Along the bluffs and beaches of the Gaviota coast lies a destination of stunning natural beauty and relaxed luxury—Bacara Resort & Spa. Like an intimate Mediterranean village, Bacara sprawls along 78 pristine beachfront acres, and is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains.

Located just ten minutes from Santa Barbara airport, the resort’s terra cotta tile roofs, covered archways, and wooden trellises lend it the understated, relaxed appeal of a true classic California resort. Bacara’s attention to the most minute details and its warm discreet service all evoke the gentility and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. It was an age when getting away for a few days, and coming back looking rested, rejuvenated and renewed, wasn’t considered an indulgence, but a necessity.

Bacara guests relive this age of leisure when they while away afternoons by the sea, under wide skies, warmed by the sun, perhaps playing a game of croquet, and sipping a cold, crisp glass of wine in the good company of clever friends. This is a feeling completely informal, and it is precisely in that very relaxed attitude where the essence of Bacara lay: elegance, understatement and complete serenity.

While Bacara’s ultimate personal wellness program “Destination Transformation” offers hands-on guidance in fitness and nutrition.

Destination Transformation makes enjoyable the traditionally chore-like process of getting both mind and body in shape. After a comprehensive welcome evaluation, including dietary review, activity preference and lifestyle assessment, the Wellness Choreographer develops an individualized plan of action for each guest, ranging from tennis to hikes at The Ranch at Bacara.

While a healthy diet is an essential part of the program, sacrifice is not on the menu. Thoughtfully orchestrated by Bacara’s world-class chefs, culinary selections are based on guest’s preferences, with each dish prepared to perfection. The cuisine appeals to the palate with organic fruits, vegetables and herbs grown at the 10-acre garden located within the 1,000-acre Ranch at Bacara. The Ranch, located literally minutes from the Bacara chef’s kitchen, is a private, peaceful, and idyllic place with the Oak Grove being a favorite for picnicking guests.

Of course, the real reward for guests after rejuvenating minds, bodies and spirits is time spent in Bacara’s incomparable accommodations, including the chic new Sea Haven and The  Penthouse suites. With design inspired by the calming Pacific Ocean, looking out from these superb two-bedroom suites, guests have the sense of being afloat at sea as only ocean and sky can be seen through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Suites start at $1,350 per night. For the experience of a lifetime, guests can enjoy the Sea Haven for $8,000 or The Penthouse for $10,000 a night. Whether guests choose a room, a suite, or The Penthouse, on thing is certain: They will come back from Bacara looking rested, rejuvenated and renewed.
Contact Information:

www.bacararesort.com
805.571.3106