Ganna Walska's 37-acre botanic garden estate.
- Casa del Herrero — 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival house museum.
Commuting from Montecito
- U.S. 101 runs through Montecito; Santa Barbara is about 10 minutes west.
- Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes west.
- Amtrak Santa Barbara station is about 10 minutes west.
Montecito FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montecito, CA?
The median home value in Montecito is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Montecito, CA?
U.S. 101 runs through Montecito; Santa Barbara is about 10 minutes west.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.