The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Montecito
Montecito’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around Montecito. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Montecito. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
At the top of the Montecito foothills sits Montecito Hot Springs, a natural hot springs with 5 pools ranging from very hot to more manageable. To be more comfortable in …
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Tangerine Falls is considered a difficult hike because once you get close to the falls, you have to climb a steep incline. Be prepared to scramble rocks, and bring appropriate …
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Tar Pits Park features some of the few natural asphalt lakes in the world. These tar pits, formed by ancient petroleum seepage, date back to the Pleistocene epoch and have …
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Saddle Rock Trail is a good option for those who want to have a nice viewpoint of the Santa Barbara coastline, with a solid uphill climb, but not as demanding …
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The tiny, beautiful Montecito Creek is flowing through the stones. The water has rinsed its way over years and years - incredible.
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