Santa Barbara is home to sunshine and good times and amazing wedding venues! As locals, we have created an extensive guide of the top 10 best Santa Barbara wedding venues, for wedding parties big or small. Santa Barbara is a perfect choice for couples who dream of getting married in the Golden State! From garden courtyards to beach-front lawn venues, Santa Barbara is the place to hold your Spring and Summer weddings! Calling all 2023 Brides – continue reading our guide for a rundown of the best wedding venues in Santa Barbara!
What are the best wedding venues in Santa Barbara?

1. Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens

Guest Count: 40
Venue Rental Fee: $6500
Style: Garden wedding venue surrounded by flora and fauna
Included Deliverables:
- Exclusive Access to the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens and the Pritzlaff Conservation Center
- Access to Arbor Terrace, Floral Exhibition Space, and Patio.
- Add-ons such as monarch butterflies or a specialized tour of the Gardens
- Set-up services, clean-up services, the use of the Garden’s kitchen, and catering recommendations included
- The Garden’s landmark features—are the Campbell Bridge, the Entry Steps, the Cottage, etc.
- Venue rental of the following spaces: island view lawn, patio, and gallery space our Island view lawn, patio, and gallery space
- 5 hours of venue rental, indoor and outdoor spaces, pet friendly
- Restrooms available on site
- The maximum guest count is 70
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
2. Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Guest Count: 30
Venue Rental Fee: $2500
Style: A historical venue with artistic charm
Included Deliverables:
- Venue Rental Use of the three outdoor Courtyards, four single-stall restrooms, and the Bridal Suite for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 250 guests.
- Events may begin at 4pm and must conclude by 10pm. Installation May start at 9am (Clean-up must be completed by Midnight)
- Onsite staff: a Museum representative will be present on the day of your event to assist your coordinator with vendors and to manage site issues and custodial services.
- Onsite parking is available but limited to Museum staff, gallery visitors, and your event satellite kitchen. Across the street, however, fifty public parking spaces can be reserved for a fee.
- The maximum guest count is 250
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
3. Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm


Guest Count: 100
Venue Rental Fee: $18,000
Style: Sweeping views of the California Coastline, classical agriculture, and a stunning greenhouse reception hall
Included Deliverables:
- Indoor and outdoor spaces available for your ceremony and reception
- Access to modern amenities such as restrooms and commercial kitchen with appliances
- Separate getting ready areas for the bridal and groomsmen’ parties, known as the Ranch House and the Midcentury Billiards room, respectively
- The Ranch House is a smaller house on-site for the bride and her bridal party that can be used for getting ready, pre-ceremony photos, etc.
- The Midcentury billiards room is a private pool room for the groom and groomsmen
- One hour rehearsal time included
- 50 acres of farmland that overseas the Pacific Ocean coastline exclusive to you
- Bluff ceremony, fig tree canopy, and stunning greenhouses on site
- 5000 sq ft. Reception greenhouse with a 22 ft ceiling pitch and lighting fixtures
- A second smaller botanical cocktail hour greenhouse, filled with rare flora found next to the reception greenhouse
- Orchid retail room, an open area available for use for lounge or catering
- Weddings may begin at 8am and can run until 10pm
- No rentals or catering are provided by this venue
- Guests must shuttled to and from the property
- Full or partial service wedding planner required
- This venue does have a refundable security deposit and one day insurance ($150) required.
- There is a $1,500 security deposit due with final payment
- The maximum guest capacity is 250
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity
4. Villa and Vine
Guest Count: 30
Venue Rental Fee: $10,588
Style: Modern outdoor venue with lush greenery and bright colors
Included Deliverables:
- Includes a Victorian Family-style Dinner (with 2 Appetizers, Salads, Mains & Sides), for up to 30 people
- Set up and Breakdown of the Venue + Staff to help you clean up!
- Vineyard chair rentals provided (without cushions), 14 handmade wooden farm tables, 5 plastic 60” dinner rounds, and place settings
- Rentals include Bistro Lights, Chandeliers, Dance Floor, and 4 Heat Lamps
- All rentals assume a full venue buyout, where guests can be present for a (6) hour time block.
- Event rentals get (3) hours in front of that 6-hour block for vendor set up, and (2) hours afterward for vendor break down. We can never begin set up before 2pm any day of the week. All events must end by midnight
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
5. Lavender Marketplace & Workshops
Guest Count: 25
Venue Rental Fee: $2850
Style: Modern cottage-style venue with high ceilings, natural lighting and floral detailing all around
Included Deliverables:
- Exclusive access to the whole garden and the conservatory. Bridal room available
- Three hours of Venue Use- with one hour set up time and 30 minutes clean up time.
- Ceremony chairs included. Any other rentals are extra. No outside rentals.
- Street Parking is permitted for up to 25 guests. Shuttle service can be provided for supplemental guests.
- Clean-up is included for anything rented or provided by us here at Lavender Marketplace.
- Outdoor kitchenette area with 9 ft table, refrigerator, small sink, several outlets, lighting, and counter space. Any catering needs to be fully cooked upon arrival. No food cooking is to be done here unless otherwise agreed upon.
- The guest count is inclusive of the couple, officiant, and any vendors
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
6. Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Guest Count: 200
Venue Rental Fee: $2500
Style: Elegant countryside-style ranch with Tuscan charm, modern amenities, and views of nature
Included Deliverables:
- 6-hour rental including set up and break down
- Exclusive access to the property for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 200 guests.
- Pre- and Post-event storage, restrooms, and outlets on site
- Parking for up to 50 spaces.
- Getting ready area for the bridal party
- The maximum guest count is 450
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
7. Loquita

