Hotel Californian 36 State Street • Santa Barbara • CA 93101
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This iconic hotel in Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone is just a block from the beach, making it the perfect setting for a classically romantic SoCal celebration. Immaculately designed with a blend of Spanish Colonial elegance and Moroccan-inspired flair, this expansive resort boasts a world-class spa, refreshingly modern guest rooms, and sustainable, hyper-local, and completely customizable cuisine made just for your big day.
- Sweeping panoramic vistas of the Pacific and Santa Ynez mountains can be captured from each of the dreamy al fresco event spaces, which include the chic, poolside Mirador Rooftop, the palm-lined Court of Califia lawn, and the sun-kissed Serena Rooftop. Each space easily transitions into the next, whether you choose to continue the party outdoors, convene in the stylish Blackbird restaurant, or go all-out in the dramatic Alhambra Ballroom.
- All-inclusive packages make planning easy, with seasoned planners on hand to handle the details. We recommend reserving the Alcazar Suite, the sole lodging in the State Building, for picture-perfect photos of wedding party prep and to kickstart an indulgently romantic honeymoon…and the rest of your lives.
Deals
Enjoy a venue rental fee discount when you book your 2026 wedding by December 31, 2025! Contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,000–26,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Event duration
Package Prices
- $300/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Type of event
Food & beverage for weddings starts at $300/person.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $300–350/person
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 25%
Additional Info
Food & beverage for wedding welcome events start at $150/person.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 220 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 350 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 220 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 2pm–midnight.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Beach / Ocean
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- Resort / Spa
- Restaurant
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Mountains
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Pool Area
Hotel Californian
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