Cabrillo Inn at the BeachvsSan Ysidro Ranch
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property ranks significantly better than Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property comes in at 88 with recommendations from 11 reviews such as Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and goop.
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review
San Ysidro Ranch Show All Reviews
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
From $745/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Welcoming guests since 1893, San Ysidro Ranch has long been an elite hideaway."
Oyster
Luxury
"San Ysidro Ranch is one of the most exclusive, romantic luxury options in not just California, but the entire country." Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"All of the 41 private cottages and suites have decks and hot tubs. The resort sits less than an hour south of the Santa Ynez Valley, a perfect daytrip for wine tasting." Full review
Time Out
"This romantic hideaway in Montecito's foothills overlooking the Pacific is a beloved wedding and anniversary destination for good reason." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Settle in at this 550-acre paradise and you’ll see why John and Jackie Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon here, at this resort tucked away in the foothills of Montecito." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 1800s citrus farm and hotel on 500 acres in the Montecito Hills is "just about as perfect as any place can be."" Full review
Fodor's
"At this romantic hideaway on a historic property in the Montecito foothills... guest cottages are scattered among groves of orange trees and flower beds."
The Telegraph
9.0
"San Ysidro Ranch dates back to 1893 and has long been considered as one of the country's finest hotels." Full review
goop
"On an olive and lavender tree studded estate that was originally built as a citrus farm in the 19th century, you’ll find 41 secluded bungalows." Full review
Hideaway Report
98.0
"Sophisticated 500-acre cottage-style resort in the leafy foothills of Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara." Full review