BY FRAN ENDICOTT MILLER
HauteHOTEL
THE INCOMPARABLE ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH, MONTECITO Elegant. Glamorous. Unrivaled. Rosewood Miramar Beach is the American Riviera’s most stunning resort. MONTECITO HAS LONG SERVED AS A HAUTE HAVEN. AS THE HOME and weekend vacation choice of many Hollywood A-listers and other royal notables, the chic Santa Barbara hamlet is simultaneously sophisticated and bohemian, easy-going and energetic. With the addition of Rosewood Miramar Beach, the small enclave boasts a resort destination that matches the region’s effortless elegance. Inspired by both Europe’s classic grand hotels and Montecito’s bucolic estates, the resort’s owner, Rick Caruso, real estate developer of popular retail sites such The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles and the Commons at Calabasas, ensures that every detail within his sublime, beachfront paradise 50
serves to envelope guests within a luxe atmosphere, the vibe of which lingers long after departure. From the dozens and dozens of white roses encountered upon entry to the central Manor House, to the curated soundtracks wafting from the restaurants and pool decks, to destination dining options, Caruso has expertly crafted a timeless, service-oriented, coastal California retreat. “The design of the property is created to immediately make guests feel at home from the moment they arrive,” said general manager Richard Fidel, who credits his staff for their ability at making guests feel special. “And this feeling of laidback luxury stays with our visitors long after they leave the resort. Our team takes pride in ensuring that visitors are looked
