For the ultimate in luxury Santa Barbara homes, consider the sumptuous community of Montecito. Located right next to Santa Barbara, Montecito is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the entire country. Homes in Montecito are purchased by the well-known and the wealthy and the community is a vacation spot of celebrities and presidents. Some of the finest of Santa Barbara oceanview real estate is located in Montecito.
Homes in Montecito offer residents incredible views of the Pacific Ocean from lots and acreage nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Owners of private estates in Montecito tend to build homes of magnificent architectural elements and style, often reflective of a sumptuous blend of Spanish, Italian and Moroccan influences. Others build the penultimate in luxury Santa Barbara homes that take advantage of the foothills’ natural terrain, constructing estates of large windows — all the better to take advantage of their ocean view — wide wooden beams and slate and granite facades.
Find the Perfect Montecito Home
About 10,000 people live in Montecito year round and part time. Residents and travelers — many from the around the world — come to Montecito to enjoy the elegant and welcoming Four Seasons Biltmore Resort and Spa, as well as the resort named the world’s best by Travel and Leisure magazine, the San Ysidro Ranch. It’s here that Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged wedding vows; John and Jacqueline Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon here.
For more information on searching Santa Barbara oceanview real estate, contact Joanne Sizemore, a leading area Realtor® who specializes in Montecito homes.
