San Ysidro Ranch Celebrates Anniversary Milestones

110th Anniversary as a Boutique Resort

50th Anniversary of John and Jacqueline Kennedy's Honeymoon Stay

MONTECITO, CA (March 12, 2004) - Ty Warner, Chairman and CEO of Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, owner of the world renowned San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito have retained the Mankarios Group as Managers of the resort.

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA, (July 7, 2003)- San Ysidro Ranch, one of the oldest continuously operated hotels in California, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year.

September 2003 is also the 50th anniversary of John and Jacqueline Kennedy's romantic honeymoon stay at the San Ysidro Ranch. Whether staying in the Kennedy Cottage or starting a new romantic tradition in another favorite accommodation, September at the Ranch is an idyllic retreat.

From its beginnings in 1769 as a way station for Franciscan monks, to its days as a citrus ranch and finally a guest ranch in 1893, San Ysidro Ranch has made its imprint as a part of California history. "We are privileged to be celebrating 110 years of serving our guests with the greatest of hospitality and we look forward to introducing the unique charm of the Ranch to our future guests," says Michelle Taylor, Managing Director of San Ysidro Ranch.

Opening its doors as a 40 person hotel in 1893, the hotel has emphasized gracious hospitality, understated elegance and traditional California comfort in an intimate and luxurious setting, drawing discriminating travelers and a celebrity clientele from around the world. Recognized as "one of the top ten most romantic destinations in the world," by the Travel Channel, San Ysidro Ranch has maintained its discreet personal service and flawless attention to detail that are Ranch hallmarks.

Myth and history mingle in picturesque gardens where Vivian Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged vows, in the setting of John and Jackie Kennedy's honeymoon. The guest registers of the Golden Era (1935- 1976) are filled with names of Hollywood luminaries such as Cary Grant, Jean Harlow, Gloria Swanson and Groucho Marx, who flocked to the Ranch as their Hollywood hideaway.

In September 1953 a young couple by the name of John and Jacqueline Kennedy checked in to the San Ysidro Ranch for their one week honeymoon stay. To this day the original guest register signed by John F. Kennedy, is one of the Ranch's most treasured keepsakes. The illustrious Kennedy Suite is a lavish two-bedroom cottage, which includes three fireplaces, as well as the largest private deck on the property and views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. The living room provides beautifully bedecked walls and relaxing sofas and armchairs. For over four decades San Ysidro Ranch has been serving legendary cream puffs to guests who stay at the Kennedy Suite. Upon arrival, homemade cream puffs from the Ranch are placed in the cottage in honor of John and Jackie, who legend has it, requested the cream puffs during their stay at the Ranch.

The San Ysidro Ranch is located in the exclusive enclave of Montecito, on over 500 acres in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The property features thirty eight luxurious rooms/suites, many with private outdoor decks and wood burning fireplaces, a full array of in-room spa treatments, 17 miles of beautiful hiking and walking trails, lush flower gardens, two award-winning restaurants and organic chef's garden, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands.

San Ysidro Ranch has two signature-dining establishments on the property -Stonehouse Restaurant and Plow & Angle Bistro. Guests have a choice of both a fine dining establishment and a casual bistro setting, which have been favorites of locals over the years. There is also an unlimited amount of recreational activities for patrons of the Ranch to enjoy, from hiking their 17-mile trails up the Santa Ynez Mountains to rock climbing, bike riding, swimming, horse back riding, whale watching, tennis, golf or just strolling through the picturesque gardens. San Ysidro Ranch also offers special in-room spa treatments for those who would like to be pampered from head to toe.

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