Summerland

Adjacent to Montecito, the relaxed, beach-friendly village of Summerland is a blend of Bohemian soul and California chic. Its main street, Lillie Avenue, hosts an enticing array of unique shops featuring antiques and designer accessories destined for the finest homes in Montecito, Santa Barbara and beyond.

This laid-back town of only 1,500 residents also offers casual and family-friendly restaurants and a beautiful beachside park complete with expansive lawns, play areas and direct access to the beach. Summerland is home to artists, writers and part-time residents seeking a cozy cottage or spacious pied-a-terre nestled on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands.

Fashionable condominiums enjoy front-row status at the nearby Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, while the gated community, The Cottages, beckons those seeking panoramic ocean views and casual Hamptons-style homes.