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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: Experience California's infamous beach culture in style

Feature: Dining at Bacara is a memorable experience

Rooms: 358 rooms and suites

Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Los Angeles Airport

Transfer: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport by private car transfer

Luxury Holidays At The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Wide skies, warm sun, Pacific seas and Santa Barbara’s beautiful coastline set the scene at Bacara – which brings together Spanish Colonial warmth and old Hollywood glamour. This Mediterranean-style village resort covers over seventy-eight beachfront acres. Rooms and suites reflect the serenity of the coastal setting, with rustic, natural materials, subtle earth tones, beautiful Spanish tiles and Frette linens – plus, in many there are cosy fireplaces to light - ideal for the cooler autumn evenings. There’s a choice of five superb dining options, three infinity edge saline water pools, four tennis courts, an indulgent spa and two miles of natural beach for guests to enjoy. Additionally, for those who like to be active, guests can also enjoy a range of resort activities including painting classes, hiking, surfing, and sailing lessons and horse riding.

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Why The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is so special...

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Luxury Beach

The temperate central Californian climate ensures that the beach is a natural playground for many, but in Santa Barbara it’s about so much more than simply lying back on a sun lounger. The beautiful Pacific Ocean beach at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara covers nearly 2 miles and offers water sports including kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or perhaps live the Californian dream and take to the surf.

Luxury Beach at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Golf

Santa Barbara is blessed with three 18-hole golf courses and the ‘Sandpiper’ is a championship course located approximately half a mile away from the hotel. This challenging course provides stunning backdrop of mountain and ocean views and combines beautifully rolling fairways with the undulating greens so synonymous with a coastal links course.

Spa Breaks

Locally inspired and luxury spa rituals take centre stage at this exceptional day spa. Alongside the extensive menu of treatments which include the Hollywood Massage, and the Bacara Signature Massage guests can indulge in acupuncture, skincare and hair and nail treatments. The spa also encompasses a swimming pool, redwood sauna and eucalyptus steam room along with fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace from where you can soak up the panoramic views.

Spa Breaks at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Pricing

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Spread throughout The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in pretty hacienda style buildings there’s an excellent choice of rooms and suites. The warm décor seen throughout is a nod to the beautiful Mediterranean and is designed to embrace and encourage a slower pace to your day. All rooms feature beautiful Spanish tiling, a private balcony or terrace, high speed wireless internet, honour bar and a Nespresso coffee machine. Bathrobes and slippers, a flat screen TV and iron and ironing board also come as standard.

Village View King/ Double Room

Village View King/ Double Room

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Village View Rooms are located throughout the resort and offer views of Bacara’s Mediterranean village and lush gardens. Each room offers a private patio or balcony with one king-size or two double beds.

Partial Ocean View Double

Partial Ocean View Double

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Partial Ocean View Rooms offer a partial view of the Pacific Ocean and views of Bacara’s Mediterranean village and lush gardens. Each room offers a private patio or balcony with one king-size or two double beds.

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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Junior Suites offer an oversized guest room with two double beds, a dressing area and a fireplace. These suites have large balconies and views of Bacara’s Mediterranean village and lush gardens.

Executive Suite

Executive Suite

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Executive Suites offer a large sitting room with sleeper sofa, chairs and a small dining area for four, which connects to a bedroom with one king-size bed. These suites offer views of Bacara’s Mediterranean village and lush gardens.

Overview

Overview

Dining at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a delightful experience with five exceptional restaurants offering a variety of cuisines using the freshest, local Californian produce.

Angel Oak

Angel Oak

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Steakhouse
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:No
  • local_activityReservation Required:Not essential but advised

Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean complement the restaurant.

O Bar and Kitchen

O Bar and Kitchen

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Coastal Californian with a Latin twist
  • checkroomDress Code:Casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

Sweeping ocean views with both indoor and alfresco dining on a seaside terrace.

Spa Café

Spa Café

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Snacks
  • checkroomDress Code:Casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:No
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

Casually elegant, the Spa Café features both indoor and outdoor dining, with a striking view of the Spa pool from the patio.

The Bistro

The Bistro

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Seafood, pizzas, and burgers
  • checkroomDress Code:Casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

Dining Room and Oceanfront Terrace

Haskell's Bar

Haskell's Bar

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Casual dining and delicious light delights
  • checkroomDress Code:Casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:No
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:No
  • local_activityReservation Required:No

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California Travel Information

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Climate

California is one of North America’s sunniest states and enjoys a Mediterranean-style climate. Generally, Californian summers are warm and dry, while winters are reasonably mild and moderately wet.

