and 17 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Nearby:
Preferred tee times at three public and private golf courses
ocean sports and cruises
and other legendary attractions including Santa Barbara’s beaches
zoo
sea center
natural history museum
botanical gardens
and queen of the California missions.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Plow & Angel
50
American Cuisine
The Stonehouse
85
Regional Cuisine
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $45Cont. $35
LunchBuffet $58Plated $50
DinnerBuffet $85Plated $90
Coffee Break$20
2-Hour Open Bar$30
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
Groups at Santa Barbara's San Ysidro Ranch tap into a deep well of California romance and history. The ocean view commanded the attention of Winston Churchill for three months in 1913. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier married at midnight in the garden in 1940. In 1953, John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned in the cottage that now bears their name.
The culmination of a three-year, $150-million restoration and enhancement opened a new chapter at the ranch, thanks to ownership by Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts.
The largest venue, Hydrangea Cottage, entertains groups of up to 60 with residential warmth and wireless Internet access, an overhead projector, retractable screen, and full audio functions. French doors open to a patio ideal for outdoor events catered by the highly acclaimed Stonehouse restaurant. Just steps away, the Old Adobe—a California landmark dating to 1825—promises a history-making meeting or dining experience for up to 8. Meanwhile, the Wine Cellar adds another patio and private dining or meeting room for up to 30.
VIPs seeking the ultimate lodgings request the Warner Cottage, whose highlights include a hospitality area and three stone fireplaces, two master suites, and a 33-foot oval swimming pool. All of the suites and cottages reward guests with private sundecks, hot tubs, outdoor rain showers, and a sumptuous menu of in-room spa treatments.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
5.0
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Accommodations:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
Exceptional! I stayed in the Magnolia Cottage with a stunning view, private hot tub and outdoor shower. The service is out of this world and the staff is first class. The food was exquisite...best lamb I have ever had. Great property for executive meetings. This property is in my top 3 favorite hotels.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Annette B. AASB 3rd Party Planner
Fantastic property for smaller groups. Intimate.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Corporate Planner
Our presidential retreat to San Ysidro Ranch was outstanding—you exceeded all of our expectations! Our guests left asking how we would ever top this trip because everything from service to guest rooms to catering was fabulous.
Jennifer F.
Loved The Ranch!
I stayed in the Lantana Suite (Junior Suite) which offered views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. The outdoor hot tub and adjacent rain shower outside were the perfect diversion.
The bathroom was top-notch and offered a heated floor, dual vanities, a huge claw-foot tub, and separate shower.
The bedroom had a flat panel TV, gas fireplace, and a bed that was so comfortable that it seemed to have a gravitational pull.
The snacks (included with the room) were from mostly local companies. Nice touch. And the turn down service included two truffles from a local favorite, Wendy Foster. Delicious!
What really stood out was the service. I parked right in front of my suite but a bellman guided me through the property to the correct location. And showed me each feature of the room. Thank you!
I highly recommend this fabulous boutique location to anyone. I imagine it would be the perfect buyout location.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Brad P. Elite Meetings International Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
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5.0
4 reviews
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Accommodations:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.8
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Hydrangea Cottage
69
N/A
0
740
37x20
11
35
80
60
80
26
30
35
0
The Old Adobe
N/A
N/A
0
210
15x14
11
0
0
8
0
8
0
0
0
Wine Cellar
39
N/A
0
420
20x21
11
0
0
30
30
20
0
0
0
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