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Godric Grove
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Santa Barbara, California
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 805-569-5611
- Website elingspark.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful place and wonderful panoramic views.”
“A lovely place to have a picnic, walk your dogs, or enjoy the view of the city.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful views, area for a gathering or wedding!”
From the reviews
One of the best places for a wedding in town. Atop Elings Park, the venue has an amphitheater, a lawn and a separate seating area for dinner. If guests are looking for an overlook of the surrounding area there are plenty of walkways that can take them around the park.
Hear for a wedding, this place is pure magic! Not showing the couple for privacy 🤷♂️
Wow! Attended a wedding with reception afterwards and it was an incredible location. Beautiful place and wonderful panoramic views.
Getting married at Godric Grove
Godric Grove comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Godric Grove
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Godric Grove — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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