Nestled in the Montecito foothills of Southern California‘s wine country, San Ysidro Ranch has provided a tranquil destination for discriminating travelers for over a century. Guests are drawn to the Santa Barbara hideaway for its blend of natural beauty, romantic heritage, and classic luxury. Discover genuine seclusion and intimacy surrounded by 500 acres of gardens and the Santa Ynez Mountains. With nature as the backdrop to your big day, the serenity of the ranch will put you and your guests at ease. The rustic elegance of the grounds is unforgettable and ideal for a stunning outdoor ceremony. Everyone from Audrey Hepburn, Winston Churchill, JFK and Jackie (honeymoon), Sir Laurence Olivier, and Vivian Leigh (midnight nuptials), to rock stars, politicians, actors, and writers have called it home.
The Ranch occupies over 500 rolling acres of unspoiled coastal landscape between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Dazzling 360 views turn from the Channel Islands beyond Santa Barbara to rambling canyons under ancient canopies of Eucalyptus. Fragrant Magnolia and orange blossoms perfume the countryside. The light in these gentle hills is Artist’s Light – scrubbed clean by the sea, a prism of pure color.
The venue also offers overnight accommodations for your guests, with 41 individual cottages along tree-lined paths, surrounding creeks, fireplaces, hot tubs, private patios, and a gorgeous storybook setting. Private cottages wind along the Ranch’s hillside creek and tree-lined paths. Built-in classic bungalow style, all are individually decorated, all with fireplaces or stoves, decks giving way to sweeping vistas and outdoor hot tubs. Here, every guest and privileged pet receives a warm welcome. Relaxation and refuge are premium, enhanced by the discreet personal service and flawless attention to detail that are Ranch hallmarks.
With its idyllic climate and deep embrace of the outdoors, San Ysidro Ranch is a place to indulge the senses and invigorate the soul. Seventeen miles of active hiking trails or a swim in our hillside pool coexist with the quiet pleasures of in-cottage spa treatments, a stroll in our vibrant gardens, and the art of doing nothing. Here, mind and body are emptied of care and transformed in the curative power of nature.
For the celebration, the magical Hydrangea Cottage is great for cocktail hour or intimate reception, with French doors opening up to a private stone patio for entertaining outdoors. The stucco walls and original artwork in the Wine Cellar are perfect for small gatherings, with a canopy of trees shading the wood-burning fireplace on the patio. The exquisite appeal of the Old Adobe features charming décor as it is the oldest structure on the property, providing a remarkable location for vintage photos.
San Ysidro Ranch is absolutely breathtaking inside and out, offering quaint yet luxurious scenery for a special celebration. For more inspiration for this top Southern California wedding venue, please click here.
