Montecito Peak — Attraction in Montecito

Amazing Views! The top of Montecito Peak is a great hiking destination for experienced hikers. From the Cold Spring Trailhead this is a 8 mile round trip trek, up moderate to difficult terrain. The majority of this hike is in direct sunlight, so bring lots of water and sunscreen. Depending on how fast you typically hike, this will take around 4 hours round trip. If you make it to the top, the views are incredible! #hike #mountain #santabarbara...

Montecito Peak is a great peak to climb and offers amazing views of the California coastline from Santa Barbara to Ventura on a clear day. Best to hike down from E. Camino Cielo Road up on the ridgeline, and the hike down and back up is about 2.5 miles round trip. The views from the peak are amazing and well worth the steep ascent to...

I climbed the mountain thinking that I would sweat a bit before entering the hot spring. Contrary to the crowdedness of the hot spring, it was quiet here and I barely passed three groups of hikers. Expansive views of sea,...