BELMOND EL ENCANTO Perched in the hills overlooking downtown Santa Barbara with sweeping ocean and city views, the Belmond El Encanto has been welcoming discerning travelers to The American Riviera® since 1918. Renovations and upgrades to the historic landmark property over the
This iconic early 20th-century property is situated atop a commanding hillside, offering ninety-two quintessential, California-styled bungalows and terraced grounds featuring seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific
“Visit Santa Barbara is thrilled that Montecito was named to Travel + Leisure’s list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019,” said Kathy Janega-Dykes, Visit Santa Barbara president/CEO. “The recognition means all the more after a challenging year for the community. It couldn’t come at
FUNK ZONE IN SANTA BARBARA Over the past several decades, the Funk Zone has blossomed into one of Santa Barbara’s most captivating districts. Situated between the ocean and Highway 101, converted warehouses and buildings are now home to a bevy of artistic and creative shops,
Today, the re-imagined Hotel Californian finds itself at the entrance of Santa Barbara's burgeoning arts district, just steps away from the beach. Incorporating the façade of the original 1925 hotel, this desirable destination is designed to impress with a Moroccan-inspired spa,
With its equity financing in place, SPPM will complete the design and permitting process and proceed with its scheduled February 2020 groundbreaking, provided the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approves the equity investment in early July. With the Harbor Commissioners’ approval,
Which activities fit your vibe? VENTURA Book a Ventura Food Tour where you’ll meet chefs, chocolate makers, and brewmasters Visit the locals’ favorite breweries, like Topa Topa Brewing Co. and MadeWest Brewery Take the Ventura County Wine Trail – you can choose a
The French Laundry, a *** Michelin Guide Restaurant Of the 90 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in the new guide, 68 percent are located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The “MICHELIN Guide California” selection includes: Seven restaurants with three stars (all in the San Francisco
IPW gathers travel professionals—including U.S. destinations, hotels, attractions, sports teams and transportation companies, and international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world—to meet in one place to help bring the world to America. At this year’s
1. Visit the Original Disneyland You can't visit Orange County without meeting Mickey Mouse in person! The most famous theme park of all time opened right here in Anaheim by Walt Disney himself back in 1955. Disneyland Resort now offers multiple theme parks and resorts, but those simple