On the bluffs and beaches of the central California coast lies a resort of stunning natural beauty and relaxed luxury. Like an intimate mediterranean village bacara sprawls over 78 pristine beach front acres nestled between the pacific ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains. located just ten minutes from Santa Barbara airport the resort s Terra Cotta tile roofs covered archways and wooden trellises lend it the understated relaxed appeal of a true classic California resort yet our guests have at their fingertips the most advanced modern conveniences and cutting edge technologies. our attention to the most minute detail and our warm discreet service all evoke the gentility and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. This is the essence of Bacara elegance understatement complete serenity.
Policy
Small dogs less than 25 LBS. Allowed for additional 150.00 USD cleaning fee. No rollaway beds allowed in double bedded guest rooms.
Spa and Fitness
Ages minimum of 16 years of age for fitness center access and classes. Minimum of 18 years of age for all spa treatments.
Children under 12 stay free in parents room.
Taxes and Fees policy :
See rate rules for details.
Credit Cards
American express
Diners club
Discover card
Interbank master card
Master card
Visa
Transportation
Transportation can be arranged in the form of limousine sedan taxi or rental car. Please contact the concierge for more information. 805 968-0100 or 1-877-422-4245
Facilities
Whirlpool
Driving range
Bar
Exercise gym
Fireplace
Ocean view
Children-s play area
Souvenir shop
Health club
Banquet facility
Pool
On the ocean
Nature trail
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Garden view
Connecting rooms
Boutiques
Heated guest rooms
Balcony
Steam room
Jewelry shop
Outdoor tennis
Meeting facilities
Spa
1 bedroom suite
Conference facilities
Poolside room
Beauty salon
Restaurant
Business center
Business or meeting
Elevators
Handicap facilities
Outdoor parking
Sauna
Suite
Gift shop
Jacuzzi
Heated pool
Golf
Services
Tourist information
Safe deposit box
Shopping
Radio
Video rental
24-hour front desk
Ironing board
24 hour security
24-hour room service
Safe
Laundry/valet
Security
Small pets allowed
Audio visual equipment
Bathroom telephone
Computer rental
Surfing
Housekeeping
Free full breakfast
Non-smoking room
Dataport
Fire place
Door man
Air conditioned
Hiking trails
Concierge desk
120 AC
24 hour manager on duty
Alarm clock
Wheel chair access
Tennis pro
Cordless telephone
Baggage handling
Porters
Sea kayak rentals
Laundry service
Bath tub
Baggage storage
Photocopiers
Boogie boarding
Federal express service
Fax
Maid service
Valet parking
Baby sitting
Childrens activities
High speed internet access available in rooms
King bed
mail and postage
Wakeup service
Horseback riding
Dry cleaning
Tdd telephone machine
Color tv
Bicycle rentals
Family plan-children allowed
Luggage storage
Shower
Hairdryer in room
Notary public
Cable tv
Mountain biking
Iron / ironing board
Pc use including internet
Turndown service
Phone service
Cribs available
Bird watching
Sightseeing arranged
Modem data port
Copy service
Express check in
Massage
Recreations
Play
Fresh air. bare skin. blue sea. wide skies. the antidote to the workaday world. In addition to the cultural and historical
attractions of Santa Barbara you will find activities at bacara for every taste interest and level of activity. Below are a few highlights. For further information or reservations contact /805/ 968-0100.
Golf
Two renowned 18-hole courses with preferred tee times for guests and professional golf instruction.
Sandpiper
An inspiring combination of challenge and beauty located adjacent to the resort at the edge of the pacific ocean.
breathtaking seaside and mountain views from every hole. This championship course has been rated by golf digest in the top twenty-five public golf courses in the nation. It was designed by William f. bell in 1972 and features rolling fairways and challenging greens in a seaside links style layout.
Glen Annie
Located two miles from bacara. Renowned mountainside course with magnificent views of the pacific ocean and the Santa Ynes mountains. This course was designed by Robert muir graves and damien pascuzzo in 1996 and measures 6424 yards. Glen annie is a championship level course and has been rated by both golf digest and fore magazine.
Tennis
Daily lessons clinics match arrangement service ball machine and rental equipment are all available on four lighted cushion comfort har-tru clay courts. The ranch at bacara 1 000 acres of natural terrain backing onto the los padres national forest. sprawling hills. breathtaking views. Guided hiking on specially designed trails. 450 acres cultivated to produce avocados and a selection of organic vegetables and fruits for the resort. Ideal for outdoor exercise nature lectures
picnics or meditation.
The Spa at Bacara
42 000 square-foot spa facility located on three levels with 36 treatment rooms including 4 private spa treatment suites for multiple services. The menu of services offers a variety of treatments for both men and women by skilled and
licensed professionals. dedicated spa concierge indoor/outdoor massage heated negative edge spa pool and swiss showers. In addition 3 500 square feet of cardio-fitness and strength-training facilities with one on one training a full-service beauty salon and the spa cafe.
