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 space84,821 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms358
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Forbes Travel Guide
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
*Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards: $15 Resort in Southern California
*Santa Barbara Independent Readers' Choice Awards - Best Resort Spa
*U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hotel - #1 Best Resort in Santa Barbara
**U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hotel - #3 Best hotels in California
*Good Housekeeping - Best Beach Vacations for Families
*California Wedding Day - Best of 2025 Awards
*Observer - Best Wellness Destinations in the US
*Modern Luxury Angeleno - Best of the City Awards 2025
Venue Highlights
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
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
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
Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026
Jan 19, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026
Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
May 26, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026
Sep 8, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Nov 30, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Dec 13, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
84,821 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,340 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
29
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.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
84,821 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,340 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,100 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
29
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
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
358
Suites
42
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
12%
Total guest rooms
358
Suites
42
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
Distance from airport 7.1 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )
Bus parking
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RENEWAL IN MOTION: This year, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara celebrates 25 years with a resort- wide revitalization, completed at the end of 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.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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