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5 Things To Do in Santa Barbara

December 13, 2017

Santa Barbara Babymoon at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
©The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Updated on February 7 2022.

Check out our Top Five of things to do in Santa Barbara for you and your growing belly.

1. Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

This stunning five-star luxury Santa Barbara resort brings your the energy of the Mediterranean in the heart of Santa Barbara, offering ocean-view accommodations, an indulgent spa and dining that celebrates local ingredients.. 

The resort’s impressive features include:

  • 358 luxury guest rooms, suites and residences
  • Private balconies with ocean views
  • Signature steakhouse dining at Angel Oak
  • Locally sourced cuisine
  • A 42,000-sq-ft Spa and Wellness center
  • Robust activities for guests of all ages such as the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment programme
  • Two natural beaches 
 
Santa Barbara Babymoon at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
©The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Babymoon at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
©The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

2. Book a Prenatal Massage at The Spa at Ritz-Carlton

Make your Santa Barbara Babymoon even more pampering with the Prenatal  Massage of 50 or 80 minutes.

About the Prenatal Massage:

Nurture the mother-to-be with a soothing maternity massage. This light massage
is recommended for the second and third trimester to assist in releasing lower back pain, water retention and promote the overall sense of well-being.

3. Book the Babymoon Offer with Exclusive Benefits

The Babymoon Benefits at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara include:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Breakfast credit $64 per day for two guests per bedroom, served in The Bistro
  • $100 USD Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during your stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Rates & Benefits are subject to change and availability at any time.
Room Rates start from USD 495 per night.
Why Book With Us?

GET A PRICE QUOTE

 

Santa Barbara Babymoon at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
©The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

4. Explore Santa Barbara on an Electric Bike

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is the first hotel in Santa Barbara to officially offer guests complimentary use of the brand-new fleet of electric bikes by BCycle.

The all-electric bicycles have the ability to transport travelers up to 30 miles on a single charge at a maximum speed of 17 mph.

If you decide to go beyond the maximum range, the bike can simply be pedaled back to the resort just as one would a traditional, single-speed manual bike.

5. Embrace Santa Barbara’s Natural Beauty with a Jean-Michel Cousteau Educational Program

Explore the natural environment of California’s Gaviota Coast under the tutelage of professionals trained by Cousteau and his chief scientist, Richard Murphy, Ph.D.

Engage in guided nature walks on land and on sand, both in daytime and at night. These special explorations, however, are just one facet of the diverse and engaging program. “There’s an entire menu of activities,” says Murphy.

Maternity Break at Belmond El Encanto Santa Barbara

November 9, 2017

Santa Barbara has it all for a Maternity Break for Expecting Couples. Pedestrian-friendly, easy-to-get-around, great architecture, surrounded by beautiful mountains, miles of beautiful beaches, five-star hotels and outstanding restaurants. All perfect for pregnant women and expecting couples.

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara - Areal View
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara – Areal View

Make your Santa Barbara Babymoon break even more special with a luxurious stay at Santa Barbara’s only Forbes Five Star luxury hotel, Belmond El Encanto.
BABYMOON BREAK PACKAGE

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • A $60 daily breakfast credit per room
  • Welcome Mocktail
  • Maternity Massage
  • Maternity Pillow
  • Sweet and Savory Turndown Amenity

Extra amenities include :

  • Wireless Internet
  • Daily Water and Local Newspaper
  • Courtesy Vehicle for Local Transportation
  • Access to ‘The Spa’ and gym facilities
  • In-room tea and coffee facilities

WEBSITE BELMOND EL ENCANTO SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara Babymoon
Belmond El Encanto – Entrance

Santa Barbara Babymoon
Belmond El Encanto – ocean view from main pool

Perched high in the Santa Barbara hills, the iconic Belmond El Encanto offers the best views of the American Riviera. Spread across seven acres of secluded gardens, Belmond El Encanto opened in 1918 and has been part of Santa Barbara’s social scene ever since. The resort is gleaming and glamorous, yet relaxed and low key. The kind of place that invites you to recline poolside and breathe in the ocean air.

