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The Circle Bar B Guest Ranch is an ideal location for your special day as it offers both the seclusion of a private ranch wedding and the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty that defines Southern California. We offer complete exclusivity of the ranch for the entire weekend, from the rehearsal dinner, ceremony & reception to a Sunday sendoff breakfast. The ranch was established in 1939, and has been welcoming families, couples, and groups for ranch vacations and private events for decades. With 18 Overnight Accommodations on the property, the Circle Bar B Ranch is one of the few locations in Santa Barbara that offers the space for both a scenic event and an exclusive location for your guests to stay, sleep, and celebrate for the entire weekend.

Location

Nestled in the hills of Refugio Canyon just a few miles north of beautiful Santa Barbara, the ranch includes endless stunning vistas from the lush canyon to the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. The ranch is located on a stretch of the beautiful Gaviota Coast between downtown Santa Barbara and the charming towns and vineyards of Santa Ynez Valley. The ranch property is over 1,000 acres that is rich in natural beauty with oak trees, walnut trees, canyons, creeks, hidden waterfalls, hiking trails, and endless scenic vistas. We offer numerous different indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations, and allow you the opportunity to customize the ranch space to fit your individual tastes and preferences.

Overnight Accommodations on the Ranch

The Circle Bar B Ranch specialize in destination wedding weekends, offering you and your wedding guests a full weekend of entertainment and celebration, rather than simply a few hour event. With 18 overnight accommodations offering a variety of room and cabin styles that sleep up to 70, the ranch is a perfect destination wedding location where you and your wedding guests can enjoy the entire weekend together. The intimate nature of our guest ranch provides you with the opportunity for extreme privacy, allowing you to enjoy the entire property surrounded by just your family and friends. We have a full indoor dining room and commercial kitchen facilities and provide all catering for you and your guests for the weekend. All of the rooms and facilities will be reserved exclusively for the use of you and your wedding guests. Call today for details and pricing packages.

Ranch Amenities

All weddings at the Circle Bar B include full access to and use of our amenities at the ranch including our main lodge, library, indoor dining room, full bar, outdoor deck spaces and dining areas, private cabins & cottages, outdoor pool and hot tub, billiards, game room, conference room, horseshoe pit, hiking trails, horses & stables, and more. The ranch is equipped with a working Stables, complete with authentic cowboys, beautiful horses, stables, wedding photo opportunities, and guided scenic horseback rides through the hills of the property. Included in rental of the venue is free wifi, free parking, complimentary tea & coffee and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

18

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Inn/B&B
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Outside Cake
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Circle Bar B Guest Ranch

Joey
Joey Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond our wildest expectations

We had our wedding at Circle Bar B the last week of April and could not be happier with such an incredibly memorable weekend! Circle Bar B Ranch is such a special, peaceful and beautiful place on its own. To have a wedding there was truly the experience of a lifetime. In all honesty, this venue is not for someone looking to just let the venue take care of the whole wedding. It requires some planning and logistics but the trade off is that you get a stunning venue that is essentially a blank canvas for you and your guests to spend a whole weekend at. The Ranch can sleep over 50 guests in their beautiful and comfortable cabins. The rest of the guests get shuttled in. We had our guests come on Friday night for a welcome party as well as for the ceremony which we held on the grounds and the reception. The ranch is off the beaten path which makes it feel even more special and a huge rarity in Santa Barbara is that you can have amplified music until midnight! The food was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Even before we picked a venue, we were super nervous about our wedding food because we knew some of our guests were big foodies or even sommeliers and restaurateurs with James Beard Award nominations, all of them came up to use to RAVE about the food. The wine selection was also heavily complimented. Our guests raved about the kindness of the staff who really went above and beyond to take care of us and our guests. This was a weekend we didn't want to end. Days after the wedding, I'm still receiving texts from family and friends telling me they wish they were still at the ranch or talking about how they can't wait to go back for a night's stay and more tri-tip.

