Center for Spiritual Renewal/ La Casa de Maria Retreat & Conference Center - Montecito (Note 2018: property destroyed during mud slide, hopes to rebuild)

Location: 800 El Bosque Road
Why Go There? Private retreat option for singles, couples, groups; 26 acres of grounds originally part of San Ysidro Ranch
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Ojai Retreat - Ojai

Location: 160 Besant Road
Why Go There? Tucked away on five acre hillside, aptly named "retreat", oozes serenity and is an education center; 12 rooms (main house or cottage), refrigerators/microwaves; many offer spectacular views; daily organic buffet breakfast (included); guests can walk the grounds, gardens, partake in scheduled (fee/free) events (spiritual retreats, talks, music, workshops);  nearby hikes, shops, restaurants
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Simpson House Inn - Santa Barbara (not curator reviewed)

Location: 121 East Arrellaga Street
Why Go There? Hidden historic gem in downtown area. Nestled in acre of English gardens, Victorian estate built in 1874; deluxe accommodations within walking distance of downtown.
Access: Drive + public transportation
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Upham Hotel + Louie's California Bistro - Santa Barbara

Location: 1404 De La Vina Street
Why Go There? Historic hotel (1871), downtown neighborhood (one block from State Street's Arlington Theater), gardens, convenience of full service cozy ground floor restaurant; serves well-prepared classics (not trendy), local area wines; diners can eat on veranda or indoors
Access: Free parking; public transportation
More Information: Upham Hotel + Louies CA Bistro