Bacara Resort and Spa Weddings, Honeymoons & Romantic Getaways

Several A-list celebrity weddings have made this Santa Barbara sanctuary the "in" spot to tie the knot. Showcased between the majestic Santa Ynez mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this cliff-dwelling, Spanish Colonial-style retreat can make your California dreams come true.

Where: A ten-minute ride from the Santa Barbara Airport will lead to this 78-acre oasis, which is located at 8301 Hollister Avenue. If traveling from Los Angeles, allow for a 1-1/2 hour drive.

For Active Couples: Tee off at the championship level Sandpiper golf course, which has challenged participants in both PGA and LPGA tournaments. (The verdant landscape became actor John O'Hurley's fairway to heaven when he chose the playing field as his wedding locale.) The equally impressive 18-hole Glen Annie course is located two miles from the resort, and like the Sandpiper, has the expertise of golf pros available for its guests.

After a day spent communing with nature along one of three hiking trails (graded beginner to expert) on The Ranch, testing your skills on one of four clay tennis courts or joining in on a refined game of champagne croquet in the garden, the healing hands of skilled technicians await you in the 36 treatment rooms at The Spa at Bacara, which offers a wide range of rejuvenating treatments, including shiatsu massage, aromatherapy massage, and healing stone therapy. Achieve an outward glow that matches your serene spirit in the salon, which offers French manicures, pedicures and make-up lessons. A special bridal package, consisting of hair consultation, hair and make-up application, is available for those preparing to walk down the aisle.

Romantic Dining: Original Joan Miro sculptures set a surrealistic stage for a Mediterranean-influenced dining experience at Miro, christened after the legendary Spanish artist. The passionate works of art on display are complemented by such culinary masterpieces as breast of duck with Swiss chard, artisan foie gras with Monterey squid, grapes and verjus, and oak grilled lamb chops with aged sherry. As you enjoy your meal, toast to your love with one of the 12,000 bottles of spirits stored in the wine cellar.

For California cuisine at its finest, sample the grilled wild king salmon or the lemon-oregano crusted rack of lamb served at The Bistro, a 320-seat restaurant which offers a romantic ocean view.

The Spa Cafe provides a sumptuous repast in a relaxed setting, with outdoor seating offering a view of the rimless pool, as well as indoor tables for those looking for a brief respite from the California sunshine.

Weddings: The rush of ocean waves in the background seem to applaud as couples are pronounced husband and wife amid displays of kaleidoscopic floral beauty in the garden, which can accommodate 50-800 guests. Attendees converge at the Spanish Colonial Ballroom for a reception where they dine on such succulent fare as Russian caviar, Italian white truffle risotto and pepper crusted beef tenderloin, catered by the resort.

Celebrity Weddings and Honeymoons At Bacara Resort and Spa:

Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler of MTV's "Meet The Barkers"
"Dancing With The Stars" alumni John O'Hurley and Lisa Mesloh
"Baywatch" actress Yasmine Bleeth and Paul Cerrito
"So You Think You Can Dance" hostess Lauren Sanchez and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell
"One Tree Hill" co-stars Chad Michael Murray and Sophie Bush (honeymoon)
"Will and Grace" star Debra Messing and Daniel Zelman (honeymoon)

Get A Room! A bridal suite for newlyweds is just one of the resort's 331 rooms and 49 suites, each designed with a patio or balcony from which to gaze upon the mirrored surface of a rimless swimming pool, witness the play of shadows across the face of the Santa Ynez mountains or the descent of the sun into the Pacific Ocean. Many rooms also offer the warmth of either wood- or gas-burning fireplaces.

For More Information:

• Visit www.bacararesort.com
  
• Call 805-968-0100 (general inquiries)
  
• 877-422-4245 (Toll Free for reservations)