Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara CA

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Website: California Resorts : Bacara Resort & Spa - Santa Barbara

 

On the website you can download the catering menus which includes pricing, as well as submit a wedding inquiry. I used to work there, so feel free to PM me with any questions and I will try my best to answer or find the answer.

 

They have an incredible Spa (2nd largest in California) which you can use even if you aren't a guest. They have some really delicious restaurants on site, including a Spa Cafe, which is right next door to the Spa and Spa Pool. I highly recommend you check out the Spa if you are in Santa Barbara. They also have a salon if you want to have a massage and get your hair done for any pre-wedding events. The Spa menu including pricing can be downloaded on their website.

 

1.Where is Bacara located?

Approximately 10 minutes from the Santa Barbara airport on 78 beachfront acres nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

 

2. What kind of weather can I expect?

Generally mild and sunny, with low humidity and seasonal temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

3. What are some of the resort's main features?

- 49 specialty suites and 311 luxurious guest rooms

- Three signature restaurants

- Four bars and lounges

- A 42,000 square foot full-service spa with 36 treatment rooms

- Tennis center with shop and professional instruction

- Two renowned 18-hole golf courses;

one oceanfront, the other mountainside,

with preferred tee times for guests.

- Three heated zero-edge swimming pools

- The 1,000 acre Ranch at Bacara with guided hiking, tours and scenic picnic vistas

- A two-mile sandy beach with

an array of water sports

- 25,500 square feet of social and meeting space

- A dedicated high-tech Executive Conference Center

- A 211 seat Screening Room

 

5. What is Bacara's address?

8301 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara, California 93117

 

 

They have a great site visit program to get a wonderful idea of the resort:

 

A TASTE OF BACARA

 

This exceptional opportunity allows you to sample a taste of all that Bacara has to offer you as you plan your special day. Contact your Bridal Director to schedule ‘A Taste of Bacara’ three to six months prior to your wedding date. This is your opportunity to meet managers who will fulfill your wedding wishes. Here is what to expect when you participate in ‘A Taste of Bacara’:

 

MENU PREVIEW

Meet Bacara’s Banquet Chef and enjoy a preview tasting of the menu selections for your wedding dinner. We offer a complimentary tasting for two, Monday through Friday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Additional guests may join you for a nominal fee. You may preview two selections for each course that you plan to serve at your wedding, excluding hors d’oeuvres and wine. Please submit your menu selections at least three weeks prior to the tasting date. Contact your Bridal Coordinator for assistance with your menu selections.

 

CAKE TASTING

Bacara’s Pastry Chef will dazzle you with his talent and creativity and assist you in designing your dream wedding cake. There will be six Bacara wedding cakes and fillings for you to sample. Discover the difference between fondant and butter cream, choose square tiers or round and decide upon a stacked or pillared wedding cake.

 

SPA PREVIEW

Meet with our Group Spa Representative to review all that the full-service luxury Spa at Bacara has to offer you, your Bridal Party and your wedding guests. Our experts will guide you in making all of your personal Spa arrangements, as well as creating unique group activities.

 

AMENITIES PREVIEW

Take a trip to our Resort Shop, Spa Shop and Luxury Boutique to discuss your gift amenity options with one of our knowledgeable Retail Managers. They will work with you to design the perfect gifts for your guests.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS REVIEW

Meet with our Group Rooms Reservations Coordinator to review your room block, discuss VIP and special needs guests and familiarize yourself with the arrival and departure process.

 

PREPARING FOR YOUR ARRIVAL

Bacara Resort & Spa is nestled on the Gaviota coast between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains on a 78-acre coastal bluff unique to California. Due to our coastal location, we experience wonderful, mild weather year round with average daily temperatures ranging between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. While this is convenient for engaging in daytime activities, we often have cool nights and do occasionally have mornings with overcast skies, known as the Marine Layer. When packing for a trip to Bacara, it is always recommended that you plan on layering your clothing. We have put together the following list to assist you in packing all of the necessary items. Please remember to plan ahead if you are arriving to the area by plane or train, as arranging transportation to the Resort will be necessary. For those who will be traveling in GPS equipped vehicles, Bacara’s coordinates are: Latitude 34.432491 Longitude -119.908750. Remember that regardless of how you arrive, getting here will be well worth the trip.