On Stearn’s Wharf is a little known venue, the Ty Warner Sea Center. Located at the end of the wharf it has a spectacular 360 degree view of the city, ocean, and islands. The location rental includes the Sea Center building, which can hold about 60 for a plated dinner and a huge private outdoor deck that can hold 300 or so. The outdoor deck is by far the most spectacular feature of this location, the view and the decor possibilities are endless.

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On the corner of De la Guerra and Santa Barbara streets is the charming Santa Barbara Historical Museum. An entirely outdoor location it features two lovely courtyards with bubbling fountains surrounded by an adobe cloister. The feel is very Santa Barbara-esque, relaxed, warm and inviting which would be perfect for a destination wedding.

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A hidden gem up Mission Canyon Road is the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens. A site that is not used a lot for weddings because there are numerous restrictions for events (it is a collection of rare plants) it is truly a one of kind venue. The main wedding location is the meadow which has an ocean view and in the spring time is a field of California poppies in beautiful gold and orange tones.

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The most popular location in Santa Barbara is the Santa Barbara Zoo. It is also very reasonable priced (though you should book early!). A site for ceremonies of up 250 or for reception of up 200, the Zoo has a variety of fun, wild locations to chose from. The Cabrillo lawn, for ceremonies, has a lovely view of the oceans and palm trees.

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The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum is located right down the road for the Santa Barbara Mission and has a charming creek which runs through the property. A grove of Oak trees surrounds the rustic ceremony location that can seat up to 150 guests and is perfect for a woodsy, Santa Barbara Wedding.

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