The Santa Barbara Club 1105 Chapala Street • Santa Barbara • CA 93101
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This exquisite club exemplifies the qualities that make Santa Barbara unforgettable: a timelessly grand aesthetic, delectable local foods and world-class wines, and a dedication to service that ensures a seamless, luxurious experience. Tucked in the heart of the city's historic center, it's a century-old oasis of lush lawns, turn-of-the-century architecture, and impeccable elegance just steps from everything the area has to offer.
- A dramatic oak tree on the Club's verdant grounds is a popular backdrop for ceremonies, especially as the afternoon sun dapples the area with welcome shade. Cocktails follow on the adjacent patio or inside the venue's Bar and Club Room, where a baby grand piano adds a classic touch. A glass wall in the main Dining Room opens onto the outdoor space, inviting a refreshing flow as you dine, dance, and celebrate into the evening.
- The acclaimed in-house chef specializes in California wine country cuisine, with a passion for creating unique epicurean experiences for you and your guests. The extensive wine list offers endless options for pairings, with ample selections of local varietals as well as international favorites. Because this is a truly full-service venue, you can focus on the big moments while the talented staff expertly manages the details.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $5,500/event
The rental fee on Saturday or Sunday is $5,500 and includes:
- 5-hour event time with exclusive use of the Club
- Access to the venue from 10am–11:30pm
- Indoor & outdoor event spaces
- Two dressing rooms, each with fireplaces
- All staff, chefs, menu tasting, and setup & teardown
- Tables, chairs, china, glassware, flatware, linens, votives, and outdoor string lighting
Ceremony Fee
- $1,500/event
The ceremony fee varies depending on event duration and includes setup of up to 200 chairs and a water station.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $25,000/event
All wedding and weekend events require a $25,000 food & beverage minimum.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $78/person and up
A 3-course plated meal starts at $78/person and includes choice of entree, house-made bread, and coffee & tea. A three-course minimum is required.
Buffet dinner starts at $95/person.
5 bar packages range from $70–100/person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 24%
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
The weekend rental at The Santa Barbara Club includes five hours of event time with exclusive use of the Club and its indoor and outdoor spaces. All staff and chefs, a menu tasting, and setup and teardown are covered, along with tables, chairs, china, glassware, flatware, linens, votives, table numbers and outdoor string lighting. You'll also have two dressing rooms, each with a fireplace, and the Club's private parking lot for your guests.
Yes. At The Santa Barbara Club, a dramatic oak tree on the garden lawn is a favorite ceremony backdrop, with afternoon shade from its branches. Cocktails follow on the adjacent patio or inside the Bar and Club Room, where a baby grand piano adds a classic touch, and the main Dining Room has a glass wall that opens to the outdoors for dinner and dancing. If you're marrying elsewhere, the Club also works beautifully as a reception-only venue.
At The Santa Barbara Club, the Saturday or Sunday rental fee is $5,500, and an on-site ceremony adds $1,500 for a half-hour ceremony. Weekend weddings have a $25,000 food and beverage minimum, before tax and the 24% service charge. Plated three-course dinners start at $78 per person, buffet dinners start at $95 per person, and five bar packages range from $70–110 per person. Weekday pricing is available on request.
Weddings at The Santa Barbara Club include five hours of event time, with overtime available for an additional cost. You can access the Club from 10am, outdoor spaces are available until 10pm, and indoor spaces until 11:30pm, so the party can move inside as the night goes on. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions.
The Santa Barbara Club has two dressing rooms, each with its own fireplace, so both sides of the wedding party can get ready in comfort. Note that food purchases are required for the dressing rooms, so plan a getting-ready spread with the catering team.
The Santa Barbara Club has a private parking lot that's available for your event, which is a real perk in downtown Santa Barbara. It's right at the Club on Chapala Street, so guests can park and walk straight in.
Founded in 1892, The Santa Barbara Club is a designated historical landmark in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, with turn-of-the-century architecture and a lush garden. It's a private club, so the whole property is reserved exclusively for your wedding. The in-house culinary team focuses on local, seasonal food, paired with wines from the Santa Ynez Valley and nearby appellations.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 350 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Special Events / Parties
- 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, Saturday–Sunday, 10am–11:30pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Art Gallery
- Garden
- Golf / Country Club
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Club
- Restaurant
- Non-Profit
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Hills
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
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