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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a premier hotel located in Santa Barbara, California. Beautifully situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains on the framed American Riviera, the hotel captivates the hearts of those who enter its doors. Offering a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, the hotel is the idyllic setting for special celebrations and creating memories that will be cherished for many years to come.

Facilities and Capacity

Overlooking the overlapping waves of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel sprawls across 78 acres of land with a two-mile natural beach, blossoming gardens, and a collection of helpful amenities. For couples seeking to celebrate in the salty sea air with gorgeous panoramic views, the hotel’s several lawns are perched high above the ocean and features lush gardens and articulated landscaping. The open-plan lawn spaces can be configured in a variety of ways and be transformed to best suit each couple’s style, design, and specific theme. For indoor ceremonies and fabulous wedding receptions, the majestic Bacara Ballroom features a stunning foyer entrance that leads into a room with 23-foot ceilings and ample space for seated guests as well as live entertainment. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 850 seated guests. Additional amenities and activities for couples and their guests to enjoy at the hotel include a spa and wellness center, three zero-edge pools with sea views, six on-site restaurants, wine tasting rooms, four tennis courts, horseback riding, hiking, surfing, and sailing.

Accommodations

All the rooms and suites at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara strive to capture the vibrancy and elegance of the Mediterranean. All guest rooms come with modern amenities that are essential for a relaxing stay and can also include ocean and garden views. For more information regarding accommodations, couples can contact the hotel’s friendly staff directly through their official website.

Services Offered

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers an array of event services and rental items to make each couple’s planning process run as stress-free and as smoothly as possible. In collaboration with the hotel’s professional event planners, couples can arrange and create the wedding they’ve always envisioned. The hotel’s starting event package includes setup, cleanup, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, flatware, and fine china. Additional event services and rental items available include:

  • Pet-friendly
  • Wifi
  • Catering and bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Valet parking
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$80

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Annalise
Annalise Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!!

Our whole experience with the staff here at the Ritz-Carlton, Bacara has been nothing but amazing! They helped us plan our wedding in less than two weeks for 13 of our closest family members. They helped us get rooms for everyone, a ceremony location, meals before and after the wedding, an amazing reception dinner, and pool time for everyone. It was difficult as this was our 4th attempt at planning a wedding during COVID, but they made it effortless, beautiful, and memorable! Thank you so much Angela, Dylan, and Steven! You made our wedding weekend perfect and we will definitely be back!
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Leslie Sent on 12/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We eloped on the beach in front of the Bacara Resort and Spa: it was absolutely picturesque as the fog rolled in and we said our vows. We were treated like royalty during our entire stay. Food, spa, room = breathtaking. You feel like you are in a hideaway. Will go back for our anniversary!
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Kelli Sent on 09/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Bacara was outstanding. We had our wedding on the lawn by the Miro and had our dinner in the cellar. It was a very small wedding and they were more then accomadating. I was concerned that with a ceremony with 20 attendees that this venue wouldn't be an option. They were fabulous! The dinner in the cellar was wonderful!
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Mindi Sent on 08/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We stayed at the Bacara Resort for our wedding! Three nights of the most beautiful grounds and the friendliest staff. They took extra good care of us and I would highly recommend this resort!
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Laura Sent on 05/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
WOW WOW WOW! If you want perfection, this is your place! We worked with their events planner, Jennifer Lindbolm, and words cannot describe how amazing she is! I knew nothing would be left unturned with her in control. The smallest detail to a small favor- just perfect. They truly appreciate what an important day this is for each individual couple and strive to make it your day! The staff is perfect and knew all our names the end of the wknd. Grounds IMMACULATE! Our ceremony was held on the Miro Lawn- BREATHTAKING! Don't even consider having it anywhere else! Dinner/Reception in Miro Wine Cellar. Hands down one of the BEST dinners I've ever had in my life. We had the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairings specially out together by their sommelier, Michael. Michael stayed for the entire meal and spoke to us on each meal pairing and walked us through his process. It was a great experience. Chef Garwacki put together a wonderful menu. All in all, not a leaf unturned. I can't wait to go back for our 1 yr anni! Check them out and you will fall in love!
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Alicia Sent on 09/16/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Caitlin the resort's event coordinator and the Miro restaurant manager made my wedding spectacular! The resort is already stunning and we received the VIP treatment the whole time we were there. My pictures came out gorgeous and all of my guests love staying at the resort. The cliff where we had our ceremony was amazing! This venue is a must for an ocean view wedding! Caitlin really went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and the restaurant made sure my dinner was exactly how I wanted It and more!
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User2590032 Sent on 04/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Fabulous venue for our engagement dinner and wedding day. Five star accommodation in Santa Barbara cannot be beat, this place is luxurious and offers everything that it boasts about. Great restaurants on site and their spa is excellent.
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Dorothy Sent on 07/13/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter got married at The Bacara this past weekend. It was over the top!! David Sigman initially sold us the package back in January and he showed up during the reception to make sure everything was perfect. We worked with Ali Hodeck who was the catering manager and she was professional and always got back to us in a timely manner.
The wedding was on the Ocean Lawn, cocktails on the Ocean Terrace, and reception in Rotunda and Rotunda terrace. We had 180 guests. The food was fabulous, the service excellent, the views spectacular - everything was perfect! It was a fairytale wedding. It's not cheap there but they are willing to negotiate before you sign the contract. Also, we made payments to them for several months prior to the wedding so that it wasn't just one big chunk at the end. From the valet car parkers, to check in, all the staff was super friendly and helpful. If you can afford it, there is nowhere else in SB as gorgeous a venue for a wedding. It was an amazing day! I have had numerous emails from guests raving about the venue. My daughter and her husband were thrilled to have their wedding there.
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User1326625 Sent on 09/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Bacara is perfect for weddings!! We worked with Ali who was very responsive and professional. I am so happy we had our wedding at Bacara!!
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Amanda Sent on 10/12/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
I fell in love with the Bacara right when we pulled up to the resort. The staff is amazing. We were greeted with great big smiles from everyone to the valet to the house keepers! The weekend of the wedding was just perfect. Our room was beautiful; Cameron our personal “go-to guy” was so helpful and took care of everything we needed.

The day of our wedding was magical. We chose to get married on a Friday (highly recommend this option) on the Miro Lawn, cocktail hour on the terrace, had the reception dinner on the Rotunda terrace and the dancing in the rotunda. Each location created such a special and unique setting that kept the flow of the wedding moving and energetic.

The food was wonderful. It’s hard to feed the masses and have an incredible meal but the chef’s at the Bacara have mastered it! Everyone was raving about the food!!!

We rented a few Cabana’s by the pool on Saturday after our wedding day and had a great time with our family and friends! Again…the food, drinks, and service were unbelievable!!!

The Bacara doesn’t skip a beat! They even left us a special gift in our room the night of our wedding!!!

We can’t wait to go back!!!!
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