The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated

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8301 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93117

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  • 08/17/202508/22/2025
  • 09/21/202510/24/2025
  • 10/26/202510/30/2025

Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
4
AAA
4
Northstar
4

Awards

*Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards: *#3 Most researched destinations by CNBC - Travel Trends 2025 #5 Resort in Southern California by Conde Nast Travelers Reader's Choice Awards Cvent Top 500 Meeting Hotels in North America Nominated for Travel & Leisure's 2025 World Best Awards *Santa Barbara Independent Reader's Choice Awards - Most Romantic Hotel *The 50 Most Idyllic Hotels by 500 Best Beach Resorts

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet
  • Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Tennis courts
  • Water sports
  • Whirlpool

Venue accessibility

  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Getting Here

Location: Bacara is located 10 minutes from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Amtrak station, and is a beautiful 1.5 hour drive from Los Angeles and five-hour drive from San Francisco.

Parking

  • Valet parking$70.00 / day
  • Bus parking

Distance from airport

  • 7.1 mi. from venue

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated Meeting Space

Total meeting space101,352 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms34
Largest room13,340 sq. ft.
Second largest room11,310 sq. ft.
Space (Private)30,100 sq. ft.
Space (Semi-private)10,000 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)25,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space11,000 sq. ft.
Filters

Floor plans

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms358
Suites44
Tax rate8.75%
Occupancy rate12%

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Santa Barbara Wine Country

Recreation
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The Funk Zone - Urban Wineries

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Stearns Wharf

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Rincon Point

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Santa Barbara Mission

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More

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean is an iconic resort on the American Riviera. Enhancements will be seen in all guest rooms, suites, dining outlets, Pool Cabanas and additional public areas. Here you will find a combination of the beauty of our natural surroundings with the appeal of our authentic history. Escape to the tranquility of the coastal beach, three infinity-edge pools and a 42,000-sq-ft spa. The exceptional culinary team, onsite pastry chef and knowledgeable meeting and special events professions will ensure a flawless event with us. You can relax in spacious suites, or you can indulge in the region’s abundance with locally sourced cuisine.

Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

Additional Information

RENEWAL IN MOTION: This year, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara celebrates 25 years with a resort- wide revitalization, to be completed by June 2025, featuring enhancements to all guest rooms, suites, dining outlets, Pool Cabanas and additional pubic areas. Location: Bacara is located 10 minutes from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and Amtrak station,and is a beautiful 1.5 hour drive from Los Angeles and five-hour drive from San Francisco.

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