![]() DiningĮnjoy amazing ocean views and organic, Italian-inspired Californian cuisine at Bella Vista, the Four Seasons’ highly acclaimed al fresco restaurant. This is mixed with the respectability of an English country house, with thick rugs, deep sofas, leather chairs, patterned cushions on every surface, no shortage of vases or ornamental tables, and dinner plates hanging on the walls. There’s a Spanish colonial air to much of the décor, with red-tiled roofs, ivory-coloured walls, hues of green and gold, dark wood furniture and ornamental ironwork found throughout the property. AccommodationĬhoose between oceanfront guest rooms and suites in the main buildings or a private cottage surrounded by lush greenery at the rear of the property, each with its own private entrance and comprising three to five guest rooms. Lunchtime queues still spill out the door and down the street. Its fabulous wineries are often compared to those of Napa 20 years ago, while its dining options range from the fresh local produce found at its enviable farmers’ market, to the divine tacos of La Super Rica Taqueria, the unassuming Mexican restaurant that legendary American chef Julia Child said was her favourite place to eat in Santa Barbara. Built originally around an 18th century Spanish mission, laidback Santa Barbara is as close to the California of old as you’re likely to find. ![]() ![]() The historic 22-acre property sits between Butterfly Beach and the dramatic Santa Ynez Mountains in Santa Barbara, about 100 miles north of LA. ![]()
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