travel42 Hotel Review: El Encanto

El Encanto travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

On a panoramic bluff, in a residential neighborhood lovingly referred to as The Riviera, with distant yet striking views of the Pacific and one of California's toniest coastlines, less than a mile from the historic Mission Santa Barbara, three miles uphill from the pier, distinguished dining and State Street shopping, Belmond El Encanto represents the top of Santa Barbara's luxury tier.

Property Overview

The resort, which first opened in 1917 a...