The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony) | Property amenity

5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Hot Tub
Parking available
Room service

Explore the area

8301 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA, 93117

Place, Sandpiper Golf Club
‪17 min walk‬
Place, Goleta Butterfly Grove
‪2 min drive‬
Place, University of California, Santa Barbara
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Exceptional

452 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

Good

450 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Ritz-Carlton, Larger Villa)

3700 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 8
2 Double Beds

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

450 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse Suite, Balcony)

1500 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Resort View

Very good

850 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Good

850 sq ft
1 bedroom
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Balcony)

Very good

925 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

450 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

450 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

Excellent

450 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

Excellent

450 sq ft
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Goleta

Sandpiper Golf Club is within a mile (2 km) of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, and other popular sites like Goleta Butterfly Grove are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 358-room, 5-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a private beach and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

Sandpiper Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Goleta Butterfly Grove - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
University of California, Santa Barbara - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
Glen Annie Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
Isla Vista Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

Goleta Station - 12 min drive
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Timbers Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Jeannine’s Goodland - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara features a private beach, a full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools. Valet parking is offered for USD 70 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, a sauna, and outdoor tennis courts.

48-inch LED TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

A private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 35 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$791 nightly

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night)

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
5 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

‘O’ Bar & Terrace
Lulio
Marisella
Sun Bar

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
3 outdoor pools
4 outdoor tennis courts
Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
TV in common areas
Yoga classes

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

84,821 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

35 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Hydrotherapy
In-room massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Ceiling hoist
Elevator (78 inch wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible spa

22 buildings
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2000
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Rooftop garden
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free crib
Frette Italian sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

0.3 percent tourism fee will be charged
0.3 percent destination fee will be charged
Resort fee: USD 67.2 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Fitness/yoga classes
Sporting facilities or equipment

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and USD 25 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night
Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bacara

Bacara Goleta

Bacara Resort

Bacara Resort Goleta

Bacara Hotel Santa Barbara

Bacara Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Bacara Resort

Bacara Spa Resort Santa Barbara

Bacara Resort Santa Barbara Ca

Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Hotel Goleta

Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Hotel

Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara Goleta

The Ritz Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara on Oct 13, 2025 start from $524.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

This hotel is located in Goleta, a short 16-minute walk from Sandpiper Golf Club and also 8 minutes on foot from Haskell's Beach. You'll also find Goleta Butterfly Grove and Glen Annie Golf Club within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 70 per night. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

At this waterfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara has 5 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara for a fee of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

The closest major airport to The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is 6.5 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is around 14.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara?

Yes, every guestroom at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara host weddings?

There are wedding services available at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara if that's in your vacation plans.