Montecito, California Real Estate

Montecito is one of the most magical places in California. Located just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, Montecito offers the best estate living in the world. Picture a large estate with spectacular views of the the hills and ocean leading out to the Channel Islands. It’s not just a home but rather your own world. The ideal climate encourages time spent outdoors with friends and family, going for walks on the beach or the hills, biking, hiking, riding horses and swimming in your luxurious private pool.

Ever since the 1860′s those who could, have. Italian settlers were the first to arrive. Finding an area reminiscent of their homes in Italy, they built farms and gardens similar to those which they had left behind. Around the end of the 19th century, wealthy tourists from the eastern United States began to buy land in the area: it was near enough to Santa Barbara for essential services, but was beautiful, secluded, boasted perfect weather, and had several nearby hot springs utilized for their healing properties with greater privacy.