The casual ambiance of Miramar Beach has been enjoyed by generations of Montecito families since its early development in the 1920’s. Twenty seven cottages are snugly wedged together on the sand and many remain the original single wall construction redwood day cottages built as play houses for the major Montecito estates. To say that Miramar homeowners are a close knit community is no understatement: some homes are literally only inches apart and have been known to rattle against each other during the occasional earthquake. Also, some of the lots are surprisingly narrow ~ one three story home is built on a lot that is only eleven feet wide!

Miramar Beach is home to the famous blue roofed Miramar Hotel, which will soon be undergoing major renovation under its new ownership.

Miramar Beach’s very gentle slope into the ocean makes it a family favorite. Public parking is available on nearby streets as well as the small parking lot at the top of the ramp and stairway that lead to the sand.







Click on one of the names below for detailed information about each Montecito beach community:

 Butterfly Beach, home of the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel

 Hammond’s Beach, location of Montecito Sea Meadow

 Fernald Point Lane