Weddings on the Water

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $12,000 for off-peak dates, and $13,000 for peak dates

Packages

Catering services pricing

$65 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $7,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Full-service Santa Barbara waterfront wedding venue with in-house catering, bar, and wait staff. Offers three event spaces with capacity for up to 400 guests combining all venues. Featuring coastal California cuisine and endless ocean and mountain views.

Seated guest capacity

  • 2-400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
210 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Our event spaces

Full Building

Sweeping views of ocean, harbor, mountains and the American Riviera!

If a wedding reception - ceremony and cocktails on the 2nd floor, followed by dinner and dancing on the 1st floor.

Guest capacity

Up to 380 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

1st Floor

Everything on one floor - Ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner and dancing overlooking the ocean, mountains, harbor and entire American Riviera.

Full-service venue featuring a coastal California cuisine, inclusive of tables, chairs and place settings.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

1

Room cost

$1,500

2nd Floor

You can't get more on the water than this! Indoor and outdoor event space. (dancing not allowed unless a full building buyout)

Perfect for a ceremony and cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing on the 1st floor. Or rent just the 2nd floor for a rehearsal dinner, welcome reception or next day brunch!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Room cost

$1,200

Full Building

Sweeping views of ocean, harbor, mountains and the American Riviera!

If a wedding reception - ceremony and cocktails on the 2nd floor, followed by dinner and dancing on the 1st floor.

Guest capacity

Up to 380 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

1st Floor

Everything on one floor - Ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner and dancing overlooking the ocean, mountains, harbor and entire American Riviera.

Full-service venue featuring a coastal California cuisine, inclusive of tables, chairs and place settings.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

1

Room cost

$1,500

2nd Floor

You can't get more on the water than this! Indoor and outdoor event space. (dancing not allowed unless a full building buyout)

Perfect for a ceremony and cocktail reception, followed by dinner and dancing on the 1st floor. Or rent just the 2nd floor for a rehearsal dinner, welcome reception or next day brunch!

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Room cost

$1,200

Weddings on the Water packages

Coordination Packages

Description

The most popular coordinators have packaged weddings with bundled discounts, specific to Weddings on the Water. Please inquire!

Available services that can be provided by Weddings on the Water

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • M

    Michelle

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 21

    Great waterfront location for stress-free events!

    As a wedding planner, I’m always looking for venues that offer both a memorable guest experience and practical value for my couples. This venue delivers on both! Truly the only “on the water” wedding venue in Santa Barbara! Guests won’t be able to believe the sweeping views of the ocean, harbor, mountains and Riviera. The waterfront location provides a gorgeous backdrop for weddings, creating a naturally beautiful atmosphere that doesn’t need much added to make it feel special. From a planning perspective, having full-service catering and bar service, plus tables, chairs, and place settings included, is a huge advantage. It simplifies logistics, reduces the number of outside vendors couples need to coordinate, and helps create a more streamlined planning process. I love being able to recommend a venue where couples can enjoy a beautiful setting while having so many important details handled in one place. A fantastic choice for a waterfront wedding!

  • BH

    Brooke H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 16

    Incredible venue with ocean view

    As a wedding coordinator, I always appreciate a venue that combines a beautiful setting with thoughtful amenities and seamless service. This waterfront venue is truly a gem! The views create a stunning backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, and the atmosphere is perfect for couples looking for something special. I especially love that full-service catering and bar service are available, along with tables, chairs, and place settings. Having these essentials included makes planning so much easier and allows us to focus on the details that make each wedding unique. It’s a wonderful option for couples looking for a beautiful waterfront celebration with the convenience of having so much taken care of in one place. I would absolutely recommend this venue to couples and fellow wedding professionals!

May – September
October – April
No, Weddings on the Water is a full-service catering venue with food and bar in-house.
Valet parking is required, and will be included in your full-service venue quote.
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