My reviews are always stupid and have nothing to do with the food or anything. But this time, I have to be straight forward. This place rocks! I did the unthinkable this past weekend and took the plunge. What was I thinking? Oh, that's right, I wasn't. First off, our coordinator Melissa was freaking awesome. I think I have ADD, and she was patient enough to put up with it. The staff and customer service here is outstanding. The bartender even saved the last Coors light for me. Everything pretty much went as planned and I thought it was perfect. Our ceremony was outside and was set up perfectly. I wish I knew how to download some pictures from facebook to post, but I'm too stupid to do it. Our photographer Cherry Thomas kicked ass. I totally dug her style. After the ceremony, she took us to the beach and took some nice shots right on the beach and also on the train tracks adjacent to the beach. As for the reception, we chose something called hors dinner, which was basically all you can eat hors d'ourves for 2.5 hours. I think most of the people enjoyed it. My favorites were the Kobe beef sliders. Open bar? For sure. Beer and wine was free, all other drinks you had to pay for. Cerritos All Stars were the DJs. They did a dope job. Thanks Mike and Ben. I also hired Rockstar Shuttle to take people back and forth from the reception to the hotels. We didn't want anyone driving drunk. They were great and very affordable. I know this review was supposed to be only for the Rincon Beach club, but I couldn't help it and had to write all about the experience and everyone that participated. Special thanks to Smitcha B, Michelle T, and Lea D for taking the trip out to share this special day with us. You guys are awesome. read more

The staff at Rincon Events went above and beyond for our wedding. The food was amazing, the rentals were high quality, and all logistics were carefully thought out. Brian helped keep us under budget, and we received their full attention throughout the entire process. I would recommend Rincon Events to anyone who is planning a wedding, or any other event (large or small)! read more

We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo last month and wow, it was a total DREAM. No bridezillas, no groomzillas, no stress, just pure joy. Angie Chaves was our coordinator and she is hands down the best person you could have overseeing the most important day of your life. She is responsive, she remembers everything, she goes out of her way to make everything you want come true. And she does all of this with kindness and humor. Being a bride is stressful and Angie puts all of your stresses to ease. She makes everything easy! Honestly who could ask for more!? Not only will you have the most turnkey experience planning at the zoo (they have almost everything you need to have an event here and they've done it a million times so they KNOW what they're doing) but the Sb Zoo is not your normal zoo, it is one of the most gorgeous places you can get married at in SB. All of our guests commented on the greenery and how lush it was. You can see the mountains and the ocean! And come on, you can have ANIMALS at your wedding!?? Flamingos, birds, giraffes?? Perfect place. Our guests raved about the whole experience and how unique it was. To top it off a portion of what you spend on your wedding here goes to support wildlife conservation and education. Get married and also do good! Best day ever. Thank you Angie for keeping everyone on time, worrying about all of the big (and small!) things and making sure we had the perfect day!!!! read more

I was lucky enough to be able to attend my buddy Reid Y.'s wedding here this past weekend and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Every detail about it was wonderful and I even told my friends it felt like a fairy tale wedding. From the outside you wonder where you're going because all you see is a BBQ joint and a surf shop but in between those is a little door and once you step in you are taken to a gorgeous area where there was a bar set up, couches and tables to lounge at, a fireplace and then the ceremony set up was perfect. At night it turns into a magical place with lights everywhere. There is also an indoor area for dinner and dancing. Speaking of dinner, the food was AMAZING!! Probably one of the best foods I've eaten at a wedding. The appetizers they passed around were seriously addicting and then the food stations were delicious, gourmet sliders anyone? I really loved the whole atmosphere of this wedding, not stuffy at all, very chill and I can't say it enough, gorgeous :-) Congrats Reid!! read more

Attended a wedding here and man was it a good time! Staff was amazing, friendly, efficient and organized. Food was tasty, The layout was perfect from outdoors with a fireplace to indoors. Even though I had many, many, many Mai Tai's I still managed to remember my night of fun. I'd recommend this venue for any event. RANDOM FACT: An average wedding in the United States has 175 guests read more

