We recently attended a wedding here with over 200 people. I was the only vegan and I was met with the most beautiful vegan dish( and even vegan and gf dessert) which was amazing because I have many dietary needs. I was nervous when I saw the buffet menu that I wasn't going to be able to eat and we asked. The dish was beautifully crafted. The venue was stunning, staff was beyond prompt and super helpful. The ambiance was relaxing, cozy and private. read more

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This venue is so pretty for a beach wedding! And the reception room is gorgeous too. Only negative is that there weren't signs to direct guests from the main event hall to the beach ceremony site, and it's a bit of a walk so guests were confused. Otherwise a beautiful spot! read more

Beautiful, magical venue! Yummy food selection for their buffet! Great, friendly service! I can't wait to go back :)

I could not recommend Events by Rincon more!! 10/10 in all aspects - venue, coordination, food! Not having to worry about all the little things (all the little logistics and things like tables, cutlery, speakers etc) as a bride was one of the most helpful things to keep my stress level incredibly low throughout the entire process, and that in itself was worth every penny. My wedding couldn't have been more perfect, and all our guests are still raving about how wonderful it was many months later. The food was PHENOMENAL! As foodies, my husband and I could not have been more impressed by the food as were all our guests! We had a beach wedding and it was perfect. Rincon Events handles everything with such care and professionalism and ensure the smoothest wedding planning and execution possible. Rincon Events is a MUST! read more

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Very happy wedding day! Wonderful food and ambiance!! The wait staff is so professional and courteous. We had the best time!

Absolutely loved working with Rincon for our wedding! Both the beach ceremony and garden reception was a dream, and it was an immense blessing not having to worry about some of the logistical little things (like chair/table setup, an arch, food and dessert, etc). We felt truly taken care of by Megan and the team throughout the entire process, and I can honestly say everything went so smoothly on the wedding day! All-in-all, it was everything we were hoping and praying for on our big day! So fun! read more

We attended an evening wedding at Events By Rincón and had a wonderful time....the lighting and decor was intimate and relaxing....the bartenders were friendly and quick...the staff and sit down dinner were excellent! Then, there was inside dancing for the rest of the night. All in all a fantastic place! read more

Events by Rincon is, hands down, the best combination of quality service & spectacular food I've ever come to experience. My husband and I decided to have our wedding at the Santa Barbara zoo early 2019 and worked diligently with Angie in coordinating the details over the course of 10 months for our October wedding. First was the food tasting which was out of this world (advice: do not fill up at the slider or taco station - hold out for alllll the desserts). Secondly, the coordination and communication was an absolute breeze, especially given our overwhelming amount of questions (thanks Angie). Lastly, the overall service during the planning, the tasting and at wedding was perfect. Angie helped us plan the perfect wedding to fit our taste, budget, and aesthetic. We even asked if it was possible to have black silverware (not typical of their choices) and they happily accommodated. Angie, my husband, and myself met days before the wedding to go over every single detail and I'm so glad we did; it settled all my nerves. Setting up the day of our wedding was well planned and executed and we were never behind schedule. During the wedding, we received compliments from our our guests speaking very highly of the food and there was never a line at the bar. The day was perfect and I owe so much of that to Angie and her team at Events by Rincon. read more

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Booking our wedding at Rincon Beach Club was the BEST decision we ever made!! Our wedding day was better than we imagined. It truly felt magical! We were able to enjoy our special day and feel present with our guests (which is unheard of according to our friends and family), and that's because the staff at RBC are exceptional! We had the pleasure of working with Courtney, who made the whole process super easy for us. She's professional, very knowledgeable and always answered our many questions with a smile. She coordinated with all our vendors and made sure our vision come to life! We can't thank you enough Courtney!! RBC has the BEST food! We, and our guests, are still talking about the food from our wedding (almost a month later!). RBC has amazing food, amazing staff, just an amazing venue overall!! We LOVE RBC and highly recommend it to all future brides and grooms. 10/10 read more

Rincon prepared an amazing wedding for our daughter and now son in law. So many of our family and friends stated that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! The setting at the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens of course is phenomenal and added to that your staff was just amazing. They were so attentive to our guests needs and every thing was carried out with efficiency and precision. Kinsey is wonderful at her job and so patient with all our questions. Thank you for making our event so perfect and memorable for all of us! Thank you, Chris & Karen Kinney read more

I had my wedding here last year and it was better than expected, truly magical! The venue is a dream, the staff is a delight to work with (so attentive, profressional, kind and experienced), and my guests had rave reviews of their experience! Don't hesitate, just book your wedding here, I promise you won't regret it :) read more

Food was amazing. Ambiance is beautiful. Service was excellent. Gorgeous place for a wedding or any other special event!

