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Montecito Gated Communities

Montecito's guard-gated communities pair privacy and security with the area's signature setting, from invitation-only golf-club enclaves in the foothills to beachfront condominium communities along Butterfly Beach. Explore each below.

Ennisbrook

Montecito, CA

Ennisbrook is a guard-gated enclave of large single-family homes on multi-acre parcels, generally Spanish and Mediterranean in style, set on gently r…

Birnam Wood

Montecito, CA

Birnam Wood is a private, gated golf-club community in Montecito's 93108 ZIP, its homes generally set on estate-size lots between roughly three-quart…

Bonnymede

Montecito, CA

Bonnymede is a gated, guarded oceanfront condominium complex on Bonnymede Drive off Channel Drive in Montecito's 93108 ZIP, commonly cited at 113 uni…

Montecito Shores

Montecito, CA

Buyers evaluating a specific Montecito Shores condo should review current association rules, parcel-specific school assignment, insurance, coastal-pr…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Montecito's gated communities?

The best-known include Ennisbrook and Birnam Wood in the foothills, and the beachfront enclaves of Bonnymede and Montecito Shores near Butterfly Beach. Each has its own history, homes, and access.

What is the difference between a gated home and a gated community here?

A gated home has its own private gate; a gated community is a named enclave, like Ennisbrook or Montecito Shores, with a shared, often guard-staffed entrance and its own homeowners association.

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Sean San Jose · eXp Realty of California, Inc. · Montecito Insider

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