Laguna Santa Barbara, California
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
PalisocietyPreppy Riviera sanctuary
A Spanish Colonial Revival compound surrounds a fountain courtyard, filled with pink glass chandeliers, vintage preppy prints, and coastal breezes.
“Palihouse felt like a home away from home—well, the posh, impeccably decorated home of my dreams.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Vintage preppy styling features pink glass chandeliers, floral armchairs, needlepoint pillows, and SMEG refrigerators in every room.
Listed
Accommodations include Italian linens, Diptyque bath products, cozy fireplaces, and private patios or garden balconies.
Listed
A plant-filled courtyard cafe, an intimate cocktail bar, and an after-hours honor bar behind bougainvillea.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The 24 rooms and suites surround a tranquil central courtyard or sparkling pool area, and they’re uniformly spacious and sunny...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the historic Presidio district, the hotel sits three blocks from State Street shops and an easy bike ride to the beach.
The rooms
Accommodations open onto private patios or garden balconies, styled with gas fireplaces, Italian linens, and retro SMEG refrigerators.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned wooden daybeds and pink scalloped umbrellas line the central pool beneath the shade of tall palms.
Dogs stay too.
Cocktail Bar & Lobby Lounge
A fluted wooden counter sits beneath a tiered pink glass chandelier, bordered by green checkered tile floors.
The rooms here are generous. Plus they all have private outdoor balconies and lovely California gardens, cozy fireplaces, and additional seating areas.
At the table
Garden dining centers on long timber tables dressed with taper candles and dark green woven chairs.
How it began
The Spanish Colonial Revival compound debuted in the 1920s as the Santa Barbara School of the Arts before its boutique hotel transformation.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.