El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

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Rest in total comfort and wake up to a stunning breakfast each morning.

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The sun sets over the ocean behind the palms of Santa Barbara shoreline as skateboarders perform spectacular tricks

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Creative Drive

Genre-bending, word-riffing author Geoff Dyer muses on the existential joy of a road trip, particularly through the varied landscapes of California.

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The Healing Powers of Saltwater

Nothing beats the potent healing power of simple H2O, says academic and wild swimmer Dr Catherine Kelly...

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Frothy Pacific waves crash against rocks and cliffs on the sunny Santa Barbara coast

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Sea Caves of Santa Barbara

An untamed world of aquatic adventure awaits, just a short cruise away from the coast of one of California’s most vibrant and cultural cities. Dive in and explore the sea caves of the Channel Islands.

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Surf's Up!

For the first time ever, surfing made its Olympic debut at the Summer Games in Tokyo. In honor of the sport’s recognition, we’re highlighting some of the best surf spots around the world.

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The hotel’s infinity edge swimming pool enhances the sunny views across Santa Barbara to the ocean beyond

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The Sound of Silence

An infinity pool in the Laos mountainside. A Tuscan castle boasting 5000 years of history. A honey-hued manor in bucolic Oxfordshire. In the calm of the countryside, everything’s coming up roses.

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View across the iconic Spanish architecture and terracotta tiled roofs of Santa Barbara to the sea, capped with morning mist.

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Santa Barbara in one word? Joy. It’s a simple word—as clear and crisp as the blue skies and the Pacific Ocean here on the American Riviera.

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