My experience with this company was good. Nice food. The place was really clean two thumbs up.

If you are looking for the BEST wedding venue and catering team combo, look no further! My new wife has been in the wedding business in Santa Barbara for decades and when we decided to get married, she knew that we would fall in love with Events by Rincon for our wedding. And she was right! Carol and her team went above and beyond all expectations. From decor to the menu, to all the planning before the wedding, Carol was on point. On our wedding day, Carol was everywhere she was needed, as if by magic. No detail was overlooked. Her calm and reassuring presence made our wedding a beautiful and perfect day. Our guests are still talking about the delicious food and how beautiful the venue was. We can't thank Events by Rincon enough for the BEST WEDDING DAY EVER! read more

Events By Rincon gave us our dream wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo and we cannot recommend them highly enough for three reasons: 1) outstanding wedding coordinator, 2) convenience and high quality food, and 3) gorgeous and unique location. 1) Our wedding coordinator for the zoo, Angie, is an extremely experienced and gracious professional. She knows exactly what she's doing and made us feel so stress-free throughout the whole process. She has a way of making you feel like you're the only couple in the world because she's caring, responsive, available, and very detail-oriented. We had no idea what we were doing planning the wedding so having Angie as our guide help us plan every last detail was a game-changer. On a personal note, she's an awesome person who is fun to spend time with and get to know, which made the wedding planning process even better. 2) I cannot recommend the convenience of having an all-inclusive service like Events By Rincon enough. All of their options from decor to food were high quality and it was incredible not having to deal with separate vendors for food, service, tables/chairs, decor, etc. Everything is taken care of. The biggest thing to highlight: THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. Truly, the best wedding food I've ever tasted. We did the action station options, which was really interactive for guests and gave them options. Every guest commented on how great the food was. 3) Nothing beats the gorgeous views of the mountains and the ocean at the SB zoo. The animals are awesome, the lush greenery of the zoo is beautiful, and your wedding will be unique and one to remember for the venue alone. Thanks to Angie and the whole team at Events by Rincon for giving us our dream wedding! read more

Having our wedding at Rincon was the best decision ever! Carol was absolutely AMAZING to work with. She's extremely communicative and her warm personality makes her such a pleasure to be around - especially during your actual wedding day when the day seems like a blur. Carol made the entire process of planning a wedding a breeze - from touring the venue to day-of celebrations. She responded to my emails and questions quickly, managed all the decor and signage, had every detail I mentioned to her stored safely in her file, and worked with all our vendors to ensure the day ran smoothly without us having to intervene at all. We got to get married on the beach with a lovely garden dinner and minimal stress thanks to Carol and her amazing team at Rincon - we highly recommend them! read more

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My wife and I were recently married at Rincon Beach Club on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria and it was an incredible experience. Our wedding was about 135 people and everything turned out perfect. The decor, the schedule, the food, the atmosphere and the staff were all amazing. Carol and her team did a wonderful job; they are dedicated to making your day special. If you are looking to get married in Santa Barbara, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Rincon Beach Club! read more

My husband and I got married at Rincon last weekend. Courtney was our coordinator, and she was phenomenal! We truly had the best day ever. I was not stressed or worried about anything leading up to the day, or even day of. Courtney was there for us every step along the way, we had complete trust in her. Aside from the many compliments on the delicious food and gorgeous venue, many of our guests also commented on how this was the most organized and well-ran wedding they'd ever been to. Thank you Courtney and team! read more

Our experience planning with Kinsey at Rincon Beach Club was truly the best! She was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about everything regarding our wedding from start to finish! She was a key part in bringing our dream day to life and she did just that. We didn't have to worry about anything day-of because she had it all covered and we felt confident knowing we had the incredible Rincon team behind us every step of the way. Not only was Kinsey amazing but everyone that helped us along the way was 10/10! Our food was incredible, the staff were so friendly and our signature drinks did not disappoint. I highly recommend Rincon Beach Club to anyone looking for a wonderful venue and great team to plan your day! read more

We got married at the SB Zoo in August 2019. I cannot say enough good things about Rincon. We got so many compliments on the food and amazing service. I'd also like to shout out Angie Chaves who was our event coordinator at the Zoo. She was so helpful and easy to work with during the whole process. During our wedding, she kept us on time and everything was on point! read more

