Take a Romantic, Weekend Mini-Moon

Photo by: Canary Hotel

Canary Hotel

›› Driving distance from Los Angeles: 1 hour, 45 minutes; driving distance from San Francisco: 5 hours, 45 minutes.

Laid-back Santa Barbara sits between the mountains and the sea, making it a primo getaway spot, as well as a fantastic wine region. Set amid it all is the stately Canary Hotel. Spend your days at the various tasting rooms that dot the foothills of the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains. Back at the

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Photo by: Canary Hotel

Canary Hotel

›› Driving distance from Los Angeles: 1 hour, 45 minutes; driving distance from San Francisco: 5 hours, 45 minutes.

Laid-back Santa Barbara sits between the mountains and the sea, making it a primo getaway spot, as well as a fantastic wine region. Set amid it all is the stately Canary Hotel. Spend your days at the various tasting rooms that dot the foothills of the nearby Santa Ynez Mountains. Back at the hotel, watch the sunset from the outdoor rooftop lounge, complete with a fireplace, before sipping, swirling and savoring local vintages at Coast, a hip restaurant located off the lobby (room rates start at $270 a night; canarysantabarbara.com).

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