Seriously, get married here!!! I could not have found a more perfect, gorgeous and fun place to have our wedding. The grounds of the venue are so intimate and romantic. The Rincon Beach Club has tons of character with the garden, the patio, and the two fireplaces. The staff is all about customer service and helping to ease any stress of wedding planning. We worked with the owner, Carol and wedding planner, Cait. Both of these women were absolutely fabulous to work with. Whenever I had questions or concerns, those two solved them. Cait and Carol are both so detail oriented, that whatever I forgot to do, they did. Cait added the flowers to the cake and it was gorgeous. Her taste is impeccable. Our guests have been raving about the wedding venue and how welcoming the staff was on our wedding. day. We have gotten so many compliments about how delicious the food was. Even our vegan guests said they never had such a great meal at a wedding! On the day of the wedding, everything just flowed effortlessly and perfectly. It was my dream wedding. read more

Just picked up my dinner...not sure about the food yet...but the organization, social distancing and no contact delivery into my trunk was commendable...the pick up process took me about 3 minutes....Outstanding read more

My husband and I could not have picked a more amazing place to get married. Just after we got engaged, my fiance and I were both working two jobs. I was applying to graduate school and the thought of also having to plan a wedding on top of everything else we had going on was daunting, to say the least. When we stumbled upon the Rincon Beach Club, it was like a miracle. The facility already provided the food, the tables, the chairs, the dining ware, the lighting, the sound system, the service and the guidance! To top it all off, the outdoor setting and ambiance is exactly what we were looking for. Perfect for the summer evening wedding we were picturing. When the big day came, Melissa (our on-site coordinator) took care of everything. From coordinating the ceremony to reminding me to eat my dinner, she thought of everything so my new husband and I didn't have to. Her experience and attention to all the details that were important to us made the night exceptional -- for us and all of our guests. Even my impossible-to-please, has-a -critique-for-everything friend said it was the best wedding he had ever been to! I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a budget-friendly venue in the Santa Barbara area that caters to the patrons that need more than a little help planning an event. Their reputation throughout Santa Barbara is well known for having delicious food and excellent service. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, I'd still choose the Rincon Beach Club as my venue. read more

What's not to like? The setting is wonderful, creative, safe, and relaxing. The service is professional, helpful and friendly. The food is excellent with enough choices to please even a fussy eater and children. An extra plus spot in our wonderful Santa Barbara county. read more

We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo and had Rincon cater it. Every rental item, from the dance floor, to the lighting was taken care of by Rincon. Angie was our planner and she was excellent!!! She made it so easy on us and we never stressed out about anything! The Zoo is an amazing venue for a wedding- it has a lovely tropical garden and an ocean view. The crowds leave in the afternoon and the Zoo is private for your wedding guests to enjoy. The Zoo only permits Rincon Catering to cater for them and they do a great job. They think of all the details that busy brides overlook (trust me, I am an anal planner and even I forgot some things that Angie luckily had already thought of). She helped us plan our menu, made sure I ate dinner at the reception, and helped with every vendor and every detail. I can't say enough good things!!! read more

We had our wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo and Angie did an amazing job coordinating everything! Angie helped to make our dream wedding come true. We don't live in the area so it was very reassuring that she was there to help us. Our guests kept telling us that having our wedding at the zoo was so fun and different and it ended way too soon! Zoo Catering Services by Rincon also provided us with amazing food! Our guests couldn't stop telling us that it was some of the best food that they've ever had at a wedding. We couldn't have been any happier with how everything turned out. We highly recommend the Zoo and Zoo Catering Services by Rincon if you want to have a memorable and exciting wedding day! read more

Our guests still rave about our wedding!!! We were married at the Rincon Beach Club back in 2008 and it was, in a word, magical! The day of the event was absolute perfection and still, seven years later, we often get comments from our friends that were there how great it was, how much fun they had, and how good the food was. Not only is the venue itself beautiful, but the staff is just outstanding! From the moment we first toured the facility, throughout the planning process, till the last guest left, the staff members were friendly, attentive, helpful, and professional. They really went above and beyond for us and I highly recommend their services! We are forever grateful. read more

