Montecito, Residential community between Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara County, United States
The coastal settlement spreads across 9.3 square miles of land, featuring Mediterranean architecture and gardens near the California shoreline.
The territory transformed from Chumash Indian settlements to Spanish colonial lands, later becoming an agricultural region developed by Italian settlers in the 1860s.
The Music Academy of the West prepares classical musicians through advanced training programs within a seaside campus established in 1947.
Visitors can explore multiple beaches, including Butterfly Beach, which provides sunset views and allows dogs on leashes throughout the year.
Casa del Herrero, constructed in 1925, maintains original furnishings and gardens, representing Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in California.
Location: Santa Barbara County
GPS coordinates: 34.43361,-119.63194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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