Montecito Club 920 Summit Road • Santa Barbara • CA 93103


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • 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 | $16,000

    Individual spaces may be reserved on weekdays:

    Rotunda & Great Room | $5,000
    Upper Lawn | $8,000
    Ballroom | $10,000

    Ceremony-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

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Montecito Club, or will guests need to travel between them?

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.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Montecito Club, and is there a minimum?

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.

How long do we get at Montecito Club, and when does the music have to stop?

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.

What makes Montecito Club different from the other venues near it?

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.

Does Montecito Club work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

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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