My cousin had her wedding here the last weekend in July and the place was great. There is plenty of parking out front, so no need to bring cash for the valet. The ceremony took place right before sunset and it was spectacular. The staff efficiently converted the space that held the chairs from the ceremony into the dining area. We had dinner under the stars and although it was a bit chilly, they did provide heat lamps. I conveniently switched place seating so that I was right next to one. Lights were strung throughout the trees which added to the romantic setting. The food was OK for a sit down dinner, appetizers were better than expected. The open bar helped keep the party going. The dance floor was indoors and the DJ did a really good job all night. read more

I can't say enough good things about the Rincon Beach Club and the staff at Events by Rincon. Every time I work an event that Events by Rincon has anything to do with the end result is always a successful event with satisfied customers. The owners of this business, Marc & Carol, are two of the most humble humans I have met, they have clearly poured their entire life savings & hard work into creating this amazing wedding event service. It is a must that you go with them when in need of catering and or a beautiful venue. read more

"The best reception I have ever attended" "OMG the food was great" "We had soooo much fun!" "Beautiful venue!" These were just a few of the comments from our wedding reception on March 14, 2015. We had approximately 90 guests. Everything was PERFECT!!! Carol and her staff are consummate professionals in every way. I highly recommend this gorgeous venue. read more

We were married at Rincon Beach Club on November 18, 2006. This is ABSOLUTELY a top notch facility. From Melissa down to the servers, the QUALITY is surpassed by none. After 5 years, our guests are STILL talking about how amazing Rincon Beachclub was....the food, the atmosphere, the attention to detail. You will NOT be disappointed. I'm SOOOO excited to be attending another wedding at Rincon this month because I can't wait to eat the food again and experience the magic of another couple's wedding at this lovely venue. I read Patty H's review and I honestly just DO NOT agree. Perhaps there was a mis-communication or something, but Rincon Beach Club and Melissa are completely UNDESERVING of a one star. Melissa was voted by the people of Santa Barbara as the BEST wedding coordinator and that distinction, in my mind, has more weight that one person's review. That is a collective vote by hundreds of people.These kind of reviews on Yelp can make or RUIN businesses. If you'd like more information from a happy customer from Rincon Beach Club, feel free to email me. The venue is beautiful and so unique compared to all of these "hotel banquet room style weddings". LOVE.RINCON.BEACHCLUB. read more

My husband and I got married at Rincon Beach Club a few months ago and were blown away with our entire experience with the venue. They really know what they are doing here. We looked at lots of venues in the Santa Barbara area and this one was the most well run by far. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and we cannot thank them enough for such a flawless night. Carol is the owner and she is really hands on and on top of everything. She went out of her way to accommodate every little request we had and she made the entire process so much easier on us. She also owns the catering company (which has amazing food) so it was such a weight off our shoulders to have her be able to organize everything for us. This venue is also very reasonably priced. I have heard lots of stories from friends who have gotten married about their venue's ripping them off with hidden fees and I never felt that way with Rincon Beach Club. I felt that all of the added on costs were reasonable and actually turned out to be less than I expected! Night of the wedding ran so smoothly. Everything was timed perfectly, food was served promptly and all of the staff was on top of it. I have a heavy drinking group of guests and the bartender was able to accommodate everyone in a timely manner with a smile on her face. Can't say enough good things about this venue. It is really worth every penny! Thank you guys so much! read more

Working with Rincon was the best decision we made for our wedding. Carol is a pleasure and Marc is charming. We had 160 people at our beach wedding and everyone had the best time! The food is PHONOMINAL. I just can't say enough about that. We choose stations, which everyone loved. We are Jewish but the most popular station was the pork station, specifically bacon on a stick. You can not go wrong in any way! read more