BABYMOON HIGHLIGHTS 

THE SPA AT EL ENCANTO
  • Couple’s room and wet treatment room
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Men’s and women’s lounges with steam rooms, showers
  • Manicure, pedicure stations
  • Outdoor patio
  • Fitness studio
  • Spa boutique

MATERNITY MASSAGE – 50 minutes.

This nurturing massage is designed to alleviate the specific ailments of expectant mothers. Relax and unwind while your therapist eliminates tension. To be performed in the second and third trimester.

PRENATAL SHOPPING

Of all the indulgent things to do in Santa Barbara, a little boutique browsing is essential for mom-to-be.  Take one of the complimentary electric bikes into fashionable downtown Santa Barbara. Discover independent labels and artisanal souvenirs, or simply window shop as you soak up the sun.

Maternity Break Santa Barbara Babymoon
Belmond El Encanto – exterior accommodations

Santa Barbara Babymoon
Belmond El Encanto – Gardens

The 5 Most Popular Babymoon Activities

December 28, 2015

Enjoy our Top 5 of Babymoon Activities for Pregnant Couples or Mum-to-Be.

Pregnant in Vienna, In a traditional horse-drawn carriage on Michaelerplatz
©WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud Legend: In a traditional horse-drawn carriage on Michaelerplatz

Babymoon Activities – Top 5 Most Popular Babymoon Activities

What’s more besides the delicious mocktails, comfy extra pillows and blissful and well-deserved prenatal massages ? We summed up our Top 5 Most Popular Babymoon Activities

1. Romantic Sunset Cruise & River Cruise

Whether it is a city river cruise on the Seine with Villa Madame’s Babymoon Package, or a sunset cruise departing from the Santa Barbara Harbor to spark some romance by cozying up to your partner as you watch the majestic Santa Barbara sunset.

Seine River
River Cruise on the Seine

2. Exploring the Scenery with Romantic Strolls

Take a leisurely walk from your hotel and enjoy the scenery. Whether it’s a picturesque city, a snowy ski town or an oceanfront resort, enjoy time together while walking along. Or take a walk in a beautiful park. And make sure to enjoy a pregnant pause by treating you and your baby with some yummy craving treats.

Babymoon Activities - Dubai Babymoons What to Expect ?
Miracle Garden in Dubai

3. City-tour with private car, trolley or horse drawn carriage ride

The ideal way to see the city without walking for hours is by exploring it by car or other city transport.
In Vienna, take the must do ‘Fiakerfahrt‘, a horse drawn carriage ride. Or take a trolley in Santa Barbara.

4. Shopping for Baby and Mom

Shopping for baby clothes and maternity clothes for mom is one of the favorite activities expecting couples love to do when on their babymoon. When in another country or a never before visited city, new baby brands, boutiques and other styles can be explored and enjoyed.

What Not To Eat When You're Pregnant

5. Pre-natal Consultation on Healthy Lifestyle

To be fully prepared, pregnant moms love to spend time on consultation in the hotel’s spa. To learn about a healthy lifestyle while pregnant and after giving birth. Nutrition advice for you and your baby.

  • 60-minute ‘A Woman’s Cycle of Life’ Consultation for nutrition, herbal and lifestyle support at Mii Amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Arizona, USA
  • Consultation on nutrition and natural therapies at SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain
  • Wellness Sessions including Personal Prenatal Training, Nutritional Consultation, Physical Consultation, Prenatal Counseling  at the Pre Natal Therapy at The Chateau, Malaysia

Best Babymoon Trip : Santa Barbara

December 14, 2015

Santa Barbara's Path to Romance
Santa Barbara’s Path to Romance. Photo Credits : Visit Santa Barbara

Best Babymoon Trip : Santa Barbara

We marked Santa Barbara as #1 Babymoon Destination in our Best Babymoon Destinations feature. And we would love to share with you why we think Santa Barbara is our Best Babymoon Trip.