Guest Count: 30
Venue Rental Fee: $5307
Style: Restaurant wedding venue with delicious Spanish cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired architecture.
Included Deliverables:
- 3 hours of rental, indoor and outdoor spaces, pet friendly
- Outdoor private dining space and private patio – complete with hand-painted floral accents throughout the venue.
- Venue features include a fireplace, overhead heaters, stunning chandeliers, and lush greenery.
- Professional event staff takes care of set-up, meal service, and all clean-up and breakdown.
- Catering included: Choose from two family-style menu options. Custom-printed menus for all private events.
- Authentic Spanish food, Mediterranean Architecture, and the terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain
- Large wine selection with local and exotic picks and specialized cocktails
- The maximum guest count is 70
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
8. Callaway Winery & Vineyard

Guest Count: 60
Venue Rental Fee: $12,528
Style: Outdoor venue with views of nature all around, historical vineyard
Included Deliverables:
- Four hours of venue rental plus one hour of ceremony rehearsal
- 4 indoor and outdoor spaces available for your ceremony + reception
- Private use of 2 spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception
- Circular arch for your ceremony, complimentary fruited water station
- Rentals include: 60″ Round reception tables with floor-length ivory, linen, and ivory napkins, mahogany chivari chairs, and gold or silver decorative charger plates
- Guest Book & Gift Table
- Catering included: 2 Appetizers for your Cocktail Hour, Salad Course + Dual Plated Main Course {Dual Plated}
- Hosted a Special Selection of Bar
- The maximum guest count is 240
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity.
9. Carousel House

Guest Count: 30 guests
Venue Rental Fee: $3385
Style: A traditional venue with classical architecture and right by a beachfront.
Included Deliverables:
- Access to the property for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 180 guests. The Chase Palm Park Plaza lawn with a planted fountain and the outdoor patio is included with the rental of the Carousel House.
- Weekend rental availability is from 6 AM until 1 AM, with the event ending, music stopping, and clean-up starting no later than 12 PM. Your rental period must include time for setup and breakdown/cleanup.
- An Event Monitor (an employee of the Parks and Recreation Department who oversees events) is on-duty during the contracted rental time.
- A security guard is present for the last five hours of the wedding
- Pricing includes the cleaning fee for this venue and 10 hours of rental use
- The maximum guest count is 180
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, liability insurance, service charges, and gratuity.
10. Foxen Canyon Ranch

Guest Count: 150
Venue Rental Fee: $14000
Style: Modern ranch venue with high ceilings and bistro lighting
Included Deliverables:
- Exclusive access to the property for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 150 guests.
- Event rental starts at 9am and must conclude by 10pm. Vendors are permitted to set up the day before.
- Rentals include: 3 Gas Fire Rings, 24 Adirondack Chairs, 6 Large Wine Barrel Cocktail Tables, and 3 Standard Size Wine Barrel
- Landscape Lighting included throughout the front and back areas of the event space including trees covered in LED lights, and an illuminated hay wall
- Includes 16 Foot Bar with Bar Back and 8 Foot Mobil Indoor Bar
- Pricing includes venue rental fees, sales tax, service charges, and gratuity. n
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