10 Best Romantic Hotels in the U.S.
San Ysidro Ranch
Santa Barbara, California
Former citrus ranch set on 500 acres at the foothills of Santa Ynez mountains; fresh from a $150 million overhaul.
Competitive Edge: Attention to detail—from hand-selected olive trees to private outdoor rain showers and sunken hot tubs in most rooms.
Rooms to Book: For added privacy, ask for the creekside Honeysuckle or Willow.
Don't Miss: Hiking the San Ysidro Trail to the waterfalls.
Cost: Doubles from $795.



