5-star hotels in santa barbara, california
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Santa Barbara is known for its spectacular beaches, lush greenery and quaint shops. Whether you are traveling to Santa Barbara for business or pleasure, you'll find a variety of luxury accommodations to suit your needs. With offerings from surfing, golf, hiking and tennis to fine dining, the resorts and boutique hotels balance luxury with the laid-back vibes of California beaches.
Four Seasons Resort -- The Biltmore
Constructed and decorated in the Spanish Colonial style consistent with the founding of Santa Barbara, the Four Seasons Biltmore sits on Butterfly Beach at Montecito. The rooms overlook either the ocean or the pool, or for more privacy you can rent one of 12 single-story cottage suites. Pets are welcome in cottage suites, and programming is available for children year-round. Request a room with a fireplace for a special treat, and the room will also come with a private patio or balcony. Three golf courses are nearby, and professional tennis courts are on-site, as well as a spa, fitness center and two outdoor pools.
San Ysidro Ranch
The San Ysidro Ranch has been a destination for romantics and adventurers alike for decades. John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned at this ranch resort, nestled in the Montecito foothills. While the Ranch has rooms for rent in the main building, the major attraction for many is the 41 cottages. The cottages and suites feature private patios with a hot tub and outdoor rain shower, fireplaces and heated bathroom floors in addition to the expected deluxe furnishings. Tucked into the hills, the San Ysidro Ranch will take you the 10-minute drive to Butterfly Beach and offers guided hikes and horseback rides on over 17 miles of trails on the property.
Bacara Resort & Spa
Featuring luxury private accommodations anywhere from one room to 3,700 square feet over two floors, the Bacara Resort has something for everyone. Situated between the mountains and the ocean, the resort has two golf courses, one on each landscape. The Bacara provides tennis lessons taught by professionals, three heated infinity swimming pools, guided hiking and a two-mile beach. The spa at the Bacara is enormous at 42,000 square feet, offering every treatment you would want for utter relaxation. With a kids' club, three restaurants on-site, outdoor adventures of every kind and meeting and screening rooms, there will be no reason to leave the resort once you arrive.
Simpson House Inn
The only AAA Five Diamond bed and breakfast in Santa Barbara, Simpson House is also the only five-star accommodation within walking distance of downtown's lively buzz. The property consists of a Victorian home built in 1874, a restored 1878 barn and three cottages, offering 15 rooms between them. In-room spa services mean the masseuse comes to you. Each room is appointed in Victorian-era wallpaper and oriental rugs, and all suites offer love seats and patios. The three cottages have private hot tubs, canopy beds and wood burning fireplaces. A complete vegetarian breakfast is delivered to each guest on the patio, on the verandah or in the room. Afternoon tea and desserts are served daily, with beverages available 24 hours a day.
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