Tag archives: San Ysidro Ranch

There are evenings in Montecito that seem beautifully composed before the first glass is poured. Last week at San Ysidro Ranch was one of them, as guests gathered for a celebration of Champagne, caviar blinis, summer cocktails, flamenco, and hidden glamour in honor of The Speakeasy being named to Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Hotel Star […]

All for love (or guilt!) … it’s time to set up your reservations for flowers, restaurants, spa offerings and more for your favorite moms-to-be, mothers, and grandmothers! The San Ysidro Ranch Mother’s Day Royal Afternoon Tea: – May 7-9 from 1-3 pm. Treat mom to a special afternoon tea held in the gardens, featuring house-made […]

Montecito Village invites the community to its lively Sip & Shop event on Thursday, April 30, from 4 to 6 pm, offering an afternoon of local flavors, music, and neighborhood connection. Guests can stroll both sides of Highway 192 while enjoying wine tastings at Montecito Village Grocery and Montecito Gourmet, Prosecco at Imagine, chocolates at […]

Happy Spring to our MJ readers! Here is the latest event listing for Passover, Easter, the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and more! Hop on Over to SYR San Ysidro Ranch is bringing storybook charm to Easter Sunday on April 5, with a festive celebration that blends refined dining with playful springtime magic. Guests can indulge […]

San Ysidro Ranch is setting the stage for romance throughout Valentine’s season 2026, inviting couples to celebrate love amid its iconic rose gardens and lavender-lined paths. Now through the end of February, the intimate Speakeasy at Plow & Angel glows with a dramaticinstallation of 12,000 illuminated hearts, plush velvet booths, and live music, paired with […]

Mellow. That seemed to be the word used most frequently when I asked friends and peers about their New Year’s Eve.  Other years have seen glittering, largely silly, soirées that wrap with a costumed walk to East Beach as the year’s first sun rises. And sure, I had some friends raging in the rain this […]

San Ysidro Ranch invites guests to welcome 2026 with an evening that blends classic elegance, culinary artistry, and warm Montecito charm. The New Year’s Eve Gala begins at 5 pm with Prestige Champagne and an amuse-bouche, setting the tone for a refined four-course dinner paired with exceptional wines, including a Grand Cru red to complement […]

A whole lot of All Hallows’ Eve events have already taken place last weekend and earlier this week, but there are still plenty of pickins, so put on your costume and party down. First up, Montecito. Ghost Village Road runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 31. Richie’s Barbershop recreates The Wizard of […]

The leaves may be falling off the trees (I think, we don’t have much of a fall here) but the costumes are certainly coming out. It’s Ghost Village Road time along our favorite local haunt of the Lower Village.  Families, friends, and four-legged companions take part in one of the community’s most beloved traditions. The […]

In an all-hands-on deck request, Sarah Aguilar, director for the Santa Barbara County Animal Welfare Services, is asking community members to temporarily or permanently adopt one of 50 dogs that are being displaced while the SB and Lompoc shelters undergo repairs and upgrades. The SB shelter received a grant from the ASPCA in partnership with […]

A renewed legal and political firestorm is brewing off the Central Coast as federal authorities and fossil fuel companies push to restart oil production at the long-shuttered Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), while local environmental groups and Santa Barbara County mount legal resistance. The U.S. Department of the Interior has hailed the project’s revival as a […]

This July 4th, San Ysidro Ranch invites guests to its “Fourth of July in the Gardens” celebration – a festive afternoon of elevated Americana. From 12 to 4 pm, enjoy live music, lawn games, and patriotic décor in the sun-drenched gardens. Indulge in a gourmet Santa Maria-style barbecue featuring Snake River Farms Wagyu tri-tip, Jidori […]

Everything was coming up roses at the idyllic 500-acre San Ysidro Ranch when Beanie Baby billionaire owner Ty Warner hosted a PJs and roses bash for 60 guests to promote the top French label Champagne Perrier-Jouët, known for its floral decorated bottles. The brand’s Belle Epoque Brut 2015 and Belle Epoque Rose 2012 was available […]

Like your mom or grandmother says, early birds get the worms! It’s time to set up your reservations for flowers, restaurant, spa offerings, and more!  Here’s our local delights for our Mother’s Day: San Ysidro Ranch The San Ysidro Ranch is serving a festive Mother’s Day brunch, Sunday, May 11, from 10 am to 2 […]

This Easter Sunday, San Ysidro Ranch bloomed into a springtime dream, an elegant, pastel-kissed celebration that perfectly captured the magic of the season. Tucked in the hills of Montecito, the iconic property played host to a joyful Garden Celebration, delighting guests of all ages with its signature charm, culinary excellence, and whimsical holiday touches. From […]

It’s Spring and the time of year for Easter services, visits with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts, and at Chabad Montecito, a Community Pesach Seder. Here is the quick guide for our readers! Chabad of Montecito  Community Pesach Seder on Saturday, April 12. Event starts at 7 pm with Hors D’oeuvres; 7:30 pm, Seder […]

Usher in 2025 at San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse Restaurant with a six-course pre-fixe NYE dinner, live music, and an enchanting ambiance that will form the final, lasting impression of the year and begin the next one in unforgettable style.  Revel around mesmerizing ice sculptures and balloon displays before heading to dine on Executive Chef Matt […]

It’s Merry and Bright at the San Ysidro Ranch now through New Year’s, with festive décor, music, and twinkling lights from the resort entrance and throughout the restaurants, cottages, and outdoor gardens. Holiday trees colorfully decorated were placed in key locations and the Speakeasy has an array of 2,500 twinkling ornaments cascading from the ceiling.  […]