Rosewood Miramar Beach
The thing I love about California is how you never have to leave the state to get that vacation feeling. Back in February, we had the pleasure of staying at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, and the property was not only stunning but also had a home-like feel to it that makes it one of those places you can come to often and stay for a while. Only a 1.5-hour drive from LA, it served as the perfect babymoon location for us, especially traveling with a toddler.
THE PROPERTY
The property is impeccably maintained and designed. There is a main building, as well as beachfront rooms and bungalow-style rooms. I loved all the greenery and walkways, making it a nice property to stroll. They had fire pits around and grassy areas where you could sit and relax. Something about it reminded me of Martha’s Vineyard, and if you’re a Boston girl like me, this will warm your heart.
THE ROOM
We stayed in a bungalow-style room, which at first I was sad about because I thought we were going to be by the water, but then I was really happy once I saw it. (The water was only a short walk away) The room was massive and the equivalent of a 1-bedroom apartment. We had a separate bedroom, an eat-in kitchen/dining with a kitchenette, a living room with a fireplace, an outdoor patio, 1.5 bathrooms, and a walk-in closet and vanity. They were so nice to even set us up with a crib and a changing table for London. This had to be one of the biggest rooms we’ve stayed in, which is perfect for when you have kids, so they can run around.
THE BEACH
The property is right on the beach, which is always nice. It was a short walk from our bungalow room. You do have to cross over train tracks that run right through the property to get there, which is unexpected. (You do also hear the train when it passes by, so be mindful of that if that’s something that would bother you; we didn’t mind it at all.) They have attendants to watch for the train and help you cross, and it’s gated off, so you can’t just run through. Once you cross over, you walk down the steps right onto the beach, where you can have tables and chairs set up for you by the attendants to enjoy some beach fun. They have complimentary sunscreen as well, and you can order food and drinks and have them sent right to you wherever you’re stationed on the waterfront.
THE FOOD
There are a few restaurants on the property. The Revere Room had indoor and outdoor seating and was so cute inside. We enjoyed our lunch there more than our dinner, but everything was really good. We got food at Miramar Beach Bar to go and enjoy in our room, which was really enjoyable too. Everything at the Miramar Beach Bar comes from a food truck on-site. We didn’t venture off the property for food (which honestly felt like a lot of work), so we just ordered room service when we were too lazy to leave the room. Side note: The welcome cookies they leave in your room are sooo good. We kept asking for them throughout our stay.
THE ICE CREAM PARLOR
Yes, you read that right. They have an ice cream parlor on site; you’re welcome. Located right next to the family pool is a cute little ice cream parlor with outdoor seating. They don’t have a ton of flavors, but it’s honestly just enough and so so cute. It was London’s first time trying ice cream (she was not a fan, we’ll work on that), and we enjoyed a couple scoops while overlooking the gorgeous pool. It’s such a cute idea to have an ice cream parlor on-site, and I loved its nostalgic vibe.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay here. Montecito is such a gorgeous area, and the hotel definitely does not disappoint. It’s definitely worth a visit, whether you’re planning a California stay or a local.
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