Industry Insider: Exploring Montecito & Beyond

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Only 90 minutes from LA., this Santa Barbara bedroom community offers status, privacy and unfussy summer luxury. Here are some of the Montecito haunts favored by locals such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Costner and Dick Wolf. Summer Friday Lunch: Tre Lune is Situated conveniently on the main artery of Coast Village Road. Coffee: Venture out to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone at Dart Coffee and enjoy a latte in the garden. Shopping/Browsing: Pierre LaFond is the general store for the person who has everything.

Conveniently, it’s adjacent to Wendy Foster clothing boutique. Then there’s Montecito Country Mart, which includes such shops as Rori’s Artisanal Creamery. Cocktails & Dinner: Relax with the signature Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita at Lucky’s Bar followed by surf & turf at Lucky’s Steakhouse. Beach Essentials & Ephemera: Also in the Funk Zone, the Santa Barbara outpost of Mollusk surf shop offers small-batch clothing, hand-built surfboards and beach essentials in music-filled warehouse setting. Sunday Brunch:  Drop in to Montecito Coffee Shop  Platinum Fitness Summerland: Book your trainer in advance! Casual Hang: Grab a post-workout lunch or take that work call outside on the patio with an iced coffee at Field + Fort in Summerland.  Special Occasions: Stonehouse Restaurant San Ysidro Ranch is the very definition of elegance with a lavender-scented Santa Barbara twist. More To Explore – Santa Barbara Bowl, Gaviota Wind Caves, Chaucer’s Books and Tangerine Falls By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

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