El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, is an enchanting hideaway in Santa Barbara made for those who seek privacy and serenity.
It sits high in the hills amid lush gardens, commanding a view over Santa Barbara and the sparkling ocean beyond. An icon since the 1920s, its original architectural features have been lovingly brought back to life. Modern additions include an expansive outdoor swimming pool and beautiful boutique spa.
True to its Californian roots, this luxury hotel combines glamour with laid-back style. Guests can sip a cocktail by the zero-edge pool, indulge in a heavenly massage at the spa, or cosy up with their special someone in front of their bungalow's open fireplace.
Backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains, fringed by sandy beaches and the Pacific Ocean, with Spanish-style houses trailing cerise bougainvillea and a buzzy wine and dining scene in between, Santa Barbara is where A-listers and discerning Californians escape for their down time. No wonder it’s called the American Riviera. An array of pastimes awaits, from yachting and water sports to embracing the bohemian vibe – and fabulous Urban Wine Trail – of the Funk Zone.
Enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Santa Barbara sits astride the iconic Route 101 Pacific Coast Highway, 90 miles north of Los Angeles. The stars who bolt here are simply following in the footsteps of legendary Hollywood icons, for the city was home to California’s first major film studio in the 1920s – Charlie Chaplin himself was a regular. Downtown’s vintage theaters remain an enthralling reminder of this link.
The most selective visitors of all take to the hills, where Belmond El Encanto nestles in seven lush acres. For over 100 years, newcomers and returning guests have arrived to be seduced by its irresistible charm.
Only 9.5 miles (15 minutes) from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) or 100 miles (90 minutes) from Los Angeles Airport (LAX), the hotel is 3 miles (10 minutes) from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and 5 minutes from State Street by car. It's also just a half mile stroll from Old Mission Santa Barbara & Natural History Museum and a short 30 minutes by car to Santa Barbara wine country in Santa Ynez Valley.
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