Rincon Beach Club Reviews

Megan was AMAZING to work with and the entire Rincon Staff was incredible. Everything was perfectly run for our ceremony and wedding and the food and drinks were delish!

We got married in 2023 at Rincon. Courtney (our planner) was amazing at helping with all the decisions. She gave great advice and helped us have the perfect wedding. Rincon was very well organized and easy to work with. Our guests also still brag about the food at our wedding. They’ve said it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. I also appreciate that we gave a budget and Rincon did everything to meet our asks while staying within our budget.

My husband and I got married at Rincon Beach Club this July, and it was the BEST decision we ever made! Our wedding day exceeded our wildest dreams and was absolutely magical, all thanks to the incredible RBC staff.

Courtney at RBC planned our wedding and was nothing short of amazing. She guided us through the entire process from start to finish, relieving so much stress and providing invaluable guidance every step of the way. As a bride, she made the day seamless, allowing us to be fully present and truly enjoy every moment.

The food at Rincon Beach Club is some of the best wedding food I've ever had, from appetizers, dinner, and dessert (we went with the cupcake bar). We got married in the garden, and thanks to the venue’s stunning location, we were able to take all of our photos on the beach during cocktail hour.

Rincon Beach Club takes care of all the details, offering decorations like signs, welcome table decor, chairs, tables, chandeliers – the whole nine yards! Our wedding was truly stress-free because of this, which is unheard of. We couldn't recommend Rincon Beach Club enough!

Booking our wedding at Rincon Beach Club was the BEST decision we ever made!! Our wedding day was better than we imagined. It truly felt magical! We were able to enjoy our special day and feel present with our guests (which is unheard of according to our friends and family), and that's because the staff at RBC are exceptional!

We had the pleasure of working with Courtney, who made the whole process super easy for us. She's professional, very knowledgeable and always answered our many questions with a smile. She coordinated with all our vendors and made sure our vision come to life! We can't thank you enough Courtney!!

RBC has the BEST food! We, and our guests, are still talking about the food from our wedding (almost a month later!). RBC has amazing food, amazing staff, just an amazing venue overall!! We LOVE RBC and highly recommend it to all future brides and grooms. 10/10

If you want a no fuss venue this is the one for you! The only things I had to research and hire was photographer, florist, and DJ. They had a list of vendors they have worked with before as well,
Which was so helpful! Having a built in planner was amazing! I was never stressed out and really felt I was taken care of throughout the entire planning process. The food was amazing! We loved our ice cream cookie sandwiches with McConnell’s ice cream- many guests still mention them and it’s been over a year since our wedding! The Beach ceremony was so lovely and felt so private- I don’t remember seeing anyone there besides my guests but if there were people I’m told the planner bribes them with cookies to scootch over a bit. I highly recommend this venue!

Our experience planning with Kinsey at Rincon Beach Club was truly the best! She was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about everything regarding our wedding from start to finish! She was a key part in bringing our dream day to life and she did just that. We didn’t have to worry about anything day-of because she had it all covered and we felt confident knowing we had the incredible Rincon team behind us every step of the way. Not only was Kinsey amazing but everyone that helped us along the way was 10/10! Our food was incredible, the staff were so friendly and our signature drinks did not disappoint. I highly recommend Rincon Beach Club to anyone looking for a wonderful venue and great team to plan your day!

My husband and I got married two weeks ago and were lucky enough to host our reception at Rincon Beach Club!

Carol and her team at RBC are truly amazing. The early stages of touring and booking, planning the finer details, and the execution of the event were made so easy thanks to Carol. It was easy to contact her with any ideas, changes, or questions throughout the year and a half we were planning our wedding. RBC invited us to do a menu tasting and then again to plan our menu and create the reception timeline together. Carol incorporated all of our ideas into the evening and helped us schedule the night with our guests in mind. She has planned so many weddings and is an expert, so it was very reassuring to have her input on everything. In the weeks leading up to the event, Carol very easily accommodated last minute changes to the guest and meal count and answered all of our nervous questions.

When it came to the evening itself, Carol and the team at RBC worked tirelessly to make our reception an amazing night. We happened to be married in the middle of an unexpected heatwave And under the threat of rain. It ended up raining right before our scheduled start time and by looking at the photos, you never would have guessed it rained at all. When we arrived to our reception, all our guests (about 170 people) were eating, drinking, and having the best time. The team setting up the dinner area covered all the tables with plastic and were in the process of removing the plastic, changing seat covers, and fixing the lighting in order to seat the guests. Everything looked beautiful, even more beautiful than I had imagined it.

