Experience laid-back luxury and contemporary comfort at Bacara Resort & Spa, a beachfront hotel that sprawls across 78 acres of pristine Santa Barbara coast. The resort is designed with Spanish Colonial architecture and classic California aesthetics, ideally suited for the prime location between the stunning shore and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

The facilities

Opportunities for play abound at Bacara: Direct beach access is steps away, as are four Har-Tru clay tennis courts and miles of nature trails that wind through the scenic hills. Pamper yourself in the full-service spa and state-of-the-art fitness facility, or take a dip in one of the three zero-edge saline swimming pools. Bacara’s three signature restaurants boast a variety of culinary delights ranging from casual fare to fine dining. An expansive wine cellar houses more than 12,000 bottles, showcasing wines from around the world as well as from the award-winning Santa Barbara wine region.

The rooms

At Bacara, every one of the 305 lavish guestrooms and 49 specialty suites are equipped with either a private balcony or patio with breathtaking ocean, garden, or mountain views. Guestrooms also boast a state-of-the-art entertainment centre, elegant Spanish tiling and Frette bathrobes and slippers. Half the guestrooms also offer gas or wood-burning fireplaces.