The Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara is sandwiched between the golden beaches of the Pacific and surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains. The 358-room resort takes inspiration from the Mediterranean. Its collection of amenities include a 42,000-square-foot spa, three saltwater infinity pools, six restaurants and two beaches. It is adjacent to the Sandpiper…
Get a taste of an Old West dude ranch with the comforts of a golf resort at the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. This 10,000-acre ranch is tucked into the Santa Ynez Valley 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. It is home to 50 miles of riding trails, a 100-acre spring-fed lake, two courses, tennis courts, pool, spa and fine dining. Just minutes away…
California's Santa Barbara is the playground of the rich and famous. That might explain why its three best golf courses are owned by local toy mogul Ty Warner, the billionaire behind the Beanie Baby.
The Pacific Ocean is front and center from the minute golfers pull into the parking lot at the Sandpiper Golf Club in Santa Barbara. Its coastal holes rank among the best in California. Tour the course here.
Golfers can take advantage of a unique routing - six par 3s and five par 5s - at Rancho San Marcos, a beautiful Robert Trent Jones Jr. course in the Santa Ynez River Valley.