Santa Barbara, CA, USA < change city >

Coordinator:

XOXO Bride

Officiant:

Rev. Miriam Lindbeck

Photographer:

BB Photography

Ceremony & Reception:

Montecito Country Club

Hotels:

Brisas del Mar

Hotels:

Cabrillo Inn

Hotels:

Colonial Beach Inn

Hotels:

Eagle Inn

Hotels:

Franciscan Inn

Hotels:

Harbor House Inn

Hotels:

Hotel Oceana

Hotels:

Hotel Virginia

Hotels:

Marina Beach Motel

Hotels:

Pacific Crest Inn by the Sea

Hotels:

The Inn at East Beach

Hotels:

West Beach Inn

Attractions:

Hiking

"The mountains just north of Santa Barbara offer great hiking, and lots of it."

Attractions:

Museum of Natural History Santa Barbara Museum

Attractions:

Paseo Nuevo Mall

"Paseo Nuevo is a beautiful outdoor mall on State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Over __ stores, anchored by Macy's and Nordstrom."

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Courthouse

"Built in 1926, this Spanish-Mediterranean courthouse is often described as the prettiest government building in the country."

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Mission

"The Santa Barbara Mission is known as the "Queen of the California Missions." Built by the Spanish in 1786, it still functions as a church today."

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Wineries

"There are nearly 100 wineries and vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, less than 45 minutes from the city. Sunstone is our personal favorite. We plan to take a large group wine tasting on Friday afternoon."

Attractions:

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens

"The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. The Zoo is home to gorillas, penguins, elephants, giraffes, leopards, giant anteaters, monkeys, lions and red pandas, among others."

Attractions:

State Street

"Lined with shops, theaters, museums, restaurants, coffee houses and hotels, State Street is the heart of Santa Barbara. Whatever you need while in town, you'll find it here."

Attractions:

Stearns Wharf

"Stearns Wharf, built in 1872, is the oldest working wharf in California. Features five restaurants and numerous tourist shops. If you're looking for cheesy t-shirts, shot glasses or other souvenir trinkets, this is the place to go."

Attractions:

Summer Solstice Parade

"The annual Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration happens to fall on our wedding weekend in 2009. Summer Solstice is a street carnival of more than 1,000 parade participants, complete with extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles. It is the largest single-day event in Santa Barbara County, drawing crowds from near and far of over 100,000 spectators."

Beaches:

Butterfly Beach

"This is more private beach away from downtown Santa Barbara. This is where we were engaged in July of 2007... on the beach near the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort."

Beaches:

East Beach

"East Beach is the "main" beach in Santa Barbara, just east of State Street and Stearns Wharf. Long, wide beaches, lots of volleyball nets and barbeque pits."

Beaches:

Hendry's Beach

"Nice beach off the beaten path. Secluded by cliffs. Ten minutes from downtown. Good place to spot dolphins, or, depending on the season, seals."

Beaches:

Ledbetter Beach

"One of the best beaches for swimming and family fun. Just west of the Santa Barbara Marina. The beach is lined with a grassy picnic area with numerous barbecue pits, making it a good place for a picnic."

Beaches:

West Beach

Trolley:

State Street Trolley

"The Downtown-Waterfont Trolley runs up and down State Street all day. Fare is 25 cents. For more information on car-free transportation, see the link above."