Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement Guide

Common Questions When Planning Your Elopement

How far is the Santa Barbara Courthouse from the Ocean?

Less than a 10 minute drive!

Where can I order desserts or cake?

Frances Baking, Crushcakes, Alessia, The Little Things Bakery.

What is a good hotel to stay at near the Courthouse?

Hotel Californian is close to restaurants, the water and short drive to the courthouse.

Other hotels we love within 20 minutes are The Rosewood and The Ritz Carlton Bacara.

Where can we have a first dance if we elope and eat at a restaurant?

Rent a Villa & do private catering. Go on a sunset sail with SB Sailing Center.

What elopement planners would you recommend?

We love working with Emily’s team at Coastal Rose Events

What hair and makeup artists would you recommend?

We love working Makeup by Shannel & Santa Barbara Bridal.

Do you have a bridal stylist you work with?

We do! We work with Carolina Grace, she’s a local bridal stylist in Santa Barbara. She keeps us swooning over the looks she can create.

Other ideas to make it yours —

Rent a vintage car that reflects your personality. Hire a musician / band you love.

Change outfits for the after party.