The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Ideally located on 78 beachfront acres with the vast Pacific Ocean displayed before you, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is quintessential California coastal luxury. Designed as a Spanish village with winding paths and white stucco walls capped with red tiled roofs, the Bacara evokes Santa Barbara’s Spanish heritage but with decidedly modern comforts.
Originally a Chumash Indian settlement called Hel’apunitse named for an ocean-dwelling ray, the hotel now is a pet-friendly property with 358 rooms and suites, five restaurants and one of the largest spas on California’s Central Coast.
When you want to get active, the onsite Bacara Adventures will set you up with horseback riding, biking and other adventures. If you can pull yourself away from the hotel, the Bacara sits close to the Santa Ynez Mountains, home to some of California’s most exciting wineries and vineyards.
- Every one of the accommodations
boasts either a balcony or patio, so you can take in the soothing scent of wild
jasmine and cool ocean breezes any time of day.
- Even though the Santa Barbara
hotel offers ocean views from almost every angle, you could be forgiven for not
wanting to stray far from its three zero-edge, 82-degree saline pools. Two of
these sublime swimming holes have beach vistas, while the main pool is
surrounded by 25 plush cabanas, which can be rented for the day.
- The massive spa offers 36
treatment rooms housed in 42,000 square feet of space. Situated above the
soothing facility is a serene rooftop terrace, where you can relax and soak up
the ocean views before or after your treatment.
- Oenophiles will love this
luxurious beachfront property — in addition to the 12,000-bottle cellar on
offer at the scenic Angel Oak steakhouse, the onsite Foley Tasting Room serves prime
flights from local wineries in a rustic-chic setting.
- Don't miss a chance to stroll
down the Chumash Nature Trail. Populated with local sage, rosemary and other
native chaparral, this fragrant path leads directly to the beach.
- If you plan to venture off
the 78-acre property, you’ll need a car to get around — downtown Santa Barbara
is a 17-minute drive from the beachfront hotel.
- Be sure to plan ahead if
you're looking to enjoy a warm-weather escape to sun-drenched Bacara. Summers
are typically booked months in advance.
- There’s a screening room. The 211-seat theater plays host to Friday family champagne and popcorn movie nights, and it can also be rented out for private showings.
- The athletic set will enjoy
challenging themselves on the property’s four Har-Tru tennis courts, where
regular clinics as well as private and group lessons are held. And just next
door, though not affiliated with Bacara, is the ocean-facing Sandpiper Golf
Club — just ask the concierge to book you a tee time.
- Every room at The
Ritz-Carlton Bacara affords a stellar view of the ocean or the beautifully
manicured grounds. Each accommodation comes equipped with a patio or balcony to
help you make the most of your scenic surroundings.
- Book a Club Level room at
this coastal California hotel to enjoy prime perks, including access to the exclusive Club Lounge
with complimentary breakfast in the morning, afternoon tea, and hors d’oeuvres
with wine, beer and cocktails each evening.
- Accommodations are bathed in
blue and sand tones with rich wood accents, reflective of the resort's ocean
environs. Frette linens, Asprey toiletries and deep-soaking tubs are among the
rooms’ luxurious touches.
- For a little more space, opt
for one of the resort’s two ocean-facing penthouses. At 2,000 square feet, the
palatial suites include a wraparound terrace, wet bar, fireplace and dining
room that seats eight.
- Angel Oak steakhouse is the
marquee restaurant in luxury hotel. Perched on an 80-foot cliff with ocean
views and a 12,000-bottle wine cellar, this scenic spot leaves quite an
impression.
- The steakhouse's signature
dish is an incredibly local abalone (harvested four miles up the coast) served
with housemade pasta, rainbow chard and lemon beurre blanc.
- For a more relaxed experience, head to The Bistro, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on a spacious oceanfront terrace. This is a choice location to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, bistro-style burgers and garden-fresh salads along with coastal California's spectacular year-round weather.
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The ‘O’ Bar and Kitchen is a new dining concept that draws inspiration from the coastal resort’s distinct American Riviera locale, including its Santa Barbara’s Chumash and Spanish heritage, the Pacific Ocean and Central Coast wine country.
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