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pool. Our owner…wants to offer the right experience." At the hotel, the signature Bella Vista restau- rant offers Italian/California coastal inspired din- ing, and is popular with hotel guests, locals, and other visitors to Santa Barbara, particularly for Sunday brunch. Spectacular ocean views com- plete the indoor/outdoor experience, and the Ty Lounge and Luna Terrace off the lobby offers a selection of rare wines, cocktails, and dining around the outdoor fire pit. Set between the rose garden and the jungle pool, The Spa offers treatments such as vinother- apy, a Tibetan singing bowl massage and healing sound treatment, and a couple's suite retreat. Suiting any guest's preference, whether it is to simply relax at the pool or beach, or to explore many of the local attractions, The Biltmore is ele- gant while remaining welcoming. "We have the best visitors," Plouchart says. "We are extremely family friendly while being romantic and also good for business travelers, and we have an exceptional location on the coast with views of the Channel Islands. There is ease of access to the freeway. We are sort of a middle ground between Nor thern and Southern California." The location is just a short drive away from many Santa Barbara attractions, including the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Sea Center at Stearns Wharf, and the Museum of Natural History (with a but- terfly pavilion). The Paddle Sports Center offers kayak, stand up paddleboard rentals and surf les- sons, while the Santa Barbara Sailing Center pro- vides fun harbor cruises on the Double Dolphin catamaran. Youth will enjoy MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, while adults can explore the region to experience wine tasting, fine dining and shopping. For special outings, The Biltmore offers per- sonalized experiences such as Taste the Art of Winemaking—creating your own blend with master winemaker Bion Rice at Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Train with an Olympic 188 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 9 The Luna Terrace provides Spanish tapas and wines, and "elite experiences" like Tangier bottle service, private brunch, Casablanca romance and a Moroccan feast. Red, blue, camel and gold colors bring the "essence of Tangier" to Santa Barbara.