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San Ysidro Ranch

4.7(430)
Hotel

About

San Ysidro Ranch offers 38 individually decorated cottages set within lush, meticulously landscaped gardens in Santa Barbara's foothills. Each cottage features private entries, stone fireplaces, oversized sunken spas, and outdoor rainfall showers, providing a serene and exclusive setting for focused business retreats or executive offsites.

The ranch's two acclaimed restaurants serve farm-fresh cuisine sourced from an onsite garden, with dining spaces ranging from ocean-view terraces to intimate fireside rooms. This historic venue blends privacy and luxury with exceptional hospitality, making it an ideal choice for small corporate gatherings and multi-night room blocks.

Best for

  • Executive retreats & luxury offsites
  • Intimate private dining & client dinners
  • Multi-night group stays with spa amenities

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

A legendary hideaway with a century of distinguished guests
Historic Legacy
A legendary hideaway with a century of distinguished guests
Since 1893, San Ysidro Ranch has hosted icons like Winston Churchill, Groucho Marx, and John and Jackie Kennedy, whose honeymoon cottage remains a landmark. The resort’s rich history adds a unique prestige to any event held on its grounds.
Thirty-eight vine-covered cottages amid meticulously landscaped gardens
Secluded Garden Setting
Thirty-eight vine-covered cottages amid meticulously landscaped gardens
The property offers ultimate privacy with cottages featuring gated entries and enclosed gardens. Lush landscaping includes citrus groves, olive trees, and fragrant blooms under stately sycamores and oaks, creating a tranquil, picturesque environment
Complimentary premier dining with chef’s garden produce
Culinary Excellence
Complimentary premier dining with chef’s garden produce
Guests enjoy multiple dining venues including The Stonehouse with ocean views and The Speakeasy, a Forbes Travel Guide Star Bar. The onsite chef’s garden supplies fresh herbs and vegetables, ensuring elevated, farm-to-table cuisine as part of the

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