Our History
Land Stewardship
Our natural hideaway retreat has a rich history with deep roots in California’s Central Coast. Located on 4.7 acres of iconic historic land of the Sexton House, our newly opened hotel offers guests a unique opportunity to connect to the land, the community, and be a part of our story that continues to grow and blossom all around.
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History of The Steward Hotel in Santa Barbara
Our Heritage
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![a group of trees in a yard](https://marriott.cdn.tambourine.com/the-steward-santa-barbara/media/garden-setting-at-the-steward-santa-barbara-hotel-by-marriott-64dbb7cc716b6.jpg?q=9)
![a building with palm trees and a driveway](https://marriott.cdn.tambourine.com/the-steward-santa-barbara/media/sbatx_front_entrance_exterior-small-654c30d8628a7-65f2243713883.jpg)
![food on a plate](https://marriott.cdn.tambourine.com/the-steward-santa-barbara/media/sbatx_avocado_toast_with_smoked_salmon_small-6553b2ec3e24b-65f223f28d4cd.jpg)