My husband and I were escorted to a separate room to change our shoes and bustle my dress. Carol brought us our signature drinks and some hor d’oeuvres to enjoy and unwind before we went to greet our guests. Carol even helped my mom bustle my dress which was so sweet.

The employees at RBC were so attentive to us and all of our guests. I don’t think anyone’s glass was empty once throughout the night. Even the kids were accommodated, as the staff passing the hor d’oeuvres helped them find the big hit of the night- Mac N Cheese. When it was time for dinner service, I was truly amazed (again!) by the service. All guests received their salad and entree quickly and the food was Hot. Every single dish and drink served throughout the night was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Many of our guests told us that this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We are still receiving compliments from our guests about the beautiful venue, tasty food, and fantastic service from the waiters and bar staff.

I truly cannot thank Carol and her team enough for making our day so special!

From start to finish Rincon Beach club was amazing, Carol our day of coordinator/planner of the entire wedding made the whole thing go off without a hitch (Or if it didn't, we weren't aware of it). The food is amazing and I can't wait to find an excuse to get back down there to have more tri-tip! They are professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We had a 100-person wedding and it was an absolutely stunning setup executed to perfection thanks to carol and our lovely vendors. The team is so experienced and knows exactly what they are doing, if you are hesitant about doing the beach ceremony don't be they make it so easy! The best part was that we were able to actually enjoy our wedding and carol had the schedule down, she just told us when and where to be allowing us to enjoy and chat with our guests. Thank you Rincon for creating the most magical day for us, if only I could do this every year!!!!

What an amazing experience with Rincon Beach Club. Carol, our wedding planner/coordinator, was an absolute Godsend. Everything went so smoothly the day of the wedding and leading up, our day was stress free and enabled us to fully enjoy the beauty and fun of our wedding on the beach and reception at the RBC. I cannot express enough how amazing this venue is, with every detail thought of. Truly a one stop shop and made everything so easy. A million thanks would not be enough. It was the best day ever!

If you are looking for a venue that has it ALL, look no further than Rincon Beach Club! We got married on July 13, 2019 in the garden and our day was everything we had imagined, and more. Rincon executed every detail of our event to a T. No detail was overlooked, and the quality was top notch in all areas. Here are some of the things that you have to look forward to when booking with Rincon:
1. A planner who comes with the venue and coordinates all vendors, catering, furniture, decor, and day-of logistics *Note: the only vendors you will need to source on your own are florist, band/DJ, hair/makeup, photo/video, and officiant (but Rincon has a preferred vendor list to help with this).
2. AMAZING food and drink - we did several food stations instead of a traditional buffet or plated dinner because we wanted to "mix it up" for our guests. Our guests are still raving about the slider station, taco station, meat carving station, and dessert spread of bananas foster, churros, skillet donuts, and McConnell's ice cream...not to mention the heavy passed appetizers during cocktail hour. No one left hungry :)
3. Premium cross back vineyard chairs, linens, high-tops, bar set-up, etc. *included* in the price.
4. Convenient location to reasonably priced hotels like the Holiday Inn Express and Best Western in Carpinteria.
5. Option to do a beach ceremony and come back to the venue after for the reception (while we did not choose this option, we definitely took advantage of the close location to the beach for gorgeous sunset photos!)
6. Transparent, reasonable pricing and "no surprise" costs - Carol sent us several revised estimates every time we made updates which included tax, gratuity, server fees, etc. We made a few installment payments leading up to the day which left no remaining balance or surprise bill at or after the wedding.

Rincon Beach Club was 100% the best choice for our wedding. If you are looking for a stress-free, no drama, top notch venue that will WOW your guests, be sure to check it out!!

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Growing up in Santa Barbara, I had literally never thought about the Zoo as a wedding venue but it truly was the perfect location.

The Palm Garden and Hilltop's natural beauty and stunning vegetation was absolutely gorgeous to showcase Santa Barbara at its finest for our out-of-town guests. The weather was perfect and our guests were able to enjoy 360 degree views of the mountains and the ocean and as the bride, who wouldn't want to get married under majestic palm trees? The reception area is completely set up for large weddings with on-site bathrooms, power source, parking options, and is conveniently located so guests can easily stay Downtown, Waterfront, or in Montecito.

The great thing about having a blank canvas is that you can truly bring in any type of decor that you want and we had so much fun with all of Rincon's cabana, lighting, chandeliers and overhead and table fabric options. Rincon's food was absolutely delicious-we had so many guests come up to us to mention how good it was. You can also bring in all of your own liquor with no corkage fee which was a great bonus!

