Overview
5-star oceanfront resort on a private beach in Goleta, Santa Barbara
Resort Overview
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara sits on a private beach along the Pacific Ocean and offers two outdoor pools, a hot tub, and direct beach access. The resort hosts one of the largest spas on the West Coast, featuring a rooftop terrace, sauna, steam room, and 22 treatment rooms. Guests also have access to a Bacara Club Lounge with personalized services and complimentary food and beverages throughout the day.
Accommodations
Every room at the Ritz Carlton Bacara includes a private patio with ocean or garden views, a seating area, and bathrobes and slippers. Suites offer separate living spaces, fireplaces, and upgraded amenities like club lounge access for complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks, and evening cocktails. The hotel's villas provide additional privacy with multiple bedrooms and private outdoor areas.
Dining
The hotel offers four on-site restaurants, including the Angel Oak steakhouse with an ocean-view patio and Marisella serving Italian cuisine. The Bacara Wine Tasting Room features local Santa Barbara wines and hosts educational events and tastings. A coffee house, a bar, and a snack bar are also available, with breakfast in the room and special diet menus upon request.
Spa & Wellness
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara's spa includes 22 treatment rooms, an adults-only pool, and a rooftop terrace with ocean views. Treatments range from body scrubs and wraps to couples massage and facials, with packages that include spa lounge access and fitness classes. The fitness center is equipped with personal trainers, yoga classes, and a steam room, plus tennis courts and hiking trails on the property.
Location & Activities
Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, Bacara Santa Barbara offers easy access to hiking trails, horse riding, snorkeling, and windsurfing along the coast. The hotel provides bicycle rental and table tennis, plus organized wine tasting tours to local vineyards. Santa Barbara city center, with its cultural sites and restaurants, is a 20-minute drive away.
- Location: Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, 21 km from Santa Barbara city center
- Rooms: All guest rooms with private patios and ocean views
- Dining: On-site wine tasting room, Angel Oak steakhouse, Marisella, and Lulio
- Wellness: One of the largest spas on the West Coast with a rooftop terrace
- Ideal for: Couples and families seeking a luxury beachfront escape
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds
Facilities
Main facilities
USD 70 per day
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Jacuzzi
Facial
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room view
- Garden view
- Courtyard view
- Ocean view
- Pool view
- Water view
- Resort view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 238 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santa Barbara, SBA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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