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This review is long overdue, but more than a year after our July 2014 wedding at Rincon Beach Club, my husband, family and friends are all still raving about this venue. I honestly don't know what I would have done without the owner Carol and coordinator Caitlin. We planned our wedding from across the country, and she made the whole experience an absolute dream that went off without a hitch. From the delicious food to the rustic decor, our wedding was special and unique at a fraction of the cost of other Santa Barbara-area vendors. Carol even handled our flower centerpieces which helped save us hundreds of dollars. One of our wedding guests attended another wedding at RIncon a month alter and remarked how amazed she was at how each wedding seemed completely unique despite being at the exact same venue. Rincon also catered our rehearsal dinner offsite the night before, and helped us throw an amazing party on a very tight budget. Thank you to Rincon for throwing a wedding even better than we imagined. read more

Our wedding last month at the Rincon Beach Club was nothing short of perfection. With a ceremony at sunset, the venue was at first whimsical, and later, under the starlit sky, romantic and warm. Much of this can be attributed to our amazing coordinator, Carol, who kept the whole event running at a smooth pace -- our wedding party, our photographer, the servers and cooks, everyone was always in the right place at the right time. The food, the cocktails and wine selections, the decor were all top-notch. We continue to receive complements from our guests! We would absolutely get married here again and not change one thing. Thank you to everyone that we worked with at Rincon, you have an unparalleled passion for weddings/events which comes through in all of the work you do for your clients! read more

Rincon and Clair took such great care of us! Our event for Seventeen was a week away and they were the only caterer willing to help us. The appetizers were so perfectly portioned and delicious, the right temperature as well. The entrees were scrumptious and had excellent sauces and toppings. The delivery was right on time. We had such a great event and no cleanup but great leftovers! Thank you Rincon read more

Carol and the entire team at Rincon Beach Club are beyond amazing! We couldn't recommend them more! She is experienced, professional, attentive, genuinely cares about what you want/looking for, dedicates all her efforts to ensure your vision comes full circle, and worked with us to design our food/dessert menu, cake, decor, and every detail to our liking. We have received so many compliments from all of our guests (245), raving about the food, dessert, decor, and beauty of the venue itself. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Our reception was beyond anything we could have ever imagined and we truly owe it to her and the Rincon team! If you're looking for a venue that is absolutely stunning (all on it's own), serves amazing food (with tons of options), and also helps with the entire planning process, this is your place! read more

Had my wedding here. On the beach. Carol did an amazing job. Worked with my bridezilla so I didn't have to. The food was incredible. Bacon on a stick, shrimp on skewers were my favorite and not one person left unhappy. Thank you thank you thank you. read more

I absolutely never write Yelp reviews however, the Rincon Beach Club is truly worthy of a great review. A rare gem in the Carpinteria/Santa Barbara area!!! My husband and I had our hearts set on having a intimate beach wedding in the Santa Barbara area. We viewed some traditional hotel venues in Santa Barbara that could offer a beach wedding however, we were quickly won over by the Rincon Beach Club and the welcoming staff. Having a destination wedding can be stressful for all parties involved but Carol continuously put my mind at ease by recommending fantastic local vendors and great advice. She is simply AMAZING! On the day of our wedding Carol along with her staff handled absolutely everything. The wedding party was given clear and concise directions as to where to be, all vendors where aware of our program timeline and everything flowed effortlessly. It was so refreshing to be able to really enjoy our moment without all the stressful details of a wedding. :) Additionally, all of our guests kept raving about the food, the venue, the ceremony, etc.!!! Literally, everything about the Rincon Beach Club is exquisite! Lots of love to the wonderful Rincon Beach Club Staff! :) read more

We got married at the Santa Barbara Zoo, which Rincon Catering also does. Angie, our planner, was really really great! She was super responsive and just generally a pleasant person. The venue was set up just the way we wanted it, and it looked great. Plus, the food is seriously delicious. People kept telling me how it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! Thank you so much Angie and team! read more

