This holiday, give the gift of a spa'liday! What is that you ask? A relaxing and very excellent gift idea for those that need a staycation, a breather and a stress reliever; a spa retreat for the ...

Resort Just Happened: Whose idea was it to build a luxury resort 12 miles out of town in the middle of nowhere on a less-than-Waikiki beach? And did the people who bought upscale Bacara Resort & Spa ...

The appearance of Goleta’s popular Haskell’s Beach has changed in recent years, and if higher-ups at Bacara Resort have their way, it will change yet even more. The public got its first glimpse at ...

Dear Margarita: I loved the subtle pistachio undertones of this crème brûlée. It’s a perfect dessert to make in advance if you’re entertaining. Bacara was happy to share its recipe, which we’ve ...

Sigman moved to Santa Barbara five years ago to complete his master’s degree in organizational management at Antioch University. During his time at Antioch, he worked as a manager at bouchon in ...

Most new American oceanside resorts either feel clichéd--safely copying other properties that came before--or coldly modern, trying very hard to avoid the first pitfall, and becoming uninviting in the ...

Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Lesage as executive chef. “Chef Lesage’s impressive career includes three-star Michelin restaurants in Paris as ...

Dear Margarita: I loved the subtle pistachio undertones of this crème brûlée. It’s a perfect dessert to make in advance if you’re entertaining. Bacara was happy to share its recipe, which we’ve ...

The 41st Santa Barbara International Festival kicked off today and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is the festival’s premier hospitality partner. From Feb. 4-14, the resort is offering an ...

1. Prepare the pistachio paste: In an oven heated to 350 degrees, toast the pistachios until fragrant, six to eight minutes. Remove and cover with a towel, rolling to remove the skins from the hot ...