United States > California > Santa Barbara
Former citrus ranch with recently renovated bungalows, in the Montecito foothills.
| Score | 85.04 |
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| Stats | 25 rooms; 15 cottages; 2 restaurants; 1 bar. |
| Competitive Edge | Ultra romantic—every room has a deck with an outdoor shower and hot tub. |
| Rooms to Book | For added privacy, ask for one of the 4 creekside cottages. |
| Don't Miss | Hiking the San Ysidro Trail to the waterfalls. |
| Cost | Doubles from $795, including breakfast. | Contact |
900 San Ysidro Lane Montecito 800/368-6788 or 805/565-1700 www.rosewood.com |
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| New to the T+L 500 | High-Speed Internet | Gym | Pool | ||||
| Spa | Tennis | Golf | Outdoor Activities | ||||
| Water Activities | Fishing | Kids' Program | |||||
“The 500-acre property, fresh from a $150 million investment, gives the impression of stretching on forever (even if a few neighboring mansions creep into the picture), and when you arrive at the long driveway lined with olive trees and lavender, you have the sense of being on the frontier, at the last citrus grove before civilization gives way to the scrubby Santa Ynez Mountains....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Jun 2008
“Stay at the famous San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, JFK's honeymoon spot, and go wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley, one hour north....” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Apr 2005
“Jackie and John F. Kennedy honeymooned at this ranch outside the city of Santa Barbara. In addition to the main guesthouse, the property has cottages, most with decks and hot tubs. At the Stonehouse Restaurant, new chef John Trotta serves refined dishes like mascarpone and scallion risotto....” MORE>>
Food & Wine, May 2004