Montecito (MCTO) Homes with Ocean View

Montecito (MCTO) Homes with Ocean View

Welcome to Montecito, California, a picturesque gem nestled along the stunning Santa Barbara coastline. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, Montecito boasts a unique blend of natural beauty, upscale living, and a vibrant community. With its lush hillsides and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it’s no wonder that this charming enclave has become a sought-after destination for homebuyers seeking both serenity and sophistication.

Montecito is renowned for its exclusive neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and manicured gardens create a tranquil atmosphere. The real estate market here is diverse, featuring a variety of homes that cater to different tastes and lifestyles. Among the most coveted properties are those with magnificent ocean views, allowing residents to bask in the beauty of the coastline from the comfort of their own homes. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore, with the sun rising over the ocean, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.

Beyond its stunning homes, Montecito offers a rich array of amenities. You’ll find world-class dining, boutique shopping, and cultural experiences that reflect the area’s artistic spirit. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby hiking trails, pristine beaches, and opportunities for water sports, all while enjoying the year-round temperate climate.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious estate or a cozy cottage with a view, Montecito is a place where dreams come home. Embrace the coastal lifestyle and discover the magic of living in this enchanting community, where every day feels like a vacation.

Newest Montecito (MCTO) Homes with Ocean View

$10,500,000
5 Beds 9 Baths 26855959 MLS Active Status
Thoughtfully refreshed and beautifully renewed, this Cape Cod-inspired Montecito estate offers an elevated expression of East Coast character and coastal California living on more than 2 ocean and mountain view acres. Recent improvements, including fresh paint, updated finishes, enhanced garden fencing, and a refreshed presentation throughout, add a renewed sense of polish while preserving the home's timeless architectural character. A long-gated drive leads through mature trees and landscaped grounds to the shingled residence, where a columned entry and expansive stone motor court set a gracious tone. Inside, soaring ceilings, polished wood floors, detailed millwork, arched passageways, and abundant natural light create a warm and refined atmosphere. The living room makes a memorable impression with its vaulted ceiling, mezzanine balcony, fireplace, built-in window seating, and outlooks that carry across the gardens toward the ocean. The formal dining room features a fireplace, graceful windows, and French doors opening to the wraparound veranda. Nearby, the kitchen offers an inviting setting with new high-end appliances, generous cabinetry, a center island, skylights, and an easy connection to the home's everyday living spaces. The floor plan includes two-bedroom suites on the main level, a lower-level room for additional living, work, or leisure, and a private upstairs primary suite with a fireplace, sitting area, intimate loggia, dual closets, and treetop views toward the ocean and islands. Beyond the main residence, the estate includes a studio above the two-car garage, a separate guest cottage, and a storybook treehouse. Lush lawns, native boulders, mature trees, flowering gardens, exotic plantings, and rare botanical specimens surround a crescent-shaped pool with in-pool spa and a covered dining pergola with built-in grill. Altogether, the estate offers a rare sense of privacy, character, and ease, with layered gardens, ocean-view moments, and inviting spaces for both refined entertaining and relaxed everyday living.

