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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Name: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Address: 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, 93117, US
Telephone: +18059680100

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

6,433 guest reviews analysed

8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, 93117, USA

Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection

Distinctions

Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme

EMPTYJET Consensus

73.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 6,433 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

families
couples
beach
wellness
business

About The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is an EMPTYJET property situated in Santa Barbara, United States. The hotel features a private beach, two restaurants—‘O’ Bar & Terrace serving modern Latin cuisine and Lulio offering Mediterranean dishes—and a bar. Guests have access to a spa, zero-edge pools, a kids club, tennis courts, a business centre, and a fitness centre. Additional services include 24-hour room service, concierge, valet parking, and an outdoor pool.

The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026, reflecting a recognised standard of hospitality. The combination of dining options, leisure amenities, and family-friendly facilities make it a versatile destination.

Why it stands out

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is listed for its EMPTYJET status, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award, private beach, and extensive amenities including spa, kids club, and multiple dining options. Its Santa Barbara location and brand affiliation highlight its appeal for both leisure and business travellers.

Key facts

Official classification: 5-star (google_maps)
Brand: The Ritz-Carlton
Check-in / out: 16:00 / 11:00
Children: Families can delight in thoughtfully curated activities
Architecture: newly renovated oceanfront escape blends classic hacienda style and natural beauty
Type: Beach, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

Private beach — Our newly renovated oceanfront escape blends classic hacienda style and natural beauty
Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Pool
Tennis — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Tennis

Dining

Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant On-Site
Multiple restaurants — ‘O’ Bar & Terrace; Lulio
Bar — Modern Latin flavors and craft cocktails at ‘O’ Bar & Terrace
24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room Service

Family

Kids club — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Kids Club

Services

Concierge — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Concierge
Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Dry Cleaning
Business centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Business Center

Wellness

Spa — evidence: relaxing in our zero-edge pools and expansive spa
Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Restaurant: ‘O’ Bar & Terrace — Modern Latin
Restaurant: Lulio — Mediterranean
Bar: ‘O’ Bar & Terrace

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Beach: Private beach

Awards & affiliations

Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
World Travel AwardsWinner · North America's Leading Resort2021
American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
VirtuosoMember
American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

34.4340, -119.9205 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+

EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
Official brand / collection siteBrand13 fields
Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

About The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Key facts