Bacara Resort AND Spa

This enchanting resort and spa is set right on the Pacific Coast, surrounded by lush coastal gardens just outside of Santa Barbara. The famous Sandpiper Golf Club is adjacent to the hotel, and guests will be able to reach the fabulous shops, cafés, restaurants and family-friendly attractions of Santa Barbara in just a 15-minute drive. Couples and families alike can enjoy a stroll along the beach, or stay at the resort to lounge in the sun by one of three zero-edge heated swimming pools or sip a drink in a private pool cabana with poolside wait service and wireless internet access. The hotel also boasts a lavish, full-service spa and five in-house restaurants serving New American cuisine such as grass-fed beef burgers, sophisticated tapas, and hearty Italian dishes. The spacious rooms and suites are furnished with natural materials, all with plush bedding, marble showers and the latest technology.