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Zaca Mesa Winery is a stunning wine-country wedding venue in Los Olivos, California. The Winery was established in 1973 – just the third winery established in the region - and built into a top-class winery, producing some of the highest-quality wines in Santa Barbara County. The estate vineyard is also SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certified, a recognition of the winery’s decades-long commitment to respectful and holistic environmental practices. Couples can enjoythe luxuriously rustic backdrop of a historic working winery for their wedding ceremony or reception, complete with handsome vineyards framed by stunning mountain views!

Facilities and Capacity

Zaca Mesa Winery is a large estate that can hold up to 200 guests. With several indoor and outdoor celebration areas, this California property offers endless possibilities. For vow exchanges beneath the California sunshine, you and your love can say "I do" at the Vineyard Lawn. For an indoor wedding extravaganza, you and your guests can retreat to the property's modern View Room. Here, everyone can enjoy a wonderful meal and clink wine glasses next to 9ft-tallglass sliding doors and windows, which offer panoramic views of the Zaca Mesa estate. Zaca Mesa Winery also offersa variety of idyllic backdrops for memorable wedding photos. The Barrel Room is perfect for striking, directed shots, while a romantic stroll through the vineyard makes for heartfelt, candid images.

Services Offered

The team at Zaca Mesa Winery does its very best to create unforgettable and unique wedding experiences. Their wedding packages are crafted to fit your guest count and preference for indoor and/or outdoor receptions. The property includes abeautiful green lawn with a built-in pergola upon which couples are encouraged to decorate as they wish to match their event aesthetic.The indoor Lounge is connected to the outdoor Terrace and indoor View Room and is the perfect space to stage getting-ready photosor for use as a lounge for the wedding parties. It includes a beautiful white marble bar ideal for beverage service, or even late-night snacks! The estate is also pet-friendly, allowing your furry friends to join in on your wedding festivities. Your guests will also appreciate enjoying the winery’s estate wines during your event as they meander among the very vines that grew the grapes in their glass.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Winery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Zaca Mesa Winery

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Zaca Mesa Winery offers stunning, well-kept grounds and breathtaking hill and oak-tree views with convenient on-site accommodations. Reviewers loved the estate wines and praised transparent pricing and flexibility. The staff were professional, communicative, and kept the day running smoothly, making it a highly recommended wedding venue.

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Zaca Mesa Winery offers stunning, well-kept grounds and breathtaking hill and oak-tree views with convenient on-site accommodations. Reviewers loved the estate wines and praised transparent pricing and flexibility. The staff were professional, communicative, and kept the day running smoothly, making it a highly recommended wedding venue.

Allison
Allison Sent on 03/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning!

We can't thank the staff at Zaca Mesa staff enough for making our wedding day everything we had dreamed of and more! The venue is stunning, the wine is delicious and the staff are outstanding. From our initial wedding inquiry to the day-of, we immediately felt welcome and knew we were in good hands. Pricing is clear and transparent, the list of furniture for use during an event is extensive, and communication with venue staff is excellent. Zaca Mesa went above and beyond to help make our dream wedding come to life. A special thank you to Tara and Jake for all of their help and planning expertise over the last year!
C
Cameron Sent on 02/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day at Zaca Mesa: Incredible Wine and Service

Our wedding at Zaca Mesa Winery this July was an absolute standout. From the moment we toured the estate, we knew the stunning Los Olivos backdrop was exactly what we wanted. The views of the rolling hills and oaks are breathtaking, and the grounds are kept in pristine condition.

Beyond the scenery, the estate wine is incredible. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how much they enjoyed the selection; it truly elevated the entire evening. The on-site accommodations were also a perfect fit for our needs—convenient and very well-appointed.

The highlight of our experience, however, was working with Jake L. He was a total pro and brought such a fantastic, positive energy to the planning process. Jake was incredibly easy to work with, coordinating seamlessly with our wedding planner and all our vendors to ensure everyone was in sync.

Thanks to Jake’s attention to detail, the entire day ran smoothly. We were able to actually relax and celebrate because we knew he had everything under control. If you’re looking for a venue with "wow-factor" views and a top-tier team, we cannot recommend Zaca Mesa and Jake highly enough!
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Cat Sent on 02/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Our wedding at Zack Mesa Winery was nothing short of magical. From the breathtaking views to the beautifully maintained grounds, every detail created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The venue itself is absolutely stunning — romantic, elegant, and warm all at once.

What truly set our experience apart, though, was the hospitality manager, Jake. From the very beginning of the planning process, Jake was incredibly courteous, attentive, and thoughtful. He took the time to answer every question, ease every concern, and make sure no detail was overlooked. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Jake made it feel seamless and enjoyable. His professionalism, calm demeanor, and genuine care made us feel completely supported every step of the way.