I had been involved with all of the planning but when I got to the hilltop that afternoon and saw everything set up, it truly took my breath away. Angie and her team captured our wedding vision so perfectly and made everything stunning. Angie was fantastic-she worked seamlessly to execute our requests and many changes along the way in conjunction with all of the other vendors and on the big day, even found my wedding vows which I had misplaced seconds before walking down the aisle.

I wanted all of our guests to have a fantastic weekend filled with great food, great drinks, dancing and tons of fun-thank you for making everything so perfect Team Rincon!

I couldn't have asked for a more incredible wedding venue. We had the beach ceremony and the reception in RBC. Melissa was my coordinator and made the planning experience fun and very easy. Once you book here, there is really little you have left to do because they take care of almost EVERYTHING. I would recommend this place to everyone..Oh yeah, and the food was PHENOMENAL

Marc and Angie were very helpful and always available. The event ended up coming together beautifully.

Everyone at the Rincon Beach Club deserves a raise! The staff is amazing, the food is incredible, and the site itself is breathtaking! From the initial consultation to the day-of, we were treated with kindness and thoughtfulness. Marc and Angie are wonderful and Ashley really went above and beyond for us! She has such a warm personality that put me at ease each time I met with her. She was always there for my questions and concerns, however petty, and remained calm through it all! The servers were awesome and the food? I am still dreaming about it! The preparations and presentations are well-thought out and memorable. Everything was PERFECT...and if it wasn't, I didn't know about it :) Everyone, literally, has commented on how beautiful and special our wedding was. And more importantly, at least to me, is that it was so "us." We couldn't have done it without the Rincon and their staff's expertise and care. Visit their website at www.rinconcatering.com

My husband and I got married at RBC last weekend and all I can say is WOW. Every single thing exceeded our expectations. The beautiful venue, the staff, the food and drinks. Megan, our wedding coordinator, did an absolutely spectacular job of ensuring everything ran smoothly on our day. I can’t think of a single thing that went wrong and that was due to Megan’s professionalism and hard work! Majority of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

My wife and I got married at Rincon recently, and we were so happy with how it all went. Kinsey, the wedding coordinator, was extremely helpful and kind throughout the whole process, which helped a ton with planning. RBC also has a set of vendors that they work with consistently, which made it very easy for us to find a photographer, DJ, etc. They were all great. The food, the service, the drinks, and the ambiance were all fantastic as well. We highly highly recommend recommend this place!

We knew as soon as we got engaged that we wanted to get married at Rincon. It is such a beautiful venue, the food is amazing and the staff is great! We worked with Carol and she was amazing. She made the whole planning process so easy and stress free which is what you want when you are making one of the biggest decisions of your life! Thank you, Carol, and the Rincon Staff for everything!

My husband and I got married at Rincon last weekend. Courtney was our coordinator, and she was phenomenal! We truly had the best day ever. I was not stressed or worried about anything leading up to the day, or even day of. Courtney was there for us every step along the way, we had complete trust in her. Aside from the many compliments on the delicious food and gorgeous venue, many of our guests also commented on how this was the most organized and well-ran wedding they’d ever been to. Thank you Courtney and team!

Throughout the night & days after we had so many guests mention how beautiful our venue was. The Rincon Beach Club is a wonderful place that encompasses what's so special about Carpinteria, the small-town beauty alongside a quintessential Californian beach.

Courtney, our coordinator, was a great partner & a fantastic communicator who made our lives so much easier. The venue speaks for itself as a lovely tucked-away gem & the food is spectacular.

We were so happy with our wedding at the Rincon Beach Club! Kinsey was endlessly patient and flexible throughout the planning process, answering all of our questions and offering just the right amount of guidance. Her attention to detail and exceptional people skills really stood out at the event. We can’t thank the Rincon Beach Club staff enough for making our wedding so special. The food was amazing and our guests had a great time!

We got married at the Rincon Beach Club on 8/27/2022 and it absolutely surpassed our expectations! Carol and her team were such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire experience. She thought about and took care of every single detail. I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing with Carol as our planner. We did a beach ceremony and reception in the garden and it was all beyond perfect. The weather was great, we got a beautiful sunset, and the vibe we were going for was flawlessly executed. We had about 125 guests and so many people told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The food was INCREDIBLE, and we partied until 1am. Love that there is no curfew at this venue! Thank you so much Carol and RBC team for making our dream wedding come true!! We will never get over this day :)

We used Rincon for our family backyard wedding during the pandemic. Two other venues and plans had fallen through and Rincon made it easy to quickly transition to a local backyard elopement in less than three weeks- and within our budget! They helped us with our vision to rent a farm table, ceremony chairs for 12, and had every menu item we wanted for our taco bar - even a fresh out of our oven chocolate chip cookie skillet for dessert as requested by the bride & groom! Rentals were delivered well ahead of the event and they made two food drop offs for appetizers and then dinner right before the event! All delivery staff were masked, friendly, and SO helpful. Working with them made wedding planning on a short timeline a breeze!

