The Ellwood at Goleta Beach

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $10,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 375 seated guests

About this venue

The Ellwood at Goleta Beach is Santa Barbara County's premier oceanfront dining and event destination. Located just steps from the sand, this venue offers breathtaking views of the Central Coast and ingredient-driven cuisine. With versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, including spacious patios and a private dining room, The Ellwood provides a relaxed yet refined setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and special celebrations.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

5905 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

Our event spaces

Full Restaurant Buyout

Iconic oceanfront dining with the entire venue exclusively for you.

Reserve our entire oceanfront establishment for a spectacular and seamless wedding experience. This option includes exclusive access to all indoor and outdoor areas, allowing you to tailor the versatile spaces to any size or style of grand reception. Guests will enjoy world-class views, the sound of the waves, and refined coastal elegance.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 600 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Exclusive Refined”

El Capitan Patio

A large, covered patio with coastal elegance and sea views.

Our expansive, covered outdoor patio provides a stunning location for a ceremony or seated reception. This refined outdoor space allows your guests to enjoy the fresh ocean air and breathtaking views of the Pacific while remaining comfortable under the elegant covering. It is a versatile setting perfect for both intimate and larger celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Covered Outdoors Space; Views of the ocean and the sound of the waves