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San Ysidro Ranch: A Legendary Cottage Retreat in Montecito
2025-2026 · 3 min read
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San Ysidro Ranch is one of the most romantic hideaways in America, a hillside ranch resort of private cottages scattered among gardens, citrus groves and ancient oaks in Montecito, above Santa Barbara. Steeped in history, where John and Jacqueline Kennedy honeymooned and Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier married, it pairs rustic California romance with impeccable, personal service.
The dining is a destination. The Stonehouse Restaurant, set in a 19th-century citrus packing house and honored with a Wine Spectator Grand Award, serves refined Californian cuisine from the chef's garden under chef Matthew Johnson; the Prohibition-era Speakeasy pours craft cocktails with live music; and the Plunge Pool Bar completes the offering.
For a romantic, storied California stay, San Ysidro Ranch is a benchmark.
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