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San Ysidro Ranch vs Franciscan Inn & Suites
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property is preferred by most writers compared to Franciscan Inn & Suites. San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property ranks #3 in Santa Barbara with approval from 11 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.
San Ysidro Ranch
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
The Telegraph
goop
Hideaway Report
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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."
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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."
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Time Out
"This romantic hideaway in Montecito's foothills overlooking the Pacific is a beloved wedding and anniversary destination for good reason."
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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."
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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.""
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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."
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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."
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Hideaway Report
98.0
"Sophisticated 500-acre cottage-style resort in the leafy foothills of Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara."
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Franciscan Inn & Suites
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's
"The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf."
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Lonely Planet
"Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach."
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Gayot
"A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's
"The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."
