Despite its name, “Little Mountain,” you’d be challenged to find anything minuscule about Montecito, a community that flanks Santa Barbara to the south. During the 18th century the area amounted to a small Chumash village & a hundred years later it was mostly orchards & farms. But by the 1900s it began to become what it is today, a neighborhood for the wealthy, with lush landscapes hiding gated mansions & designer homes. This is the place for high-end boutique shopping, tony restaurants, & top of the line hotels.

July 16th used to be celebrated as “Montecito Day” by the old-time Spanish residents, & was always marked by a gala fandango & fiesta at the Lorenzana adobe on Parra Grande Lane.

Full of mystique and grandeur, history and beauty, Montecito, approximately eight square miles of hidden neighborhoods and expansive estates, has been the destination of choice for celebrities and the affluent for over one hundred years.

Located a couple of miles east of Santa Barbara, “Montecito”, which is Spanish for “little mountain”, first received attention from wealthy Easterners and Midwesterners, in the late 1800’s. These early settlers developed large & lavish estates.

Today, Montecito offers many and varied options for residential living, such as an easy-care condominium just steps from the beach, a hidden cottage down a tree-shaded lane, as well as large estates on many acres, both old and new.

The pace of life here is unhurried, and it is easy to see why Montecito has become a desirable second home location for big city dwellers. Whether you’re a famous movie star or a curious traveler, you’ll find Montecito to be truly a lush paradise.

Price range from $1,000,000 - $40,000,000+

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