Historic Haven in Downtown Santa Barbara
Holds ceremonies and receptions
The De La Vina Inn, located in the beating heart of downtown Santa Barbara, CA, is the perfect venue and backdrop for your big day. Whether you're hosting a rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, family reunion, or a small, intimate wedding ceremony, accommodating up to 50 guests for a gathering on site, we have event buyout options that will work for you. Thanks to its boutique size, ideal city location, and undeniable welcoming charm, the De La Vina Inn is also a perfect setting for many small events.
De La Vina Inn can host functions for up to 50 guests, which is ideal for micro-weddings with your nearest and dearest. The hotel contains several indoor and outdoor spaces for guests to mingle with pre-wedding drinks, creating a magical atmosphere. The Inn has eight bedrooms for you and your wedding parties to sleep overnight. This can allow you to relax and take in the wonder of your special occasion in a warm, snug setting.
The hotel can provide the finest quality catering menus, including delicious desserts, in partnership with renowned local chef Julian Martinez. In addition, you can enjoy bar and drink options, friendly, professional service staff, and a dedicated point of contact to handle any and all questions. The helpful team can also handle requests and events in Spanish, making everyone welcome to celebrate your once-in-a-lifetime experience in a charming, cozy setting. Further options include string lights, eight private parking spaces, tables, chairs, and more. The De La Vina Inn team is waiting to hear from you to plan your intimate celebration how you want it.
3+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Se Habla Español
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Lovely Indrawan 5.0
9/14/25
My husband and I stayed at the penthouse suite to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. The entire inn is beautiful with so much character. We were only there for one night but would have loved to stay longer to just enjoy the entire inn. Location ...
was also great, we were able to easily walk to dinner and the shops on State St. Humberto was very helpful with recommending us places to eat and being available if we needed anything. We will 100% be back!
Katherine Warner 5.0
10/08/25
We had an amazing, short stay at the Inn and loved every second! From the beginning, the customer service was outstanding - the team is very responsive, kind, and thorough. The rooms are spacious and thoughtfully decorated. While the bones of t...
he building are older, the renovations are more than sufficient to make the stay comfortable and full of character. The backyard was perfect for all of us staying in the Inn to gather for family time. We loved our stay!
Y B 5.0
11/16/25
I had an absolutely incredible stay with De La Vina Inn. Made a last minute booking and the room was ready and prepared within an hour. Luxurious and comfortable and the room even had a great balcony just off the bath. Spacious nice gardens and...
lounge area. Location is very good on a quiet street but only a few minutes walk away to State. Really incredible spot and highly recommend.
Jenn Davis 5.0
11/18/25
I am a wedding planner and recently had the pleasure of staying at The De La Vina Inn. With heavy rain expected on the day of a wedding I was coordinating, I needed a last-minute place to stay overnight. The De La Vina Inn was incredibly accomm...
odating — they accepted my same-day reservation and understood that I would be checking in late after the wedding ended at midnight.
They gave me a room with a private entrance so I wouldn’t disturb other guests, which I truly appreciated. I also felt very safe throughout my stay. Communication was great, and the online check-in/check-out process made everything so smooth and easy.
The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. The location was also perfect — close to great restaurants and entertainment.
I have more Santa Barbara weddings coming up, and I will definitely be staying here again!
Nici G 4.0
9/20/25
Location was excellent, near enough to walk to a number of restaurants, bars, and shopping. The neighborhood is lovely. The room had an amazing view and a large private patio on the 3rd floor. The complimentary bottle of wine was delicious and ...
parking at the hotel was easy to access. The soaking tub is delightful
For the private suite on the 3rd floor the last set of stairs are incredibly narrow, not very well lit, and you are almost guaranteed to hit your head going up or down (at least down has a warning sign about it) if you are over 5'7". Additionally, the bathroom door is almost impossible to close or open and very loud when you do get it to move.
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