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An idyllic coastal retreat designed with style, grace and glamour, sits on the site of the former Miramar By The Sea Hotel, a once-cherished destination for fashionable beach getaways. Miramar Beach is at your doorstep, where you can enjoy early-morning yoga on the sand and sunset walks along the water; or step out from your bungalow to lounge by one of the two pools, and unwind at the inspired Sense^® spa.

Rosewood Miramar Beach sits within easy reach of all that Montecito and Santa Barbara have to offer. Referred to as the "American Riviera" and situated between the Santa Ynez mountains and pristine California coast line, there is no shortage of things to do. From visits to Lotus Land, wine tasting rooms in the Funk Zone, whale watching or shopping on Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara offers activities for everyone. Additional attractions include numerous art museums, hiking trails, gardens, sunset sailing, the Santa Barbara Mission, and multiple theaters.

Beautifully appointed suites and bungalows include Lanai Suites - The two-story

Lanai House buildings encompass a variety of generously sized suites. The luxurious suites offer a charming fireplace or extended patio, dining table and bay window.

Garden Bungalow Suites - The independent, single-story Garden Bungalows suites are nestled within lush landscaping. At 720 square feet, these private retreats feature a beautiful terrace outfitted with an outdoor sofa, coffee table and sitting area. Separate parlor with fireplace and sleeper sofa and Dining table and bay window seating, Furnished terrace or patio, Vanity table and dressing area.

Designer bathrooms are amazing with freestanding tubs, dual sinks, separate shower and private water closet. Additional inclusions are LED television with satellite channels and DVD player, Personal Nespresso machine and water kettle, highly curated mini-bar, a seasonal and locally inspired welcome amenity, 24-hour in-room dining, luxury bath amenities, In-room safe and national newspapers and magazines.

Dining options at the new Rosewood Miramar include The Beach House, Monor House, Manor Bar, Livingroom and Scoop Shop where culinary excellence and unparalleled service are on full display at beachfront dining venues. Inspired dining flourishes within the jewel-box restaurant and bar, while the rooftop deck offers a fun and engaging environment with casual fare and a cozy fireplace to gather around on crisp California evenings.

This is a destination expressly designed for renewal and rejuvenation. At Sense® spa, guests enjoy the ultimate in personalized attention. Afternoons can be spent lounging by one of two pools, working out at the fitness center or strolling through the resort’s lush gardens, while sunrise yoga on the beach and sunset walks along the water’s edge bookend the sun-drenched days. The indoor and outdoor Fitness Studio features an enclosed private studio designed for aerobic and yoga practice and group classes.

Enjoying Santa Barbara’s sunny climate is easily achieved at Rosewood Miramar Beach. In addition to the alluring Pacific shores of Miramar Beach, guests can bask outdoors at the pool of their choosing. Experience the glamorous cabana-lined pool with its striking scalloped zero-edge border, or the buoyant atmosphere of The Manor House pool and The Shack, which serves up tempting custom burgers and ice cream.

The property was developed by Caruso, an organization that has created a timeless collection of beloved destinations that reflect the unique fabric of the communities in which they live. Crafted with close attention to detail, award-winning design excellence and unbridled imagination, the experience at each is at once comfortable and extraordinary. Whether it’s a town square, luxury apartment building, street-front retail collection, or five-star hotel developments, Caruso’s properties are captivating places where people from all over the world gather to live, work, shop, eat and enjoy life.

Rosewood Miramar Beach

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