With a three-day weekend coming up next week, we’re on the hunt for a road-trip-worthy destination here in Cali. Our first nominee? The Canary Hotel in beautiful Santa Barbara.

Recently purchased by the owners of the infamous Shutters and redesigned by Michael Smith, The Canary is sure to be a big hit in Old Town.

The simple and luxurious bedrooms, like the lobby, were designed to be ‘Alhambra meets Pacific’, and each room even comes with a yoga mat to encourage some inner peace. While we love the inside…

… it’s the pool that really calls to us. Panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains while we lounge in the sunshine? Love it.

And as the day cools down, we can still take advantage of the patio by cozying up to the fireplace on “the perch”.