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Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito, California, United States · Rosewood · Apex Luxury
Opened in 2019 by Rick Caruso on a Montecito beachfront that has hosted a resort since 1876, Rosewood Miramar Beach is one of fewer than fifteen properties worldwide to hold a triple Forbes Five-Star rating, hotel, spa, and restaurant, anchored by Michelin-starred Caruso's serving Italian coastal cuisine above the sand.
- 153 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Miramar Beach
- Architect: Gensler; Marc Appleton (inspired by Paul Williams)
- Interiors: Diane Johnson
About Rosewood Miramar Beach
- A spiral staircase at the Cabana Pool pays homage to Paul Williams, the influential Black architect whose work shaped mid-century Los Angeles.
- The property holds a private art collection of more than 600 pieces spread across its 16 acres.
- Twenty-six Beach House rooms sit with terraces directly over the sand, a rarity on this stretch of Montecito coastline.
History
Nestled on a storied stretch of Southern California coastline, Rosewood Miramar Beach rises as the reincarnation of the legendary Miramar by the Sea, which began as a private residence and charming cottages in 1876, blossoming into a golden-age resort beloved by travelers. Developer Rick Caruso, envisioning a sprawling Montecito estate, partnered with Rosewood Hotels to unveil this ultra-luxury haven in 2019, featuring residential-style architecture by firms including Gensler and Marc Appleton, with homages to esteemed architect Paul Williams through elements like the spiral staircase at Cabana Pool. Distinctive for its 26 Beach House accommodations with terraces directly over the sand—a rarity in the region—the property marries legacy magic with contemporary glamour, anchored by Sense Spa and culinary jewels like Michelin-starred Caruso’s. No major renovations post-opening, it stands as Rosewood’s coastal flagship, drawing discerning guests to its 16-acre oasis.
Opened in 2019 by Rick Caruso on a Montecito beachfront that has hosted a resort since 1876, Rosewood Miramar Beach is one of fewer than fifteen properties worldwide to hold a triple Forbes Five-Star rating — hotel, spa, and restaurant — anchored by Michelin-starred Caruso's serving Italian coastal cuisine above the sand.
The setting
Rosewood Miramar Beach sits on South Jameson Lane in Montecito on a site with hospitality roots to 1876, when British landowners Josiah and Emmeline Doulton built cottages they named Miramar — 'behold the sea' in Spanish. By 1910 the property had expanded to twenty-nine structures before developer Rick Caruso reimagined it in 2019 as an ultra-luxury coastal village. Montecito, long the enclave of Hollywood figures and technology titans, sits minutes from Butterfly Beach and boutique-lined streets. Positioned within a cluster of landmark luxury properties on this coastline, the resort is the first in the region to place guestrooms directly on the sand, honoring a century-old seaside tradition with Montecito's characteristic refinement. 4 miles from famed Stearns Wharf.
Restaurants and bars
- Caruso’s — Restaurant · Italian · Chef Massimo Falsini · One MICHELIN Star
- Miramar Beach Bar — Poolside
- The Revere Room — Restaurant · Californian
- FronteMare — Restaurant
- AMA Sushi — Restaurant · Sushi · Chef Scott Yonamine
- The Manor Bar — Bar
- Cabana Bar — Poolside
- Scoop Shop — Restaurant
Experiences
- Caruso's communal table FronteMare — Food prepared live along the coastline, with guests gathering around a communal table.
- Miramar Jolly to the Beach Bar — Catching the Miramar Jolly to the Beach Bar.
- Paddle Board and Kayak Excursion — Paddle board and kayak excursion listed among the hotel's experiences.
- Miramar Surf Club — Catch the perfect wave alongside local legends for a taste of Santa Barbara's surf culture.
- Surfing at dawn — Surfing at dawn, mentioned among activities that let time slow down at the hotel.
- The Book Concierge — A curated stay with Godmothers Bookstore focused on rest, reflection and reading along the American Riviera.
Amenities
- Sense, A Rosewood Spa (Forbes Five-Star)
- Two cabana-lined pools including serpentine-edge Cabana Pool
- Beach House rooms with terraces over the sand
- State-of-the-art fitness studio
- 16-acre grounds with bocce, shuffleboard, firepits
- 600+ piece private art collection
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Five-Star Restaurant (2026)
- Forbes Five-Star Spa (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Two MICHELIN Keys (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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