The Ritz-Carlton's newest luxury property, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is now open to guests. The former Bacara Resort & Spa completed a multimillion-dollar renovation and now the Iconic Coastal Hotel will provide the legendary personalized service and luxury facilities of the Ritz-Carlton brand with its 358 guest rooms and suites as well as with the resort’s six culinary venues.
Located on 78 acres of exclusive California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara will immerse guests in the destination while inspiring them to discover the best of coastal living. The oceanfront resort offers direct beach access and three salt-water swimming pools, a 42,000-square foot luxury spa with 36 treatment rooms, a salon and a fitness center, as well as abundant indoor and outdoor event space. Six culinary venues, including Angel Oak, the resort’s signature restaurant, will give guests a taste of Santa Barbara. Just minutes from the center of charming and historic Santa Barbara, the resort is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountain, with close proximity to the region’s best vineyards.
The hotel company will also build a new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, a communal space where guests can connect and experience unique and highly personalized services and amenities, including dedicated check-in, check-out and concierge service, and daily culinary presentations.