Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events 1114 State Street • Santa Barbara • CA 93101
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Located just steps from the iconic Santa Barbara County Courthouse, this fabulous venue makes it effortless to transition from "I do" to "let's dance," without having to corral your crew between events. Set on the historic La Arcada Plaza, it's an easy two-minute stroll from the courthouse, as well as countless cultural institutions, restaurants, and shopping destinations.
- Al fresco gatherings come to life on the Fig Patio, where your guests can sip cocktails beside a tranquil turtle pond and mingle around a series of wood fire tables. Inside, we love the airy La Arcada Ballroom, with its soaring ceilings, cascading natural light, and polished, neutral palette, as well as the cool, cozy Distiller's Lounge.
- Stress-free all-inclusive packages add another level of ease to planning your day, combining the venue rental, in-house catering, and bar packages into one upfront, affordable cost. It's especially well-suited for intimate soirees, though it can also easily accommodate up to 120 guests across the indoor and outdoor spaces.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $500–2,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Package chosen
Package Prices
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Guest count
- Package chosen
Packages start at $7,500 for 50 guests.
All packages include the rental fee, catering, alcohol, tax, and service charge.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $1,000–6,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Time of year
- Space reserved
- Package chosen
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Yes. At Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events, you can marry and celebrate on site in the La Arcada Ballroom or on the Fig Patio, each seating up to 100. Getting married at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse? The venue sits in historic La Arcada Plaza, an easy two-minute stroll away, so guests can walk from your vows to the party.
At Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events, all-inclusive packages start at $7,500 for 50 guests and cover the venue rental, in-house catering, alcohol, tax and service charge in one upfront price. If you book spaces separately, rental fees run $500–$2,500 and food and beverage minimums run $1,000–$6,000, depending on the day, time, season and space.
Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events sits in historic La Arcada Plaza, steps from the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and within walking distance of the library, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and downtown theaters. Guests can sip cocktails beside a turtle pond and wood fire tables on the Fig Patio, or settle into the cozy Distiller's Lounge.
Yes. Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events is especially well suited to intimate celebrations, with all-inclusive packages starting at $7,500 for 50 guests. Marry at the nearby courthouse or on site, then gather in the Distiller's Lounge or on the Fig Patio for dinner and drinks.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 120 | 100 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- 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
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Ballroom
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
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