11 Of The Best Santa Barbara Destination Wedding Venues

Fab Features: private club located in the seaside community of Carpinteria just south of Santa Barbara • choice of ceremony locations: a white-sand beach or a leafy courtyard enclosed by 10-foot-high walls of flowering vines and roses • enchanting open-air garden receptions beneath a starry sky

Fab Features: a rustic, authentic, and bold venue nestled in an oak tree-studded 40-acre vineyard located in the heart of Santa Barbara County • say ‘I do’ under the cover of majestic valley oaks • enjoy estate-grown wines and locally-sourced food that sets the stage for your romantic celebration

Fab Features: an organic vineyard, winery, and villa retreat in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley • make a grand entrance as you descend down the romantic stone steps into your ceremony space • celebrate with your guests on the lawn and dance under the starlight and twinkling market lights

Fab Features: majestic ranch estate set on 100 scenic acres • the grounds boast a grand entry beneath a canopy of sycamores; a romantic fountain court; and a manicured lawn with stunning mountain vistas • a covered barn for dining & dancing that's the epitome of rustic elegance

Fab Features: stunning Santa Barbara Wine Country luxury retreat is set amidst a 105-acre organic vineyard and farm • vineyards views and lavender-scented breezes enhance your vows on the Wedding Lawn, which overlooks a pretty pond • a gorgeous upscale event barn with a chic lounge that hosts exquisite celebrations

Fab Features: an idyllic venue in the leafy foothills of Santa Barbara offering privacy, peace, and tranquility • exchange vows in the gardens surrounded by lush landscaping and sweet-smelling roses • celebrate your reception in the Stonehouse Restaurant featuring creekside views looking out onto a covered terrace with treetop views of the Pacific Ocean

Fab Features: a beachfront luxury resort tucked onto 78 acres that captures the romance of the Gaviota coast • exchange vows against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean • hold your luxurious reception in the Bacara Ballroom boasting 23-foot ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors

Fab Features: 30 acres of lush gardens with ocean views, set between a bird sanctuary and the beach • intimate weddings in the Discovery Pavilion, with its floor to ceiling windows, built-in audio, and doors that open to an outdoor patio for cocktails • no need to rent elephants—they're already on-site, along with giraffes, lions, penguins, and more!

Fab Features: a glam makeover of this historic Victorian boasts vintage lobby, retro dining room and fun entertainment mezzanine • rose garden ceremonies followed by celebrations on the neighboring brick patio with twinkle lights and outdoor fireplace • romantic overnight wedding suite with fireplace, copper tub and antiques

Fab Features: reimagined former filing station • the one-of-a-kind interior boasts an authentic 1920s service garage with the original open-truss high-vaulted ceiling and an intimate Western tavern, both with curated décor and Western-style antiques • customized menus made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients paired with signature cocktail inspirations, along with wines, beers, and ciders from artisan Central Coastal producers

Fab Features: exchange vows in the olive tree courtyard with a splashing fountain and bistro lights • elegant affairs in the indoor dining room with fireplace • you can dance the night away thanks to their late-night curfew

Venue: Montecito Club