The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California, United States
"Where the Pacific meets the Santa Ynez Mountains on 78 acres of coastal paradise"
Brand
The Ritz-Carlton
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Key Features
- 78-acre beachfront property with two natural beaches
- 42,000 square-foot spa - one of the largest on the West Coast
- Three saltwater infinity pools including adults-only pool
- 12,000-bottle wine collection
- 70,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space
- EcoHike program led by marine biologists
Vibes
Accolades
- U.S. News & World Report #1 Best Resort in Santa Barbara 2025
- U.S. News & World Report #3 Best Hotels in California 2025
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards #5 Resort in Southern California
- California Wedding Day Best of 2025 Award
- World Travel Awards North America's Leading Resort 2021
- Travel + Leisure 2025 World's Best Awards Nominee