El Encanto Santa Barbara – A Favorite for Families in Santa Barbara

El Encanto offers 90 suites, bungalows, and rooms featuring California Craftsman and Spanish Colonial design. Rooms include heated stone floors, marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, wood-burning stoves, and private terraces with Pacific Ocean views. Sizes range from 320 to 730 square feet with king/queen or two double bed configurations.

The Dining Room and Terrace serve sustainable seafood with homegrown herbs and cheese from the hotel's own cow. Botanica Afternoon Tea features custom-blended teas and dishes like beef Wellington sandwiches and buttermilk scones. The Lounge offers cocktails and sharing platters with Pacific views, while The Bar serves local wines and gourmet snacks with live music on Sundays.

Seven acres of terraced gardens include a centuries-old lily pond with turtles and wisteria vines. Facilities include a zero-edge outdoor pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a fitness studio with Technogym equipment, and a spa with seven treatment rooms offering massages using citrus and basil essential oils. Activities include guided hiking, sailing lessons, and electric bicycle rentals.

Located at 800 Alvarado Place, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from State Street, 12 minutes from Santa Barbara Amtrak Station, and 15 minutes from Santa Barbara Airport. A courtesy car serves locations within a 5-mile radius, including Main Street shops and Santa Barbara Mission. The Santa Ynez Valley wine country is 30 minutes away.

Services include a concierge arranging winery tours, private fitness sessions, and sailing excursions. The hotel provides gourmet picnic baskets, alfresco movie screenings on private terraces, and architecture tours. Business facilities include four function rooms and terrace networking events. Pet amenities include veterinarian-approved gourmet meals.