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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bacara
Santa Barbara · California · Coastal resort spa. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bacara spans 42,000 sq ft with an adults-only pool, sauna, steam, cold plunge and extensive treatment and relaxation spaces.
Plan your experience
- Best for
- Fitness & Movement, Recovery, Relaxation & Reset
- Spa facilities
- Adults-only swimming pool, Redwood sauna, Eucalyptus steam room
- Signature treatments
- Relaxation and stress-relief massage, Golden Hour Collagen Massage, Couples massage, Custom and ELEMIS facials
- Location
- The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California 93117, USA
Explore the property
Spa facilities
- Adults-only swimming pool
- Redwood sauna
- Eucalyptus steam room
- Cold plunge
- Treatment rooms
- Fitness facilities
- Fireside relaxation lounges
- Rooftop terrace
Treatments
- Relaxation and stress-relief massage
- Golden Hour Collagen Massage
- Couples massage
- Custom and ELEMIS facials
- Citrus Avocado Body Scrub
- Manicure and pedicure
- Scalp and hair treatments
- Prenatal massage
Discover The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bacara
Santa Barbara · California · Coastal resort spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bacara is a 42,000-square-foot coastal spa within The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, combining an adults-only pool, redwood sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, treatment rooms, fitness and generous relaxation spaces.
At a glance
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- Scale: 42,000 sq ft spa
- Water: adults-only swimming pool and cold plunge
- Thermal: redwood sauna and eucalyptus steam room
- Relaxation: fireside lounges and rooftop terrace
- Treatments: massage, facials, body treatments, nail and scalp services
Why consider the Bacara spa?
The spa has enough scale to work as a destination within the resort rather than as a treatment-only amenity. Its oceanfront setting, substantial wet facilities and large relaxation areas make it particularly suited to longer spa days and restorative resort stays.
Facilities and treatments
The current spa offer includes massage, facials and body treatments alongside an adults-only pool, sauna, steam room and cold plunge. Treatment bookings include access to the spa amenities, subject to the current resort terms.
Good to know before booking
- Advance reservations are required for spa services.
- Access arrangements and treatment inclusions can change.
- Confirm current opening hours, package terms and age rules directly with the resort.
View current Bacara spa information
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Before you book
Facilities, treatment menus, opening hours and access arrangements can change. Confirm current details directly with The Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
Plan & book
Book directly with The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Check current treatments, spa experiences, packages and live availability directly with the property.
Booking is completed directly with the property under its own terms and availability. The Spa Traveller does not take payment or combine travel services.