Rosewood's California coastal flagship — 161 keys on Miramar Beach in Montecito, triple Forbes Five-Star since opening in 2019.
BrandRosewood Hotels & Resorts
DestinationMontecito
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeachfront resort
Best ForFamily travelers seeking luxury-tier beach access in California, couples on milestone coastal trips, repeat Rosewood guests collecting properties, Santa Barbara wine-country visitors extending to beachfront.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized and attentive service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2019
Rosewood Miramar Beach opened in 2019 on 16 acres of Montecito beachfront, with 161 rooms, suites, and beachfront villas. The property holds triple Forbes Five-Star recognition (hotel, spa, and Caruso's restaurant) — unusual for a California coastal resort at this scale. The design follows Rosewood'
Key Features
Private beach access
Spacious accommodations with ocean views
Signature dining options
Full-service spa
Three swimming pools
Childrens programs and activities
Fitness center
Event and meeting spaces
Dining
Carusos
The Revere Room
Miramar Beach Bar
Signature Experience
Sundowners at Miramar Beach Bar with direct sand access — the beachfront position gives the property a rare California coastal advantage over inland Montecito competitors.
Triple Forbes Five-Star recognition on Montecito beachfront — the only California coastal resort holding all three stars (hotel, spa, restaurant) at this scale. Family programming structured for school-age children without compromising adult luxury.
Signature Suite: Ambassador Suite
Coastal sophistication, private patios and terraces with ocean views
Accolades
Triple Forbes Five-Star by Forbes Travel Guide, Three recognitions from the Michelin Guide, Gold Badge in U.S. News & World Reports 2021 Best Hotels rankings, Californias Leading Wedding Hotel 2024
