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Town in California
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Montecito is an upscale community in Santa Barbara County that is home to high end resorts and the rich and famous including Oprah Winfrey and Rob Lowe.
The deceptively straightforward menu of burgers, ahi tuna, and omelettes is raised to another level by excellent service and preparation. The outdoor patio seating is pleasant on sunny days (which most days here are). Dogs welcome. Vegetarian options available. There is also a full bar, and extensive wine list.
The restaurant serves popular and very good Mexican food.
Located in the tony Montecito area on the city's east side.
Spanish Colonial with red roof tiles and adobe on Butterfly Beach. Also has a restaurant that is expensive but not universally praised.
Boutique lodging two blocks away from Montecito's Butterfly Beach. It was built in 1928 by Charlie Chaplin as an escape to paradise for his closest friends.
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