What to Expect ?

Santa Barbara lies 92 miles (148 km) north of Los Angeles and 332 miles (534 km) south of San Francisco and is famous for its beautiful beaches.

Great for Pregnant Women

Pedestrian-friendly, easy-to-get-around, great architecture, surrounded by beautiful mountains, miles of beautiful beaches, five star hotels and outstanding restaurants.

What also makes Santa Barbara the best babymoon trip is the pampering babymoon package at Belmond El Encanto.

The Santa Barbara Babymoon Package includes :

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • A $60 daily breakfast credit per room
  • Welcome Mocktail
  • Maternity Massage
  • Maternity Pillow
  • Sweet and Savory Turndown Amenity

 

 

State Street at Dusk
State Street at Dusk. Photo Credits : Jay Sinclair

Our Top 5 of Santa Barbara Babymoon Activities for Expecting Couples

1. Romantic Sunset Cruise

Unfurl your seafaring spirit with a sunset cruise departing from the Santa Barbara Harbor and spark some romance by cozying up to your partner as you watch the majestic Santa Barbara sunset.

2. Old Town Santa Barbara Trolley

Hop on a Santa Barbara Trolley and enjoy a 90-minute narrated tour of the city. Highlights include the Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Butterfly Beach and more. The trolley departs every hour on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Visitors Center on the corner of Cabrillo Boulevard and Garden Street.

Trolley with Old Mission
Trolley with Old Mission. Photo Credits : Santa Barbara Trolley Co.

3. Pre-Birth Shopping

Stock up on baby’s outfits at two of Santa Barbara’s locally-owned baby boutiques.

Chicken Little, the Santa Barbara “community store” since 1979, features furnishings, clothing, toys and more. The proud owners, Jennifer and Gregory Bouma, love helping customers – especially first time parents! 1236 State Street, Santa Barbara

Mon Petite Bijou, with a large crystal chandelier and French confidante sofa (a perfect spot for dads to relax), customers of Mon Petite Bijou feel they are shopping in a European boutique. The back of the store features an English garden patio with a fantastic Victorian Mansion playhouse with everything a child would want! 1014 State Street, Santa Barbara

La Arcada Santa Barbara
La Arcada. Photo Credits : Mark Weber

4. Pregnancy Cravings

Don’t forget to take a well deserved pregnant pause at one of these delicious shops and treat yourselves with some sweet treats.

*Lilac Pâtisserie is one of Santa Barbara’s first eateries to go gluten-free. Owners Gillian and Alan Muralles, have worked in some of the most well-known bakeries in Southern California and now bring their charming and delicious gluten-free cakes, pies, cookies and more to The American Riviera®. But don’t let the “gluten-free” label fool you, Lilac Pâtisserie’s creations are extremely tasty, made for both the gluten consumer and gluten abstainer to enjoy! 1017 State Street, Santa Barbara

* Or shop online at Santa Barbara Chocolate, the online destination for chocolate lovers across the globe, home of premium chocolate. Enjoy a one stop shop for the freshest and highest quality chocolate on the market. TIP ! Order your favorite Santa Barbara Chocolate ® box to your hotel in Santa Barbara.

*Chocolate Maya, chocolate bar at 15 West Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara

Sunset Kidd Sailing Yacht
Sunset Kidd Sailing Yacht. Photo Credits : Captain Scott Dempster

5. Enjoy the scenery

Santa Barbara’s natural landscapes are filled with extravagant, wild beauty. Go for a walk along the palm-lined Cabrillo Boulevard and take in the sweeping views between the Pacific Ocean and majestic Santa Ynez Mountains. Or choose visiting Shoreline Park, which also boasts wonderful views of the ocean, the mountains and the islands and most importantly, it has lots of park benches for resting!

