The Eagle Inn
Guests arrive at a restored 1911 hotel in downtown Santa Barbara and step into Spanish Colonial charm with modern hospitality.
The Eagle Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), 15 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About The Eagle Inn
Guests arrive at a restored 1911 hotel in downtown Santa Barbara and step into Spanish Colonial charm with modern hospitality.
From check-in through the final toast, attendees experience walkable access to State Street shops and restaurants, plus on-site dining and 41 guest rooms.
The intimate courtyard and indoor spaces create a self-contained celebration where your group stays, dines, and dances under one historic roof.
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This gem! I have stayed here 3 times and it never disappoints. It is the perfect location-residential street, a couple blocks from the water and a couple blocks from downtown and the funk zone.
Miriam Plotkin · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SBA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 41 guest rooms available for overnight accommodations, eliminating hotel block coordination
- Built in 1911 and restored with period details including original tile work and exposed beams
- Downtown location on Natoma Ave puts guests steps from Santa Barbara's State Street dining and shopping
- Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodate ceremonies and receptions up to 150 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrivals and check-in at The Eagle Inn; welcome reception in courtyard or lobby
- 9:00 AMVenue setup and final vendor checks
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and cocktail hour
- 5:00 PMCeremony in courtyard or interior event space
- 5:45 PMCocktail reception with passed hors d'oeuvres
- 7:00 PMDinner and toasts in main reception hall
- 9:00 PMDancing and late-night bar service
- 10:00 AMOptional farewell brunch; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SBA · 15 minutes
Guests fly into Santa Barbara Airport.
- Typical total
- $8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
Costs vary by season, day of week, menu selections, and room block size. Contact the venue directly for current pricing and customized quotes.
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$8,000–$25,000+ for 50 guests including ceremony, reception, and partial room blocks
- Ceremony fee
- $500–2,000Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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$500–$2,000
- Reception
- $75–150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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$75–$150 (food and beverage)
- Room rate
- $150–350 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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$150–$350 per room (rates vary by season)
- Weather window
- June – September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (805) 965-3586
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at The Eagle Inn?+
Yes. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Your coordinator can customize room configurations based on guest count and timing.
Are hotel rooms included in the wedding package?+
Guest rooms are available for nightly booking at standard rates. Many couples arrange room blocks or negotiate group rates with the hotel directly during wedding planning.
What is the guest capacity?+
The Eagle Inn accommodates 20–150 guests depending on room setup and layout selection.
Does the venue have catering services?+
Yes. On-site catering and bar services are available. The hotel also works with approved outside caterers upon request, confirm policies when booking.
What is parking like for guests?+
The hotel offers self-parking. Validated or complimentary parking may be included with room bookings; confirm current policies with the venue directly.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.