SAN YSIDRO RANCH, Montecito
About the Hotel
San Ysidro Ranch - A luxury retreat with vine-covered cottages, award-winning dining, and a world-renowned wine cellar
San Ysidro Ranch offers 38 vine-covered cottages surrounded by landscaped gardens, featuring private patios, fireplaces, and outdoor rain showers. The Stonehouse restaurant, housed in a 19th-century citrus packing house, serves seasonal dishes with ocean views, while the Plow & Angel pub provides a cozy setting with a fireplace. Guests can enjoy daily activities such as sunset sailing, horseback riding, and curated wine tastings from California's top wineries. The property includes a heated pool, fitness center, and spa offering treatments with organic ingredients from the on-site garden. Located in Montecito, the ranch provides easy access to Lookout Park (2 miles) and the Santa Barbara Zoo (3 miles). A continental breakfast is available each morning at San Ysidro Ranch.
Pros
The lavish Kennedy Cottage, where John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned, features elegant furnishings and hand-selected antiques.
The Wine Cellar holds 12000 bottles of sought-after varietals, accompanied by curated tastings and canapés.
Private yoga sessions and sound meditation are available for relaxation.
The property includes EV charging stations and complimentary valet parking.
The Salon & Spa offers exclusive treatments using Shu Uemura Art of Hair(R) products.
Cons
The pool is unheated and may feel cold during cooler months.
The ranch's secluded location requires a car for convenient access to nearby attractions.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor