Montecito has long been known as a sanctuary for the rich and first-name-only famous: Oprah, Ellen, Harry and Meghan. But lately, with the arrival of restaurants and boutiques worth traveling for—plus facelifts to some of southern California’s most storied hotels — this exclusive town feels like the Golden State’s hottest getaway.

One of these ports joins Haiti on the "Do Not Travel" advisory list, while the other has a "Reconsider Travel" warning.