🇺🇸 Santa Barbara Ritz-Carlton Getaway

Spent Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara this year! Since I’d already visited many local attractions, this time I opted for a resort stay to truly relax. 🏖️ The Ritz-Carlton proved that luxury comes with a reason—once we checked in, we never wanted to leave! The architecture follows Santa Barbara’s classic Spanish style (just look at the photos—stunning! 📸). The property is vast—it took us a solid 10 minutes to walk from our building to the pool and beach. Each day began with a morning stroll by the ocean, followed by pool time and sunbathing. Pure bliss! ☀️ We stayed for four nights at a discounted pre-Thanksgiving rate of around $700 per night. Our room was a two-queen bedroom (perfect for our two kids 🧒👧), located on the first floor with glass doors leading to a private patio equipped with a table and grill. Sitting outside with a view of the lawn was so peaceful. During our trip, we caught up with old friends, visited the zoo 🦁, watched sunsets in Goleta 🌅, and explored the downtown pedestrian street. After it all, I fell in love with Santa Barbara all over again—so much more relaxed and calming compared to the crowded, fast-paced Bay Area. 🥰 #SantaBarbara #RitzCarlton #LuxuryTravel #FamilyTrip #ThanksgivingGetaway #CaliforniaCoast