We did a beach ceremony and reception on the patio in August 2019. We had an excellent experience and highly recommend Rincon Beach Club.

We worked primarily with Carol, who was a pleasure to work with. Very organized and trustworthy. She and her husband Marc and their team have been doing this for a long time and they have it down. They clearly care and know how to throw a good party that runs smoothly. I was doing all the planning from the East Coast, and I felt really good that they were running the show.

What's included:
- Coordination and advice along the way from people who have been in the business of doing weddings for a long time, and full "day of" timeline running (no need to hire a separate planner or coordinator).
- Excellent food and desserts and a super fun tasting for you to try out all their amazing food and pick your menu.
- You're not getting a bare hall that you have to decorate and make feel like a wedding -- they have lots of things around so that you don't have to buy tons of decorations. And the patio has lots of plantings. The space has a lovely indoor/outdoor vibe and was truly magical with all the lighting and decorations. We provided minimal decorations -- mostly we used what the venue provided. I loved that I didn't have to stress too much over decor or spend a ton of money on wedding-y decor that I would never use again or time DIY-ing wedding decor. The space was gorgeous, but just note there is no view of the ocean from the reception space. I used Trader Joe's white orchids and eucalyptus sprigs as my centerpieces. I did hire a florist to do a floral decoration for the ceremony arch and bouquets. The staff took down the floral decoration on the arch after the ceremony and used part of it to decorate the head table, which was lovely.
- Nice tables, chairs, heaters, plenty of lounge furniture, and linens -- no dealing with a rental company for anything. And their "basics" are lovely -- I found no need to do upgrades.
- We did a beach ceremony and a choice of wooden arch was included as well as the set up/break down and several attendants to make sure everyone got settled. They also had nice signage and water and parasols for guests. The beach club is a 7-8 minute walk from the ceremony site on the Santa Claus lane public beach (we timed the walk at a moderate pace).
- Other nice extras: they provide snacks before the ceremony for the wedding party so that you don't pass out, send the couple off with some leftovers to have later that night/next day, and they send a little cake on your first anniversary.

After looking at tons of venues in Santa Barbara and beyond (we toured 11 venues in Santa Barbara and 10 in other places), we were torn between the beach club and the Santa Barbara Zoo for our wedding -- same company (Events by Rincon) behind both, same delicious food. We went with the beach club because a little more was included and we liked the idea of getting married on the sand. But the zoo was beautiful and has the benefit of lush foliage and you can interact with animals during cocktail hour.

Very glad we went with Carol and Marc and Rincon Beach Club - thank you for a smooth and beautiful wedding!

Carol and her team were nothing short of spectacular from start to finish. From the moment we met Carol, it felt like she was a family member looking to help us in any way possible. Communication was seamless, and each interaction left us feeling more comfortable and excited about Rincon as a partner/venue.

We held our wedding ceremony at a different venue and Carol went out of her way to help coordinate the entire day. She managed all other vendor relationships and made sure that everything went according to plan and schedule.

Rincon food was AMAZING and all of our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Everything is customizable in their menu which made it feel very authentic to us. The tasting event that occurred a few months prior to our wedding was incredible as well.

The venue itself was beautiful and ALSO very customizable. We enjoyed the indoor/outdoor spaces and the flow of the overall layout.

We give Carol and Rincon our highest recommendation and could not have been more happy with how everything turned out. Thank you for everything Carol!

I cannot say enough how happy I am that we had our September wedding at Rincon! We chose to have our ceremony on the beach and the reception at Rincon's garden. We honestly fell in love with this venue right away and having Carol, the owner and planner, made wedding planning such an easy process for us. I was surprised at how relaxed I was as a bride because Carol provided so much direction reminded us on what needs to be done, so I didn't have to worry. Rincon also works with a lot of other vendors for photography, florals, etc. so the planning with other vendors was easy as well! All the food options provided by Rincon are amazing, however we chose to do different "stations" where we had a variety of pizza, tacos, and bao buns, which gave a lot of options for our guests. Our guests are still telling us that our venue was so beautiful and that the food was the best. Incredibly happy we chose Rincon!!