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A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
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A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring a table with a candle, a chair, and a potted plant.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea, and wicker hanging lights.
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a white facade.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Property class: 5 and above

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights for your 1-night trip

  • Loved by couples

    This property received multiple 10/10 ratings from couples.

  • Exceptional service & staff

    The top-rated staff and service will ensure you feel welcome and pampered.

  • On a private beach

    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Sandpiper Golf Club

About this property

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • On private beach
  • Italian restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Rooftop garden

Explore the area

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8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117
  • Place, Sandpiper Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of California, Santa Barbara
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬
A room with three black leather chairs, a small round table, and a hanging light fixture.
A massage therapy session on a rooftop with a clear view of the sky and palm trees.
A modern interior with a wooden bench, a large decorative wall piece, and a textured floor.

Spa

Indulge in a divine spa experience with 35 treatment rooms, including spaces for couples. Travelers rave about the incredible massages and manicures provided in this elegantly furnished retreat. Unwind with aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and wraps in the modern, minimalist atmosphere. Complete relaxation awaits in the steam room, sauna, and hot tub.

What guests liked about the spa

The spa was divine and provided exceptional service with beautiful results.

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Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Elevator (78 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Rooms

  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room