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Borrow a bicycle to head over to the beach, or schedule a massage. The property is
about 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, off Hwy 101.
Simpson House Inn
B&B
St; d incl breakfast $255-610; )
Whether you book an elegant suite with a clawfoot bathtub or a sweet cottage with a
wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced in Eng-
lish gardens. From gourmet vegetarian breakfasts through evening wine, hors d'oeuvres
and sweets, you'll be well fed. In-room mod cons include streaming internet radio and
movies. Complimentary bicycles and beach gear to borrow.
Four Seasons Biltmore
RESORT
barbara
; 1260 Channel Dr; r from $425; )
Wear white linen and live like Jay Gatsby at the oh-so-cushy 1927 Biltmore hotel on But-
terfly Beach. Every detail is perfect, from bathrooms with Spanish tiles, French-milled
soaps, deep soaking tubs and waterfall showers to bedrooms decked out with ultra-high-
thread-count sheets. Indulge yourself at the spa or any of the oceanfront bars and restaur-
ants.
Canary Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
rillo St; r $325-575; )
On a busy block downtown, this haute multistory hotel has a rooftop pool and sunset-
watching perch for cocktails. Stylish accommodations show off four-poster Spanish-
framed beds and all mod cons. In-room spa services, yoga mats and bathroom goodies will
soothe away stress, but ambient street noise may leave you sleepless. Complimentary fit-
ness center access and cruiser bicycles. Parking $25.
Hungry? Taste local farm goodness at the hotel's downstairs restaurant,
Finch & Fork
.
White Jasmine Inn
B&B
