Just 90 minutes from LA, this Santa Barbara bedroom community offers status, privacy, and effortless summer luxury. Here are some of the Montecito haunts favored by locals like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Costner, and Dick Wolf.

Summer Friday Lunch: Tre Lune is conveniently located on the main Coast Village Road.

Coffee: Head to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone at Dart Coffee and enjoy a latte in the garden.

Shopping/Browsing: Pierre LaFond is the general store for the person who has everything. Conveniently, it is located next to the Wendy Foster clothing boutique. Then there is Montecito Country Mart, with stores like Rori's Artisanal Creamery.