The Central Coast Lodging Santa Barbara The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Seventy-eight oceanfront acres at the edge of the Gaviota Coast.

Lodging · The Central Coast
Editor
9.2/10
Google · 2,100 · April 2026
4.6/5
Property
78-acre oceanfront resort
Rooms
358 rooms and suites across four wings
Dining
Angel Oak · The Bistro · Pool Bar & Grill · The Bar
Pools
Three outdoor: adults-only Foley Pool, family pool, lap pool
Spa
Miro Spa — 42,000 sq ft, 17 treatment rooms
Beach
Private beach access via wooden stairway from the bluff

Rooms

I

Resort View Room

Entry-level category, 525 sq ft, garden or mountain view. Private balcony, king or two queens.

$895 per night
II

Oceanfront Prime

Direct Pacific frontage, 525 sq ft, generous balcony. Sunset-facing — the one you want.

$1,350 per night
III

Villa Suite

Two bedrooms plus separate living area, 1,200+ sq ft. Ideal for multi-night stays and families.

$2,400 per night

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Pet friendly
Ocean view
Pool
Spa
On-site restaurant
Bar
Arrive at 3:45 for the light on the Foley Pool. Order a Morro Bay oyster. Don't say anything for eleven minutes.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Policies

Check-in / out
4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Pets
Dogs under 40 lbs welcome; $150 non-refundable fee, max two per room
Children
All ages welcome except at the adults-only Foley Pool (18+)
Resort fee
$45 per night — covers Wi-Fi, pool access, fitness center, yoga
Parking
Valet $50 per night; no self-park on property
Cancellation
72 hours before arrival without penalty

In the area.

I

El Capitán State Beach

Broad sand, tidepools at low tide. The quiet alternative to the more-trafficked Santa Barbara beaches.

6 miles north
II

Downtown Santa Barbara

State Street, the Mission, the old courthouse. Worth a half-day even on a long-weekend trip.

12 miles south
III

Sta. Rita Hills wine district

Pinot country. Book Sanford & Benedict, Sandhi, or Babcock for an appointment tasting.

25 miles north
IV

Refugio State Beach

Palm-lined cove. Better for swimming than the resort's own rocky frontage.

8 miles north

Location

8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
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