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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Price
Price on request
Capacity
500 guests
Bedrooms
29

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara sits on a bluff on the Gaviota Coast west of Santa Barbara, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. Weddings use the Bacara Ballroom with its 23-foot ceilings, the Ocean Lawn and the Bluff. The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests for your wedding celebration.

The story

A Pacific Bluff Resort West of Santa Barbara

The Bacara is a Spanish colonial style resort on a bluff above the Pacific, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the sea, to the west of Santa Barbara. The ocean is the dominant feature of the grounds, and the wedding spaces are arranged to make use of it.

There are three main settings. The Bacara Ballroom, with 23-foot ceilings, gilt-framed mirrors, six balconies and an ocean-view terrace and foyer, takes weddings of up to 500 guests. The Ocean Lawn accommodates up to 500 for ceremonies, receptions and farewell brunches. The Bluff, set above the water, takes up to 200 for a ceremony and cocktail reception. The ballroom covers 11,310 square feet. A second large room, The Square, covers 13,340 square feet, and the resort has 29 event rooms in all.

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The details

Everything your planner asks first.

Pricing & packages

Price
Price on request

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Up to 500 guests for weddings (Bacara Ballroom and Ocean Lawn)
Accommodation
29 event rooms including the Bacara Ballroom, Rotunda & Terrace, The Bluff, and Ocean Lawn

Location & experiences

Region
Santa Barbara, United States
Nearest airport
SBA · Santa Barbara

Planning & policies

Planner
Dedicated Ritz-Carlton wedding team
Location
Santa Barbara, California, USA
Largest space capacity
Up to 1,200 guests; Ocean Lawn accommodates up to 500
Indoor option
Bacara Ballroom with 23-foot ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors
Enquiries
Via ritzcarlton.com or +1 805-968-0100
Frequently asked

Good to know.

How many guests can The Ritz-Carlton Bacara accommodate?

The largest single space accommodates up to 1,200 guests. Individual outdoor venues include The Bluff (up to 200 guests for ceremony and cocktail reception) and the Ocean Lawn (up to 500 guests for ceremonies, receptions, and farewell brunches).

What outdoor wedding venues does the resort offer?

Key outdoor spaces include The Bluff, high above the Pacific with dramatic ocean views; the Ocean Lawn, offering open ocean vistas; and the Rotunda & Terrace, set atop the resort lobby overlooking the ocean, gardens, and adjoining terraces.

Is there an indoor ballroom for receptions?

Yes. The Bacara Ballroom features 23-foot ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors, making it an opulent setting for indoor receptions.

What is the pricing for a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara?

Pricing is tailored to the couple's event and is not publicly listed. Contact the resort's wedding team via ritzcarlton.com for a personalised proposal.

Does the resort offer on-site accommodation?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara is a full-service resort with a full range of rooms, suites, and signature suites available for wedding guests.

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