663 Lilac Drive, Santa Barbara

$6,499,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 26848807 MLS Active Status
Framed by the dramatic beauty of Toro Canyon, this gated contemporary retreat rests on approximately 10 acres, capturing extraordinary views across the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor, the curving coastline, and the surrounding mountains. A beautifully curated landscape, reminiscent of a botanical garden, creates a gracious private approach to a residence that feels peaceful, open, and deeply connected to its natural setting, offering a rare estate-scale opportunity within this coveted coastal enclave, just moments from Summerland and the coast. Designed to celebrate the landscape, the residence opens to broad vistas and generous outdoor spaces, with ocean and mountain outlooks unfolding from many of the principal living areas. Warm architectural lines, natural cedar ceiling and textural details lend character to the interiors, while all-new windows and doors frame the scenery and draw light into the home. The living areas are comfortable and gracious, creating an inviting environment for quiet moments at home or elegant entertaining. Outdoors, the property becomes a private view sanctuary. A fire pit terrace takes in the coastal panorama, where the harbor, islands, and coastline create a remarkable backdrop from morning light to sunset. The patio trellis with automated sun-shade curtains offers a beautifully sheltered place for dining and lounging, while thoughtfully illuminated landscaping enhances the mature palms, sculptural succulents, olive and fruit trees, and the natural contours of the land. The home has been thoughtfully updated with remodeled bathrooms, Lutron lighting, remote shades, a soft water system, satellite, custom cell extender, and electric vehicle charging. Additional features include a full-house backup generator, upgraded electrical service, enhanced water storage, propane capacity, and a Frontline Fire Protection system, offering added comfort and peace of mind. Beyond the residence, the land is one of the property's most compelling attributes. Across approximately 10 acres, oak meadows, drought-tolerant plantings, private-company water wells, and a private hiking trail with a seasonal creek create a lifestyle that feels peaceful, self sufficient, and deeply connected to the land. With room to explore future additions such as a guest house, ADU, or pool, this Toro Canyon retreat offers a unique combination of privacy, scale, views, and proximity to Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria.

840 Toro Canyon Road, Santa Barbara

$18,500,000
5 Beds 7 Baths 26848745 MLS Active Status
A breathtaking expression of turnkey Montecito living, this newly transformed Ennisbrook estate pairs refined contemporary interiors with ocean and mountain views. Set on approximately 2.49 acres, the property offers exceptional land for future possibilities. Inside, the residence is beautifully composed, with sculptural lines, elevated materials, and a curated design language throughout. A dramatic circular skylight introduces the interiors with volume and light, while limestone floors, hardwood surfaces, dark ceiling beams, and elegant windows and doors enhance the home's refined architectural character. Gracious living spaces open to view terraces and outdoor areas, allowing the home to live seamlessly between its interiors and serene natural setting. The kitchen is a refined study in craftsmanship, with custom Italian cabinetry, granite countertops, designer lighting, and a beautifully composed presence. The bedroom suites are calm and well-appointed, while the primary suite is a tranquil retreat of its own, with a beautifully designed spa-inspired bath, freestanding soaking tub, dramatic stone surfaces, artful tilework, and a generous closet. Each bathroom has been designed with artistry and intention, featuring marble countertops, gorgeous tile selections, and distinctive details that give every space its own elevated character. Thoughtfully renewed inside and out, the estate offers a turnkey presentation with the ease of modern improvements and the added convenience of a six-car garage. Outdoors, limestone terraces and the pool deck frame ocean and mountain views, creating an elegant setting for entertaining and relaxation. With generous acreage in one of Montecito's most desirable gated communities, the property offers privacy, refined design, and turnkey luxury.

1925 Jelinda Drive, Montecito

$21,900,000
5 Beds 7 Baths 26848421 MLS Active Status
Casamar is a rare expression of Montecito's understated elegance, where Mediterranean architecture, refined craftsmanship, and breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas come together in the coveted Golden Quadrangle. Set on approximately 2.12 acres, the estate evokes the romance of a private palazzo with beautifully landscaped grounds and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The impressive foyer is crowned by a custom domed skylight, leading to a grand living room with an architectural stone fireplace, wood floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, and glass French doors that open to sweeping ocean views. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, skylights, top-of-the-line appliances, an inviting breakfast room, and French doors to a view terrace.Nearby, the media room/library with wet bar offers paneled coffered ceilings, herringbone floors, a dual-faced fireplace, projection system, and wine refrigerator. The main residence includes five en-suite bedrooms, highlighted by an elegant primary suite with wood ceilings, a sitting/office room, dual luxurious baths, generous closets, a spa/massage room, and a private terrace overlooking the coastline. Outdoors, stone terraces, a glistening pool, koi pond, waterfall, fountains, arbor, rose gardens, orchards, and a farm-to-table patio create a beautiful setting for al fresco living. Additional amenities include an expansive motor court, upper-level four-car garage with parking portico, generator, private well, and a charming one-bedroom guest house with ocean views. Conveniently located near the beaches, Upper Village, and Montecito Union School District, Casamar offers timeless Mediterranean elegance in one of Montecito's most coveted settings.

