6 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!



EURO VIBES



VILLA & VINE

Santa Barbara, California

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

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


RUSTIC RETREAT



The 1880 Union

Los Alamos, California

Fab Features: former Wells Fargo stagecoach station-turned-private-hotel • enchanting ceremonies beneath a vine-covered arbor in a serene rose garden • chic receptions in the 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-house
Price: $ • $$


HIDDEN GEM



Elings Park

Santa Barbara, California

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: BYO
Price: $ • $$


ROMANTIC



Whispering Rose Ranch Private Estate

Solvang, California

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, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$


PICTURESQUE



Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens

Santa Barbara, CA

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-house
Price: $ • $$


BEACH CEREMONY



Rincon Beach Club

Carpinteria | Santa Barbara, CA

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-house
Price: $$


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