Area excursions
Vineyard tours and tastings
Winemaker dinners
Shopping expeditions
Beach parties
Horseback riding on the beach or in the
Mountains
Fly to the channel islands
Bacara offers a wide array of outdoor
Recreational activities.
Please call /805/ 968-0100 for reservations or further information.
Guided bicycle or horseback tours
Bicycle rentals
Single and tandem ocean kayaking
Deep sea fishing
Exclusive sailboat yacht or catamaran
Excursions
Scuba
Snorkeling
Surfing
Para-gliding
Whale watching
Beach
A scenic two-mile stretch of sand features complimentary surf boards and body boards and numerous other water sports.
Bacara kid s club
Arts-and-crafts. computer-generated multimedia games.cinema presentations. learning seminars on the local area fish and wildlife. nature walks dedicated fully trained professional staff. during holiday periods special events and talent
shows will be featured at the resort for entertainment.
Fitness activities
Fitness professionals offer one-to-one training in our state-of-the-art fitness center.
Nature hikes
The ranch at bacara offers three levels of guided hiking that are part of the fitness center s daily exercise schedule.
The weirs
This beginning level hike is a sunlit trail that commences on the ranch road and slowly ascends amid avocado and lemon groves located near a stream beneath large oak trees.
Avocado ranch road
This intermediate level hike runs up a challenging trail that winds through avocado trees to spectacular mountain-side views of the pacific ocean.
Condor peak
An expert level hike that quickly ascends along a trail of uneven and loose terrain. great views of the rolling mountainside and pacific ocean. hiking boots strongly recommended.
Dining
Miro
Miro named after Spanish artist joan Miro .Offers stunning views of the pacific ocean an artistic luxurious interior and extraordinary basque,Catalonia cuisine. Dishes are accented with herbs and vegetables grown at the resort s 1 000 acre ranch at bacara. To further enhance the dining experience is a tremendous selection of world class wines selected from miro s 12 000 bottle wine cellar.
The bistro
A sweeping ocean view with both indoor and alfresco dining on a seaside terrace lend the casual bistro the feeling of an intimate spot on the Italian Riviera. Only the purest and freshest ingredients are selected for the bistro-s richly flavored Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on regionally and locally grown produce and herbs. The bistro uses wood burning ovens to cure and smoke its own fish meats and vegetables which result in an unforgettable meal.
Spa Cafe
Casually elegant the spa cafe features both indoor and outdoor dining with a striking view of the tranquility pool from the patio. Every meal contains less than 25 percent calories from fat with a staff well versed in the nutritional content of every meal. Organic wines are available as are low fat and soy milk desserts including soy milk ice cream and sugarless chocolate souffle.
Directions
From Santa Barbara airport SBA
Turn left out of the terminal area or airport parking lot on to moffett place.Stay on this road as it turns into fowler road and then Fairview ave. You are now driving toward the mountains. Stay in the right hand lane and continue on fariview over the highway to the on-ramp for highway 101 north. Take 101 north. continue approximately 2 miles. exit the winchester canyon exit. 3rd exit travel straight at the first stop sign which is called real. Turn left at second stop sign hollister ave Which takes you over the highway toward the ocean. Turn at the first right hand driveway shared with sandpiper golf course .Continue on the driveway approximately 1 mile. Turn left into the arrival courtyard. from los Angeles and lax take 405north to 101 north venture fwy. To Santa barbara. exit winchester canyon. Approximately 13miles north of downtown Santa barbara.Travel straight at the first stop sign which is called real. Turn left at second stop sign hollister ave. which takes you over the highway toward the ocean. Turn at the first right hand driveway shared with sandpiper golf course.Continue on the driveway approximately 1 mile. Turn left into the arrival courtyard. from the northtravelling south on the 101 highway 5 minutes past gaviota and el capitan. Take the winchester canyon exit. turn right at the stop sign. Turn at the first right hand driveway shared with sandpiper golf course, Continue on the driveway approximately 1 mile. Turn left into the arrival courtyard.
