The celebrity enclave of Montecito, California, suddenly feels fresh, with chic hotels and destination restaurants.
On the north end isSan Ysidro Ranch,which is spread across 550 lush acres.
(His name still graces the entrance to one of the 38 sumptuously appointed cottages.)
A cheerful set of wheels at Rosewood Miramar Beach.Credit:Courtesy of Rosewood Miramar Beach
Three miles south,Rosewood Miramar Beachattracts a see-and-be-seen crowd for dinner atCarusos,its beachside Italian restaurant.
(A private dining space, FronteMare, also serves seafood family-style.)
(Both are also Ty Warner holdings.)
From left: Mountain views on Montecito’s Coast Village Road; Butterfly Beach;.From left: Blake Bronstad/Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara; Cecilia Rosell/Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara
Montecitos main drag, Coast Village Road, has great people-watchingespecially at its buzzy restaurants.
One of the most sought-after reservations isLuckys,a celeb-approved steak house that turns 25 this year.
(Its where Meghan and Harry recently celebrated their wedding anniversary.)
From left: Pizzas at Bettina; the bar at Bettina.Courtesy of Bettina
Downtown has first-rate shopping, too.
Rosewood Miramar Beach’s poolside cabanas.Courtesy of Rosewood Miramar Beach
From left: A guest cottage at San Ysidro Ranch; making bags at accessories store Homer.From left: Alex Davis/Courtesy of San Ysidro Ranch; Dewey Nicks/Courtesy of Homer
