Communities ·
Hope Ranch or Montecito?
Two of Santa Barbara’s most sought-after communities, compared honestly.
By Margaux Ellery, Estate Advisor
Buyers often come to us deciding between Hope Ranch and Montecito. Both offer land, privacy and the coast; they feel very different to live in.
Hope Ranch
Private roads, a residents-only beach and a sense of enclave. Closer to the city’s west side and the airport.
Montecito
Two villages, a century of gardens, and the greatest concentration of significant historic architecture in the region.
