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Modern boutique hotel bedroom with dark walls, wooden slat accent, platform bed with neutral linens, and mountain view

Woman browsing curated lifestyle products on wooden shelves in hotel retail shop with surfboards and skincare items displayed

Hands holding white ceramic mug with matcha latte featuring delicate leaf latte art, cozy sage green sweater sleeves

Barista pouring espresso shot over ice in tall glass, creating layered iced coffee drink at specialty coffee bar

Contemporary spa bathroom vanity with oval mirror, brass wall-mount faucet, vessel sink, and minimalist black metal shelving

Elegant boutique hotel bedroom with arched French doors, gray textured walls, linen bedding, and mid-century rattan chair

Spanish-style rooftop terrace with modern fire pit, L-shaped outdoor sofa, terracotta tiles, and potted succulents

Three artisan cocktails on dark bar counter featuring crushed ice, fresh mint garnishes, and citrus in elegant glassware

Luxury open-concept bathroom with dark stone soaking tub, brass fixtures, slatted wood accent wall, and view into bedroom

Hands holding a white ceramic coffee cup with "DAWN" repeated three times in yellow retro lettering, surrounded by green

Spanish colonial style white building with arched windows and outdoor cafe seating at 524, woman cycling past on sunny street

Bartender grating garnish over an elegant coupe cocktail with creamy foam top, atmospheric bokeh lights in dark bar setting

Bartender in orange polo shirt and cap pouring pink cocktail from shaker into coupe glass at craft bar with backlit bottles

Minimalist interior corner with large terracotta planter holding tropical plant, wooden stools with books and pampas grass

Grilled shrimp tacos with fresh mango salsa, avocado, cilantro and microgreens served in a wooden bowl

White linen kimono robes with black pinstripe pattern hanging on wooden hangers with straw sun hat on gray wall

Live acoustic guitar performer playing at intimate bar venue while patrons enjoy craft beer and conversation

Rustic modern bedroom with wooden ceiling, linen bedding, woven vases, and outdoor terrace with fire pit and greenery

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Aerial view of Santa Barbara California coastline at golden hour with palm-lined streets, sandy beach, pier, and mountain

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Golden sunset over California coastline with silhouetted palm trees on grassy bluff overlooking Pacific Ocean waves and

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Outdoor patio seating at Dashi cafe with customers working on laptops, palm trees, and The Drift Hotel sign visible.

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