El Encanto
Serenity Overlooking the
Santa Barbara Coast
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Raise a toast to Californian chic at our Santa Barbara hideaway
In our verdant grounds and fertile landscape, trade the stress of city life for balmy air and azure ocean views. Sample the finest local ingredients and Californian wines, best paired with deep blue skies and radiant golden sunsets. With luxurious privacy among elegant bungalows and cottages, follow in the footsteps of the Hollywood elite for a taste of uninterrupted serenity.
LAND, SEA AND GARDEN
The Dining Room & Terrace
Our hillside restaurant injects fresh energy into Santa Barbara’s mountain-and-sea provenance.
Dedicated to seasonally-fresh ingredients and drawing inspiration from different cultures in the quintessential Californian way, The Dining Room fuses simple and modern culinary techniques to bring the most beautiful, vibrant and flavorsome dishes to the table.
What's On
Around El Encanto
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Join Us for International Women's Day and Enjoy a Unique Perspective on Winemaking
In honor of International Women's Day, El Encanto invites you to join us for a unique perspective on winemaking in a celebration of winemaking women featuring special guests Jessica Gasca of Story of Soil and Brit Zotovich of Dreamcôte.
Discover the winemaking journey of these two influential women as you gather for an exquisite dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alex Bollinger, paired with exceptional wines.
$225 per person (including tax and gratuity) | Includes: receptions and four course meal with two wine pairings per course
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Join Us for International Women's Day and Enjoy a Unique Perspective on Winemaking
In honor of International Women's Day, El Encanto invites you to join us for a unique perspective on winemaking in a celebration of winemaking women featuring special guests Jessica Gasca of Story of Soil and Brit Zotovich of Dreamcôte.
Discover the winemaking journey of these two influential women as you gather for an exquisite dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alex Bollinger, paired with exceptional wines.
$225 per person (including tax and gratuity) | Includes: receptions and four course meal with two wine pairings per course
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Join Us for International Women's Day and Enjoy a Unique Perspective on Winemaking
In honor of International Women's Day, El Encanto invites you to join us for a unique perspective on winemaking in a celebration of winemaking women featuring special guests Jessica Gasca of Story of Soil and Brit Zotovich of Dreamcôte.
Discover the winemaking journey of these two influential women as you gather for an exquisite dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alex Bollinger, paired with exceptional wines.
$225 per person (including tax and gratuity) | Includes: receptions and four course meal with two wine pairings per course
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Join Us for International Women's Day and Enjoy a Unique Perspective on Winemaking
In honor of International Women's Day, El Encanto invites you to join us for a unique perspective on winemaking in a celebration of winemaking women featuring special guests Jessica Gasca of Story of Soil and Brit Zotovich of Dreamcôte.
Discover the winemaking journey of these two influential women as you gather for an exquisite dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alex Bollinger, paired with exceptional wines.
$225 per person (including tax and gratuity) | Includes: receptions and four course meal with two wine pairings per course
Accommodation
Signature Suites
Our Signature Suites evoke the peaceful nature of the surrounding gardens, while an enthralling combination of quaint cottages and Spanish Revival bungalows lend a distinctly Californian feel.
Unwind on a private terrace or balcony, gather round a fire pit, or relax in a cozy living room. Your portal to SoCal serenity awaits.
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