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Rincon Caterers have been our "go-to" drop off caterers for a couple of years now. We can count on them to be prompt and complete in their deliveries even if it's for 25 people! They are responsive to our requests with delicious suggestions as well. Everything arrives fresh and is perfectly delicious! We highly recommend them!! read more

Adding my review here as well! We had our reception catered/serviced by Rincon at the Santa Barbara Zoo on 8/20/16 and it was amazing! We live out of state, and had the pleasure of working with Angie, who was constantly pleasant and answered all of our questions promptly. The food was AMAZING! Even though my husband and I went to the big group tasting and selected the menu for our day, we were impressed by the quality and tastiness of the food. Our guests also loved the food, we still get compliments about it! The tables/linens, lighting, and cabanas made the space even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The entire day was perfect, thank you! read more

We visited the Santa Barbara Zoo as our 1st wedding venue in our search. After one meeting with Angie and a walk around the venue, my (now) husband and I knew we didn't have to look any further! Angie literally hung out with us and NEVER "sold" us on anything, she simply listened, provided answers and got to know us. She immediately realized we were looking to host a fun and memorable party, that included a ceremony and helped us realize that dream. It's been nearly 6 months since our wedding day and our friends and family still talk about the amazing food, perfect evening and it being the BEST wedding EVER. THANK YOU ANGIE! Thank you Events by Rincon, we owe you so much praise for helping us create a vision of our perfect day and for making it all possible! read more

My wife and I got married in a garden ceremony at the Rincon Beach Club in July, and had the most PERFECT experience imaginable. Carol, the owner and in-house coordinator, was an absolute godsend. She guided us through the planning process, helping us to pick vendors, structure our ceremony, and make decisions about the wedding day. Carol is so friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive - she made the stressful wedding planning process feel so much easier!! From hosting an incredible tasting event (at which we got to taste test all of the potential food and drink options) to answering our millions of frantic questions throughout the past year, Carol was our wedding fairy godmother. Our wedding weekend was beautiful and perfect. Many guests have told us it was their favorite wedding of all time. The Rincon Beach Club venue is beautiful - surrounded by flowering hedges and fairy lights, the garden feels intimate but not at all cramped. It's so nice that there's indoor and outdoor space (and a fireplace!), so people can choose where to hang out. Carol did a great job of directing guests, soothing frazzled family members, and taking care of any and all issues before they even reached us. Our guests keep telling us that our wedding had the perfect ratio of structured time to unstructured time - we have Carol to thank for that. It was so helpful to build a program off of her suggested schedule. As environmentally-minded folks, my wife and I decided to serve a vegetarian buffet (knowing it might be a controversial move). The food was SO amazing, it's one of the top compliments we've been getting since the wedding! Even our carnivorous friends and family raved about it. As a lesbian couple, my wife and I felt extra grateful to have found such a wonderful venue and coordinator. Throughout our planning process, we were always aware that some wedding vendors might be unfriendly. Working with Carol and her team, we never felt any tiny inkling of that. They were excited to help us incorporate the wedding traditions we liked, and never made any assumptions about what we did or did not want. We wish there were more local resources for gay couples planning a wedding. If any are created, Carol and her team should definitely be added to that list! To summarize: we could not have picked a better venue, caterer, or in-house coordinator. We're so grateful to them, and HIGHLY recommend them!!!! read more

From the moment we walked in Rincon Beach Club we were greeted by warmth and hospitality. After visiting numerous venues we accidentally came across Rincon Beach Club through Yelp. Right after dinner we drove there and knew that this was the place for us. We scheduled an appointment and after the first meeting we were in love! Every venue we had visited made us feel like an "appointment" but Carol and Marc made us feel like we were at home. It was all the little things...The way they had a box of desserts as a gift for us (and their desserts are BOMB), or the way they dressed up the venue for a mock wedding for us that brought me to tears. This couple is really such an inspiration because they are doing what they love. Every step of the way they strive to make your event so special. It's because of this passion they have helped us make our wedding a reality. Guests could not stop talking about how great the food was and so many people told me they had 2-3 plates of food. All our desserts were gone at the end of the night! I love this catering company from the bottom of my heart! They host events at their venue and are also able to cater to the venue of your choice. Also I LOOOOOVE Carol! She was also our wedding planner and she was so professional and calm throughout the process. We could seriously call her whenever we needed help....that included family problems, venue setup, wedding processional, wedding crashers and emotional issues. I had wedding OCD and she even gave me a time line so I wouldn't freak out. She was always the deciding factor when my fiance and I couldn't make a decision. Rincon Catering MADE our wedding! I'm so glad we found them! I highly recommend them and if you have any doubts free to personally message me! read more

