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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.

How much does a event venue cost to rent in Santa Barbara?

Event venues in Santa Barbara average $545 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $297, whereas larger venues run about $806 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a event venue in Santa Barbara?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking event venues in Santa Barbara. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Sunday as these days are 22% cheaper on average.

How popular are event venues in Santa Barbara?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1105 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent event venues in Santa Barbara?

Most event venues are scheduled for 9 hours, with 55 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Jonathan B.
NEW - 10+ Set Production Studio with Gated Parking Lot
The host and location were amazing! Very supportive and quick to respond. The location is functional, flexible and secure. Ample/gated parking. Easy load in/load out. No hills, stairs or elevators...
Dan B.
Stunning Ocean, Island, & Mountain View Home with Pool & Spa
The property was perfect for our event and everyone is still talking about the stunning views! We're so grateful to have found this property...
Edith E.
Rustic Gallery-adjacent Hideaway with Stunning Mountain Views
tell they put a lot of love into it. The owners were so sweet, funny, and accommodating. I highly recommend this space for photographers, events, and much more. I would love to host a birthday party here one day, the views of the hills were spectacular. We had another space...
Cecilia F.
Open and Airy Midtown Space
It was such a wonderful space perfect for our event. Ceci was super responsive and helpful anytime I had a question. We got some great feedback from our guests and we hope to be back soon...
Eric G.
6 Acre Ranch with Barn, Industrial Barns, Roping Arena, Guest House, Pool with Cabana
hosts. Seldom do you come across the location is so flexible and easy to work with. The property is beautiful and can serve many functions. The guest house was a terrific place to set up HMU and Catering. Tina and Van gave us access to everything on the property including...
Kristen K.
Stylish Mid Century House
We loved hosting our wellness event here. The interior is beautifully decorated and the hosts were so nice and helpful to set up. Very quiet neighborhood and lovely vibes. We hope to come back again soon...
Kay K.
Brand new 2022 Airstream in Beautiful Private Backyard
bath. It has a very relaxing and tranquil vibe. I would definitely recommend her space, and would book again in the future for yoga/sound/wellness events. Thank you Tracy...
Jeff M.
Industrial Studio minutes from Harbor
The space and people here were great. Overall a very positive experience. The prep leading up to the event was professional communication and planning. The only negative was some contruction noise outside the building which was unexpected and out of their control. But this did not affect our production. Christian...
Chris O.
on the sand in Montecito
Beautiful space that offers both inside and outside on the beach! Our event had an emergency happen and we needed a space for a ceremony within 24 hours! Richard was our savior and we cannot thank him enough! The space was absolutely stunning and the host was even better. Thank...
Kylee P.
Ocean beach studio one block from the sand
Clean, spacious, open, good parking, nice bathroom, and affordable. Don’t change a thing! Your place is truly special and made for a magical event...
Virginia R.
Historical School House Villa
The space was perfect! From the grassy area to the open space with tons of shade, everything was just what we needed for our event. And the warm lights that came on at dusk made for perfect lighting. Johnny was extremely helpful and responsive when we asked questions or had...
Rebecca S.
Midtown Sleek Open Concept Venue
very clear and practical! The hosts were super friendly and made the process very simple, and we’d absolutely recommend this for anyone’s events in Ventura...
Kimberly S.
Historical School House Villa
and we got many compliments for celebrating our wedding reception here. Johnny was incredibly accommodating and friendly and worked with us to make our event go smoothly. We were able to come and tour the premises several times to plan and he was always very friendly and helpful each time...
Cassidy T.
30-Acre Private Ranch in Malibu. Versatile natural location with walk-in ROCK POOL + access to large PRODUCTION HOUSE w/ MAKE-UP room, bathroom, kitchenette + lounge. Daylight Studio w/ Cyc Wall/Downstairs Interior of Main Ranch House ADDITIONAL
Gorgeous property! Very kind, informative, helpful, & welcoming hosts! Fully functioning room for prep ; hair + make up, wardrobe, styling, kitchen, etc. Would recommend to all...
Des T.
Serene 27- acre Ranch in New Cuyuma with 360 degree mountain views
don't do this incredible place justice. There were so many beautiful areas we were able to use to set up backdrops for our event. All of the buildings onsite worked perfect for us. From preparing a meal for 75 people to having ample space for 20 women to comfortably...
Riccia T.
7 acre ranch with incredible views
able to roam the farm to take photos with Stoney Point mountain/rocks as the backdrop. We will be booking this place again for other functions...
Broadview T.
Restored 1969 Vaulted Hilltop Ranch With Burnt Orange Sunsets
had a great experience working with Andy and filming at this beautiful house. He was very communicative and professional, and the space looked and functioned as advertised. We would definitely film here again...
Harold U.
Event Space & Conference room in Downtown Ojai
My event probably would've failed or struggled without the dedicated commitment from the host, Karol. Like the plot of any Mission Impossible movie; Communication, having the right people in the right places and bold action by everyone involve made my speaking event a success in this beautiful venue. Karol...
Jessa Y.
1915 Historic Landmark Mansion in beachy Oxnard
What a perfect home and generous host. Our event had to be moved indoors at the last minute due to weather and Eric had everything prepared and ready to go for us. All.of our guests loved the space and the baby shower was all we hoped for. Highly recommend...
Lucia Z.
Downtown Ventura Photo Studio and Event Space
convenient. We were able to book it kind of last minute and overall it was a great find! Definitely the place to have an event, especially because there's no nose restrictions. Giant thank you to the owners...