Ocean view
Garden
Pet friendly
Swimming pool
Balcony
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.

At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all rooms with attached bathroom include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.

A variety of dining options are available at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Bistro offers Californian dishes in a casual environment. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Angel Oak is a modern steak and seafood restaurant.

Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness center. There are also tennis courts and hiking trails on-site. The property hosts one of the largest spas on the west coast with added features like an adults-only pool and a rooftop terrace.

There is also a meeting area for guests on business.

Santa Barbara city center is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 10, 2011
Hotel chain/brand: The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Closest beach
  • Ellwood Beach

    7.3 Good beach
    1.5 miles from property
Property questions and answers
Send a question to the property to find out more.
Hotel area info *
5 Restaurants On Site

    Bistro (outside only)

    Food: American

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

    Angel Oak (outside only)

    Food: Steakhouse, Sushi

    Open for: Dinner

    Pool Bar

    Food: American

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    'O' Bar + Kitchen (outside only)

    Food: American

    Open for: Dinner

    First Drop (outside only)

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Amenities of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $58 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 3 – outdoor
  • Adults only
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking for more than 14 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover American Express The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that all on-site dining is currently available outdoors only.

The resort fee includes:

- High-speed WiFi
- Daily access to tennis court with rackets, tennis ball machine and a 30-minute tennis clinic with a pro (for 2 people)
- Guided echo tour for 2 people
- Daily bicycle hire for 2 hours per day for 2 people
- Shuttle to/from Santa Barbara Airport (24-hour advance notice required)
- 2 beach chairs and 2 drinks daily (beer, soft drinks and wine) at the Beach House
- Daily 1-hour yoga class for 2 people (equipment provided)

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Sauna is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Sat, Jul 31, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Thu, Nov 19, 2020 until Mon, Feb 01, 2021

Fitness center is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Sat, Jul 31, 2021

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Sat, Jul 31, 2021

FAQs about The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has 5 restaurants:

    • First Drop (outside only)
    • Angel Oak (outside only)
    • Bistro (outside only)
    • 'O' Bar + Kitchen (outside only)
    • Pool Bar

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beauty services
    • Personal trainer
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Waxing services
    • Swimming pool
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The prices at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • À la carte

  • The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 11.8 miles from the center of Santa Barbara.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

  • Room options at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.