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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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"The bistro and spa cafe have great food."(2 Tips)
"Wonderful salt water pool and hot tub"(5 Tips)
"wine tastings and salsa lessons!"(2 Tips)
"And don't pay a $35 corkage fee at the bistro."(2 Tips)

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Ava GoldmanMarch 30, 2016
Really great food and kid friendly... But also dog friendly. I'm a dog lover, but we had a chihuahua in the room next to us who barked all day and all night.
Judy L.July 3, 2011
Spa amenities free for guests: sauna, eucalyptus steam, indoor jacuzzi, 3 saline pools, outdoor jacuzzi, gym, exercise classes. Guided hike or stroll along beach yourself. "Fresh" brand spa products.
Fried Rice & EggsAugust 9, 2011
Location, location, location. I recommend a room on top level with partial or full ocean views. Garden views can be iffy depending where your room is located. We stayed in 20 308, awesome room/view.
Visit Santa BarbaraSeptember 17, 2012
here are four amazing restaurants on the property. If you love wine, head to the four-star Miro restaurant, which features a 12,000-bottle wine cellar.
Gaia DempseyMay 21, 2015
Perfect combination of luxurious beachside resort and wholesome getaway. The food is incredible and makes it easy to be good, and there's great hiking in the area.
Lisa CousinsNovember 19, 2012
Spend some time in one of the hot tubs, even if it's chilly outside - they are very hot! Try the one in the spa if you want to stay indoors - there's no extra charge for hotel guests to use it.
Sharon GoldsteinMarch 19, 2015
Run or walk towards the pier and rock break...at low tide you can access the "secret beach"
Cindy Garcia-HermanApril 1, 2016
The bistro and spa cafe have great food. We got married here 10 years ago and everything about this hotel is great!!
Bo LiebmanMarch 11, 2017
Beautiful spot. Held an event there and staff took care of us well. Good food, spacious conference rooms.
Judy L.July 2, 2011
Ask for them to shuttle you to your room upon arrival. Even with the map, you won't be able to find it & it's a hard walk on hills and stone grounds in stilettos with luggage in tow.
Visit Santa BarbaraJanuary 15, 2013
Make sure to take advantage of the special activities offered such as fireside s’mores, wine tastings and salsa lessons!
Rob LettieriMay 25, 2013
No one ever hangs out at the end of the pool near sunset so it's a great time to go!
Santa BarbaraJanuary 15, 2013
Make sure to take advantage of the special activities offered such as fireside s’mores, wine tastings and salsa lessons!
Bobby NooromidOctober 27, 2012
When making a reservation, try to book a room in Villa 10 to get prime location between the beach and Resort Pool.
Garry TanOctober 1, 2016
Grab some complimentary champagne in the lobby!
Kevin KnightJuly 21, 2010
If you like hilly bike rides and/or downhill skating, the road out to the utility road of the resort is super fun, plus the hill back towards hollister will kick your ass for real.
Sylvia DiazAugust 31, 2012
Bacara needs to retrain staff! $1400 a nite & u have this? Also, bellman should tell u about property highlights when escorting upon c/I & the room, F/D Should never say No until there's no options!
Das SchlagMay 30, 2011
Make sure they clean the hot tub in the spa before you walk in. Make sure they don't just forget to clean your room. And don't pay a $35 corkage fee at the bistro. At the pool they will just open it.
Mark WallsJune 22, 2012
Villas on ground floor near the pool (building 9) is a great location.
Michael BillsNovember 14, 2020
Awesome Pool & drinks
Andy AndersonJuly 7, 2013
The property is gorgeous. I can see why the Bennifer was planning to get married here.
Declan DurcanAugust 22, 2010
Avoid walking barefoot on the beach. Apparently oil leaks out "naturally" and you'll find tarballs on the beach. We seen a bunch of people wiping tar off their feet after a walk on the beach.
Sang BaeJune 19, 2016
All valet parking.. free!
Zain RahimJune 13, 2016
Spa is nice... Hotel is blah
Rob LettieriMay 25, 2013
The chandelier in the main lobby needs a really good scrubbing.
Ava GoldmanMarch 30, 2016
I know I sound like a snob when I say this, but RENT THE MORE EXPENSIVE CABANA. It's not just about the mini fridge or the tv, but the cheaper cabanas are dirty, have bad service, and have no privacy.
Arturo ChavezMarch 26, 2016
What a disappointment! Overrated and overpriced. The first room I was in the AC did not work as had stained sheets. The new room had dead bugs on the shower ceiling and the drain backed up! 👎👎👎
@BSawyerAugust 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Our clients often stay here. Just 20 min North to the Hollister Ranch gatehouse.
ticky kostialAugust 7, 2013
Gotta try Normans TRX class- awesome!!
BenNovember 26, 2023
Don’t need to leave this place. Room selection is important.
Chris GrammarMay 19, 2012
Wonderful salt water pool and hot tub
Odile RoujolJanuary 4, 2017
On the road back to San Francisco
Bryan BuskasOctober 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Free coffee and tea in the bar in the morning.
Fried Rice & EggsAugust 9, 2011
Free coffee in the Spa Cafe, table by the elevator.
Judy BellackJanuary 30, 2015
Exquisite!
Grant CardoneJuly 4, 2011
Request suites closest too pool
Mauri LondonApril 7, 2012
It's beautiful here.
Johnny VFebruary 8, 2010
The general manager, Larry, is really great.
Raj QsarAugust 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Room Service food was "frozen." Yikes! Not what I expected from this resort.
Laura LorenzoniSeptember 25, 2014
Resort com quartos incríveis ....muito bom

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