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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is a Spanish-style resort in Goleta, California, occupying 78 acres of oceanfront property between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Built in 2000, it offers 311 guest rooms and 49 premium suites with ocean or garden views in hacienda-style interiors. The resort features three restaurants, four bars, a 42,000-square-foot spa, and direct access to a two-mile stretch of sandy beach.
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The resort sits on 78 acres of oceanfront property in Goleta, California, west of Santa Barbara. It occupies a setting between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, with direct access to a two-mile stretch of sandy beach.
The resort offers 311 guest rooms and 49 premium suites. Guest accommodations feature hacienda-style interiors with either ocean views or garden settings, complemented by locally inspired art and premium furnishings. Rooms have been recently renovated.
For guests seeking more expansive accommodations, the Channel Island Suite and Ritz-Carlton Suites provide two-bedroom layouts with kitchenettes, suitable for families or extended stays.
The resort features three restaurants and four bars. Angel Oak operates as a high-end steakhouse. Miro restaurant includes a wine cellar.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Bacara spans 42,000 square feet and includes an adults-only swimming pool, redwood sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, fireside lounges, and a rooftop terrace. The resort also operates a spa pool and a main pool.
Additional facilities include a fitness center with cardio, strength training and free weights equipment, and a tennis center with four clay courts. Two 18-hole golf courses are accessible nearby.
The Ritz Kids program provides curated activities for children focused on water, land, environmental responsibility, and culture. Guests 18 and older have complimentary access to electric bike rentals. The property includes a screening room and offers access to coastal trails.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 7.1 miles from the resort. Goleta Train Station and Los Angeles International Airport, approximately two hours south along the scenic California coastline, provide alternative transportation options. The resort offers valet parking and electric car charging station availability.
Editorial verification: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is affiliated with The Ritz-Carlton; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The resort is located in Goleta, California, west of Santa Barbara, on 78 acres of oceanfront property between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara has 311 guest rooms and 49 premium suites, featuring hacienda-style interiors with ocean or garden views.
The resort features three restaurants and four bars, including Angel Oak, a high-end steakhouse, and Miro, which has a wine cellar.
The 42,000-square-foot spa includes an adults-only pool, redwood sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, fireside lounges, and rooftop terrace. The resort also operates a spa pool and main pool.
The Ritz Kids program offers curated activities for children, and guests have access to electric bike rentals, coastal trails, and beach access across a two-mile stretch of sandy beach.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 7.1 miles away. Goleta Train Station and Los Angeles International Airport, approximately two hours south, also serve the area. The resort provides valet parking and electric car charging.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is affiliated with The Ritz-Carlton; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, United States. Address: Hollister Avenue 8301, Santa Barbara, California, 93117, United States.
| Location | Santa Barbara, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Hollister Avenue 8301, Santa Barbara, California, 93117, United States |
| Brand / alliance | The Ritz-Carlton |
| Official website | ritzcarlton.com |
| Area guide | Goleta luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/sbarz-the-ritz-carlton-bacara-santa-barbara/overview/ · ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/sbarz-the-ritz-carlton-bacara-santa-barbara/overview/what-to-expect/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacara_Resort
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