Carol is truly the most wonderful person! We went to a lot of venues but her service was stood out to us the most. She was so informative and patient with all our questions. On top of that,​ the venue was spectacular when we did a walkthrough​. Her pricing is definitely the most affordable and comes with so many things included! Lastly, as we were walking out she gave us a box full of the most delicious treats! A huge box :) Definitely​, recommend working with her for your wedding or brunch​/lunch events! read more

We had our wedding here in September and I could not be more happy with the way our wedding came out. I would and have recommended this venue to everyone I know. It is such an amazing place and it offers everything so you don't have to worry about all the details. Melissa Younce was our coordinator and she was AMAZING (as well as her assistants)! She was so helpful with everything, and she did a very good job with dealing with my crazy family... I was so grateful to her. So thanks Melissa! The food was amazing, we did the "H'or dinner" option (I think that is what it is called) and all the guests loved it. It is basically a bunch of food stations where people choose what they want to eat and how much of it. It really was fun. Like a big cocktail party. (they do offer sit down dinners also) The service and staff were amazing, they were very helpful and nice...loved them! The location is amazing, (we had the ceremony and reception there) we chose a garden ceremony but they also have the beach and zoo option if you would like. What is really cool is they can accommodate for a really large party (up to like 250 or 300) if you would like or a small one. We got a photo booth through them and all the catering and tablecloths...anything you name it. And if they didn't have something they gave you a list of vendors they would recommend that have done their venue many times such as DJ and Flowers, etc. If you want to get married in a lovely location with nice people...this is the place to do it. read more

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We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo and it was perfection! Angie with Rincon was our coordinator and they catered our entire food menu. Angie was amazing and super communicative. She made the process very stress free!!! The food Rincon provided was BEYOND. I have never had so many guests compliment the food at a wedding before. It was fun, tailored to our personalities and incredibly delicious. We had multiple action stations with tacos burgers and pizza. Our guests could choose what they'd like! It was such an incredible event and made my wedding day so incredibly memorable. read more

Events by Rincon made our wedding day magical and perfect! My husband and I had our original wedding plans postponed several times due to the pandemic. We decided to go in a different direction which led us to working with Rincon at a friend's home in Montecito. We planned our wedding in less than 3 months and it could not have been a better experience. Eloise was amazing in helping us plan not just our menu (we went with the action stations - so great), which our guests are still raving about, but our whole day from beginning to end; Marc was so helpful and his vision, expertise and recommendations were amazing and led to a seamlessly perfect event; Kinsey was so sweet and great in helping us plan our ceremony; Carol was our rock on the actual day, making sure everything went as planned; Jonathan turns out was everywhere and seemed to be doing everything from setting up to serving and with a smile; Flavia's energy was awesome and she made sure my husband and I ate, which is so important!; and to all of their staff, while it's difficult not to stress over a wedding, Rincon's crew made the planning such an easy process and their staff created the most beautiful day for us, our family and friends. We can't recommend them enough! read more

Events By Rincon - Farm table setting for 50 people - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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We ordered Thanksgiving Dinner for two and couldn't be happier! They are super organized, the heating instructions were perfect, and the food was really REALLY good. This was the EASIEST THANKSGIVING DINNER EVER!! Thanks for being there guys and doing such a STELLAR JOB!! The portions were beyond generous and I'm so glad we decided to do it this way this year!! Thanks Guys!! read more

This venue is what dreams are made of! It is absolutely stunning!!! We had our ceremony on the beach, which was so special! Getting married on the sand was a dream come true for us, and the venue provided signage and staff to help guests find the location. The garden space is just WOW- all of our guests were blown away by how beautiful and unique our venue was. The beams at the top are unbelievable and they offer a chandelier add-on which really brings it all together. We searched long and hard for a venue, and this truly was the most magical place to have our special day. The photos turned out beautiful and the space was such a great setting. Their in-house inventory is also great and all of it is so beautiful! The staff and team at Rincon are so sweet and wonderful to work with. Kinsey was so amazing on the day and really made us feel supported! The food was AMAZING- we had multiple people come up and tell us it was the best wedding food they had ever had- we did stations and it was so fun! I would highly recommend to any couple thinking of having their special day at Rincon Beach Club! read more

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Fabulous food,drinks,service and beautiful setting! Birthday celebration here was a foodie dream! Can't wait to return to this gem!

