Why We Still Love Montecito, CA — Even Without Harry and Meghan

After six years in California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially moving back to the United Kingdom this fall, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, enrolled to start British schools in September. Even as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex trade the California coast for a private home base outside London, Montecito and the broader “American Riviera” remain an absolute dream destination. From the laid-back luxury of Montecito (current home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) to the charm of nearby Summerland, every stop in Santa Barbara feels like a scene from a Nancy M