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San Ysidro Ranch

900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.6/5Google rating434 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 93.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
  • 68.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • privacy

About San Ysidro Ranch

San Ysidro Ranch, located in Santa Barbara, is an EMPTYJET Recommend property known for its tranquil setting and exclusive experiences. The property features 38 rooms and offers fine dining at the Stonehouse Restaurant, recognised as the #1 Restaurant in Santa Barbara, as well as The Speakeasy for both dining and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool, on-site golf privileges, and hiking. The Salon & Spa provides massages with signature oils, Yon-Ka facials, and hair care with Shu Uemura products. Pet-friendly accommodations are available through the Privileged Pet Program.

The hotel has received notable accolades, including a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels list (rank 68 in 2025), a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, and a La Liste score of 93/100 in 2026.

Why it stands out

San Ysidro Ranch is listed for its EMPTYJET Recommend status, award-winning dining, and multiple accolades such as Forbes Four-Star and The World's 50 Best Hotels. Its Santa Barbara location, spa, golf privileges, and pet-friendly program add to its appeal for a range of travellers.

Key facts

Keys
38 rooms
Check-in / out
16:00 / 12:00
Pets
on_request
Type
Wellness, Golf

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Heated Outdoor Pool
  • On-site golf course — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Golf Privileges
  • Hiking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Hiking

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: the Stonehouse Restaurant has been named the #1 Restaurant in Santa Barbara
  • Multiple restaurants — Stonehouse; The Speakeasy
  • Bar — The Speakeasy is an intimate escape of handcrafted cocktails

Policies

  • Pet friendly — evidence: Privileged Pet Program

Wellness

  • Spa — The Salon & Spa at San Ysidro Ranch provides exclusive experiences

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Stonehouse — Coastal Californian
Restaurant
The Speakeasy
Bar
The Speakeasy

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
The Salon & Spa — soothing massage with signature oils; Yon-Ka facial; hair care with Shu Uemura products

Awards & affiliations

  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #682025
  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

34.4469, -119.6231
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