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Alisal Ranch
Solvang, California, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Alisal Ranch traces its land to a Spanish grant in 1843. Charles T. Jackson bought it in 1943 and opened a guest ranch in 1946 in California's Santa Ynez Valley, still family-owned and still a working cattle ranch on 10,500 acres near Solvang. Horseback riding, fly fishing on a private lake, and cookouts come with the Western brief; Historic Hotels of America took the house in 2021.
- 73 rooms
- Opened 1946
- Neighborhood: Santa Ynez Valley
- Rooms from 450 sq ft (42 m²)
About Alisal Ranch
- Breakfast and dinner are included in a fine-dining room, with three casual grills for the rest of the day.
- Two 18-hole golf courses, tennis, a spa, and a 100-acre spring-fed lake for fishing and boating sit on the working ranch.
- Some rooms keep wood-burning fireplaces; kids can ride carts pulled by miniature ponies.
- Entry-level rooms start at 450 sq ft (42 m²).
History
Originally part of a Spanish land grant in 1843, Alisal Ranch was purchased by Charles T. Jackson in 1943 and opened as a guest ranch in 1946. The property has remained family-owned for decades, evolving into a premier luxury dude ranch while maintaining its heritage as a working cattle ranch. It became a member of Historic Hotels of America in 2021, preserving its legacy of Western hospitality.
The setting
3 miles from downtown Solvang.
Restaurants and bars
- Alisal Ranch Grill — Restaurant
Amenities
- Horseback riding and horsemanship programs
- 100-acre spring-fed private lake for fishing and boating
- Two 18-hole championship golf courses
- Full-service spa and fitness center
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- California Ranch Cookouts and fine dining
- Kids' club
- Tennis
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