10 of the Best Santa Barbara Wedding Venues
With its Riviera-style beaches backed by sparkling ocean panoramas, picturesque wine country, and forested Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara County is home to breathtaking natural scenery--and also a fabulous mix of romantic wedding venues. Whether you’re dreaming of a laid-back gathering with your toes in the sand, a boho-chic bash in a Mediterranean-style courtyard, or a swoon-worthy soiree at a rustic winery, these lovely locations will have you falling in love at first sight!
Elings Park
Santa Barbara, California
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Setting
Affordable
Outdoor Ambiance
Fab Features: 230-acre nonprofit park and urban oasis with seasonal color and incredible city, mountain, and ocean views • expansive oceanview meadow and hillside amphitheater surrounded by trees • oak-shaded terrace for dining
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Glen Annie Golf Club
Goleta, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Ocean and Fairway Views
Scenic Photo Ops
Full-Service
Fab Features: rustic-chic clubhouse with distinctive California Mediterranean architecture tucked in a serene suburb of Santa Barbara • exchange vows on the pretty garden lawn with an ocean view, followed by cocktails on the stone terrace illuminated by market lights and an outdoor fireplace • the picturesque grounds boast rolling greens, lush trees, a charming footbridge, romantic water features, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Kimpton Canary Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Venue Superpowers:
American Riviera
Rooftop Panoramas
Celebrated Cuisine
Fab Features: sophisticated, full-service Spanish-inspired hotel located on the stunning "American Riviera" • the expansive 6th-floor rooftop event space boasts 360-degree views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean • enjoy fabulous, fully customized and ingredient-focused menus from the celebrated team at Finch & Fork
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The 1880 Union
Los Alamos, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Eclectic
Weekend Weddings
Rustic Romance
Fab Features: former stagecoach station turned private hotel • enchanting ceremonies beneath a vine-covered arbor in a serene rose garden • chic receptions in the historic dining room, with chandeliers in beaded cages, jazzy Art Deco bar, and eclectic mix of antiques • unique guestrooms, including a romantic bridal suite with canopy bed and copper soaking tub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
VILLA & VINE
Santa Barbara, CA
Venue Superpowers:
European Vibes
Al Fresco Affairs
State Street Location
Fab Features: exchange vows in the olive tree courtyard with a splashing fountain and bistro lights • elegant affairs in the indoor dining room with fireplace • you can dance the night away, thanks to their late-night curfew
Price: $ • $$
Kaena at The Ranch
Solvang, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Landscape
Industrial-Chic Interior
Handcrafted Wines
Fab Features: tropical-inspired boutique winery & ranch • exchange vows on the expansive lawn beneath a plantation-style pavilion • the spacious barn-style tasting room boasts an open floor plan with a cool, industrial-chic vibe
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Courtyard Celebrations
Stunning Sanctuary
Rustic Glamour
Fab Features: beautiful 1930s Spanish-Revival style church • the sanctuary impresses with vintage lantern-style light fixtures suspended from the vaulted ceiling’s open beams and a stunning stained-glass Rose Window • the neighboring park and garden make for great photo ops
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Whispering Rose Ranch Private Estate
Solvang, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Luxurious Private Estate
Beautiful Barn
Scenic Wine Country
Fab Features: majestic ranch estate set on 100 scenic acres • graceful grounds that boast a grand entry beneath a canopy of sycamores; a romantic fountain court; and a manicured lawn with stunning mountain vistas • a covered barn for dining & dancing that's the epitome of rustic elegance
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Santa Barbara, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Unique
Lush Landscape
Guest Experience
Fab Features: 30 acres of lush gardens with ocean views, set between a bird sanctuary and the beach • receptions perched on the spacious Upper & Lower Hilltops with Pacific vistas • no need to rent elephants—they're already on-site, along with giraffes, lions, penguins, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Rincon Beach Club
Carpinteria | Santa Barbara, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Beach Ceremonies
Garden Celebrations
All-inclusive
Fab Features: private club located in the seaside community of Carpinteria just south of Santa Barbara • choice of ceremony locations: a white-sand beach or a leafy courtyard enclosed by 10-foot-high walls of flowering vines and roses • enchanting open-air garden receptions beneath a starry sky
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
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