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Big Sur, Big Sur & the California Coast
Post Ranch Inn
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Resort · Santa Barbara,
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
A 78-acre oceanfront resort between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, with two miles of beach, three pools and a 42,000-square-foot spa.
Overview
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara occupies 78 acres on a bluff between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, with two miles of beach along the Santa Barbara coastline. The property has been newly renovated and combines hacienda-style architecture with a Mediterranean sensibility. It sits next to Sandpiper Golf Course and is within reach of the Santa Ynez wine country, Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Rooms and suites are arranged around ocean or garden outlooks, with hacienda-style interiors and locally inspired art. The Channel Island Suite and The Ritz-Carlton Suite are two-bedroom accommodations with kitchenettes, separate living and dining areas, and private balconies facing the Pacific. The Ritz-Carlton Suite covers 2,000 square feet; the Channel Island Suite covers 3,700 square feet and includes a private entrance reached by Spanish tile steps.
The resort has five restaurants: 'O' Bar & Terrace for modern Latin cooking and cocktails, Lulio for Mediterranean-inspired fare built on local produce and sustainable seafood, Marisella for Amalfi Coast-inspired dishes, SunBar for poolside Californian plates, and Mission Market for light fare in the upper village. The Ritz-Carlton Spa covers 42,000 square feet and includes a redwood sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a cold plunge and an adults-only pool, alongside fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace. Guests also have access to three heated pools, four Har-Tru clay tennis courts run by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, electric bike rentals, guided beach walks and a Ritz Kids programme for children aged five to twelve.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- 78 acres between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, with two miles of beach.
- Three heated pools, including an adults-only pool at the spa.
- A 42,000-square-foot spa with a redwood sauna, eucalyptus steam room and cold plunge.
- Four Har-Tru clay tennis courts run by Cliff Drysdale Tennis.
- Five restaurants, including 'O' Bar & Terrace and Lulio.
- Located next to Sandpiper Golf Course.
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Ocean View
A guest room with a king bed and views of the Pacific, part of the main collection of rooms at the resort.
Up to 2 guests1 KingOcean view viewFireside Coastal
A guest room with a king bed, a fireplace and views of the coastline.
Up to 2 guests1 KingCoastline view viewCoastal View Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king bed, a sofa bed, a private balcony, a fireplace and club lounge access.
Up to 2 guests1 King, Sofa bedCoastal view viewResort View Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king bed and a sofa bed, overlooking the resort grounds.
Up to 2 guests1 King, Sofa bedResort view viewClub Access
A guest room with a king bed and a resort view, with included access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.
Up to 2 guests1 KingResort view viewFireside Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king bed, a coastline view, a fireplace and club lounge access.
Up to 2 guests1 KingCoastline view viewThe Ritz-Carlton Suite
A two-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot suite with two king beds, a sofa bed in the separate living room, 2.5 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a fireplace and a private balcony with ocean views. Maximum occupancy is six.
180 m²Up to 6 guests2 King, Sofa bedOcean view viewThe Channel Island Suite
A two-bedroom, 3,700-square-foot suite with two king beds, a sofa bed and trundle bed in the separate living room, four bathrooms, a kitchenette and a private entrance reached by Spanish tile steps. Maximum occupancy is eight.
333 m²Up to 8 guests2 King, Sofa bed, TrundleOcean view view
Amenities
- 'O' Bar & Terrace
- Lulio
- Marisella
- SunBar
- Mission Market
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Three outdoor pools
- Club Lounge
- Tennis courts
- Beach access
- Electric bike rentals
- Valet parking
- Wi-Fi
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Santa Barbara,
Highway One from San Francisco to Los Angeles, cliff top inns and redwoods to the sea.
Questions
- What time are check-in and check-out?
- Check-in at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.
- Are dogs allowed at the resort?
- Dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome, with a maximum of two per room. Dogs are not permitted in the restaurants, fitness centre, spa or pool areas, or the club lounge, though leashed dogs may dine on certain outdoor patios.
- Is parking available on site?
- Valet parking is available on site, and electric vehicle charging stations are also provided.
- What is the closest airport to the hotel?
- The closest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), approximately 7.1 miles from the hotel. The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
- Does the hotel have a Club Lounge?
- Yes, a Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is available to guests booked into Club-level rooms and suites, with culinary presentations through the day. Access requires an upgraded booking; Marriott Bonvoy Elite status alone does not include it.
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