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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara vs West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara ranks significantly better than West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is ranked #4 in Santa Barbara with approval from 11 publications such as Afar Magazine, Star Service and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
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8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
From $149 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"All the rooms are designed with a... beach-chic vibe, but the ocean-view suites hold the key to Bacara's secret weapon: dramatic sea cliff vistas that open onto a wild stretch of beach."
Oyster
Luxury
"There is much to love about the Bacara, a destination resort located on a rocky stretch of coastline about 20 minutes west of Santa Barbara."
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Travel + Leisure
"Mediterranean-style oceanfront villas sprawled over 78 lush acres between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains, offering a laundry list of activities."
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Time Out
"This picturesque getaway could be mistaken for the coast of Italy, set up with mediterranean-style villas spread out over a long stretch of beach in Goleta."
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Star Service
"This ambitious, self-contained, deluxe destination resort is the only true oceanfront resort in Santa Barbara, though the Four Seasons is only about 14 feet shy of that claim."
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Avoid the less expensive rooms at the back of the property, where trains and cars rumble by, and request the more expensive quieter rooms overlooking the pools and ocean.
Gayot
"Spa aficionados still flock to the white stucco sanctuary."
Jetsetter
"Classic Santa Barbara-area celeb hideout mixing beach bumming with wine tasting and a sprawling spa."
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Afar Magazine
"Bacara Spa and Resort feels secluded for a reason: it sits on 78 oceanfront acres on the North end of Santa Barbara."
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i
Don't miss the exceptional massages at the spa, 42,000 square feet of hot tubs, eucalyptus steam rooms, and areas to relax in.
The Telegraph
8.0
"With a spectacular setting overlooking the Pacific, Bacara is the only hotel in the area with direct beach access and gets it right on every level."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Ideally located on 78
beachfront acres with the vast Pacific Ocean displayed before you, The Ritz-Carlton
Bacara, Santa Barbara is quintessential California coastal luxury."
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West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Palm trees, blooming flowers, and perfectly manicured lawns. Life is good at this lush 46-room motel across the street from the harbor."
Star Service
"Located across a busy boulevard from the marina, within walking distance to the pier, dining and entertainment, this hotel is one of only a handful of chains on the beach."
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Among these, request 201 to 205, which offer filtered glimpses of the marina.
Gayot
"A beachfront setting is the main attraction at this 46-room hotel."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl West Beach Inn is about as close as you can get to the harbor and the beach in Santa Barbara, and rates here are at a premium as a result."
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U.S. News & World Report
"Situated directly across the street from the Santa Barbara beaches, the West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel is also within walking distance of downtown, where you'll find numerous shops and restaurants."
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