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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated

8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93117
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About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built2000
Renovated2025
Total meeting space101,352 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms358
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry 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

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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Aug 17, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
101,352 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,340 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
34
Second largest room
11,310 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
11,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
25,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Arrival Courtyard
Santa Ynez Room
Bacara Ballroom
Anacapa Room
Santa Cruz Room
Ocean Terrace

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
358
Suites
44
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

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.
Distance from airport 7.1 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $70.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Santa Ynez Wine Country
Santa Ynez Wine Country
125 N Refugio Rd
Santa Ynez, CA, US 93460
State Street Shopping District
State Street Shopping District
909 State St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
The Funk Zone - Urban Wineries
The Funk Zone - Urban Wineries
Adjacent to State St. and the Pacific Ocean, the Funk Zone is an industrial district consisting of local wine makers, boutique shopping, various cultural eateries and unique art exhibits.
116 E Yanonali St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
Rincon Point
Rincon Point
Rincon Point is renowned for being one of the best places to surf along the Central Coast, just a mere 25 minutes South of Bacara.
Rincon Point Rd
Carpinteria, CA, US 93013
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara Bowl
The Santa Barbara Bowl is an outstanding outdoor amphitheater home to some of the best concerts and comedy shows in town.
1122 N North Milpas Street
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara Wine Country
Recreation
15 mi
Fueled by the nearby winds of the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Barbara soil is famous for fostering some of the best wines in the country.
Stearns Wharf
Stearns Wharf
217 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
Santa Barbara Mission
Santa Barbara Mission
Spend a day learning about Santa Barbara history at the Santa Barbara Mission, and head out to their breathtaking rose garden lawn for the perfect picnic.
2201 Laguna St
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93105
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
Moxi, Wolf Museum of Exploration
Moxi, Wolf Museum of Exploration
125 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara is not only one of the best universities in the state, but in the country. Amazing views, bike paths, and a private beach make this university a great tourist attraction.
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93101
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South Coast Railroad Museum
South Coast Railroad Museum
Museum
4 mi
The South Coast Railroad Museum, in Goleta, Calif., focuses on the history, technology, and adventure of railroading. Special emphasis is placed on the railroad's contributions to local history, on the Southern Pacific Railroad, and on the key historical role of the railroad depot in rural community life across America.
300 North Los Carneros Road
Goleta, CA, US 93117
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Maritime Museum
Maritime Museum
Museum
14 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Munger Theater. Ines feels that her deep love for our natural world and her involvement in photography is constantly enriching her life and is one of the greatest gifts granted to her. Ines will share her gift of photography and unique view of the Channel Islands set to music as part of SBMM’s ongoing film and lecture series.
113 Harbor Way # 190
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93117
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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Airport
5 mi
The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a gateway to the enchantment of Santa Barbara. It is a landmark of aviation and architectural history with its red tile roof.
601 Firestone Road
Santa Barbara, CA, US 93117
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

Additional details

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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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Newly Renovated clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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