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Rosewood Miramar Beach Receives Coveted Recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Hot List

Rosewood Miramar Beach Honored Among the World’s Best New Hotels and Resorts Opened in the Past Year

Released 11 May 2020

Rosewood Miramar Beach, Southern California’s premier ultra-luxury resort destination, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Hot List, one of the hospitality industry’s most esteemed annual awards lists that honors the best newly opened and renovated properties around the world. Based on the firsthand experiences and reviews of Condé Nast Traveler’s distinguished editorial team, the prestigious list names Rosewood Miramar Beach as one of the top new hotels and resorts in the world to open in the past year. Among the award winners, the property is the only West Coast resort to be honored, demonstrating its prized positioning in the region. The full list of properties on the 2020 Hot List can be found here.

Situated on 16 acres of prime beachfront real estate in the picturesque Montecito community and drawing inspiration from the grand homes in the surrounding area, Rosewood Miramar Beach beautifully embodies the Rosewood brand’s signature residential style. Since opening its doors last year as the first ultra-luxury resort in Southern California to offer guestrooms set directly over the sand, Rosewood Miramar Beach has set a new standard for luxury hospitality within the region, quickly establishing itself as the gathering place of choice for discerning travelers and locals alike. Following the brand’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein the location, history, culture and sensibilities of a destination are woven into the holistic identity of the property, the resort elegantly showcases its position in the American Riviera at every turn, creating an elevated guest experience in an unmatched setting. Property highlights include 161 elegant guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, high-end onsite retail experiences, two cabana-lined pools and a Forbes Five-Star Sense, A Rosewood Spa®

This accolade from Condé Nast Traveler is the latest in a series of honors Rosewood Miramar Beach has received since its opening in March 2019. Recent achievements of note include being named the #2 Resort in Southern California in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards, a Five-Star distinction from Forbes Travel Guide for Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and inclusion on Celebrated Living’s 2019 Platinum List in the category of Best Hotels Opened in Past Year.

About Caruso

Caruso is one of the most successful, productive and profitable real estate development and hospitality companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the privately held company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of retail, residential and mixed-use properties known for their award-winning architecture, unparalleled quest experiences, and dedication to their local communities. Caruso’s expertise in creating beloved town centers has made its properties desired locations for retail flagships, new to brick-and-mortar tenants, and innovative dining and entertainment concepts. Consistently ranked among the top shopping centers in the world, Caruso’s properties continue to outperform the industry standards for occupancy rates and average sales per square foot. Included in Caruso’s world-class portfolio and marquee shopping and dining destinations are The Grove and The Americana at Brand; luxury residential building 8500; and The Masonic Temple, a restored 1929 Art Deco landmark converted into innovative Class-A office space. The company continues to focus on expansion and currently has invested more than a billion dollars in new lines of business, including the newly opened, first-of-its-kind retail, dining and entertainment destination Palisades Village, as well as the ultra-luxury five-star beachfront resort Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, California.

About Rosewood

Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts, and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 42 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.

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About Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach is the American Riviera estate. Nestled on the pristine shores of Montecito along California’s Central Coast and framed by the Santa Ynez Mountains, this oceanfront haven offers an unparalleled connection to the sea and surrounding landscape. An homage to acclaimed architect Paul Williams, the resort features residential-style architecture and interiors, alongside a carefully curated private art collection. The 152 rooms and suites—including those with front-row views of the Pacific Ocean—capture the essence of West Coast elegance and contemporary Californian living. Days here unfold between the waves and the mountains: think surfing, paddleboarding, hiking and discovering Santa Barbara’s most acclaimed vineyards. Dining celebrates the region’s bounty across eight distinct venues, including the Michelin-starred Caruso’s restaurant. With the restorative Sense Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two serene pools and a curated selection of boutiques, well-being thrives in every detail.

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