Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort brings together everything people love about Santa Barbara weddings in one place. Palm trees, red tile roofs, ocean breezes and mountain views surround this 24 acre coastal resort, giving you a relaxed, upscale setting just steps from the sand.

Classic Santa Barbara by the Beach

Set along Cabrillo Boulevard with the Pacific Ocean just across the street, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort feels like your own private piece of Santa Barbara. The property stretches across lush lawns, gardens and courtyards framed by palm trees and Spanish style architecture. Guests arrive to a true resort atmosphere with easy access to the beach, local wine tasting, downtown and the harbor, while your wedding day stays centered on one scenic, walkable campus.

Ceremony Spaces with Ocean Backdrops

For outdoor ceremonies, the Rose Garden offers a beautiful view of the beach with the palm trees of Cabrillo Boulevard in the distance and a stone Spanish style fountain as your backdrop. This garden setting can host up to 200 guests for ceremonies and light refreshments, and it captures the charm and coastal character that Santa Barbara is known for. Additional outdoor spaces on property give you flexibility for pre-ceremony photos, first looks and post-ceremony mingling in the sunshine.

Reception Venues Indoors and Under the Stars

Hilton Santa Barbara offers more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, giving you multiple ways to design your reception. Plaza Del Sol is a spectacular 20,000 square foot open air patio on an upper level with 180 degree ocean views. It can seat up to 800 guests and is perfect for dining and dancing under the stars, with an attached third floor Upper Rotunda that works beautifully for cocktails or a lounge area.

For mid sized receptions, the Reagan Room is a unique indoor ocean view venue that seats approximately 70 to 180 guests. It features vaulted exposed beam ceilings, a cozy three sided granite fireplace and an adjoining outdoor patio, creating the feel of a private dining room in an elegant estate with the convenience of a full service resort.

Catering, Menus and Planning Support

The resort’s catering team is experienced in every aspect of the wedding planning process, from rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours to formal receptions and after parties. You can host an intimate rehearsal in the ocean view Reagan Room, cocktails by candlelight on the Rotunda or a full reception on Plaza Del Sol or in one of the ballrooms. Menu tastings are welcomed before you finalize your selections, and outside caterers are permitted for ethnic and specialty events.

Dining options range from alfresco and buffet to plated entrée service, with seafood, vegetarian and eclectic menus available. In addition to on site amenities and activities for your guests, the team can recommend trusted local vendors and services to round out your day and help create a smooth, memorable celebration from start to finish.

Venue Highlights

• Beachfront resort location along Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara
• 24 acre property with palm trees, gardens and Spanish style architecture
• More than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space
• Plaza Del Sol 20,000 square foot open air patio with 180 degree ocean views, seats up to 800
• Reagan Room indoor ocean view space with fireplace and patio for 70 to 180 guests
• Rose Garden ceremony site with fountain and beach views for up to 200 guests
• Experienced on site catering and events team, menu tastings available
• Outside caterers welcome for ethnic and specialty weddings
• Flexible dining styles including alfresco, buffet, plated, seafood and vegetarian options

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