Northern California, including San Francisco:
The northern coast is generally cooler and wetter than coastal areas further south. Along the coast, sea fog occurs and this reduces the amount of sunshine hours in both summer and winter compared to further inland. The city of San Francisco has cool to mild summers, which is caused by the sea fog which regularly washes over San Francisco Bay and can be chilly and/or foggy at any time of year. However, frost and snow are not common on the coast, and winters in much of California are fairly mild and moderately wet. However, more mountainous parts – such as Sierra Nevada, experience more rainfall and at greater heights this falls as snow, offering the opportunity for winter activities.

Central and Southern California, including Los Angeles:
In central and southern California summers tend to be very dry. There may be short-lived spells of cold weather in wintertime. Los Angeles suffers a city smog – a mixture of pollution and fog – which is at its worst from July to September. The smog lingers because the light winds are not strong enough to blow it past the surrounding hills.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines direct from London Heathrow to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Air New Zealand direct from London Heathrow to Los Angeles.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Los Angeles: 11 hours. London Heathrow to San Francisco: 10 hours, 50 minutes. London Heathrow to San Diego: 11 hours, 10 minutes.

Beaches

Lovingly dubbed “The Golden Coast”, California is home to countless stunning beaches. The coastlines of Santa Barbara and Santa Monica are characterized by soft sand and iconic Californian palm trees - both offering beaches that are unrivalled for sunbathing, swimming, kayaking, surfing and beach volley ball - whilst at Big Sur you'll find more secluded coves and rugged beaches. Down in San Diego, Coronado Island's sublime beaches (accessed via the impressive San Diego-Coronado Bridge) are repeatedly considered to be amongst the world's best - they quite literally sparkle, due to the mica mineral content in the sand.

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Cuisine

A state that is unparalleled in the variety and quality of its cuisine, California is sure to serve you up some unforgettable gastronomic delights. For the state’s freshest seafood, visit San Francisco’s vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf, offering a salty dose of traditional stalls and restaurants, steaming crab cauldrons and French-style bakeries against a backdrop of fishing boats and basking sea lions. For Michelin Star dining, our featured property Auberge Du Soleil in Rutherford, Napa Valley was established by a French-born restaurateur, offering exquisite cuisine and the wine to match, whilst Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles is home to CUT - Wolfgang Puck's Michelin-starred eatery.

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Shopping

For many visitors, California becomes synonymous with world class shopping. For exclusivity and to splash the cash, Rodeo Drive is Beverly Hills’ most famous shopping area, home to a staggering one-hundred world-renowned luxury fashion brands – including Salavtore Ferragamo, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tiffany & Co and Christian Dior –interspersed with luxury hotels and a number of stylish bars and restaurants. For smaller boutiques and local vendors, Napa Valley’s charming stores offer a range of wine-related accessories and gifts, alongside antiques and artisan-crafted goods, whilst Dana Point Harbor’s quaint shops showcase handcrafted treats and unique artwork – perfect souvenirs of your Californian adventure.

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Outdoor Adventure

Whilst luxury hotels, A-list celebrities and world-class shopping may (rightly) spring to mind when you think of California, the state also boasts its fair share of natural beauty. Cycle or horse ride through the breathtaking Yosemite National Park, discovering an array of wildlife, or pack a picnic for a mesmerising day overlooking the turquoise-coloured water of stunning Lake Tahoe. Half Moon Bay's Pacific Coast region offers sandy beaches and scenic coastal drives, whilst the ancient and breathtakingly tall California Redwood Trees of the Redwood region are sure to catch your attention. For hiking trails through peaceful meadows, or to spot cheeky Grey Whales as they dance in the waves, California’s Big Sur is a must visit.

Outdoor Adventure
Family Fun

A state that offers something for all ages, California is the perfect choice for your next family getaway. In Santa Barbara, the intriguing Ty Warner Sea Center presents a host of sea themed exhibits - including touch pools and a crawl-through tidal pool tank – while San Diego Zoo offers an unforgettable day meeting its charming and beautiful inhabitants. To get the whole family’s adrenaline pumping, take a trip to San Francisco Bay’s Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – complete with giant loop-de-loops and white-knuckle rides – or live like you’re in the movies at the iconic Universal Studios Hollywood; its newest attraction is the truly mesmerizing Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™.

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Culture

Eclectic California is home to a huge array of world-class museums, diverse galleries and striking monuments– perfect for those seeking a little culture on their visit. San Francisco's Mission Dolores is the city's oldest structure, whilst Alamo Square's 'painted ladies’ - a line of Victorian Houses – are both enchanting and fascinating. Spend hours exploring the art galleries that pepper Napa Valley, offering a wide spectrum of contemporary art, traditional paintings, glassware and sculptures; take a trip to San Diego’s Balboa Park - the United States’ largest urban park and home to fifteen museums – or take a step back in time on Santa Monica’s charming Pier, dating back to 1909.

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