On the day of the wedding, everything flowed effortlessly, and that’s a true testament to Jake’s organization and dedication. He went above and beyond to ensure not only that we were taken care of, but that our family and guests felt welcomed and comfortable as well.

If you’re looking for a wedding venue with stunning scenery and exceptional service, Zack Mesa Winery is it. And if you’re lucky enough to work with Jake, you’ll be in the very best hands.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to start our forever.
L
Lindsie Sent on 03/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue! Couldn’t have hoped for a better experience!

Tara with Zaca Mesa was professional and always available for us from start to finish! She helped make our day magical and memorable! Truly perfect
Megan
Megan Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day at the Best Location

Weeks later, we're still absolutely gushing over the Zaca Mesa Winery; it was the perfect venue for our wedding. They had it all, from phenomenal staff to gorgeous mountain views, an incredible indoor reception space, a perfect wedding ceremony under the most glorious Oak tree. We could not have asked for better! Tara truly made us feel like VIP’s throughout the whole booking, planning process and especially on the day of. Our guests were in awe of the view (we also lucked out with absolutely perfect weather), and how every detail was perfectly executed. We could not recommend the Zaca Mesa Winery enough, and can't wait to return for future celebrations. It's definitely well-worth the investment for a beautiful, love-filled weekend!
Hayley
Hayley Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Everything

I had my wedding at Zaca Mesa at the end of September. I could not have been happier with how everything turned out. The venue is stunning; the staff (shout out to Tara!) is professional, responsive, and accommodating; and of course, the wine is fantastic. Everything from the venue booking to the wine selection and the actual day was completely seamless. It was better than anything I ever dreamed. I am thrilled that I made the decision to hold my wedding here and the memories will last a lifetime. I'm also happy to now be wine club members and go back frequently. Can't recommend enough!
K
Karen Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Tara was so professional, kind, patient and helpful in every way. She made our wedding the dream come true for us.
Angelina
Angelina Sent on 09/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue for a Wine Country wedding.

One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was getting married at Zaca Mesa Winery. We instantly fell in love with how remote it is and how you truly feel like you are surrounded by nothing by nature. It’s set back from the street so we didn’t have to worry about cars zooming by like at other venues. Between the vineyards, the oak trees and spring/summer poppies, the setting is absolutely picturesque. Not only is the venue stunning but the staff, especially Tara Creighton are top notch. It was important for us to be able to connect with the staff and Tara did an amazing job of working with us and helping to manage the event on the day of. She truly went above and beyond and we are so very thankful for all her help. Zaca Mesa was very flexible and catered to our specific desires and vision. The site fee was very reasonable and it allowed us to spend money on other details like live music vs paying a fortune for just the venue. Another one of our favorites things about Zaca Mesa and arguably one of the biggest factors in our decision, is their wine. The wine is delicious and being able to choose between both Tread and Zaca Mesa wines allowed us to have the variety that we were looking for. Our overall experience with Zaca Mesa was incredible. We are grateful for the memories we made there and for all the incredible staff that helped to make our day perfect. If getting married in wine country is your dream, check out Zaca Mesa, it will not disappoint.

M
Martin Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The venue, the wines and the staff are all 5 star!

From the moment we made our first appointment until the wedding, Tara and all the staff at Zaca Mesa Winery were incredible. Tara was on top of everything, was extremely accommodating and I can't express how the team went out of their way to help us with our wedding. I knew we had a special place when I saw the venue, but I didn't know I would get the customer service level that we received. They made the event seamless and rolled with all the punches. The venue, the wines, the staff are all five star.
Curtis
Curtis Sent on 01/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Micro Wedding Perfection

We were looking for a venue that would handle a small wedding and still give us the attention and support that a larger group might command. Zaca Mesa was perfect. The grounds are lovely, the staff is friendly, accommodating, supportive, and flexible, and the recommendations they made for supporting vendors were top-notch. Each step of the way, Ileana kept in contact with us and made decision-making easy. On the day of the wedding, everything was perfect, with the staff attending to details and coordinating with our wedding planner to make sure everything went as planned. And, of course, being able to feature the excellent Zaca Mesa wines to our guests was a plus. We continue to get compliments from our guests about what a beautiful day and evening it was.
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Zaca Mesa Winery frequently asked questions

Zaca Mesa Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Zaca Mesa Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Winery
Zaca Mesa Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zaca Mesa Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zaca Mesa Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Zaca Mesa Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Zaca Mesa Winery is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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