I took my boyfriend for his 51st birthday as a suprise. We stayed three nights and it wasn't long enough. The owner Kathy could not have been more accomodating. Her personal touches and suggestions really made his birthday special. He still hasn't stopped talking about it. The pictures of the ranch don't do it justice. It was one of the... More

I was fortunate to learn about Circle Bar B while researching a 'local' excursion from our home in Orange County. Unfortunately we only booked one night, because as soon as we arrived we all fell in love with it. Without duplicating things already mentioned in other reviews, I will just hit a few highlights: Overall service from reservation through arrival,... More

My husband, myself, and my 2 children (ages 8 and 11) went on the 1 1/2 horseback ride. It was a nice refreshing time. My daughter (the 8 year old) loved it, my son however thought it was a snore. There was no galloping or trotting...just a lazy ride up the mountain and back down. The hour and a half... More

My husband, grown son and I stayed overnight here and everything you read in the "Breath Deep:..." review dated September 14, 2011 is true. What a hidden delight. Our horseback riding wrangler was from Denmark and a musician. You find hidden surprises here. A don't-miss choice, and one we will repeat, hopefully, soon. Do bring extra beverages and snacks for... More

We enjoyed celebrating a family birthday here. We did not stay overnight, but had a group of teens, adults & a senior. Had a great BBQ Tri-tip, chicken, beans, salad, garlic bread, chocolate cake, etc. followed by a really funny play. The evening was memorable and we look forward to coming again. The dinner is outside and then the play... More

What a gem!! I'm so lucky to have found this place when - with my teenage son in mind - I was looking for something "different" to tack on to an obligatory trip to attend a family wedding in Santa Barbara. The Circle Bar B has been around since the 50s and family run - currently by Kathy, who seems... More

We recently visited the Circle Bar B Guest Ranch for a second time (the first was pre-baby and this time was with our little one). The hospitality is unmatched and the staff works very hard - the Ranch is definitely a labor of love for them. As the other reviewers have noted, this is a VERY beautiful location with a... More

We had a great family vacation at the Circle Bar B! The place is beautiful--hidden away in the hills just north of Santa Barbara--this ranch is truly a gem. We stayed in a "ranch room" with a king bed and bunks. We felt like we were in living in a Ralph Lauren ad; the western decor was so beautifully done... More

we work hard & just wanted an easy mindless weekend and Circle Bar B was exactly what we needed! All meals were prepared for us; and the food was great, good coffee even! nice horseback riding, incredible location / views, awesome 4 wheeling up on the ridge, nice clean quite pool, fun dinner theater production, pool room and the staff... More