"Montecito—just east of Santa Barbara—is as tony as California gets, and the Rosewood Miramar fits right in. Miramar Beach, in front of the resort, is lined with dramatic bluffs leading out into the Santa Barbara Channel, where the water is blue and clear. The resort sits on the 16-acre grounds of the legendary Miramar Hotel. The ghosts of that historic wellness retreat—which was open in one form or another for more than 100 years—have been excised, and the vibe now is swank, with a clean and subtle color scheme with lots of whites, soft blues, and sandy and gray tones. The rooms and bungalows are chic, as are the food options. Try the produce-centric, locally sourced menu at the Revere Room, Italian-influenced food at Caruso’s (run by Massimo Falsini, formerly of Harry’s Bar in Rome), Edomae-style sushi at AMA Sushi in a converted bungalow on property, and the Miramar Beach Bar, which looks out over the ocean."
