Montecito Club 920 Summit Road • Santa Barbara • CA 93103
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Steeped in history and sophistication, this iconic club boasts an exceptional location in the heart of Montecito, affording panoramic views that span from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The century-old property has been thoughtfully updated and enhanced, retaining its original Spanish architecture while incorporating beautiful Andalusian design elements and Moroccan influences.
- The Great Room exudes Old World luxury, where sumptuous décor is illuminated by twelve glowing vintage Baccarat crystal chandeliers, while the adjacent Ballroom's beautiful 1918 wood-beamed ceiling and grand fireplace add warmth and authenticity. You might use these spaces solo, or in combination with the Rotunda, a marvelous, circular space featuring a series of arched floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase unmatched vistas of the California coastline.
- Exchange vows on the Great Lawn, backed by sweeping views of the sea and the bustling city of Santa Barbara. In the warm sunlight, the water sparkles like sapphires—if you continue the celebration after sunset, the city lights will take the spotlight as you dance the night away. Whatever your vision, the events team will help make it a reality, ensuring your big day is as magical as it deserves.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,000–20,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
Venue rental for all spaces is required on weekends, and optional on weekdays:
Friday–Sunday all space rental | $20,000
Monday–Thursday all space rental | $16,000Individual spaces may be reserved on weekdays:
Rotunda & Great Room | $5,000
Upper Lawn | $8,000
Ballroom | $10,000Ceremony-only rentals for up to 20 guests are $5,000, and available Monday–Thursday.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $100–150/person
Food & beverage minimums apply, and range $20,000–40,000 depending on space(s) rented and day of the week.
Bar packages are additional, and range $99–138/person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 24%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Yes. At Montecito Club, you can exchange vows on the 20,000-square-foot Great Lawn, with views of the ocean and the harbor. Then move inside for your reception in the Great Room, lit by twelve Baccarat crystal chandeliers, or the Ballroom, with its original wood-beamed ceiling and a grand fireplace. The Rotunda's arched floor-to-ceiling windows can be added for even more coastline views.
At Montecito Club in Santa Barbara, renting all spaces is required on weekends: $20,000 Friday–Sunday and $16,000 Monday–Thursday. On weekdays, you can also book individual spaces, from $5,000 for the Rotunda and Great Room to $10,000 for the Ballroom. Meals run $100–$150 per person, bar packages $99–$138 per person, and food and beverage minimums $20,000–$40,000. A 24% service charge is added.
At Montecito Club, indoor celebrations can go until midnight, and outdoor events wrap up at sunset. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions, so plan to move the dancing into the Great Room or Ballroom once the sun goes down. Ask the event manager how many hours are included with your rental.
Montecito Club is a century-old private club in Santa Barbara with panoramic views from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Its original Spanish architecture has been updated with Andalusian design elements and Moroccan influences. Inside, the Great Room glows under twelve vintage Baccarat crystal chandeliers, and the Ballroom keeps its 1918 wood-beamed ceiling.
Yes. Montecito Club offers ceremony-only rentals for up to 20 guests for $5,000, Monday–Thursday. For a small reception on a weekday, you can reserve a single space instead of the whole club, like the Rotunda and Great Room for $5,000, with arched windows looking out over the Santa Barbara coastline.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 300 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, until midnight indoors and sunset outdoors.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Golf / Country Club
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Private Club
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Golf / Country Club
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Valley
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