Perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, this iconic hideaway offers the best views of the American Riviera and the Pacific Ocean. Spread across seven acres of secluded gardens, El Encanto opened in 1918, the resort is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low key. The kind of place that invites you to recline poolside, breathe in the ocean air, and sip a glass of crisp local wine, dip in the pool, get a massage, and enjoy the amazing views. Santa Barbara is the quintessential get away town, with wineries, state Street Shopping, incredible restaurants, exploring the Mission and the town other cultural attractions. El Encanto offers use of 14 e-bicycles, upon a reservation, to enjoy the town. El Encanto is the closet luxury hotel to the best part of State street (best restaurants like Bouchon and Jane) and the closest Santa Barbara luxury hotel to the vineyards of St Ynez and Los Olivos.