Things To Do

Grassini Family Vineyards Tasting Room (Downtown SB)

This is the tasting room for the vineyard that we will be getting married at! Note- the tasting room is DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA and the vineyard (wedding venue) is located 45 minutes north of the tasting room in Happy Canyon.

Deep Sea Tasting Room

Relax on the patio and overlook Santa Barbara's ocean and mountains with a glass of wine. This tasting room has some of the best views in town!

Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours

Looking for an awesome tour that showcases some of Santa Barbara's best food, wine, history, and views? My Bridesmaid, Evan, started this awesome company a couple of years ago and every time I hop on a tour I learn something new! Make sure to book reservations early as her tours usually fill up fast!

Solminer Wine Company

This is the tasting room that Geena manages! The winemakers farm their grapes organically and Biodynamically and are grow Austrian varietals - stop here for one of the most unique wine tastings in the valley.

Lama Dog Tap Room + Bottle Shop

Beer and dogs, need we say more? If you are traveling with your pooch this is a great place to stop! Lama Dog is located in the Funk Zone, one of Downtown's most lively neighborhoods that is packed with wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and cute shops.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

This is a great brewery located in the heart of Los Olivos about 15 minutes away from the wedding venue.

S.Y. Kitchen

Industrial Eats

This restaurant has some of the best food in the valley - their menu changes daily so if you land here multiple times over the weekend we wouldn't blame you ;)

Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - Santa Barbara

Want to watch the game? This restaurant has a huge menu and even bigger TV screens that always have some game playing.

Stearns Wharf

Take a stroll down our pier!

Inspiration Point Trailhead

Needing to hike off all the delicious wedding food and wine? This is one of SB's most popular hikes with great views!

Hendry's Beach

We love long walks on the beach and dogs and this is the place for both! Stop into the Boat House restaurant right next to the beach for some of the best bloody marys in town.

Butterfly Beach

Beautiful beach in Montecito! This beach and the hotel right next to it are filmed frequently in movies that are shot in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens and Clock Tower

The clocktower offers THE BEST 360 degree view of Santa Barbara and is an easy stair climb (or elevator ride) to the top. If you haven't been to Santa Barbara before and want to get a lay of the land, this should be your first stop. The gardens below are also beautiful to picnic in and is where some of our favorite summertime community events happen.

Wheel Fun Rentals

Rent a bike and explore the town!