The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Perched on 78 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara combines the region’s Spanish Colonial architectural style with the natural beauty of California’s Central Coast. The resort sits atop the historic Chumash village of the Hel’apunitse at the mouth of Tecolote Canyon, grounding the experience in a deep sense of place. A one-of-a-kind resort village, the recently reimagined property features 314 guestrooms and 44 suites with private balconies or patios with view of the ocean or garden surrounds, and more than half with indoor or outdoor fireplaces. Amenities include three zero-edge pools, a 42,000-square-foot spa, five dining venues, 85,5000 square feet of event space and close proximity to Santa Barbara’s wine country. The property-wide enhancements led by Meyer Davis, draws on the textures, stories, and rich heritage of the Central Coast, evoking the quiet glamour of the American Riviera.