Look, Circle Bar B requires some work, but doesn't marriage? And just like your forever relationship, the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. My wife and I will be coming back to the ranch as often as possible for years to come. It's truly that special! If you want a wedding surrounded in natural beauty that feels secluded and memorable with fantastic food and not just a few hours but a FULL weekend of memories, look no further!
Leah
Leah Sent on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely amazing

I couldn't be happier with choosing to have our wedding here. We were looking for a venue where our friends and family could stay and with flexibility on how we spent the night. Additionally, we wanted AMAZING FOOD. Bar B delivered on all fronts. I absolutely love this place and want to go back both as a couple and also to hopefully have another event in the future. Kathy and the whole team are fantastic. They really know how to throw a good party and be amazing hosts. 11/10 recommend
John
John Sent on 05/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding weekend experience

Having a wedding at Circle Bar B was such an amazing experience. The staff was so friendly and hospitable throughout our stay. For example, the head chef was very accommodating with my wife's food allergies. The food was amazing, some of the best food I've had at a wedding. Kathy (the owner) and other staff members welcomed all our guests and made everyone feel like they could relax and enjoy their time. Having our friends and family stay on site for the weekend was so fun. Staying overnight made all the difference because that gave us and our guests the opportunity to reconnect outside of a single busy night. We all enjoyed the pool, game room, horseback riding, and gorgeous open space in general. The ranch is beautiful and we didn't even have to decorate because of all the greenery and views. We had the time of our lives and we would choose Circle Bar B again in a heartbeat if we were to do it over again. We are so grateful to Kathy and the rest of Circle Bar B staff. Thank you so much!!
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Liana Sent on 10/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true at the Circle Bar B Ranch!

After postponing our originally scheduled wedding in 2020, Kathy and her entire team at the Circle Bar B Ranch worked with us to pull off our dream wedding in 2021. We cannot say enough positive things about the space, the experience, and the staff. From the food to the property and even the bartenders, the Circle Bar B Ranch went above and beyond our expectations to take great care of us and all of our guests. This is such a special property and we look forward to going back and celebrating future milestones there together.
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Amy Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding weekend getaway

This was the perfect location for our wedding. We got to spend the entire weekend away from it all with our closest friends and family. I loved having so many of our guests be able to stay on the property. It was a beautiful venue and the staff was extremely friendly. The food was also amazing! We did a tri-tip rehearsal dinner and Mexican buffet for our wedding and it was so delicious! The Mexican buffet was really the best! It was nice to be able to take over the entire ranch for the weekend - leaving ample time for set up and clean up. They also had really great recommendations on what vendors to work with. I feel so lucky to have found Circle Bar B!
J
Joe B. Sent on 10/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Weekend Wedding!

Kathy and her staff did everything to make our day special and were understanding of my wife's wishes of how she wanted our wedding to be. The wedding was spectacular, but the most fun part was our closest family staying 2 nights there! We all had a blast, horseriding, swimming, drinking, eating, playing games in the game room -- you name it! I am looking forward to paying them a visit again! Thank you all for the great time!

-Joe and Anne
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Erin Sent on 10/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Circle Bar B is the place to have a wonderful, unique wedding experience. We were looking for somewhere that we could get together with friends for a few days; relax, play, party and - oh, yeah, get married! We took over this amazing facility for the weekend; pool and jacuzzi, game room, lodge (with a terrific, always-open bar!), and of course the charming rooms and cottages. Henry and Kathy and their staff were consummate professionals, and genuinely wonderful people to work with. And the food was outstanding!! All our guests were from out of town; most were from out of state, and several from different continents! Everyone fell in love with the Circle Bar B; the fresh air and beautiful grounds, lovely views. With its proximity to Santa Barbara, Solvang, and wineries, we were able to arrange some great day trips, too.

The most amazing part is how affordable it is to have a wedding there! We were able to stay well within our budget, while offering our friends very reasonable prices for their accommodations, and turning a one-day wedding into a four-day party.
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Dannikke Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was a magical hideaway for the perfect intimate wedding! We had family and wedding party all stay on the ranch & the rest of the wedding guests stayed at the Goodland Hotel. We bussed them in on an old fashioned school bus - and had a camp styled design theme. Henry & EVERYONE at Circle Bar B were so helpful and warm. We felt very taken care of and special. They even let us have a talent show in the barn - which was probably my favorite memory of the events - besides getting married of course!
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User1472778 Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Circle Bar B was an incredible venue. Having our wedding guests stay on the ranch for the whole weekend in an intimate setting was such a wonderful experience. The staff was down to earth and welcoming, the venue transforms into anything you want it to be, and the bbq they did for our rehearsal dinner was delicious! We were so happy that we picked Circle Bar B for our wedding venue, and will continue to recommend it to friends for years to come.
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Christina Sent on 09/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were looking for a wedding venue where we could have all inclusive all weekend. Circle bar b was the place! The ranch grounds and surrounding Forrest are absolutely breathtaking. We loved every second of the experience. Kathy, Henry and staff made you feel So comfortable like we were part of their family and that was very important to us! Henry did a fantastic job on the food. Whether your looking for a super chill or party experience with all your family all weekend this is the place. We would do it all over again and will most definitely go back to celebrate anniversaries.
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