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.
Since the Foley Wine Group bought Firestone, several of their wineries have recently opened up for events. Lincourt Vineyards is one of these. A more rustic version of a winery, it has some rough edges, but it does have a gorgeous backdrop for ceremonies and a historic Sears Craftman house on the property.
Firestone, just across the way from Crossroads is another stunning location at a more economical price. Featuring both indoor and outdoor locations, Firestone definitely delivers all a wine country wedding could ask for. From the view of vineyards of the ceremony location, to the cavernous indoor barrel room, this location serves up the best of wine country.
The barrel room holds up to 120 guests seated at one long feasting table. Dinner service must be plated.
For a reception you can also use the outdoor courtyard which is strung with string lights and holds up to 70 people for dinner.
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Yesterday I visited a very remote location up in mountains of Los Padres National Forest called Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse and it is absolutely stunning. A collection of three cabins from the 18th century (imported from the east coast) the rustic beauty is truly one of a kind.
Just down the street from where I live is my favorite park in Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park. Its a small intimate park with tons of greenery, turtles, and koi. Available for as a ceremony only location, it has to be one of the best deals in town (to rent it is under $300 for four hours). There is a built in arbor and the location is the perfect backdrop for wedding photos. Plus you can watch the turtles practice their arabesque.
Open as a private club since 1892, the Santa Barbara Club has now been opened to the public for special events. A beautiful building located in the heart of downtown (on the corner of Chapala and Figueroa) ) it has a distinctly classic feel. Beautiful fire places, dark wood and a few moose heads make the club feel like you’ve walked into an old Hollywood movie set.
Rockwood is a great location in Santa Barbara for a destination wedding (this is actually the location where I was married). I love the trees, the outdoor fire place (which you can use) and the old world charm.
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