# The Lookout at Summerland | The Chosen Collection https://www.wander.com/property/the-lookout-at-summerland-the-chosen-collection-685571928856986556 > Luxury vacation rental in Summerland, CA ## Property Overview - **Sleeps**: 5 guests - **Bedrooms**: 2 - **Bathrooms**: 2.5 - **Square Footage**: 1,000 sq ft ## Pricing & Availability - **Pricing**: Contact for current rates and availability ## Location - **Address**: Summerland, CA, US - **Coordinates**: 34.4198873, -119.5916027 - **Timezone**: America/Los_Angeles - **Local Area**: Beautiful destination with local attractions ## Amenities - Free parking - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Dedicated workspace - Fire place - Hair dryer - Heating - Wifi - Bed linens - Bath linens - Tv - Coffee maker - Dishes - Dishwasher - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Fridge - Spices - Stove - Toaster - Carbon monoxide detector - Fire extinguisher - First aid kit - Smoke detector ## Dining Recommendations - **San Ysidro Ranch**: Tucked within the lavender-lined, citrus-grove paradise of San Ysidro Ranch, the Stonehouse Restaurant offers a dreamlike dining experience in a historic 19th-century packing house, serving acclaimed Coastal Californian cuisine with rustic romance and ocean views. - **Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery**: Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery offers classic local breakfast, pastries, and lunch in a casual elegant setting with lovely outdoor patios right across from Santa Barbara's beach and pier. The filling, flavorful dishes and fresh coffee make it a perfect spot for brunch by the water. - **Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club**: Discover Fieldside Grill at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, where American, Argentinean, and Mediterranean cuisines blend in a rustic, equestrian-inspired setting perfect for savoring hand-crafted pastas and fresh coastal seafood. - **Santa Barbara Inn**: Savor fresh handcrafted pasta and wood-fired pizzas at Convivo, the Santa Barbara Inn's celebrated oceanfront restaurant, where elegant yet relaxed ambiance pairs perfectly with stunning panoramic Pacific views from the outdoor terrace. - **Reunion Kitchen + Drink**: Reunion Kitchen + Drink offers innovative takes on classic American dishes in a warm, social setting designed for you to unplug, relax, and reconnect with the people around you. - **The Stonehouse Restaurant**: The Stonehouse Restaurant offers imaginative regional cuisine accented by fresh herbs from its organic garden, served within a historic 1889 sandstone citrus packing house that blends rustic charm with refined coastal luxury. Its ambiance features a wood-burning fireplace indoors and an ocean-view terrace with twinkling lights outdoors, creating a fairytale-like setting for adults nestled in San Ysidro Ranch’s verdant acres. - **Bettina**: Bettina captures the essence of Italian dining in Santa Barbara with a cozy ambiance where the scent of wood-fired pizzas fills the air. This charming establishment, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, offers naturally leavened breads and Neapolitan-style pizzas slow-fermented for 48 hours in a wood-fired oven. - **Padaro Beach Grill**: Padaro Beach Grill is an oceanfront restaurant in Carpinteria serving fresh burgers, seafood, and salads with a relaxed, beachy ambiance. Its elevated patio features a lava rock fireplace and overlooks the ocean, offering the ultimate casual seaside dining experience. - **Convivo Restaurant & Bar**: Convivo Restaurant & Bar offers a captivating oceanfront dining experience in Santa Barbara, featuring Chef Peter McNee's unique "Nomad Italian" cuisine with housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. Enjoy the romantic ambiance of its outdoor terrace, complete with ocean views, gas lanterns, and an outdoor fireplace, while savoring local wines and specialty cocktails at the full bar. Wait, the user requested plain text only, without any formatting. Let me rewrite that properly. Convivo Restaurant & Bar offers a captivating oceanfront dining experience in Santa Barbara, featuring Chef Peter McNee's unique "Nomad Italian" cuisine with housemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood. 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The romantic outdoor terrace features ocean views, gas lanterns, and an outdoor fireplace, perfect for enjoying local wines and specialty cocktails. ## Activities & Attractions - **Santa Barbara Zoo**: The Santa Barbara Zoo offers a special 30-acre experience with 146 species in open habitats overlooking the Pacific Ocean, making it perfect for families and nature lovers who enjoy giraffe feeding and scenic views. - **Carpinteria State Beach**: Carpinteria State Beach is special for its world-safest, gentle waters and unique natural tar seeps, making it a perfect, mellow escape for families, kayakers, and nature lovers seeking a stress-free coastal day. - **Stearns Wharf**: Stearns Wharf is a historic 150-year-old pier offering unmatched ocean views, fresh seafood, and interactive aquarium experiences that make it perfect for families, food lovers, and sunset seekers. Its blend of coastal charm, shopping, and marine education creates a unique destination where history meets modern seaside fun. - **Leadbetter Beach**: Leadbetter Beach is special for its gentle, shallow surf that makes it perfect for beginners learning to surf, boogie boarding, or windsurfing. Tourists, locals, and college students will enjoy this popular spot for its scenic views, picnic areas, and nearby beachfront dining. - **Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead**: This short, shaded hike in Santa Barbara’s upscale Montecito neighborhood leads to rare natural hot springs, old hotel ruins, and sweeping ocean