The 42,000sq ft (3,902sq m) Bacara Resort & Spa on the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara, US, has enhanced its spa experience with a new menu of services and a new rooftop Mud Bar bathing zone.

Located on one of the last remaining intact coastal ecosystems in California, the 354-guestroom resort’s new spa menu has been developed with its beach setting in mind. Open-air treatments on the rooftop terrace are complemented by two private lounge areas for sunbathing and relaxation. Designed to be shared with friends or loved ones, the Mud Bar includes self-applied marine mud to help detox, reduce water retention and infuse the skin with antioxidants and minerals.

New European and locally-inspired spa treatments are offered in 36 indoor treatment rooms, including the signature Babor SeaCreation Facial which uses rare extracts from micro-organisms found at the bottom of the sea. A portion of the proceeds from this treatment benefits the Gaviota Coast Conservancy.

The spa’s 3,500sq ft (325sq m) fitness centre has also had its equipment refreshed, featuring new Precor P80 cardiovascular machines.

Other spa amenities at the facility include fireside relaxation areas, eucalyptus steamrooms, dry redwood saunas, a spa café and an adults-only zero-edge saline swimming pool.

The resort opened in 2000 and features four restaurants, three oceanfront swimming pools, a 12,000-bottle Wine Cellar, the Foley Food & Wine Society Wine Tasting Room and 70,000sq ft (6,503sq m) of function space.