Montecito Peak is a mountain that can be seen from almost everywhere in Santa Barbara, and from the peak you will have great views of the coast, city area and surrounding peaks. It’s possible to combine this hike with summiting Catedral Peak, Santa Ynez Peak or Gaivota Peak.

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#1.

Montecito Peak via Cold Spring Trail

1.96km

00:47

60m

160m

Hike the Montecito Peak via Cold Spring Trail, a moderate 1.2-mile route with ocean views and a summit reward in Los Padres National Forest.

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#2.

Montecito Peak and Cold Spring Trail Loop

10.8km

04:42

680m

Montecito Peak and Cold Spring Trail Loop offers a challenging 6.7-mile hike with 2239 feet of gain and panoramic ocean views.

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#3.

Montecito Peak via San Ysidro and Cold Spring Loop

17.5km

06:33

1,050m

Hike the difficult 10.9-mile Montecito Peak via San Ysidro and Cold Spring Loop for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands

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Elevation 930 m

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Location: Santa Barbara County, California, United States

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Montecito Peak

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Montecito Peak via Cold Spring Trail

#2.

Montecito Peak and Cold Spring Trail Loop

#3.

Montecito Peak via San Ysidro and Cold Spring Loop

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