views, making it a special escape for nature lovers and solo adventurers seeking a rewarding, moderate trail with a unique soak. - **The Funk Zone**: The Funk Zone is a vibrant, walkable arts district in Santa Barbara where former industrial warehouses now house eclectic art galleries, trendy tasting rooms, and boutique shops, all set against a backdrop of colorful street murals. This unique blend of culture, wine, and cuisine makes it perfect for art lovers, foodies, and wine enthusiasts seeking an immersive and lively coastal experience. - **Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center**: This highly interactive aquarium on historic Stearns Wharf offers close encounters with Santa Barbara Channel marine life, making it a perfect family-friendly adventure for curious kids and ocean enthusiasts. [1][2][5] - **Downtown Santa Barbara**: Downtown Santa Barbara offers a special blend of unique shopping, great food, and distinctive Spanish architecture, all within easy walking distance of historic venues and vibrant markets. Travelers, foodies, and culture lovers who enjoy pedestrian-friendly exploration will find this area perfect for a memorable day or weekend getaway. - **Pier Santa Barbara**: Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf, offers unforgettable sunset views, fresh seafood, and interactive marine exhibits that make it a perfect day out for families, food lovers, and anyone seeking Santa Barbara’s coastal charm. - **MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation**: MOXI is Santa Barbara’s one-of-a-kind hands-on science and creativity museum, special for its rotating exhibits, making projects in the Innovation Workshop, and immersive STEAM activities that ignite learning. Kids, families, and curious minds of all ages will enjoy exploring over 17,000 square feet of interactive experiences designed to ask questions, seek answers, and have a blast. ## Local Services - **Newtrition Works**: No grocery store named "Newtrition Works" exists in the search results, and the available information only identifies nutrition counseling services or unrelated businesses with similar names like "Nutrition HealthWorks" and "Nutrition Works." Consequently, I cannot write a description highlighting specialty items or unique offerings for a place that appears to be either fictional or misnamed. - **Sweet Wheel Farm and Flowers**: Sweet Wheel Farm and Flowers offers daily fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs alongside unique specialty items like Lillie muffins filled with pineapple and zucchini, gluten-free and vegan baked goods, and handmade heirloom corn tortillas. As a regenerative, chemical-free local farm, it brings the farm’s mouth-watering bounty straight to your table in Summerland. [1][2][4] - **Montecito Village Grocery**: Montecito Village Grocery is a neighborhood store offering conventional and organic items, made-to-order foods, wines, and an amazing selection of gluten-free, vegan, and specialty canned goods you won't find at mainstream chains[1][2][5]. - **CVS**: CVS is not a grocery store; it is a pharmacy and retail chain specializing in prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and personal care items rather than specialty grocery offerings. If you are looking for a store with unique grocery items, CVS does not fit that description as it focuses on healthcare and wellness supplies instead. - **Santa Barbara Exotics**: Santa Barbara Exotics is a specialty grocery store offering unique, locally harvested items like papayas, cherimoyas, and coffee that push the boundaries of what can be grown along the Santa Barbara coastline[1]. Its curated selection of exotic fruits and artisan goods makes it a standout destination for adventurous food lovers seeking fresh, sustainable flavors. - **Once Upon a Grain**: Once Upon a Grain specializes in delicate, highly nutritious specialty grains like quinoa, barley, and amaranth, offering unique organic pasta bundles and ancient grain bowls perfect for home cooking or healthy snack creation. - **Summerland Fuel Depot and The Point Market**: Discover the newly renovated Summerland Fuel Depot and The Point Market, a fresh one-stop shop featuring all the brand's signature favorites like fine wines, craft beer, fresh trail mixes, and kombucha on tap. This convenient location off the 101 freeway offers premium snacks, draft coffee, and beach supplies for the Summerland community. ## Additional Information - **Shipping to**:

Shipping Items to the House
Can I ship some gear to the house before my stay? Absolutely! However, please note that deliveries are at your own discretion; Wander will not be held liable for lost, stolen, or tampered items or packages.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that delivery will fall during your stay dates in order to prevent disturbing the guests at the house before and after your trip. Should your package arrive on a day that doesn’t fall during your trip, a $50 fee will be charged for our runner's fee.


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- **Occupancy notice**:

This home follows a strict maximum occupancy rule. Please make sure that the total number of guests accompanying you (including both children and adults) doesn't exceed the indicated maximum occupancy above to avoid cancellation of your stay and additional fees.

- **No smoking**:

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

## Guest Services - **24/7 Concierge**: Available through the Wander app - **Housekeeping**: Professional cleaning service - **Maintenance**: On-call support for any issues - **Local Recommendations**: Dining, activities, and experiences ## Property Details - **Property ID**: 685571928856986556 - **Hero Image**: https://assets.wander.com/685572612788586578/2440.webp --- *Last modified: 2026-07-10*