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Montecito
City in California, United States
Overview
Montecito is an upscale coastal community set just east of Santa Barbara, known for its luxury estates, beautiful beaches, and lush landscapes. The area boasts high-end shops, gourmet dining, and a tranquil atmosphere that easily attracts celebrities and discerning travelers. Though small in size, Montecito offers an exclusive blend of natural beauty and refined living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.44°, -119.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$6,435
Local Cost
$4,430
Local Income
$13,000
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
340 mm
Internet Speed
331 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
SBA
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.
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