For the public, Hammond’s Beach is accessed by way of a dedicated trail that meanders through some of the most expensive beach real estate in Montecito. Homeowners delight in the relative difficulty the public has in accessing their quiet and sandy beach, from which they can easily stroll to the Biltmore Hotel and Coral Casino.

There are three residential communities that are situated at Hammond’s Beach: Edgecliff Lane, Sea Meadows and the Bonnymede/Montecito Shores condominium enclave.

Gated and private, Edgecliff Lane includes only six major beachfront estates. The most recent sale along Edgecliff Lane occurred in February 2005 for $22,000,000.

The guarded and gated Sea Meadows enclave, on 22 lushly landscaped acres, includes 4 beachfront and 27 non-beachfront homes. All of the homes in Sea Meadows are French Normandy in design and have slate roofs and exceptionally high quality construction. Sea Meadows homeowners share use of a spectacular clubhouse, pool, spa and tennis court. Sea Meadows was developed by Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway (who currently owns 2 homes there) and is jokingly known as “Mungerville.”

Bonnymede and Montecito Shores are adjacent guarded and gated luxury condominium complexes that front on Hammond’s Beach and are directly across the street from the world famous Four Seasons Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. Detailed information regarding these condominiums can be viewed at www.MontecitoBeachCondos.com.