ON-SITE Activities
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara offers an enticing variety of summer activities to suit your mood and schedule. Try something brand new or revisit an old favourite—our Concierge is always pleased to advise and assist you with the details.
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Beach and Cabana Club
Combine dining and fitness with beachfront relaxation and fun at this legendary haven for leisure in a unique oceanfront setting.
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Butterfly Beach
A favourite spot of local residents, Butterfly Beach, located directly across the street from the Resort, is one of the best vantage points in Santa Barbara to watch glorious sunsets over the ocean. Take a romantic walk and simply enjoy the pristine sand and water, friendly atmosphere—and perhaps a bit of celebrity-spotting too!
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Botanical walking tours
Horticultural treasures and exotic plants have been brought to the Resort's gardens from around the world, and our meticulous gardeners keep them flourishing year-round. View North America's largest collection of rare kentia palms, or snap a photograph under the famous Moreton Bay fig tree, which dates back to the 1800s and has branches that span hundreds of feet.
Explore 48 of the property's rarest botanical specimens at your own pace, or take a guided walking tour, led by the Resort's landscape manager. Reservations are strongly recommended as space is limited to 10 people per tour.For more information, please call the Concierge at 1 (805) 565-8291.
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Bicycles
The Resort has beach cruisers (with helmets, locks, water and maps) available for adults and children. Guests can embark on a scenic ride along the 3-mile (5-kilometre) coastal bike path that runs from the Resort to the harbour and downtown’s State Street.
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Summertime stargazing
During the summer, the Resort hosts monthly stargazing evenings on the Monte Vista Lawn, where expert astronomers lead engaging skywatching sessions, pointing out the wonders of the night sky and helping to unlock some of the universe's mysteries. Refreshments accompany observations of the moon, constellations and planets through telescopes. Stargazing tours are open to the public. Children are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult. Reservations are encouraged. Please call the Concierge at (805) 565-8291 for more information or to make a reservation.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Try out a new water sport with paddle boarding lessons and equipment rentals on Butterfly Beach, offered seasonally on weekends.
Certain activities require reservations or an additional fee.