Built in the 1920s by famed architect Myron Hunt, La Arcada Court is a charming, stroll-able outdoor shopping plaza with tile-lined pathways. In true Santa Barbara style, La Arcada boasts sidewalk cafés, boutiques, a classic barber shop and whimsical sculptures – all within a beautiful Spanish paseo. Kids (and the young at heart) should head straight to the courtyard fountain, for a close-up view of turtles.

Best Babymoon Trip
La Arcada. Photo Credits : Mark Weber

For more information, visit Santa Barbara’s website at

SantaBarbaraCA.com
Or stop by at the Tourist Office of Santa Barbara
1 Garden Street
Santa Barbara CA 93101
OPEN DAILY

Distances from Santa Barbara to :
Hearst Castle  118 miles /189 km
Universal Studios  85 miles /136 km
Disneyland 110 miles /176 km
Hollywood 89 miles /142 km
LAX 92 miles /148 km
San Diego 228 miles /367 km
San Francisco  332 miles /534 km

 

Best Babymoon Destinations

November 13, 2015

Best Babymoon Destinations

Best Babymoon Destinations

With more than 20 countries in our babymoon portfolio to choose from, we’ve picked our top five of best babymoon destinations from five countries around the globe.

And while dreaming about your pre-baby break, check out our Expectant Parents City Guides too. Currently available for the cities of London, Paris, Vienna, Rome, Amsterdam, Baden-Baden, Bern and the sunny Portuguese Algarve. Get to know about upcoming events, babymoon activities, where to stay, where to go for a prenatal shopping spree, baby shops, maternity shops and where to indulge your pregnancy cravings.

Best Babymoon Destinations : Santa Barbara
Best Babymoon Destinations : Santa Barbara

1. United States of America, Santa Barbara

Nestled on the California coast between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is graced by sunny skies and a mild year-round climate, earning its reputation as the American Riviera.

Celebrate your time together and create lasting memories with romantic activities that feed the body and spirit at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

The Babymoon Package : Luxurious Accommodations of your choice, Special Welcome Amenity, Complimentary Access to Coral Beach and Cabana Club, when reserved in Premier Room or higher room category and complete your Babymoon with an indulging Maternity Massage, designed to nurture the expectant mother and baby. The Spa Therapists are specifically trained to relieve the unique stresses and strains experienced during pregnancy.

Website Tourist Office Santa Barbara

Paris Babymoon at Villa Madame, "Secret Garden"
Paris Babymoon at Villa Madame, Secret Garden

2. France, Paris

Celebrate your pregnancy at the boutique Hotel Villa Madame. The City of Light is one of the most iconic, romantic and best babymoon destinations around the world.

The Babymoon Package :

Take a romantic river cruise on the Seine and enjoy some prenatal shopping in lovely Parisian boutiques. And enjoy unique relaxing moments with a mocktail for mom to be in the ‘Secret Garden’ or in the library and its fireplace, all under the sky of Paris.

  • Luxurious Accommodations
  • Daily Breakfast for Two
  • Exclusive ‘Villa Madame’ Tote Bag, fill yours on your prenatal shopping spree for baby !
  • Mocktail for Mom to Be & Cocktail for Dad to Be at the ‘Secret Garden’
  • Two Tickets of ‘Bateaux Mouches’ to enjoy a rivercruise on the Seine

Valid until June 2017

Website Paris Tourist Office

Pregnant in Vienna - Park Hyatt Vienna
Pre-Birth Baby Gift at Park Hyatt Vienna

3. Austria, Vienna

Vienna is the ultimate chic and romantic destination for a babymoon. Situated in Vienna’s new Goldenes Quartier, overlooking Am Hof square, this beautiful Park Hyatt property occupies a 100-year-old listed building that formerly served as the headquarters of a Bank.

The Babymoon Package : The pampering babymoon package of Park Hyatt Vienna includes luxurious accommodations of your choice, Daily Breakfast for Two in restaurant The Bank or in-room breakfast via room-service, a 60 minutes Mum-to-Be Foot Treatment at Arany Spa and Pre-Birth Park Hyatt Baby Gift.

