Montecito, CA
Hedgerow
"Hedgerow" is the name buyers and local press use for a small, informally defined corner of Montecito — not a platted subdivision or an official designation on any county map. Santa Barbara County's planning files, zoning records, and coastal-program documents contain nothing under that name. The label persists anyway, and both Sitelines and the Montecito Journal point to the same defining trait: the dense, tall hedges lining the streets and screening properties from passersby. Geographically, the pocket sits close to the spot where San Ysidro Road turns into Eucalyptus Lane once you cross to the seaward side of the 101, a short distance from the Coast Village Road commercial strip. Following that same run of Eucalyptus Lane down toward the water leads to two public beach-access points: Hammond's Beach, reached by a fenced trail across a meadow easement, and Miramar Beach, reached by a short walkway over the railroad tracks — both sharing parking along Eucalyptus Lane. Anyone researching the area should treat any map or boundary line as unofficial — no government body has ever drawn one.
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What defines it
- Defined by the tall hedges lining its streets and screening properties from view — the trait both Sitelines and the Montecito Journal single out
- No Santa Barbara County planning, zoning, or GIS document defines an area called Hedgerow — the name lives in local usage, not on an official map
- Sits close to where San Ysidro Road turns into Eucalyptus Lane, on the seaward side of the 101
- Public beach access at Hammond's Beach via a fenced meadow trail off Eucalyptus Lane, with shared parking
- Public beach access at Miramar Beach via a short path crossing the railroad tracks at the south end of Eucalyptus Lane
- Close to the Coast Village Road corridor, near where San Ysidro Road becomes Eucalyptus Lane
- Montecito Union School District's own stated TK-6 boundary runs mountains-to-ocean between Ortega Ridge and Hot Springs roads
- Crane Country Day School keeps a nearby campus, as does Laguna Blanca School
The Housing Stock
No published price range or confirmed sale figures exist for this pocket of Montecito. The area's draw is location: close to the Coast Village Road corridor and to the public beach access along Eucalyptus Lane.
Notable residents
- Oprah Winfrey — Her roughly 66-acre "Promised Land" compound is publicly reported in the Hedgerow District of Montecito.
- Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo — Publicly reported to have acquired a roughly four-acre parcel from Oprah Winfrey's Promised Land, in what Robb Report calls the coveted Hedgerow District.
- Larry David — Publicly reported to have owned a home in the Hedgerow neighborhood of Montecito.
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi — Publicly reported to have bought and sold several homes in the Hedgerow area over the years.
The broader Montecito area has long drawn public figures. Among those publicly reported to own homes in the area are Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, Drew Barrymore, Carol Burnett, Eric Schmidt, and Ariana Grande — reported at the Montecito-area level rather than specifically within Hedgerow.
Frequently asked
Why is the Hedgerow called that?
Both Sitelines and the Montecito Journal describe the district as defined by the dense, tall hedges screening its properties from the street. Nobody has pinned down when the name was coined or whether the hedges are literally why it stuck — but the hedge-lined character itself is the constant.
Does the Hedgerow have official boundaries?
No. Santa Barbara County's planning, zoning, and GIS records, along with Montecito's own land-use code, contain no defined area called "Hedgerow." Any map or boundary line you'll see reflects market usage, not a government-drawn edge.
What schools serve this part of Montecito?
Montecito Union School District serves kindergarten through sixth grade; the district describes its territory as reaching from the mountains down to the shoreline, with Ortega Ridge Road marking the eastern limit and Hot Springs Road the western one, while cautioning that its edges vary and that individual addresses need direct confirmation. Older students attend Santa Barbara Unified campuses — typically Santa Barbara Junior High followed by Santa Barbara Senior High. Crane Country Day School and Laguna Blanca School both operate Montecito-area campuses as private options.
How do you reach the beach from here?
Two public access points sit at the south end of Eucalyptus Lane. Hammond's Beach is reached by a fenced pedestrian trail crossing a meadow easement, and its parking area is also used for Miramar Beach access. Miramar Beach itself is a short walk down a path that crosses the railroad tracks to the sand.
Is this area close to Coast Village Road?
Yes — the area sits close to the spot where San Ysidro Road turns into Eucalyptus Lane on the seaward side of the 101, a short distance from the Coast Village Road commercial strip. Judge distances from a specific address rather than from the neighborhood label.
Why do some listings use "Hedgerow" as an area name?
It's a longstanding market and listing convention, not a legal designation — no Santa Barbara County planning or zoning document defines "Hedgerow" as an area. The label reflects how local buyers, agents, and press have referred to this stretch of Montecito, not an official boundary drawn by any government body.
Related reading
121 School Index
Individual-school indicators summarize published academic, readiness, and attendance data. They do not grade the area or guarantee enrollment.
No reviewed school-to-area mapping is available for this area. No area-level school grade is inferred.
School indicators are school-level facts for reviewed nearby schools, not an attendance assignment. Confirm current boundaries and enrollment rules directly with the school district.
Sources: United States Census Bureau TIGER/Line; normalized by 121 Enterprise · California Department of Education · California Department of Education · California Department of Education · California Department of Education · California Department of Education · United States Census Bureau TIGER/Line · United States Census Bureau TIGER/Line · United States Census Bureau TIGER/Line · National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE School Geocodes · Source vintage: 2024-25 · 2025-26 · 2024-25-v2a · 2024-25 · 2025 · Read the exact methodology
