San Ysidro Ranch reborn

Montecito’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is a place for quiet reflection on its amazing architecture. (Al Seib / LAT)

Sept. 15, 2014 5:04 PM PT

The fortunes of the Montecito hideaway for the rich and famous are on the upswing after a face-lift.

Tourist walk along Butterfly Beach in Montecito. (Al Seib / LAT)

The Montecito Coffee Shop is a great place for breaffast without a big markup. (Al Seib / LAT)

Jim Trieste and Jane Suh hike the San Ysidro Canyon trail. (Al Seib / LAT)

Gary and Carolyn Eden cross a creek on the San Ysidro Canyon trail. (Al Seib / LAT)