Welcome to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A QUINTESSENTIAL SEASIDE VILLAGE ON THE SANTA BARBARA COAST
Tucked onto 78 acres overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara combines the appeal of this coastal city with the beauty of its natural surroundings. Here, you can escape to the tranquility of two beaches, three infinity-edge pools and a 42,000-sq-ft spa. You can relax in spacious suites, or you can indulge in the region’s abundance with locally sourced cuisine. At this Santa Barbara resort, every moment is one to savor.
Coastal California Comfort
Rooms and Suites
The resort’s guest rooms and suites invite you to engage with the Santa Barbara landscape. Drink in coastal views from your balcony or relax inside with Mediterranean-inspired designs. The Ritz-Carlton Suite and Channel Island Suite, meanwhile, feature kitchenettes and up to two bedrooms.
Learn More78 Years of Diving & Discovery
The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara Hosts Jean-Michel Cousteau’s 78 Years of Diving & Discovery Gala with Proceeds Benefiting The Ocean Futures Society, and a weekend of festivities.
The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is a communal space designed to make your stay unforgettable in surprising and delightful ways. Whether it’s a quiet moment to work alone or a place to connect with fellow travelers and share stories, the heightened level of bespoke services and amenities in our Club Lounge will cater to your every need.


When it comes to accommodation, it doesn’t get much more luxurious than The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s Channel Islands Suite. A sprawling two-story residence spanning 3,700-sq-ft, the suite’s two master bedrooms each boast Frette linens, a fireplace and terrace.
Each of the hotel’s six restaurants offers its own twist on a successful pairing of ocean views and local flavors. From a modern take on a traditional steakhouse paired with vintage wines by the glass at Angel Oak, to authentic Latin dishes and bold cocktails at ‘O’ Bar + Kitchen, our dining showcases the best of Santa Barbara.
Bed & Breakfast
Relax and recharge with our Bed & Breakfast package to enjoy complimentary breakfast and special savings when you stay three nights.


California-Inspired Dining
Savor fresh culinary offerings throughout our seaside village. From Angel Oak, a modern take on a traditional steakhouse, to ‘O’ Bar + Kitchen, with Latin inspired cuisine and late libations, indulgence is available for all to enjoy.
Set within the resort’s 78 acres, the spa encompasses 42,000 square feet and features a full selection of amenities, including a swimming pool, redwood sauna, and eucalyptus steam room. Fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace offer additional spaces to relax, restore and enjoy the spa resort’s legendary Santa Barbara views.
Weddings With a View
Where our version of something blue is the great expanse of the sea and sky. And every venue is set amid 78 acres of natural coastal beauty.

GETTING HERE
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93117
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Property Details
Turndown Service
Tennis
Dry Cleaning Service
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Free Wifi
Service Request
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Minimum Age to Check In: 18
Pets Welcome.
2 pets 50 pounds max per room
Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Stay: $250
Maximum Pet Weight: 50lbs
Maximum Number of Pets in Room: 2
Daily: $70
Accepts: Credit Cards
Contactless mobile payments
Concierge desk service
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Japanese, Spanish
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 805-968-0100
Property has elevators
Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Bathtub Seat
Closed Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Guests in mobility-accessible rooms may inquire about lowering the bed height
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lowered Electrical Outlets
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Water Footprint: 950.08 liters per room night
Guest Room Recycling
Electric car charging