Wedding Venues
The Santa Barbara venues we love most. Every one personally recommended.
Bacara Resort & Spa
Goleta, CA
Oceanfront luxury resort with manicured grounds, multiple ceremony sites, and world-class catering. One of Santa Barbara's most iconic wedding venues.
"Bacara was a dream. The staff anticipated every need and the backdrop is simply unmatched."
— Sarah & Tom, married Oct 2023
Santa Barbara Courthouse
Santa Barbara, CA
Historic Spanish Colonial architecture, the famous Sunken Gardens, and a rooftop with panoramic views of the city and mountains. Intimate and utterly beautiful.
"We wanted something historic and unique. The Courthouse delivered beyond our imagination."
— Maria & James, married June 2022
Dos Pueblos Ranch
Goleta, CA
A working flower farm and ranch with sweeping coastal views. Ceremony and reception spaces surrounded by rows of locally grown blooms.
"Nothing compares to the flowers at Dos Pueblos. We still can't believe we got married there."
— Emily & Connor, married May 2023
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Montecito, CA
Cliffside beachfront resort in Montecito with private beach access, stunning gardens, and impeccable service for discerning couples.
"Rosewood Miramar is worth every penny. The team is flawless and the setting is breathtaking."
— Priya & Daniel, married Sept 2023
San Ysidro Ranch
Montecito, CA
A legendary Montecito estate with stone cottages, creekside gardens, and mountain views. One of the most storied wedding venues in California.
"San Ysidro Ranch is in a category of its own. Every detail was handled with quiet, effortless grace."
— Margot & Charles, married April 2023
Kestrel Park
Santa Ynez, CA
A private 120-acre estate in the Santa Ynez Valley with sweeping vineyard views, a historic barn, and manicured gardens. Exclusive use means the whole property is yours for the day.
"We had the entire property to ourselves. It felt like we'd rented a small kingdom."
— Brooke & Nathan, married October 2022
Sunstone Winery
Santa Ynez, CA
A Provencal-style winery estate with stone walls, olive trees, barrel caves, and lavender fields. One of the most romantic settings in the county.
"Guests kept saying it felt like France. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful backdrop."
— Claire & Marc, married September 2022
El Encanto Hotel
Santa Barbara, CA
A Belmond property perched in the Santa Barbara foothills with sweeping ocean views, lush gardens, and a bungalow-style resort feel. Sophisticated and intimate.
"The views from El Encanto at sunset are unreal. Our guests are still talking about it."
— Olivia & James, married January 2024