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Plan your stay at these T+L award winning hotels and editor-favorite properties.
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Time and time again, Santa Barbara has proven to be an unparalleled vacation destination.
San Ysidro Ranch
Luxurious cottages offer unparalleled privacy.
It’s a top-tier luxury retreat, meaning you’ll pay top-tier prices.
San Ysidro Ranch
The resort is a true haven for travelers seeking the utmost in privacy and pampering.
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San Ysidro Ranch [offers] a seemingly limitless slate of amenities.
The cottages are the ultimate luxury experience that offer utmost privacy.
Palisociety
Theres a reason why this historic property is so special for new and returning guests alike.
It’s in the center of the action, so don’t expect total solitude.
There are just 24 rooms and suites here, ensuring personalized service from its attentive staff.
Hotel Californian
Lounge by the private pool or step right outside to explore the best of the historic Presidio neighborhood.
Hotel Californian
It’s in a prime location for beach lovers.
It can be a bustling spot during peak tourist season in the summer.
Feinblatt
Hotel Californian is so utterly cool, it can make every guest cool just by association.
Drift Santa Barbara
Feinblatt
The hotel offers a fresh, eco-friendly design in a central location.
There is only a digital concierge to assist with recommendations.
Marriott
Here, guests can expect sleek rooms and common spaces with neutral-toned everything.
Here, things are simple and elegant.
Ritz-Carlton Bacara
Marriott
Sweeping ocean views and a world-class spa provide a true luxury experience.
Kimpton Canary
The resort’s location means you’re a bit removed from all the fun hustle and bustle of downtown.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is where you want to be for a totally relaxing vacation along the Santa Barbara coastline.
The hotel’s direct beach access means you’re able to always take a dip.
Belmond El Encanto
It’s an exclusive spot with exclusive rates.
Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara
Kimpton Canary
The hotel’s rooftop pool offers handsome views of the city.
It can get very busy during peak season.
Santa Barbara Inn
The Kimpton Canary is a warm and inviting spot right from the get go.
It’s a fantastic spot to snap a few Instagram-worthy photos, especially at sunset.
Belmond El Encanto
Its private gardens offer a verdant escape.
It’s a bit removed from the city center.
Find yourself perched atop Santa Barbara’s Riviera with a stay at Belmond El Encanto.
Santa Barbara Inn
Its elegant rooms come with breathtaking ocean views.
Find a little slice of the Mediterranean in Santa Barbara at The Santa Barbara Inn.
The Leta
Its laid-back atmosphere comes with lively social spaces.
Its location is a bit outside the center of the city.
The Leta offers something different than all the other high-end hotels across Santa Barbara.
It’s distinctly more laid-back than the others, giving off a surfer’s bungalow vibe.
Bring your pooch
Santa Barbara is a welcoming community to all including your four-legged friends.
Learn more about where you’ve got the option to bring your dog throughout Santa Barbarahere.
Several are also personal favorites of our editors.
She also consulted family and friends who frequent the region for their input.
