Montecito, now known the world over as an exclusive enclave for the rich and the famous, once was a haven for highway robbers and bandits who once found the area’s oak groves and canyons perfect spots in which to hide before robbing travelers as they made their way through the area. Italian settlers arrived in about the 1860s and, finding that the terrain and climate reminded them of their homeland, built gardens, homes and farms similar to those in Italy. Wealthy tourists started flocking to the area in the late 19th century, buying land and building homes in Montecito and the surrounding area.
You will find luxurious homes for sale in Santa Barbara as well as most any other neighborhood or community nearby. Many people come to the area to find secondary or vacation homes, as well as investment property, ocean front property and oceanview homes. The choices are seemingly endless.
Finding Your Perfect Lifestyle in Montecito Estates
Luxury, of course, doesn’t stop at just homes in Montecito. The town itself boasts of two beautiful and cherished shopping centers, Upper Village and Lower Village. Each provides visitors with an intimate shopping and dining experience. Montecito also offers residents two top-notch public schools, as well as five private schools. Westmont College, considered to be one of the best small institutions of higher learning in California, also is located in Montecito.
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