The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara - Event Venue in Santa Barbara, California

Hotel · Santa Barbara, California

8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, United States

About The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a luxury oceanfront resort set on 78 acres between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The property features newly renovated guest rooms and suites with hacienda-style interiors, expansive spa facilities, infinity pools, and a variety of dining options showcasing coastal California cuisine. With elegant indoor venues and outdoor terraces offering breathtaking ocean views, it provides an elevated setting for meetings, events, and leisure stays.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 1,200
  • Meeting space: 84,821 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 29

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.4/5 (2,719 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Service
  • Food
  • Venue
  • Clean
  • Team
  • View
  • Room
  • Valet

Amenities

Facilities

  • spa
  • fitness center
  • outdoor pool
  • club lounge
  • meeting space
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • tennis

Room Features

  • natural light
  • balcony
  • kitchenette
  • fireplace

Guest Services

  • concierge
  • daily turndown service
  • room service
  • wake-up calls
  • same day dry cleaning

Transportation

  • electric car charging station

Business Services

  • business center

Recreation

  • tennis
  • pool
  • spa

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Directors Lounge

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 1,734 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 140
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Screening Room

  • Type: Theater
  • Size: 2,880 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 211, Classroom: 211
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Perfect for film premieres and business presentations.

Green Room

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 525 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 12 ft
  • Capacity — Conference: 24
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Bacara Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 11,310 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 23 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 1050, Classroom: 600, Banquet: 850, Conference: 110
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Elegant ballroom with soaring ceilings, framed mirrors, and six balconies.

Ballroom A

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 3,741 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 23 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 350, Classroom: 175, Banquet: 260, U-Shape: 76, Conference: 45
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Ballroom B

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 3,741 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 23 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 350, Classroom: 175, Banquet: 260, U-Shape: 76, Conference: 45
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Ballroom C

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 3,741 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 23 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 350, Classroom: 175, Banquet: 260, U-Shape: 76, Conference: 260
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Ballroom Terrace and Lawn

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 9,606 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 550
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Lecture Hall

  • Type: Auditorium
  • Size: 1,116 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 88, Classroom: 88
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Ballroom Foyer

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 2,549 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 180
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Anacapa Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 504 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 40, Classroom: 24, Banquet: 30, U-Shape: 24, Conference: 16
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

San Miguel Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 315 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 30, Classroom: 12, Banquet: 20, Conference: 12
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Santa Cruz Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 580 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 50, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 22, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Santa Rosa Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 504 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 12 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 40, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 30, U-Shape: 24, Conference: 16
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Executive Conference Center Lounge

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 852 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Channel Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 853 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Rotunda Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,734 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 150, Classroom: 75, Banquet: 120, U-Shape: 30, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Distinctive circular space above the lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in bar, and dual terraces overlooking the Pacific.

Rotunda Balcony

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 715 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Rotunda Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 3,970 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 200
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Santa Ynez Room

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Size: 2,072 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 140, Classroom: 100, Banquet: 170, U-Shape: 40, Conference: 36
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Venue with natural light, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams.

Santa Ynez Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 1,970 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 110
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 1

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 702 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 50, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 22, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 2

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 1,144 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 116, Classroom: 70, Banquet: 80, U-Shape: 40, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 3

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 783 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 45, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 22, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 4

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 1,161 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 80, Classroom: 70, Banquet: 80, U-Shape: 40, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 5

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 729 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 45, Classroom: 30, Banquet: 40, U-Shape: 22, Conference: 20
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Salon 6

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 1,161 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 11 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 80, Classroom: 70, Banquet: 80, U-Shape: 40, Conference: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Arrival Courtyard

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 13,340 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 800
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • European piazza charm and timeless architecture, transforms into an elegant al fresco dining space.

Ocean Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 3,497 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 250
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Lobby Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 1,512 sq ft
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

The Bluff

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 4,000 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 160
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Perched above the Pacific, features panoramic views and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.

Ocean Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 10,000 sq ft
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Expansive lawn pairs sweeping ocean views with natural beauty.

Monarch Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 1,000 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 50
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Oval Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 6,500 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 300
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Style

luxury, oceanfront, modern, elegant, garden

Contact

Phone: (805) 968-0100