The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Plush, oceanfront quarters in a posh Mediterranean-style resort offering 3 saltwater pools. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this upscale, Mediterranean-style resort is 0.6 miles from Sandpiper Golf Course and 13 miles from Santa Barbara. The plush, refined, Spanish Colonial-style rooms feature soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and private balconies or patios. Some rooms add fireplaces and ocean views, while suites offer additional living areas and pull-out sofas. A daily resort fee covers in-room Internet access and the use of a gym. Other amenities include spa access and drinks service. There are also 3 oceanfront saltwater pools with rental cabanas, as well as tennis courts, multiple dining options, and a seasonal kids' club.