Casa Riviera is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$53,000 (our estimate), reached from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), 15 minutes.
Casa Riviera
Built in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, Casa Riviera has been meticulously restored to preserve its original architectural details while meeting modern event standards.
About Casa Riviera
Built in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, Casa Riviera has been meticulously restored to preserve its original architectural details while meeting modern event standards.
Located at 800 Garden Street in Santa Barbara's prestigious Montecito neighborhood, this 12,000-square-foot property showcases hand-painted tiles, arched doorways, and period fountains throughout its grounds.
The venue operates as a luxury hotel and exclusive event space, offering accommodations for up to 40 guests on-site.
Ask about your month
Your month, guest count and budget go with it.
Pick a month to send this.
Our stay at 800 Garden Street, Apartment 23 in Santa Barbara was truly exceptional!! The apartment was stunning and felt brand new, with fabulous décor and beautiful attention to detail throughout.
Beth Wilson · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 30 rooms
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$53,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$10,000 to US$25,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SBA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Historic 1926 Mediterranean Revival architecture with original hand-painted Spanish tiles and arched loggias
- On-site hotel with 12 guest suites available for wedding parties and family members
- Three distinct indoor event spaces plus manicured gardens spanning 2.5 acres
- Full-service catering kitchen and sommelier-curated wine program featuring California vintages
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at hotel suites; welcome reception in garden courtyard
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner in private dining room (optional)
- 10:00 AMBridal party preparation; hair and makeup in designated suite
- 2:00 PMCeremony in garden pavilion or main salon
- 3:00 PMCocktail hour on front loggia and gardens
- 4:00 PMReception dinner and dancing in grand ballroom
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for departing guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SBA · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santa Barbara Airport.
- Direct line
- (805) 272-6448
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the guest capacity at Casa Riviera?+
The venue accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on your chosen configuration and whether you use indoor spaces, garden areas, or both.
Are accommodations included in the venue fee?+
Casa Riviera offers 12 guest suites on-site available at nightly rates. These rooms can be blocked for your wedding weekend but are reserved and billed separately from venue fees.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Casa Riviera requires in-house catering to ensure service quality and coordination. The culinary team works with couples to customize menus reflecting their preferences and dietary needs.
What is the nearest airport?+
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is 15 minutes away. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 90 minutes south and offers more flight options for destination guests.
Is the venue available year-round?+
Yes. Santa Barbara's Mediterranean climate makes Casa Riviera available for events every month. Peak season runs May through October; winter events offer smaller guest counts and potentially negotiated rates.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
Other wedding venues
- Casa ValerioCA, CaliforniaAlso in United States
- Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection HotelAlbuquerque, New MexicoAlso in United States
- Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, a Tribute Portfolio HotelKansas City, MissouriAlso in United States
- Casino Del Sol ResortTucson, ArizonaAlso in United States
- Castle FarmsMI, MichiganAlso in United States
- Castle Hill InnNewport, Rhode IslandAlso in United States
- Castle Hotel, Autograph CollectionOrlando, FloridaAlso in United States
- Catamaran Resort Hotel and SpaSan Diego, CaliforniaAnother hotel
Aisle works inside Claude and ChatGPT
Ask for more venues in United States by guest count and budget.
Weighing Casa Riviera against the field?
Answer four questions, budget, season, guest count, feel, and a shortlist of comparable houses comes back in about a minute. No sign-up needed.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 30 rooms
“Casa Riviera 1 is located on the first floor of a two-story, 30-unit boutique hotel”
Read the source for roomsParking: Yes
“Casa Riviera offers free parking in its private underground garage, on a first-come, first-served basis; accessible by elevator to all floors; one parking spot per unit.”
Read the source for parking