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Five tables await diners on the terrace, brushed with evening sun, seen from above through unlit strings of fairy lights.
A guest enjoys Lobster Cobb salad with green beans and egg as her partner reaches for a glass of white wine, seen from above.

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

  • February 4–15, 2025

    Join Us During the Starry Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Enjoy a Host of Cinematic Inclusions

    The Santa Barbara Film Festival is the ultimate destination for stars and cinephiles on the road to the Oscars. From February 4–15, 2025, join like-minded film enthusiasts in spotting industry icons, attending engaging panels, and experiencing world-class films and exclusive premieres.

    For this 40th anniversary edition, celebrate in style at El Encanto – a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Immerse yourself in a series of captivating cinema panel events, savor themed culinary delights, and connect with filmmakers in a setting that inspires creativity and cultural exploration. Experience the magic of cinema like never before at El Encanto.

    LEARN MORE AND BOOK

    The Arlington Theater, in Spanish Mission Revival style, with a three-arched frontage, bell tower and terracotta roofs.
  • February 4–15, 2025

    Join Us During the Starry Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Enjoy a Host of Cinematic Inclusions

    The Santa Barbara Film Festival is the ultimate destination for stars and cinephiles on the road to the Oscars. From February 4–15, 2025, join like-minded film enthusiasts in spotting industry icons, attending engaging panels, and experiencing world-class films and exclusive premieres.

    For this 40th anniversary edition, celebrate in style at El Encanto – a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Immerse yourself in a series of captivating cinema panel events, savor themed culinary delights, and connect with filmmakers in a setting that inspires creativity and cultural exploration. Experience the magic of cinema like never before at El Encanto.

    LEARN MORE AND BOOK

    The Arlington Theater, in Spanish Mission Revival style, with a three-arched frontage, bell tower and terracotta roofs.
  • February 4–15, 2025

    Join Us During the Starry Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Enjoy a Host of Cinematic Inclusions

    The Santa Barbara Film Festival is the ultimate destination for stars and cinephiles on the road to the Oscars. From February 4–15, 2025, join like-minded film enthusiasts in spotting industry icons, attending engaging panels, and experiencing world-class films and exclusive premieres.

    For this 40th anniversary edition, celebrate in style at El Encanto – a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Immerse yourself in a series of captivating cinema panel events, savor themed culinary delights, and connect with filmmakers in a setting that inspires creativity and cultural exploration. Experience the magic of cinema like never before at El Encanto.

    LEARN MORE AND BOOK

    The Arlington Theater, in Spanish Mission Revival style, with a three-arched frontage, bell tower and terracotta roofs.
  • February 4–15, 2025

    Join Us During the Starry Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Enjoy a Host of Cinematic Inclusions

    The Santa Barbara Film Festival is the ultimate destination for stars and cinephiles on the road to the Oscars. From February 4–15, 2025, join like-minded film enthusiasts in spotting industry icons, attending engaging panels, and experiencing world-class films and exclusive premieres.

    For this 40th anniversary edition, celebrate in style at El Encanto – a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Immerse yourself in a series of captivating cinema panel events, savor themed culinary delights, and connect with filmmakers in a setting that inspires creativity and cultural exploration. Experience the magic of cinema like never before at El Encanto.

    LEARN MORE AND BOOK

    The Arlington Theater, in Spanish Mission Revival style, with a three-arched frontage, bell tower and terracotta roofs.
View of a plump white bed in the Hummingbird Suite, with a red Chinoiserie cushion, Persian rug and wide windows to gardens.

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.

An antique wood desk and chair rest against a shallow wall alcove with a small shelf below a quaint arched, latticed window.
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