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The City of Santa Barbara Venues has a venue suitable for every kind of gathering. Whether you want to rent one of our unique beachside facilities for that important special event that you've been planning for years, or you're just looking for a place to have a meeting or company get-together, we have the perfect rental facility for you.

Our beachside indoor facilities include Casa Las Palmas, Cabrillo Pavilion, Carrillo Ballroom, Chase Palm Park Center and the Carousel House, all of which make for a gorgeous wedding location. Maybe you want to have your ceremony on the beach, in a meadow, or overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, then dance the night away inside a beautiful building for your reception? Our facilities make this dream a reality!

For a beautiful Santa Barbara au naturale experience, rent one of our beautiful outdoor locations for your private event. Whether you would like to host your event at a park, a garden, a meadow, or on the beach, with over 35 picnic areas and outdoor locations available for rental, we have the place for you!

Maybe you are just looking for a facility for your next work meeting or holiday party. Our meeting facilities are accessible, functional, spacious and affordable spaces for your next private event. These meeting facilities include all of our neighborhood facilities, the Louise Lowry Davis Center or Carrillo Recreation Center, or any one of our beautiful wedding venues can be rented for a memorable corporate or private event.

For more information, visit the following websites:

www.SantaBarbaraCA.Gov/Venues

Carousel House - https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/indoor/carouselhouse.asp

Chase Palm Park Center - https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/indoor/cppc.asp

Casa Las Palmas - https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/indoor/clp.asp

Carrillo Ballroom -

https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/carrillo-ballroom-santa-barbara/c65f080e2b985c8d.html

https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/indoor/crc.asp

Update 7/29/19 – Newly Renovated Cabrillo Pavilion Available for Rental starting 12/1/19

Host your event in the newly-revitalized Cabrillo Pavilion, one of the few venues in Santa Barbara located right on the beach. This 1920s landmark reopens in the fall of 2019 after an extensive renovation. The upper level events room, including an entry lounge and two terraces facing the ocean, holds 215 guests. The Pavilion is a picturesque location ideal for wedding receptions, conferences, family celebrations, and gatherings of all types.

The adjacent beach provides the unique opportunity to pair an event with a beach ceremony or team-building activity.

More information about the beach level of the building including new showers, multi-purpose and fitness rooms, as well as the new restaurant, La Sirena, will be coming soon.

For more information - https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/indoor/tcp.asp

Have questions? Give us a call at 805-897-1983, or email Venues@SantaBarbaraCa.Gov.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Waterfront

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
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues

Lorena
Lorena Sent on 11/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I always dreamed of a beach side wedding and Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center and Leslie Lund made this possible. I had my my wedding here back in September and my guests couldn't stop raving about how gorgeous the place was with big windows over looking the Pacific Ocean. Before I found this venue I had searched all along the Southern California Coast and could not find anything within our price point, until we found Cabrillo Pavilion. From the very beginning Leslie was very nice and extremely helpful answering all my questions, and believe me there were a lot! I can never thank her and Cindy for their help. My wedding was absolutely gorgeous!! I wish I could give this venue and its team a higher rating! Thank you! Best Regards, One HAPPY BRIDE!!
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Alexandra Sent on 09/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment my husband and I walked into this venue, we knew it would be perfect for our wedding reception. Located right on the East Cabrillo Beach, it was very convenient for us since our ceremony would be right there on the beach as well! What I loved about this venue was the old Californian architectural style and charm, the fact that our wedding was the only wedding in the venue (I've always disliked the idea of sharing the venue on my big day with another couple :), and the way you can transform the place to make it look however you want! It is spacious, bright, with beautiful details all throughout the venue and it's location is very central.
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User2295951 Sent on 08/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is PERFECT!!! The location was unbeatable, and I could not believe that tables & CHIVARI CHAIRS were included in the rental fee. Everything about the Chase Palm Park Center was just to die for. If you're looking for a beautiful beach location, this is the place for you! There is tons of space, and with the Santa Barbara beach as your background, you can't go wrong!
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Brittney Sent on 03/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The people at the park services were very easy to work with over the phone. We used the picnic area of Shoreline Park it was perfect for our small reception.
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User1374743 Sent on 10/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was beautiful and everyone loved the event space. We were married at the Chase Palm Park Center (ceremony on the sand, dinner in the center, drinks and dancing on the patio). The venue was perfect for our 85 person event and Leslie, the coordinator, was fantastic.
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User934768 Sent on 09/15/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We rented the Chase Palm Park Recreation Center for our ceremony and reception. Let me tell you all the ways this was a GREAT idea: 1) we had the wedding on the grass behind the venue, which was, oh, 20 feet from the ocean; 2) immediately after the ceremony, our guests took a few steps to the patio of the venue, where they were served cocktails and appetizers under the palm trees while we took photographs; 3) we fit 100 people comfortably into the main room for a buffet dinner and toasting, and then spent the rest of the evening dancing on the patio under the Santa Barbara stars! In short, it was everything you would imagine a Southern California wedding to be.

The Parks Dept staff, especially Leslie, was extremely easy to work with -- they were calm and collected when we were not! Everything turned out beautifully and we are grateful. Highly recommend.
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Amy Sent on 06/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony at Alice Keck Park Arbor.
The folks at City of Santa Barbara Parks are easy to work with and very accommodating.

The setting is naturally gorgeous, so we didn't have to or want to bring in too many decorations. All of our guests raved at our beautiful the ceremony location was.

We highly recommend Alice Keck Park Arbor as a wedding ceremony site.
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Cesar Sent on 07/10/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful location near the Santa Barbara Harbor. Beautiful view of the ocean and Stearns Wharf. Lots of free and paid parking spaces nearby. Has great outdoor area for dancing and cocktails. Did not have to rent Chiavari Chairs and this is standard with the rental now. Seats 96 people perfectly.
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Shannon Sent on 01/08/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
This venue was perfect for a "medium" wedding (we had 70 guests) with a magnificent view. It totally enabled us to stay within our budget and the site coordinators were extremely responsive and helpful. Because it is a city site, be prepared to find a lot of your own services and other vendors, but this enables a lot of flexibility in your day. For a beach wedding on a budget, this place cannot be beat!
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Lindsay Sent on 09/03/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
We only had our reception here, but it was wonderful! Beautiful room with wood rafters and a priceless view of the ocean. They provide chairs, tables and a dance floor. They help you make your floor plan and they set up the chairs, tables, dance floor and anything else of theirs you are using before your time starts there. The staff is really helpful and answer all questions promptly. Even though we had about 1/2 capacity at our wedding, it felt full and lively. You have to use all outside vendors, but they do have a preferred list, who have all done events there before.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Grass Roots Grass Roots Wedding Florists

Over the years Grass Roots has had the privilege of designing events held at locations directed by the City of SB Parks and Recreation. The locations are well orchestrated, clean and well maintained. We look forward to continuing to be part of the team in the years ahead!

Weddings By Diana& Invitations, Etc. Weddings By Diana& Invitations, Etc. Wedding Planners

Over the years, I have coordinated 100's of events at the Cabrillo Art Center, Chase Palm Park Center and the Chase Pavilion and it has always been a true pleasure working the Parks and Rec department.

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City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues frequently asked questions

City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
City of Santa Barbara - Parks and Recreation Venues is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.
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