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 up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate), reached from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), 15 minutes.
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
Staying over
- Rooms
- 31 rooms
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$15,000 to US$30,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SBA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Beach on foot
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
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
A sample wedding weekend
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- 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 · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Santa Barbara Airport.
- 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.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 31 rooms
“Total guest rooms 31”
Read the source for roomsIn-house catering: Yes
“We offer catering options for special events and intimate gatherings.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Outside caterers allowed”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedPets: No
“Although we love animals, we do not allow pets or emotional support animals.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“All rooms include free parking.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Our property is ADA compliant.”
Read the source for step-free accessSwimming pool: No
“There is no swimming pool or hot tub at The Eagle Inn.”
Read the source for swimming poolBeach on foot: Yes
“We are located two blocks from the beach.”
Read the source for beach on foot