Located in Satellite Beach, Montecito is a gated, beach-side community. Situated between the Atlantic’s beaches and the Indian River Lagoon, the neighborhood of Montecito features interesting architectural details, such as brick driveways and charming street lamps. Many of the townhouses and luxury homes in the neighborhood are Mediterranean in design and feature details such as verandas, private courtyards, archways, rotundas, and sweeping staircases.
A central gathering place and outstanding attraction is the Montecito Beach Club, which features a swimming pool with clubhouse, a large kitchen for group entertaining, and grills for outdoor cooking. Outside the clubhouse is a great lawn for recreational activities.
Centrally located in Brevard County, the neighborhood has access to Highway 1, Interstate 95, and Wickham Road. Just minutes away lie Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Viera. Montecito lies near both Eau Gallie and Pineda Causeways.
With 300 sunny days a year on average, Montecito’s Space Coast location puts it within driving distance of many cultural and entertainment attractions. More than 30 miles of beaches afford residents a multitude of water sports options, from sailing to fishing to diving.
In addition to beach-side pleasures, the neighborhood lies close to the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral National Seashore, the North Brevard Historical Museum, Brevard Zoo, and Melbourne’s thriving performing arts scene.
Children living in Montecito attend Sea Park Elementary School, DeLaura Middle School, and Satellite High School. Higher education can be pursued at Brevard Community College, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Metropolitan University, or Keiser University, which are all nearby.
Area shopping includes the newly-renovated Melbourne Square Mall, which has more than 100 storefronts, as well as antique stores and trendy boutiques in Historic Downtown Melbourne and more than 80 shops and restaurants at the Avenue at Viera.