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Santa Barbara Courthouse

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Capture the Essence of Santa Barbara at the Beautiful Courthouse This is a perfect location for wedding ceremonies. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, and has a multitude of beautiful outdoor ceremony areas to choose from. It has history, charm and is a wonderful place for your ceremony. The Courthouse […]

Sanford Winery

Sanford Winery

Country Winery Nestled in the Santa Rita Hills Nestled in the Santa Rita Hills, 10 miles west of Hwy 101, Sanford Winery offers a spectacular venue for weddings, corporate events and private parties with awe inspiring views of rolling hills and lush vineyards.  The vast open lawn space is surrounded by stunning panoramic views of […]

Saint Barbara’s Event Center

Saint Barbara’s Event Center

Hillside Santa Barbara Church with Channel Island View This wedding venue is hidden high in the hills overlooking Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. St. Barbara’s is a very beautiful church with several great event areas; the large indoor room makes a great reception hall and dancefloor, and the outdoor courtyard has remarkable views where […]

Saarloos & Sons

Saarloos & Sons

Fun and Stylish Winery & Tasting Room in Santa Ynez Saarloos & Sons offers three beautifully renovated venues in the heart of the valley and only 45 minutes North of Santa Barbara. They have some of the best, uncommon wines and three unique event venues to choose from. They are a family-owned farming operation and […]

Rockwood Santa Barbara Woman’s Club

Rockwood Santa Barbara Woman’s Club

An Architectural Jewel Among the Oaks and Lush Greenery of Historic Mission Canyon Rockwood, at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, is one of Pure Joy’s favorite event venues, situated just up Mission Canyon above the Santa Barbara Mission. The Rockwood Woman’s Club is a classic and very charming wedding ceremony and reception location with a […]

Rincon Beach Park

Rincon Beach Park

Natural Beach Location Nestled Between Carpinteria & Santa Barbara Rincon Park is a great wedding rehearsal location for a beach loving couple in Santa Barbara. Widely respected for some of the Central Coast’s best surfing, Rincon Beach Park is 3 miles east of Carpinteria adjacent to the Santa Barbara/Ventura county line. The beach is also […]

Refugio State Beach

Refugio State Beach

Rugged and Wild State Beach in Northern Santa Barbara Refugio State Beach is located 23 miles West of Santa Barbara on Highway 101 at Refugio Road, about six miles north of El Capitan. It has camping situated back from the shore with only a few of its 85 sites located on the water. The Palm […]

La Purisima Mission

La Purisima Mission

Historic Mission on the Gaviota Coastline Founded in 1787, the La Purisima Mission land holdings once covered nearly 470 square miles. Bordered by the Santa Maria River in the North and the Gaviota coastline in the South, the land was home to the Chumash people and Spanish settlers. The mission is the most extensively stored […]

Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

Expansive ocean views on a lush Santa Barbara Beach This front-and-center wedding location is right across the street from the beautiful campus of Santa Barbara City College. There is plenty of outdoor space at this location for any size wedding or party. Leadbetter is the northern end of Santa Barbara’s renowned East Beach and Cabrillo […]

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Gothic Revival Mansion in Goleta This is a truly one of a kind wedding venue – a Gothic Revival mansion situated in Goleta, CA. The beautifully ornate Stow House provides the backdrop for a large shaded area with a nearby lake. A great escape, but still not too far outside of Santa Barbara. Lots of […]