El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Santa Barbara
Head to the hills for a timeless Santa Barbara celebration. Steeped in charisma, El Encanto’s breezy hillside location and enduring iconicity make it one of the most desirable Santa Barbara event venues. Join us for lavish wedding parties or smaller, intimate occasions. Our lush Pacific-facing gardens, expansive terrace and expert event planners combine for the ultimate Californian celebration.
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"This hilltop historic hotel has loads of charm. We were married in their gorgeous garden next to a beautiful lily pond. We had cocktails after the ceremony on a lawn with a breathtaking view of the Santa Barbara coastline. Dinner was back at the lily pond and dancing and dessert was in a cozy room with a roaring fireplace and deck overlooking Santa Barbara. It was the most romantic setting and absolutely perfect for us."
Michelle F
"A place that makes you say WOW! Santa Barbara is our favorite city in California, so naturally that’s where we felt we should wed. We looked at dozens of places, but as soon as we drove up to the El Encanto, we knew it was right. The hotel grounds are beautiful and stunning, the employees are kind and there’s this quiet peacefulness in the air that is literally palpable. We had a small ceremony in the Oak Tree Suite and party in the Channel Islands room. We got a lot of compliments on the food and location. It was beyond anything I could ever dream of, I only wish I could do it again!"
Melody Castillo
"El Encanto is incredible in every way. It's a beautiful resort in beautiful Santa Barbara. We had originally booked a different venue that I wasn't happy with, but we couldn't find anything better after numerous tours. I found El Encanto online and figured I might as well email them as a last try. I emailed Devin on the Fourth of July and she responded almost immediately. As soon as we saw the venue we were blown away. It fit the elegant look I was going for with our wedding perfectly. Beyond the beauty of the venue, the staff is all incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially Devin. I could not say enough good things about her; she's so kind and helpful. Also, the appetizers, dinner, and drinks were all phenomenal. They even agreed to serve green beer for our St. Patrick's Day wedding. Finally, they didn't have any stupid rules and they were very clear and accommodating about payments. Belmond El Encanto made our wedding day absolutely perfect and I'm very grateful to them for it."
Meaghan
