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Hotel Californian vs Inn of the Spanish Garden vs San Ysidro Ranch.
On the numbers, San Ysidro Ranch takes it — 8.0on the Le Hotelist Score. But the sub-scores below are where the real decision is: they measure different things, and one of them is probably the thing you care about.
| Hotel Californian Santa Barbara, CA | Inn of the Spanish Garden Santa Barbara, CA | San Ysidro Ranch Montecito, CA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Hotelist Score | 7.5 · Very good | 7.3 · Good | 8.0 · Very good |
| Design | 8.4 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Service | 7.7 | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Quiet | 6.0 | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Best for | food-first travelers, families, time on the water | a romantic weekend, families, time on the water | dinner you'd plan the trip around, a romantic weekend, families |
| Not for | light sleepers who want total silence | anyone who wants room service and resort amenities | a tight budget |
| Price | from $545 $$$ · $450–800 | from $545 $$$ · $450–800 | from $1895 $$$$ · $800+ |
| Rooms | 121 | 23 | 38 |
| Style | Country Estate New Build Contemporary · Bohemian Theatrical | Country Estate New Build Contemporary · Romantic Country | Country Estate Historic Inn Boarding House · Romantic Country |
| Nearby & on-site | Pool, Paddle, Spa | Pool, Paddle | Pool, Paddle, Spa |
| Restaurant | Destination restaurant | — | Michelin Key |
| Adults-only | No | No | No |
| See rates → | See rates → | See rates → |
Bold = highest in that row. Score methodology at /le-score.