The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a hotel destination wedding venue in Santa Barbara, United States, hosting 850 at dinner and 1,100 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$69,000 (our estimate).
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a coastal hotel on the California shoreline, with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor options for the ceremony and reception.
About The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is a coastal hotel on the California shoreline, with declared wedding services and both indoor and outdoor options for the ceremony and reception.
Meeting and banquet space here accommodates up to 850 guests for a seated dinner and up to 1,100 standing, so celebrations can scale from intimate to very large.
Accommodation covers more than 25 room types, from a Standard King Room to a Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite with ocean view, fireplace and balcony sleeping up to six, plus mobility and hearing accessible rooms.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara (SBA), which we estimate is around 15 minutes away.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 850 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,100 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 500 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 25 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$69,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$250 to US$450 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SBA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seated dining capacity of 850 and standing capacity of 1,100
- Outdoor ceremonies available, with both indoor and outdoor space
- Coastal setting on the sea, with ocean view and partial ocean view rooms
- Meeting and banquet event space with declared wedding services
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SBA · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SBA.
- Direct line
- (805) 968-0100
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
Up to 850 guests seated for dining, or up to 1,100 standing.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor space.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
More than 25 room types, including king and queen rooms with balconies, ocean, pool, garden and resort views, club lounge access rooms, and suites. The Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite sleeps up to 6 and one Club Suite with ocean view sleeps up to 8.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the nearest, and we estimate a transfer of around 15 minutes.
What should we budget?+
We estimate roughly USD 250 to 500 per head, though you should confirm current pricing with the venue on +1 805-968-0100.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 850 guests
“| Bacara Ballroom | 130.0x87.0x23.0 | 11310.0 | 1050 | 600 | 110 | 120 | 1100 | 850 |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,100 guests
“| Bacara Ballroom | 130.0x87.0x23.0 | 11310.0 | 1050 | 600 | 110 | 120 | 1100 | 850 |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 500 guests
“Accommodates up to 500 guests for ceremonies, receptions, and farewell brunches.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 25 listed
“King Room with Balcony and Ocean View”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange vows atop The Bluff against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, or celebrate with a lavish reception in the Bacara Ballroom, where 23-foot ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors create an aura of romantic indulgence.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Collaborate with our culinary experts to serve delicious meals for an unforgettable evening”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“A distinctive circular space above the lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in bar, and dual terraces overlooking the Pacific—perfect for intimate receptions or private events.”
Read the source for bar on siteEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Exchange vows against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, or celebrate with a lavish reception in the Bacara Ballroom, where 23-foot ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors create an aura of romantic indulgence.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Host up to 200 guests for a magical dinner under the stars on the outdoor terrace and dance inside the Rotunda.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Host up to 200 guests for a magical dinner under the stars on the outdoor terrace and dance inside the Rotunda.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony or an indoor reception, each of the hotel's wedding venues responds with curated amenities like natural light, ocean or garden views, flexible square footage and outdoor terraces.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Tucked onto 78 acres overlooking the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara combines the appeal of this coastal city with the beauty of its natural surroundings.”
Read the source for settingSea view: Yes
“The Bluff is high atop the Pacific with dramatic ocean views.”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“Set atop the resort lobby, this enchanting Santa Barbara wedding venue overlooks the ocean, gardens, and adjoining terraces.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Begin your wedding planning process, where every detail is tailored to perfection with our dedicated Santa Barbara wedding specialists who will bring your vision to life.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day