There are many hotels to choose from with varying price points. A few are even a couple miles from the courthouse. The Mar Monte Hotel is where the dinner will take place in East beach. There is a discount that can be used when you call to book a reservation. (McBride-Simmons Wedding 402-537-6806) There are also many airbnb or vrbo choices.
The wedding ceremony is at the Santa Barbara Courthouse - outside at the Palm Terrace location. It is on the north side of the building on the Santa Barbara Street side. Bring sunglasses. The sun should be out.
While it can be challenging to park on Anacapa street or Anapamu street right in front of the Courthouse, there are two main parking garages nearby–the first is situated at 1115 Anacapa Street right by the library, and also a second lot behind the Granada theatre at 1221 Anacapa Street, between Victoria Street and Anapamu Street. The first 75 minutes of parking in this lot is free and afterward, it costs $3.50 per hour. Please remember that street parking has a limit of 75 minutes.
Cocktail hour: 5:30-6:30pm Dinner: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Mar Monte Hotel - Costa Kitchen & Bar 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Parking: Mention Simmons McBride wedding when you valet.