Glorious weather, gorgeous scenery, and a rich art-and-culture scene make Santa Barbara, centerpiece of the American Riviera, a year-round destination for special events. Situated just steps from Santa Barbara’s Pacific beachfront, Mar Monte Hotel provides an outstanding local venue for a whole range of occasions, from corporate retreats and conferences to unforgettable destination weddings.

Whatever event you hope to hold amid Santa Barbara’s sun-drenched, mountains-to-ocean splendor, consider our boutique hotel—part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection—as the ideal setting!

Event Venues at Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

Here at Mar Monte Hotel, we offer better than 10,000 square feet of event space, with more than a dozen venue configurations to choose from. From intimate or informal gatherings to large, glamorous get-togethers, from stunning photo-op backdrops to state-of-the-art A/V equipment, we’ve got you covered.

Among our diverse indoor and outdoor venues, the Pacific Ballroom & Seaview spread is the largest at some 4,325 square feet, hosting up to 320 attendees for a reception-style affair. Another big and beautiful space you’ve got access to is the 3,500-square-foot Cabrillo Arts Pavilion Ballroom right on the beachfront, with capacity for as many as 200 guests.

Then there’s the Terrace Ballroom with its wraparound veranda and Pacific views, the warm Lobby Living Room with its well-stocked bookshelves, the Oceanfront Outdoor Terrace with its 1,250 square feet of fresh-air loveliness—and more! You can explore our full array of venues, complete with descriptions and photos, right here!

Holding an Event at Mar Monte Hotel on the American Riviera

Besides the sheer versatility and eye-catching ambiances of our event venues, we give you everything you need to ensure an amazing and unforgettable event on California’s Central Coast here at Mar Monte Hotel.

Whether a business meeting or corporate retreat or a lavish beach wedding or major conference, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with the attentive, skilled, and resourceful assistance of our event planners.

Our impeccable location a stone’s throw from the Pacific surf gives you and your guests ready access to the Santa Barbara area’s top attractions and sights. But you’ve also got oodles of resources and amenities on hand right here at our Hyatt Unbound Collection hotel, including topnotch dining as our costa Kitchen & Bar and our Café Lido. Our boutique rooms and suites, so deliciously convenient to our various function venues, provide some of the best accommodations anywhere on the American Riviera.

So get in touch with the Mar Monte Hotel team, and let’s get your Santa Barbara special event, whatever it may be, on the calendar!

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