JOIN TOGETHER IN THE AMERICAN RIVIERA

Set against the beautiful California Coast and the backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque wedding venue than Santa Barbara's Hotel Californian.

With local attractions like world-class wineries, the emerging food & beverage centric Funk Zone, Lotusland, the beach, and plenty of hiking & outdoor activities, Hotel Californian welcomes you and your loved ones to an exciting and statement-making wedding destination.

A VENUE LIKE NO OTHER

This immaculate hotel, designed by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, is the premiere wedding destination in Santa Barbara. With 121 breathtaking guestrooms and plenty of outdoor and rooftop event space, we challenge you to find a more perfect place for your memorable day.

ROOFTOP VENUES

Hotel Californian features 3 Rooftop event areas, all with breathtaking views. From Ceremony to day-after brunch, these spaces are ready for any wedding occassion.

The largest, our Mirador Rooftop Deck, features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and towering Santa Ynez mountains, just one of our favorite places in this elegantly designed kingdom.

FARM TO TABLE CATERING & CRAFT COCKTAILS

We have developed close relationships with local wineries and farmers to ensure sustainable, hyper-local, and utterly delicious food & beverage catering options. You probably already know about our buzzworthy dining options, but you may not have heard about our passion for unique craft cocktails.

Whether you need catering for a large reception, rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch—or ALL of them—we are passionate about accommodating any and all needs to prepare menus that are perfect for you.

ON SITE SPA & SALON

Majorelle—our world-class spa, decadently patterned in beautiful tile and Moroccan blue—will be an essential complement to your wedding weekend. From couples massages to rejuvenating facials, nail services, and aromatherapy, Majorelle will take your wedding to the royal level.

Majorelle offers an on-site salon, perfect for a Cut & Dry or a Blowout for the big day. The salon is set next to our gorgeous Court of Fatima, but we are happy to come to you and the wedding party for an in-room treatment.

GET FUNKY IN THE FUNK ZONE

The Hotel Californian is located in the Funk Zone, Santa Barbara's hottest food & beverage neighborhood. Find fabulous restaurants like Loquita and The Lark, as well as Santa Barbara's famed Urban Wine Trail.