White sand beaches, rolling waves & lush gardens
Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Sonya Krimsky
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Mar Monte Hotel is a historic landmark and oceanfront hotel wedding venue located in Santa Barbara, CA. Come, relax, and stay at this beautifully restored, romantic venue as you prepare to say ‘I do’ and celebrate love amid beautiful surroundings. With the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop, you and your true love can be joined in matrimony during an unforgettable event.
For your dream ceremony, you can make your way towards the beach located just a short walk across the boulevard. Here, with the waves lapping gently at the shore, you and your partner can join hands for a magical, intimate, and romantic union. A pergola can easily be set up for you to stand under as you say your vows, while white chairs can be arranged for the wedding party. Afterwards, pad your way through the white sand underneath some palm trees as you run, shoes in hand, with your partner towards the hotel.
For the wedding reception you've always envisioned, you can return to the inviting embrace of the hotel’s interiors. Here, you can find several thousand square feet of event space - and you can select which parts of it you want to make use of for your unforgettable soiree.
Mar Monte Hotel provides interior spaces that would suit celebrations of up to 250 people. Regardless of whether you are planning a cocktail reception or a sit-down banquet, this hotel has spaces to suit a wide variety of festivities.
Additional Information about Event Space Capacities:
• Pacific Ballroom and Seaview: Up to 250 guests
• Fireside Ballroom: Up to 100 guests
• Terrace Ballroom and Wrap-around deck: Up to 150 guests
• Oceanfront Terrace and Living Room: 150-person cocktail reception
• Ocean Lawn: 80-person cocktail reception
Services Offered
• On-site catering
• Custom menu creations
• Craft cocktails and signature bars
• Valet parking
• Pet-friendly
• Preferred vendor recommendations
• Bike rentals
• Accommodations
A selection of 200 guest rooms and suites is available. Whether your guests want a king bedroom with a balcony or you would like to spend your wedding night in an amazing Ocean Front Suite, comfort is readily available.
Terms & Conditions:
• Couples must provide their own wedding planner and day-of coordinator for the event
• Couples must have a reception at the facility if they plan to host a ceremony at the hotel
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Mountain
Park
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Sonya Krimsky
Catering Sales Manager
With 20 years hospitality, I am honored to be a part of each couple's love story. I love planning and detailing your timeline, menu choices and the important details that will make your special day last a lifetime!
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.06 reviews
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Lauren S
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5.0
10/20/2025
Mar Monte was very easy to work with and we had a great time throughout the planning process, and during our reception! Sonya is easygoing and also detail-oriented, and she was a ...
big reason we picked Mar Monte over another venue. We also went with Mar Monte due to its location on the beach and more "classic" Santa Barbara vibe (the recent remodel looks great!).
And the food was so, so good. We greatly enjoyed the tasting and had zero changes we wanted made to the final menu. Everyone was very happy with their dinners at the actual reception, and we got a lot of compliments from guests afterward! Service was right on schedule during the reception, and staff were very attentive to our guests. I was also impressed with their cocktails!
My husband and I were able to take on-the-beach photos during dinner, and we all enjoyed the mountain and ocean views from the ballroom.
We would definitely re-book if we were to do everything over again. (We had 90 guests attend, and had everyone plus a dance floor in the Pacific Ballroom, plus used Seaview for the photobooth and bar -- everything fit perfectly!).
Response from Mar Monte Hotel on 10/24/2025
Dear Lauren & Jack,
thank you for sharing your beautiful experience! It was a true joy to ...
host your special day. Your family and friends brought such warmth and happiness, and everyone was so gracious. The incredible vendor team you assembled made this wedding a true stand-out; including Hannah Landrigan of KB Events, Kristen Smith of Veils and Tails Photography, and the gorgeous floral design by Blooms of Santa Barbara- just to name a few! We are still basking in the afterglow. It was an honor to be a part of your celebration of love and togetherness. It's weddings like yours that fill our hearts with delight. Wishing you both an everlasting "happily ever after."
With all our best wishes,
The Mar Monte Team
Hannah W
5.0
9/12/2025
Had our wedding welcome party here on the outdoor space off of the lobby and it was amazing! I would recommend it to everyone. The food and drinks were amazing, the day-of staff ma...
de us feel so taken care of, and Sonya who helped set up the event answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Highly recommend!
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Jaclyn T
5.0
10/04/2016
The Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara made my wedding weekend an absolute dream come true. From the day I toured the hotel with Krista Kurosaki to the bellman putting the last bag of lug...
gage into my car.
Krista was so great to work with from beginning to the end. She answered every question of mine in a timely manner and never could I tell that she was annoyed with my indecisiveness. I knew your hotel was the one but I was still indecisive because I wanted an outdoor reception. Krista helped weigh the pros and cons with me and even offered some suggestions on how she could accommodate me. She helped secure my decision. Each time I asked her a question; I expected negative feedback but never had that. She knew exactly how to ease my mind and accommodate me. Even when I was freaking out on the cart ride to walk down the aisle, she was so calm and friendly. At the reception she even offered to snap a picture for one of my guests, She was THE best and I am truly going to miss talking and working with her.
The hotel was fabulous! We had the Santa Cruz Suite. Day one, my fiancé (now husband) and I received a bottle of wine and some cheeses. What a great surprise that was! Then on the morning of our wedding, the staff delivered my girls and I mimosas and to top it off on our wedding night, my husband and I walked into our suite to see rose petals on our bed with wine and chocolate covered strawberries. We totally got the VI P treatment. Not to mention, some of my guests were also upgraded rooms even when the hotel was booked for the weekend. Their rooms were also very large and I enjoyed the hairdryer as well.
Joel, the Food & Beverage Manager created a signature drink on our wedding rehearsal night out at the pool bar. My guests really enjoyed the ambiance out there as we sat by the fire in comfy lounge chairs.
The Banquet Manager, Lorenzo was also great! His staff helped us with setup and take-down. I had so many guests tell me that our wedding was the best ever. After hearing it more than a few times I started asking what they liked best and some responses I got were “the chicken was delicious and not your typical wedding food” and “the wait staff was so on top of it.”
I seriously cannot that your hotel, Krista, Lorenzo, and Joel enough. It’s truly bittersweet for me that the entire process is over because it was such a great experience.
To anyone considering the Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara for their wedding ceremony and reception, I highly recommend t. To Krista’s manager, she deserves every raise available to her and so much praise. She truly made this experience what it was for me. Thank you all at the Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara.
Sireenah S
5.0
10/25/2015
We got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo in Sept 2015 and booked our hotel block at the Hyatt. Krista and Anita were incredibly helpful and checked in often to confirm #s and that e...
verything was going smoothly. They also went out of their way before the wedding to collect details in case our guests had questions about our big day. Excellent service and would definitely recommend working with them if you want a painless hotel block booking process!
Michelle Z
4.0
10/18/2013
We stayed at the Hyatt twice before our wedding, and knew immediately that this hotel would be our top choice for our guests. The location is superb as it is right across the stree...
t from the beach. The staff is amazing. They are incredibly nice and accommodating. And the price point is definitely affordable. All of our guests said they had a wonderful time there. We love the Hyatt and will continue to stay there on future visits.
Veronica W
5.0
5/17/2012
We had the best time at our wedding, and loved our coordinator Lindy Mykytiuk. The location is newly reonvated and located right across from the beach. The staff, food and everythi...
ng was wonderful
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