1502 E Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara

$3,950,000
4 Beds 6 Baths 26844813 MLS Active Status
Set amid the hills of Montecito, this extraordinary Mediterranean estate spans approximately 45 acres across two separate parcels, offering remarkable privacy, scale, and natural beauty. Framed by rolling terrain, open grounds, and sweeping ocean and mountain vistas, the property presents an exceptional sanctuary with a profound connection to its surroundings. At the heart of the residence, a gracious interior courtyard creates a striking focal point with an expansive tile patio, tiered fountain, and an atmosphere that reflects the relaxed sophistication of California living. The home unfolds with timeless Spanish character, showcasing hand-hewn wood beams, arched passageways, warm terracotta tile, and richly textured finishes that bring depth and authenticity throughout.Designed around the landscape, the interiors feel open, airy, and filled with natural light. Expansive windows and glass doors capture impressive outlooks in multiple directions, while a series of inviting gathering areas, including a formal living room, comfortable lounge spaces, and ocean-view seating areas, provide flexibility, comfort, and an elegant indoor-outdoor rhythm. A charming two-bedroom guest house further enhances the estate, creating a wonderful setting for visitors, a private office, studio, or separate creative space. Thoughtfully positioned within its own peaceful environment, it complements the main residence while preserving the property's overall sense of ease and seclusion. Outdoors, the grounds unfold with stone pathways, view terraces, and intimate sitting areas oriented toward the coastline, Channel Islands, and surrounding mountains. Grand in scale yet deeply tranquil, this rare Montecito offering is a refined sanctuary for those who value privacy, natural splendor, and timeless California elegance.

1060 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara

$3,250,000
5 Beds 5 Baths 26835691 MLS Active Status
Perched in the foothills of Montecito, this one of a kind 40 acre estate delivers spectacular sweeping views across the sparkling Pacific, Channel Islands, Santa Ynez Mountains and the twinkling lights of the city below. More than just a house, this extraordinary setting serves up an intimate observatory for the soul - a serene and transcendent environment for creative endeavor and healthy family living a true home in all senses of the word. The property features thoughtfully designed living structures created to blend indoor comfort with the raw beauty of the landscape. The main residence is a bright and inviting 2,124 square foot sanctuary featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, each room with its own stunning vistas and ever-changing light play. A detached 821 square foot guest suite/studio complete with a full kitchen, bath and laundry, serves as a self-contained retreat for guests or a plethora of other activities. For those seeking a touch of whimsy, an enchanting 187 square foot "Hobbit House" offers a unique escape for meditation or creativity, complemented by a detached bath featuring an invigorating outdoor shower that allows you to bathe in natural beauty. Automotive enthusiasts or hobbyists will appreciate the oversized garage with ample storage. A separate motorcycle garage can also serve as an artist studio or creative workshop. Designed for entertainment, the large main terrace features an outdoor kitchen and ample space for guests to dine against a backdrop of panoramic mountain and ocean vistas. Large, multi-level open spaces transition seamlessly to host a variety of gathering activities. A new seven seat salt water hot tub offers a rejuvenating soaking experience under a vibrant canopy of star filled skies. The model of modern energy-efficiency and self-sufficiency, the property is supplied by a private water system fed continuously by a mountain spring and a deep well, an owned updated solar system and Starlink high speed internet. Dimmable LED lights, dual heat pump HVAC and an integrated security system are part of the attention to detail. Located in the highly desirable Cold Spring School District, this gated private oasis offers incomparable privacy, views and comfort, yet is located just ten minutes to the Upper or Lower Villages and fifteen minutes from the heart of Santa Barbara. The diverse and evolving Mountain Drive community offers its own welcoming warmth. There is a close-knit feel to the neighborhood that elicits a true sense of belonging - a place where neighbors wave and smile as they pass. This is an outstanding opportunity for those who desire breathtaking vistas combined with privacy, security and independence without sacrificing the proximity to Santa Barbara and Montecito's world-class amenities. We welcome you to enjoy the soulful embrace of this turn-key home.

280 W Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara

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