Address: 915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1805 564 4700
Website: palisociety.com

For those looking for more of an oasis in the middle of the action, Palihouse Santa Barbara is the place to be. An elegant and intimate hotel situated in the heart of Santa Barbara’s downtown neighborhood, Palihouse has twenty four rooms and suites, a garden cafe and a cocktail bar all within walking distance to the local restaurants, shops and the beach in downtown Santa Barbara. This is a great spot if traveling with teenagers and older children and anyone looking for more of a city-break.

Address: 900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108Phone: +18003686788
Website: sanysidroranch.com

San Ysidro Ranch is as gorgeous as it is legendary, the hotel has a storied history with everyone from Groucho Marx and Winston Churchill to Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh staying among the citrus groves and olive trees. John and Jackie Kenndy even honeymooned in the cottage on the property that now bears their name. The thirty-eight vine-covered cottages are dotted around the luscious gardens throughout the property and provide the perfect private bolthole for a romantic or relaxing weekend getaway. The gardens at San Ysidro Ranch are worth the trip alone, the scent of orange blossoms, magnolias and jasmine literally follow you as you walk from your room to the spa, the outdoor terrace, the delicious restaurant or the 1920’s themed cocktail Speakeasy.

Address: 1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108
Phone: +18059008388
Website: rosewoodhotels.com

Situated directly on the beach, Rosewood’s Miramar Beach property is just the spot for those looking for a mix of sun, sand and sea while sipping cocktails among California’s chicest beachgoers. Cozy bungalows in serene white and blue beach tones are scattered around the property and make it feel as though you are in your own little seaside cottage. With six restaurants on site, your culinary options are endless but definitely don’t miss a meal at their oceanfront restaurant, Caruso’s, and a cocktail at their beloved Manor Bar.

Address: 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
Phone: +18058455800
Website: belmond.com

Tucked away in the hills above Montecito is the Belmond El Encanto, a gorgeous Spanish styled oasis with sprawling views of the city below and the Pacific Ocean. From the crystal blue infinity pool to the restaurant terrace, the trellis covered pond, and the many gardens and ivy covered walkways, every moment spent here feels luxurious and serene. As a member of the Belmond group, the staff are, of course, exceptional and can help plan a perfect itinerary from bike trips to beach picnics and zoo trips or nature walks.