The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, Santa Barbara

Rates at The Alisal change frequently according to the season; length of stay and room types. Please call to ask for a specific quote and take advantage of our exceptionally competitive airfares

As California’s premier guest ranch, the Alisal transports guests back to a bygone era. Set on a 10,000-acre working cattle ranch, this one-of-a-kind resort blends the best of nature with exceptional golf, horseback riding, tennis, fishing, first-class accommodations and fine dining

Rooms & Accommodation

• The Alisal is early California living at its finest. Seventy-three guest units decorated in classic California ranch design are configured in either comfortable studios or spacious one bedroom suites
• Each unit, designed for maximum privacy and comfort, includes the following special touches:
• Wood-burning fireplace with complimentary firewood
• High-beamed ceilings
• Western art
• Refrigerator
• Coffee maker (coffee and tea supplied in rooms)
• Filtered water dispenser
• Iron and board
• Hair dryer
• Clock radio

Activities

• Fifty miles of riding trails beckon, promising scenic canyons and shaded meadows full of wildlife. The tranquil waters of a hundred-acre spring-fed lake invite both the early morning angler and the afternoon sailing party
• For golf enthusiasts, the Alisal ranks among the best. Golfers will be challenged by two 18-hole championship courses, each with a distinctive personality and a terrain uniquely its own.
• The Alisal’s fresh air, mild climate, and remarkable beauty invite outdoor recreation of every kind

What to do

• The Alisal offers a wide range of additional outdoor activities including:
• Bike riding
• Hiking
• Nature walks
• Horseshoes
• Croquet
• Shuffleboard
• Volleyball
• At the end of a busy day of activities, round out your evening at the Oak Room, where live nightly entertainment and dancing are available. Or simply relax with a cocktail or your favorite wine, before or after dinner

For Children

• Our Barn Yard is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Children are welcome to come by and meet all the little critters and see what social things Dawn ("D") has planned for the day. Other barn yard activities include; grooming, steer head roping lessons, chicken feeding

Pool and Beach

• The Alisal has a beautiful, spacious and heated outdoor pool area.
• Another of the favorite recreational sites at the Alisal is the private, 100-acre, spring-fed lake. Tucked away in the foothills, this shimmering jewel is a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and bird watching. Some guests like it best for an afternoon of leisurely sunning or picnicking

Dining

• Breakfast buffets are lavish, brimming with fresh fruit, homemade cinnamon rolls and your favourite morning entrees. A wide array of á la carte selections is also available. Enjoy lunch throughout the day at the poolside snack bar
• Dinners are a time to dress up and enjoy menus that change daily and include at least 10 entrees nightly. Chef Pascal Godé has distinguished the Alisal’s culinary style. His savoury California fresh cuisine classics often come with a western flair