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Opening Date
March 1987

General Manager
Karen Earp

Physical Features
Property Size: 871,200 square feet/80,937 square metres
Total Number of Rooms: 207
Guest Rooms: 181
Suites: 26
Number of Stories: 2
Design Aesthetic:
Spanish Colonial adobe building with red roof tiles and graceful archways
Brick walkways are lit by romantic gas lanterns set amidst lush tropical gardens
Historic and custom handcrafted furnishings, art objects and treasures throughout
Architect:
Reginald Johnson
Gardner Dailey
Peter Marino
Interior Designer(s): Peter Marino (Spa, Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club)
History:
A favoured retreat of old Hollywood and America's elite since it opened in 1927, managed by Four Seasons since 1987
Location:
Situated on Butterfly Beach in Montecito near Santa Barbara
Cradled between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains

Spa
Opening Date: October 2002
Size: 10,000 sq ft / 929 sq m
Interior Designer: Peter Marino and Associates
Design Aesthetic:
Spanish Colonial style with fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and French doors overlooking English rose garden and the Pacific
Forged wrought iron railings, cut metal chandeliers and handcrafted ceramic tiles
Tile-topped coffee tables, lamps and vases by renowned French ceramist Roger Capron
Number of Treatment Rooms: 11
Signature Treatment:
Grape De Vine (80 minutes)
Teens/Children: Temptations for Teens menu includes a Little Princess Mini Facial and a Junior VIP Relaxing Massage
Special Features:
Relaxation lounge with views of the Pacific
Chromatherapy couples' tub and private steam showers
Two large whirlpools, one containing mineral water drawn from the Resort's own well
Quiet English rose garden with fountain for peaceful meditation
Spa Director: Jaana Roth

Dining
Executive Chef: Martin Frost
Sommelier: Lauren Howard
Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:
Santa Barbara sea urchin
Abalone
Spiny lobster
Ojai honey
Heirloom tomatoes
Haas avocados
Wild watercress
Black mission figs
Restaurant: Bella Vista
Cuisine: Seaside California Bistro
Signature Dish: Ojai honey cilantro glazed sea bass
Indoor Seating: 124
Outdoor Seating: 92
Designer:
Thomas Bollay
Lenny Yates VanHoy Inc.
Restaurant: Tydes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Signature Dish: Bouillabaisse
Indoor Seating: 96
Outdoor Seating: 62
Designer: Peter Marino
Chef: Martin Frost
Lounge: Ty Lounge
Indoor Seating: 110
Outdoor Seating: 30

Recreation
Tennis:
Number of Tennis Courts: 3
Tennis Lessons: For a fee
Golf:
Name of Course: Sandpiper Golf Course
Distance from Hotel: 20 minutes
Date Open: October 1972
Designer: William F. Bell
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,068
Number of Holes: 18
Green Fees: $80 – $120 (USD)
Additional Services:
• Pro shop
• Golf instruction available
• Driving range
• Putting green
• Clubs rental
Name of Course: Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
Distance from Hotel: 20 minutes
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Par: 71
Yardage: 6,939
Number of Holes: 18
Additional Services:
• Pro shop
• Golf instruction available
• Driving range
• Putting green
Off-site Activities:
Horseback riding
Sailing
Pools:
Number of Pools: 2
Resort Jungle Pool: A hand-tiled heated pool located in a jungle setting, surrounded by Kentia palms and Australian tree ferns, featuring underwater music
Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club Pool: Over 50-metres (160-feet) long, year-round heated pool with lap swimming, free-swimming and diving board
Fitness Facilities:
Size: 540 sq ft / 50 sq m
Special Features:
Two fitness centres with floor-to-ceiling ocean views
Olympic-size lap pool with diving board
Croquet lawn
Putting green
Sample Fitness Activities:
• Yoga: Fee applicable
Aqua aerobics
Complimentary bicycles
Boogie boarding
Self-guided botanical walking tour of gardens

For Younger Guests
Kids for All Seasons: Supervised children's programme in a dedicated facility
Recreation Courtyard at the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club

Meeting Rooms
Total Size: 15,000 sq ft / 1,394 sq m
Largest Ballroom: 4,200 sq ft / 390 sq m
Meet and Feed Capacity: 350
Banquet Capacity: 350
Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 400
Breakout Spaces: 10
Private Dining Room Capacity: 20
Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Grand ballroom and terrace sit directly on the beach and offer panoramic views

Corporate Social Responsibility
Achieved rigorous ISO 14001 certification reflecting consistent improvement on eco-friendly standards and has been recognised by the EPA for its accomplishments

Special Features
Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club, dating from 1937, is an exclusive haven for fun and relaxation
Resort photographer/historian Hal Boucher has been documenting life at The Biltmore for over 50 years