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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

Santa Barbata, CA

5-Star Coastal Elegance

Know Before You Go:
June gloom peaks May-June!

Accommodations

PROS:

  • ​​3 gorgeous pool w/ views of the Pacific

  • Poolside service (food&drinks)

  • Cabana rentals w/ outstanding service

  • Daily kid activities & crafts​

  • Private beach

CONS:

  • This is a family-friendly resort, but did feel a bit out of place with kids, very "bougie" vibe.

  • Very pricey spa treatments

  • The beach was dirty with trash and dead seagull...

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Food & Beverage

PROS:​

  • Multiple Restaurants on-site

  • Fantastic in-room dining

  • Family-Friendly breakfast option

  • Smash burgers were top notch and best overall value for taste and price.

  • Cocktails were on point

CONS:

  • Steak house did not deliver on the "steak"

  • Food quality did was not match the price tag

  • Servers were not very attentive

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Amenities & Service

PROS:

  • ​​3 gorgeous pool w/ views of the Pacific

  • Poolside service (food&drinks)

  • Cabana rentals w/ outstanding service

  • Daily kid activities & crafts​

  • Private beach

CONS:

  • This is a family-friendly resort, but did feel a bit out of place with kids, very "bougie" vibe.

  • Very pricey spa treatments

  • The beach was dirty with trash and dead seagull...

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Experience & Value

  • Overall we had a fantastic time at the Bacara, incredible service, hospitality, and beautiful property to stay at. We would recommend a visit to this resort and adding this to your next domestic wander to Southern California.

  • Be prepared to drop some cash at this resort.. nothing is cheap.

  • ​Overall Value: Felt the price tag did not quite match...

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