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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara · United States
73.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$2,250 / night
- Beach
- Family
- families
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #362
San Ysidro Ranch
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
1,026 guest reviews analysed
900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Among the world's finest
Global excellence index
Reader distinction
Independent luxury- Industry awards
Advisor network
EMPTYJET Consensus
81.2 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,026 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Trip.com.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- couples
- food & wine
- wellness
- privacy
About San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch, located in Santa Barbara, is an EMPTYJET property known for its tranquil setting and exclusive experiences. The property features 38 rooms and offers fine dining at the Stonehouse Restaurant, recognised as the #1 Restaurant in Santa Barbara, as well as The Speakeasy for both dining and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool, on-site golf privileges, and hiking. The Salon & Spa provides massages with signature oils, Yon-Ka facials, and hair care with Shu Uemura products. Pet-friendly accommodations are available through the Privileged Pet Program.
The hotel has received notable accolades, including a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels list (rank 68 in 2025), a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, and a La Liste score of 93/100 in 2026.
Why it stands out
San Ysidro Ranch is listed for its EMPTYJET status, award-winning dining, and multiple accolades such as Forbes Four-Star and The World's 50 Best Hotels. Its Santa Barbara location, spa, golf privileges, and pet-friendly program add to its appeal for a range of travellers.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 38 rooms
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 12:00
- Pets
- on_request
- Type
- Wellness, Golf
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Heated Outdoor Pool
- On-site golf course — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Golf Privileges
- Hiking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Hiking
Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: the Stonehouse Restaurant has been named the #1 Restaurant in Santa Barbara
- Multiple restaurants — Stonehouse; The Speakeasy
- Bar — The Speakeasy is an intimate escape of handcrafted cocktails
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: Privileged Pet Program
Wellness
- Spa — The Salon & Spa at San Ysidro Ranch provides exclusive experiences
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
34.4469, -119.6231Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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