Set within the resort’s 78 acres, the spa encompasses 42,000 square feet and features a full selection of amenities, including a swimming pool, redwood sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Fireside lounges and a rooftop terrace offer additional spaces to relax, restore and enjoy the spa resort’s legendary Santa Barbara views.

Bring your bathing suit! As part of the spa package, access to the private spa pool is available. 

Time of day and therapist preference can be selected on the activity page of the registration site. 

The Wine Tour takes you on an unforgettable adventure that will transport you from seascape to landscape, through steep mountain passes and along meandering hills stitched with grapevines. It is a spectacular backdrop for enjoying some of California’s best wines.

There is a wide range of remarkable wines in Santa Barbara County. The knowledgeable guide will help plan the perfect afternoon, personalized to your wine tastes, pace, and expectations for the day, and will prepare a lunch at a table with a beautiful vineyard view.

There will be some light walking during this activity, comfortable footwear is suggested. 

Your experienced kayak guide will launch you from the sand of Santa Barbara’s West Beach and lead you along Santa Barbara’s famous surf spot known as Sandspit. This Santa Barbara kayak tour provides breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views of the Waterfront, Santa Ynez Mountains, Channel Islands, Riviera, Mesa, Harbor, Stearns Wharf, and more.

Your guide will bring you within feet of Northern Fur Seals, Pacific Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, California Brown Pelicans, and Cormorants. Next, you’ll explore Stearns Wharf, and after passing underneath the pier you’ll enter the Santa Barbara Harbor. The harbor will lend your eyes to magnificent vessels and Santa Barbara’s world renowned fishermen fleet who call the harbor home.

During your Santa Barbara kayak tour your guide will provide you insights into the local landscape, topography, wildlife, historical landmarks, and more. Their extensive local knowledge will help answer any questions you may have about Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas. Our guided kayak tour is suitable for all skill levels, including first time Kayakers! 

Shuttle departs from North Parking Lot at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 11. Pick up will be at West Beach at 3:00 PM.

Our stand up paddle (SUP) tours are leisurely and can be quite calming in the serene waters of Santa Barbara. For those more aggressive paddlers, our instructors will adapt the lesson to ensure sure you get that full-body workout you’re looking for. If you’re the adventure-seeking type we include surfing with our SUP lessons in Santa Barbara as well.

Shuttle departs from North Parking Lot at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 11. Pick up will be at West Beach at 3:00 PM.

Want to see more of Santa Barbara? Take our shuttle to the heart of downtown where you’ll find boutiques, trusted name-brand stores, locally owned restaurants and cafés, and a generous dose of culture. Downtown is also home to Santa Barbara's historic West Beach.

West Beach is located between the historic Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor. From this beach we have quick access to touring the harbor, viewing the sea lions at the quarter mile buoy and taking a closer look under the pier!

Shuttle departs from North Parking Lot at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 11. Pick up will be at West Beach at 3:00 PM.

The RItz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara offers endless activities on property. Enjoy a bike ride, a guided beach walk, a swim in the pool or any of the countless fitness activities available. Amenities and services included in the resort fee are:

• Wireless, high-speed internet access in guest rooms and common areas
• Daily one hour access to private, professional grade clay tennis courts, including rackets, tennis ball machine use, and 30 minute tennis clinic with pro for 2 people
• Daily water aerobics classes for 2 people, including water aerobics equipment
• Ambassadors of the Environment Guided Eco-Hike Tour for 2 people  
• Daily bike rental for 2 people, 2 hours per day
• Guided beach walk
• Press Reader, an easy-to-use app offering unlimited access to your favorite newspapers and magazines
• Daily one hour yoga class for 2 people, equipment provided

Explore the coastal nature trail and discover interesting adaptations that enable plants and animals to survive in this arid landscape. Step back into time as we understand how the Chumash survived on this land for thousands of years. This tour is lead by Bacara staff and ventures around the picturesque resort property.