Website Vienna Tourist Office

Best Babymoon Destinations : Dubai
Best Babymoon Destinations : Dubai

4. United Arab Emirates, Dubai

At just 20 minutes from the airport awaits the urban oasis of Desert Palm, A Per AQUUM Retreat in Dubai. This luxurious 38 room boutique hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and set amidst a 150 acre polo estate. This intimate luxurious Arabian resort is one of our favorite best babymoon destinations.

The Babymoon Package : The 3 nights Babymoon Package at Desert Palm includes a stay in a Palm Suite, Polo Suite or Pool Villa, Round Trip Airport Transfer, Daily Breakfast in Epicure, One (1) Afternoon Tea for Two, Three Course Set Menu Dinner in Rare for Two, 60 minutes Couple’s Massage with Lime Intuitive Massage or Pregnancy Massage for Mom to Be and Late Check out at 3pm.

Website Tourist Office Dubai

Best Babymoon Destinations : Phuket
Best Babymoon Destinations : Phuket

5. Thailand, Phuket

Escape to this rejuvenating tropical haven overlooking the magnificent Siray Bay with all you need to be at your best. The luxurious five star resort The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa boasts contemporary design and the renowned warm Thai culture, welcoming guests into this respite of tropical elegance. The resort is just minutes away from Phuket Town, cultural attractions, local markets, restaurants and shopping.

The Babymoon Package : Luxurious Accommodations, Daily Buffet Breakfast at Seasonal Tastes, Pre-Birth Westin Gift for Baby, One (1) Healthy Smoothie for Mom to Be at Westin Fresh by The Juicery, One (1) In-Room Craving from the Westin SuperFoodsRx Dishes, 15% discount at Heavenly Spa.

Website Tourist Office Phuket

Most Popular Babymoon Hotels

September 14, 2015

MOST POPULAR BABYMOON HOTELS

What are the most popular babymoon hotels right now? Check out the newest babymoons with this month’s top 5 of most popular and newest babymoon hotels, created with the expecting couple in mind.

1.The United Kingdom, the Cotswolds

Where ? Barnsley House

Why ? 18 bedroom boutique hotel, with its own restaurant, kitchen garden, cinema, village pub and secluded spa, Maternity Massage, complimentary Rose Body Cream, Dinner in The Potager with pre-dinner Mocktail for Mum-and-Dad-to-be, 10% Discount Voucher for a future midweek stay at Calcot Manor.

Book ? Babymoon Offer at Barnsley House

2.Austria, Vienna

Where ? Park Hyatt Vienna

Why ? Overlooking Am Hof square, steps away from celebrated fashion houses of Prada, Louis Vuitton and Emporio Armani and many more, boutiques of Kohlmarkt,  the 60 minutes Mum-to-Be Foot Treatment at Arany Spa and Pre-Birth Park Hyatt Baby Gift.

Book ? Babymoon Offer at Park Hyatt Vienna

3.USA, Santa Barbara

Where ? Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Why ? Oceanfront, Special Welcome Amenity, Maternity Massage, home to José Eber hairstylist, Beach, mild year-round climate.

Book ?  Babymoon Offer at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Babymoon at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa
Babymoon at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

4.Thailand, Phuket

Where ? The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

Why ? overlooking the magnificent Siray Bay, minutes away from Phuket town, Pre-Birth Westin Gift for Baby, Healthy Smoothie for Mom-to-Be at Westin Fresh by The Juicery, In-Room Craving from the Westin SuperFoodsRx Dishes and 15% Discount at Heavenly Spa.

Book ? Babymoon Offer at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

Hotel website WestinSirayBay.com

Babymoon at Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto
Babymoon at Grand hotel via Veneto

5.Italy, Rome

Where ? Grand hotel Via Veneto

Why ? in the heart of romantic Rome, Pre-Mamam Wellbeing Massage of 80 minutes at AQVA CITY SPA, on the exclusive Via Veneto,  rooftop solarium, Vichy showers and vitality pool.

Book ? Babymoon Offer at Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto

Hotel website Jumeirah.com

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