The Rincon Creek Ranch 7804 Stanley Park Road • Carpinteria • CA 93013

Yes. At The Rincon Creek Ranch, many couples say their vows in the Meadow, a clearing of oaks beside Rincon Creek. Cocktail hour or an intimate reception can follow at the Pavilion, with an outdoor kitchen, a stone fireplace and a covered courtyard under twinkle lights. For larger celebrations, the Creekside Piazza is a raised event pad framed by logs and boulders, with a stone staircase that makes a dramatic ceremony spot.

Pricing at The Rincon Creek Ranch runs $5,400–15,000 depending on the day and guest count. Friday–Sunday dates range from $6,000–15,000, and Tuesday–Thursday dates from $5,400–13,500. Event insurance isn't included in the venue fee and runs about $375; the venue will share its preferred insurance carrier.

The Rincon Creek Ranch has an approved vendor list, and the team is glad to vet any other vendor you'd like to bring, as long as they're approved before your day. Catering and alcohol come from the preferred list, and a licensed bartender is required.

Yes. Per the county's noise ordinance and out of respect for neighbors, amplified music at The Rincon Creek Ranch wraps at 10pm. Plan your timeline so the big moments, like toasts, first dance and the last song, happen before then.

The Rincon Creek Ranch has a small dedicated getting-ready space, and the two homes on the property can also be booked, so you and your wedding party can get ready and stay right on the ranch.

Yes. The Rincon Creek Ranch has two homes. The Hilltop Hideaway is a modern farmhouse with three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a patio with views of Rincon Mountain, the Channel Islands and the Pacific sunset. The Meadow View Home is a one-suite retreat in the avocado groves, with accordion doors that open to the meadow, which makes it a lovely honeymoon spot.

The Rincon Creek Ranch hosts everything from intimate gatherings to as many as 400 guests in the Creekside Piazza. Smaller groups can use the Meadow and Pavilion for a more intimate feel.

The Rincon Creek Ranch dates to 1894, when it was a stagecoach stop, and later became a getaway for the stars. Today it's a family-run organic avocado ranch in the hills above Carpinteria, surrounded by old oaks, three creeks and the Los Padres mountains, and it's lit end to end with string lights.