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EventPlanner962
Aug 22, 2023
Where Can You Find Budget-Friendly Resorts in Central and Southern CA?
Hi All - does anyone have recommendations for central and southern CA resorts for a 20-person offsite? I'm thinking along the lines of Ojai Valley Inn - but with a smaller price tag :)
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EventPlanner391
Aug 22, 2023
might want to check out the new Zachari Dunes in Oxnard (its a Hilton). I haven’t been but its on the beach …
EventPlanner391
Aug 22, 2023
or maybe the new mattei’s tavern (auberge)? It’ll be pricey but probably not as expensive as OVI. Also Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara. El Encanto in SB. Or Mar Monte (Hyatt) in SB.
EventPlanner962
Aug 22, 2023
LOVE El Encanto - stayed there years ago to celebrate my engagement 🙂 I requested RFPs from Hotel Californian, El Encanto, Kimpton Canary Hotel, and the Landsby in Solvang (also stayed there and just love Solvang). I will definitely look into Zachari Dunes! I would not have thought to look in Oxnard! I also just saw Mattei's Tavern this morning and plan to reach out to them. Great suggestions, thank you @EventPlanner391!!
EventPlanner391
Aug 22, 2023
you are most welcome. I live in ventura so this is all sort of my (current) stomping grounds. I know Oxnard isn’t top of mind for most people 🤣 … love el encanto too. I almost got married there!
EventPlanner962
Aug 23, 2023
@EventPlanner391 My mom's family has been in SB and Ventura for 7+ generations and looking at these venues makes me miss it SO much. I grew up in TO. We loved going to Cafe Fiore for birthday dinners 🙂
EventPlanner391
Aug 23, 2023
oh that’s so funny. I was born/raised here too but only just moved “home” during covid after 20+ years away!
EventPlanner790
Aug 30, 2023
Charles Krug Vineyards might tickle this fancy!
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