Enjoy part one of our two-part travel guide featuring must-visit destinations for your next getaway. Part two drops tomorrow. To read the entire guide now in our May issue, click here.
HOTEL CALIFORNIAN // SANTA BARBARA, CA
Hotel Californian has continued to be an icon and pillar of luxury in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. The 121-room hotel designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors, and locals alike, and encourages guests to experience "Santa Barbara Unscripted" over the course of their stay.
With four dining venues and wine tasting onsite, there's no shortage of options to indulge in during your stay. Dine alfresco at Goat Tree on fresh local fare. Stop by Djinn to experience mixological alchemy before dinner in Blackbird, where delectable hyper-seasonal California cuisine awaits. The Society: State & Mason is a must-visit, highlighting world-class wines and exquisite culinary creations in new and exciting ways.
When relaxation beckons, Majorelle spa is waiting. Featuring a distinctive blue found in the traditional tiles of Marrakesh, you'll start to unwind even before your customized treatment begins. Then soak up the sun and the best views in town from the Tan-Tan rooftop pool deck.
Immerse yourself in a glamorous Southern California playground for change-makers, ageless iconoclasts, and those inspired by drawing outside the lines.
Hotel Californian is the home of Santa Barbara's hottest happenings. Monthly winemaker dinners at Blackbird give guests the opportunity to experience amazing wines while mingling with the winemakers who make the magic happen. Grab a friend and join in our weekly Majorelle Saturday Sessions workout, always complimentary to all, then wind down the summer weekends with cool tunes and sensational views during Sunset Sessions. Celebrate the full moon each month with HOWL, featuring tarot and rune readings, DJ’s spinning vinyl, and specialty cocktails curated by master mixologist Devon Espinosa. And don’t even think about missing a holiday at Hotel Californian. We'll see you there.
For more information, visit hotelcalifornian.com..
// THE STEWARD, SANTA BARBARA,
A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL //
Tucked within verdant grounds, The Steward Santa Barbara is a boutique hideaway rooted in horticulture and inspired by sustainability. As caretakers of the land and our guests, The Steward provides an enriching getaway with creative spaces to unwind, a lush garden setting for picnics, yoga, and lawn games, resort-style swimming pool and cabanas, a historic fitness barn with yoga lawn, and complimentary bicycles to explore the town.
Each touchpoint of our one-bedroom suites has been infused with care. Featuring natural wood elements and thoughtful amenities like a Fellow Kettle and water carafe, every aspect of your stay reflects our signature Steward style and nature-driven aesthetic.
Taste the good land with locally sourced fare at Terra restaurant, open daily for guests and locals alike. With deep roots in the Santa Barbara community, we partner with local purveyors such as FRINJ Coffee, Cutler's Artisan Spirits, and more.
Our onsite restaurant, Terra offers beautifully plated and locally sourced fare from California's Central Coast. We invite you to sit a while, savor each bite, and thoroughly enjoy every moment with simple, organic, and seasonal flavors that feed the soul. Join us on the first Thursday of every month for a special three-wine flight by our featured winemaker.
Whether it's a gathering of minds in our Garden Room, a tasting experience for your team at a garden table in the forest, a fantastic reception on one of our garden lawns, or any other reason to gather and celebrate, these are fertile grounds for remarkable experiences. Ask about our event spaces and banquet menus for your next event.
For more information, visit thestewardsb.com..
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL WESTLAKE VILLAGE //
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
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Tucked at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, just 20 minutes north of Malibu, the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village features everything you need for an epic escape.
The AAA-Five Diamond Hotel's guestrooms and suites are thoughtfully designed to capture the essence of California's natural color palette. High ceilings and floor -to-ceiling windows offer oversized views of the iconic waterfall, the gardens, and dramatic surrounding mountains.
Four unique restaurant concepts (Coin & Candor -a California Brasserie, Onyx-a modern Japanese restaurant, Prosperous Penny-a weekend speakeasy, and The Cove Kitchen & Bar-a Baja California & Mediterranean poolside menu) offer an abundance of seasonal flavors and dining options.
Home to the Center for Health & Wellbeingand an expansive 40,000 square foot Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is the leader for wellness within the Four Seasons brand. Accredited health experts incorporate nutrition, fitness and movement, medically sound data, spa and healing therapies, and life balance into a vast array of programming. Choose from three-day retreats or two-day wellness stays with curated itineraries customized specifically for individual guest needs.
Welcome to The Cove Pool, Kitchen & Bar, our sprawling oasis featuring daybeds, hammocks, jetted spas, and a bocce ball court. Perfect for those seeking a lively atmosphere, The Cove features a Baja Mediterranean menu. Find tranquility at our adult-only Serenity Pool for some quality time with your special someone. Or, experience the pleasure of water aerobics and exercise from our Indoor Pool which features an abundance of natural light.
For more information, visit fourseasons.com/westlakevillage..