Marc was our wedding planner for my wedding in Carpinteria this spring and we had a wonderful experience both in the planning process and at the event itself. Even with rain, a kegerator malfunction, and tricky situations Marc was wonderful. Everyone commented how smooth it all went. Marc was so comprehensive and warm with every meeting and his staff were all professional and warm. read more

BEST DAY EVER!!! We got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo in June of 2019. I grew up going to the zoo and had always thought it would be a fun place to get married. I thought I was going to have my work cut out convincing my now husband to agree. After our initial visit with Angie, we were both sold. He fell in love with the location, the view, the animals, and the possibilities. Angie was so supportive and helpful through the whole process. We planned our wedding from Florida and the communication was great. It was so nice that Rincon Events took care of all the decor and catering. We were allowed to be creative and personalize our event. Guests loved the food! I still get comments from friends and family with how great the tacos, enchiladas, and drinks were. Many of our family and friends came from out of town and fell in love with not only the zoo, but with Santa Barbara. It is beautiful place for family and friends to gather. Our day was perfect! Angie and her team made our dream a reality. read more

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We got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo in September 2019 and I feel we made the right choice on venue, mainly because of Angie and Rincon Events! Angie was the best, she made every one of my wishes come true right down to having all the animal experiences I could have wanted for the wedding! She honestly made the day go smoother than I thought it ever could. The food from Rincon events was spectacular as well! We are so happy with how our wedding turned out. Thank you so much to the whole Rincon events team for going above and beyond on everything. read more

Rincon Beach Club is refusing to fully or partially refund any deposits even though Santa Barbara / Carpinteria is currently legally prohibiting weddings from taking place. They are incredibly inflexible regarding these circumstances. They offer the option for a later booking date, but are charging $5000-7000 more for a wedding on the later date. Their wedding contract and business policies are unconscionable. I would highly recommend that you avoid Carol and Rincon Beach Club at all costs and go with a more professional, fair wedding vendor. read more

Such a great restaurant, perfect if you're looking for somewhere to social distance dine. Lots of tables spread out and open space. Loved the snake river sliders and shrimp. Would definitely recommend. read more

My husband and I got married here and now that they've opened the space as a restaurant during quarantine, we are thrilled. The French toast casserole was out of this world good. Definitely order one for the table because everyone will love it. If you want delicious bites, come grab a gorgeous table and awesome food! read more

Events By Rincon - Poke, black bean sliders, Wagyu beef sliders, Nashville chicken, and chicken tacos...sorry, the French toast was gone too quick! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I recently got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo this past month. And Kinsey, and Marc truly made all our dreams and wishes come true. Myself and my husband book the venue 3 years ago, and at the time we had no idea a global pandemic would delay our plans. But Kinsey and Marc acted quickly to ensure that our dream wedding would still be possible. Kinsey is one of the hardest working people I have ever met, she will go over and beyond to make sure you and your loved ones are well taken care of. Kinsey kept excellent communication with me throughout the planning process and made sure I was aware of every single detail. On the day of my wedding she was there by my side throughout the whole day with the big smile on her face. She was quick to help me and y husband in anyway needed, and made sure we were fed as well. She made us feel at ease and moments walking down the aisle it brought me great courage to look at her and hear her say "you got this", "you look stunning". I give my most highest recommendation to the Rincon team for their customer service and delicious food. Thank you for making our day so special and a memorable one for all our family and friends. I will forever think back on this day and smile. read more

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Have been to the Rincon Beach club a number of times over the years for weddings a private parties Marc and Carol's safe outdoor dining experience that opened this week is amazing. The tables are spaced far apart and screen/dividers create a very private and safe comfortable feeling Contact is minimized with a system that allows you to order drinks and food on your phone The new drink selection is very nice with a great variety. I had a pomegranate drink that was so good I had a second The menu is great with appetizers, small plates, large entree's and deserts Everything was great but my personal favorites were the tuna poke, short ribs, guacamole and my very favorite the Asian style pork belly. My brother is gluten free and there were plenty of options for him as well The staff goes out of their way to respect food allergies and other dietary needs A great dining experience especially during these very trying times read more