Only a three hour drive to the north along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway you will find the idyllic and relaxed town of Santa Barbara in an area known as the American Riviera. With its many beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and colorful culture; Santa Barbara is a premier resort destination with world-class accommodations, dining and activities.
Canary Hotel is only steps from State Street, the cultural hub of town. Canary Hotel joins its sister hotels in Santa Monica, Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, as one of California’s chicest retreats. Canary Hotel is fun, yet elegant, a private island in the heart of the shopping and cultural district in downtown Santa Barbara. Subtle Spanish art graces the walls, blending smoothly with the local architecture and culture. The hotel underwent a complete makeover including all 97 rooms and suites, creating an exotic style in a relaxed atmosphere. The building’s iconic rooftop has also been redone and coined The Perch; with 360-degree views from the mountains to the Pacific. Service at Canary Hotel is polished and friendly making it the perfect place to get away to in Santa Barbara.
The Granada Theatre’s renaissance comes after a $50 million remodel which was completed in 2008. Built in 1924, it originally hosted entertainers such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Will Rogers; now the theatre is home to tours and resident companies such as the Opera Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Symphony. The performing arts center is one of the main fixtures of the downtown cultural district with many fine restaurants in the area for dining before and after the show.
Lotusland is a unique botanical garden experience of 37 acres containing over 3,000 plant species from all over the world. Originally built in 1882, the gardens came to life in the hands of an eccentric and glamorous celebrity who in 1940 began to create her own garden world using innovative landscaping design and water features. Lotusland now houses a horticulture collection that contains some of the most sought after, rare and exotic plant specimens in the world.
Whether you enjoy the arts, hiking, fine-dining, water sports, or simply lounging on the beach, Santa Barbara is a perfect ESCAPADITA
