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After being inhabited for over 10,000 years by the Chumash Indians, the Spanish arrived in the late 18th century, but left the area largely unsettled. In the 1860's Italian settlers arrived in Montecito, 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, rich tourists from the eastern United States began to buy land in the area: it was close to Santa Barbara, beautiful, secluded, boasted perfect weather, had several hot springs and, at the time, land was cheap.
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 Montecito has kept that early character and is comprised of exclusive estates and second homes. Nestled in approximately 8 square miles, Montecito’s breathtaking scenery and relaxed lifestyle is home to an extensive list of celebrities. With a population of approximately 10,000, Montecito is among the wealthiest communities in the United States. Montecito property values average $1.75 million to $5.5 million with some souring significantly higher. Many homes have ocean or mountain views and the tree lined streets are part of the mature natural foliage which helps to shelter most homes from public view. It is situated east of and directly adjacent to the city of Santa Barbara.
Don’t let it’s size fool you, Montecito offers pristine beaches, unique shops, art galleries and wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Need more to do, Santa Barbara is a 5 minute drive and you are sure to find what you are looking for there.
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- Lotusland - Tours of Lotusland are offered at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Wednesday through Saturday between mid-February and mid-November. Knowledgeable volunteer docents interpret the garden and its history on the two-hour walking tours, designed for visitors age ten and older. Family Tours are available for groups with children under age 10. Family Tours are separate from regular adult tours and are child and parent friendly.
Admission: Adults 19 years of age and older, $35; children age five to 18, $10; children under five, free.
Because Lotusland is a public garden operating in a private, residential neighborhood, advance reservations are required. To schedule a visit,
please call our Visitor Services office at 805-969-9990, between
9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 1 PM, Saturday or email to reservation@lotusland.org.
- Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road,Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Music Academy of the West, - For six decades, a single, elemental proposition has animated the Music Academy of the West: Intensive mentoring produces superior classical musicians. Accordingly, the Academy has dedicated itself to the development of gifted young musicians through advanced study with accomplished faculty and guest artists.
- Casa del Herrero – Spanish Colonial Revival Home - Few of Montecito’s legendary estates remain essentially unchanged. The Casa del Herrero, designed by architect George Washington Smith and completed in 1925, is noted as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in America, is included on the National Register of Historic Places, and in January 2009, was designated a National Historic Landmark by then Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne.
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