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El
Encanto Hotel & Garden Villas, first built in 1915, has been
restored to its original state. The historical architecture is both
Craftsman-Cottage style and Spanish Colonial Revival for which Santa
Barbara is famous. Clusters of cottages and villas make up 83 unique
and charming accommodations. Acres of lush gardens surround this
well-known romantic landmark in Southern California. The hotel is a
charter member of Historic Hotels of America, a National Trust for
Historic Preservation.
El
Encanto became well established as a premier California retreat during
the first decades of the century by catering to artists of the
Plein-Air School, celebrities and the "Carriage Trade" from the East
Coast. In the Golden Days of Hollywood celebrities such as Hedy Lamar,
Clark Gable and Carol Lombard motored up from Los Angeles to escape
the rigors of the big city and stardom.
The
hotel is a charter member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of
America, a National Trust for Historic Preservation. This honor is
largely due to the proprietor's commitment to preserving the hotel's
historic architecture and ambience. El Encanto has recently been
featured on PBS "Historic Hotels of America" and Great Country Inns.
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El Encanto Hotel
Restaurant and Lounge
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"The
most beautiful dining room in Santa Barbara." Gourmet Magazine
The
Dining Room offers unparalleled views overlooking Santa Barbara and
the Pacific Ocean.
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Sunday Brunch is served daily from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Lunch is served daily from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner is served 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday through
Thursday
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
The
dinner menu changes nightly, a tradition dating back into the
hotel's early history. Selections are prepared using fresh fish from
local waters, vegetables and fruits grown by area farmers and a
pastry chef who bakes fresh bread, muffins and desserts daily.
Price
ranges
Breakfast $6.25 - $10.75
Lunch $7.50 - $12.50
Dinner $16.25 - $26.50
Resort attire acceptable for breakfast and lunch.
Jackets requested for dinner.
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Santa Barbara Attractions and
Information Links
Santa Barbara City College - Higher education facility guide to
academic programs, student admissions, faculty, and courses
available.
University of California, Santa
Barbara - Official gateway to UCSB, with features for
prospective and current students, alumni, researchers, and visitors.
Old Mission, Santa Barbara -
Santa Barbara. Information on this historic church, the "Queen of
the Missions," and on St. Barbara's Parish, the Catholic community
still active there. Directions, history, Mass schedule, staff
directory, photos.
Santa Barbara Bowl - largest
outdoor amphitheater in Santa Barbara County (capacity 4,423), the
Bowl retains its intimate ambiance while offering the freedom of a
beautiful and natural outdoor venue.
Santa Barbara Zoo and Gardens - 600 animals representing more
than 180 species housed on 16 acres. General information, animal
photos and descriptions, zoo history, and a virtual tour.
Santa Barbara Airport - Welcome
to the official Santa Barbara Airport website.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital -
Based in Santa Barbara and branches in Goleta and Santa Inez. Web
site includes information on the hospitals and facilities of the
system, medical staff and education, and Shared Governance at
Cottage Hospital.
Santa
Barbara Hotels
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