Wendy O’Dea
| Special to USA TODAY 10Best
Prince Harry and wife Meghan move into new California home
Montecito real estate agenct Pippa Davis discusses the royal couple’s choice of home. (Aug. 15)
AP
While the village of Montecito gained notoriety when Oprah and Ellen moved to the area years ago, curiosity about this wealthy enclave skyrocketed since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made it their home a few years ago. The royal couple is said to have chosen Montecito because of its small-town feel yet close proximity to Los Angeles, which is about 90 miles south. It doesn’t hurt that most of the mansions dotting the hillside of the Santa Ynez Mountains include stunning views of the Pacific.
But Montecito is so much more than that. For anyone planning a (royal) road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, here are some spots to check out if you want to live like a royal in Montecito and neighboring Santa Barbara, some of which have been patronized by the (former) royals themselves.
Where to stay
El Encanto, A Belmond Property, Santa Barbara
Set in what was long ago dubbed the American Riviera due to its spectacular hillside coastal views (similar to those along the French Riviera), El Encanto is a few miles north of Montecito, past the…
Source link
CHECK OUT: Top Travel Destinations
EXPLORE OUR: Travel Guides