Room Types
A1k - Garden view king bed
Garden view with king bed
First floor with private furnished patio
Max occupancy - 3ppl
A2d - Garden view double
Garden view room with two double beds
First floor with private furnished patio
Max occupancy - 4ppl
B1k - Garden king fire
Garden view king bed with fireplace
First floor with private furnished patio
max occupancy - 3ppl
D1k - Village view king
Village view with king bed
Second or third floor with private balcony
Max occupancy - 3ppl
C1k - Village view fire
Village view with king bed and fireplace
Second or third floor with private balcony
Max occupancy - 3ppl
T1k - Village view double
Village view with two double beds
Second or third floor with private balcony
max occupancy - 4ppl
Sok - Pool view king
Pool view with king bed
First second third floors near pools/ocean
Max occupancy - 3ppl
P1k - Pool view king fire
Pool view king bed with fireplace
First second third floors near pools/ocean
Max occupancy - 3ppl
Sod - Pool view double bed
Pool view with two double beds
First second third floors near pools/ocean
Max occupancy - 4ppl
E1k - Partial ocean king
Partial ocean view with king bed
Partial view of pacific ocean
Max occupancy - 3ppl
F1k - Partial ocean fire
Partial ocean view king bed and fireplace
Partial view of the pacific ocean
Max occupancy - 3ppl
Dov - Ocean view fire
Premier ocean view w/ king bed and fireplace
Breathtaking views of the gaviota coastline
Max occupancy - 3ppl
Roh - roh
Run of house
Guest room with private furnished patio
Max occupancy - 5ppl
Jsk - Junior suite king
Junior suite king bed
Relax and rejuvenate with a luxurious suite
Max occupancy - 3ppl
Nsu - Signature garden
Signature garden view suite
Relax and rejuvenate in luxury
Max occupancy - 4ppl
Csu - Junior suite double
Junior suite with two double beds
Relax and rejuvenate with a luxurious suite
Max occupancy - 5ppl
Nsu - Terrace village suite
Terrace village suite
Relax pamper and take in the view
Max occupancy - 4ppl
Cs1 - Signature village
Signature village view suite
Relax and rejuvenate in luxury
Max occupancy - 4ppl
Dsu - Signature partial
Signature partial ocean view suite
Relax and rejuvenate with breathtaking views
Max occupancy - 4ppl
N1k - Garden partial ocean
Garden partial ocean view king bed fireplace
Glimpse of ocean from private patio
Max occupancy - 3ppl
N2d - Village/ocean double
Village partial ocean double
Glimpse of ocean from private balcony
Max occupancy - 2ppl
A1k - Village/ocean king
Village partial ocean w/king bed fireplace
Glimpse of ocean from private balcony
Max occupancy - 2ppl
A2d - Pool/ocean king
Pool partial ocean w/king bed
Glimpse of ocean from private patio/balcony
Max occupancy - 2ppl
Roh - Pool/ocean king fire
Pool partial ocean w/king bed fireplace
Glimpse of ocean from private patio/balcony
Max occupancy - 2ppl
Ns1 - Executive suite king
Executive suite king
Relax and rejuvenate with a luxurious suite
Max occupancy - 4ppl
Hotel Description
On the bluffs and beaches of the central California coast lies a resort of stunning natural beauty and relaxed luxury. Like an intimate mediterranean village bacara sprawls over 78 pristine beach front acres nestled between the pacific ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains. located just ten minutes from Santa Barbara airport the resort s Terra Cotta tile roofs covered archways and wooden trellises lend it the understated relaxed appeal of a true classic California resort yet our guests have at their fingertips the most advanced modern conveniences and cutting edge technologies. our attention to the most minute detail and our warm discreet service all evoke the gentility and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. this is the essence of Bacara elegance understatement complete serenity.
Location
Approximately 5 minutes from the Santa barbara airport or 13 miles north of downtown Santa barbara on 78 beach front acres nestled between the pacific ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains.
Ratings/Awards
Cond nast traveler the gold list the hot list departures readers survey favorite places discovery channel 7 wonders of mega-resorts forbestraveler.com top ten resort swimming pools in the world travel channel top ten american beach resorts wine spectator best of award of excellence
Miscellaneous
Sea. ,Sky. golden days. glossy nights. Spanish colonial warmth. old Hollywood glamour. New California dreaming. a deposit of 1 nights room charge is required at booking. 5 day cancellation notice required. There was a time when getting away for a few days and coming back looking rested rejuvenated and renewed was not considered an indulgence but a necessity. A time when afternoons were whiled away by the sea under wide skies warmed by the sun. Playing a game of croquet. Sipping a glass of cold ros with clever friends. In good company. The feeling was completely informal and it was in precisely that very relaxed attitude that the luxury lay. This is the essence of bacara elegance understatement complete serenity.
Safety
24 hour safety and security patrolled grounds with public access to the restaurants. Safes and deadbolts are featured in all guest rooms and safety deposit boxes are available upon request at the concierge desk.
Meeting Facilities
Meet,greet,retreat. at the heart of Bacara you will find a conference and event center created to satisfy both the social and business needs of the most discriminating and demanding clientele. The meeting space includes a dedicated high-tech executive conference center a 220-seat screening room and elegantly appointed meeting and party facilities. from our executive conference center to the Spanish Baronial ballroom which comfortably accommodates up to 850 people bacara has the appropriate venue for anything you are planning. Bacara. work a little. Play a little. Live a little.
Travel Agency Commission
10 percent travel agent commission paid promptly after guest visit.