Rincon Catering is absolutely amazing. From start to finish, the professionalism, efficiency, and dedication that this company brings to each and every event is astounding. My organization has used them for multiple events over the years, and they never cease to amaze. Marc, the owner, is so kind and accommodating. Not only does he listen to your specific requests, he gives great ideas and improves on any suggestions you may have. His experience in this field is very evident! You can rest assured that you are in good hands. In addition to Marc, the servers, cooks, bussers, etc. are all wonderful. They are all so friendly and constantly have smiles on their faces. Their energy definitely brings an upbeat energy to every event that they are at. Overall, I definitely recommend Rincon Catering for any event that you want people to thoroughly enjoy ;) read more

What an amazing day thanks to an amazing catering company!! We got married at a private venue and Rincon Catering was fabulous! They did our food, our rentals, and our day of planning, not to mention much, much more. Their professionalism and efficiency was top notch! We loved all the decor, the signage, and the way they put such detail into everything at the wedding. So beautiful! We were so impressed at how clean the grounds were after the event. The home owner said she had never worked with such a thorough company! Our friends and family have not stopped raving about the food and the overall smoothness of the evening. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so seamless and wonderful! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

We want to thank everyone for the planning and production of our wedding on July 12th. It was absolutely perfect & we could not have chosen a better venue for our big day. Through all the planning Caitlin (our planner) was very attentive. She was always willing to meet with us, brainstorm different ideas, and offer support. Our wedding required many details, but Caitlin executed our vision perfectly. When I arrived the day of the wedding, I was thrilled. The centerpieces, table settings, head table, chalkboard signs, ambience, etc. was exactly as I had pictured it would be! Caitlin & the Rincon staff was very supporting and re-assuring the day of, we did not have to worry about anything! The ceremony, reception, & vendors were all organized and managed by Caitlin and the Rincon Team. We were able to relax and have fun without any worries. Throughout the whole night Caitlin would check in to make sure everything was going as planned- it was more than we could have asked for! Our guests just raved about the Rincon Beach Club. Everyone loved the food, especially the cupcakes! Guests commented on the little details the beach club offered (sitting areas, string lights, decorations, etc.) as well as the intimate feel it provided. We could not be more thankful and happy about choosing Rincon Beach Club for our wedding. I highly recommend Rincon Beach Club for any wedding! They exceeded my expectations. read more

Working with Rincon Beach Club for my special day was such a pleasure. Carol and her team had the event planned down to the minute, which helped cut down on other vendor costs per hour, (dj, transportation, and photographer, etc). The food was incredible and customer service was top notch. I can't find anything that I would have changed. I would highly highly recommend Rincon Beach Club to any company or bride looking for help in planning an event. I had the wedding of my dreams and stayed well within my budget thanks to Rincon Beach Club. read more

Carol, Marc and the Rincon staff are phenomenal! From day one Carol and her team supported us to help create the wedding of our dreams! We had our wedding ceremony at Santa Claus Lane beach and our wedding reception at the beautiful Rincon Beach Club all organized by Rincon this October. Our guests raved about the venue, calling it a "Secret Garden" and commenting on how delicious the food was! Could not have picked better people to work with or a better place to get married. read more

We are very unhappy customers and would give Rincon Events zero stars if possible. Pre-Covid (in early 2020) we booked a wedding + reception to be held there this Spring (2021) and paid a large deposit. The event cannot take place as planned due to Covid. The business refuses to refund any of our deposit, although we contacted them to request a refund many months ago. Their refusal is unfair and unreasonable under the circumstances. read more

Many thanks to Angie and her team for an amazing wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo! So easy to work with and communicative. We had some non-traditional requests, but Angie understood the vibe we were going for and we ended up with such a great party. Angie paid particular attention to the fact that I hated buffets but didn't want a stuffy service either. She made it all work particularly with my weirdness in mind. It didn't hurt that the food was delicious. :) Next time I get married, I will totally go to her again, lol. read more

I highly recommend Rincon Events for any kind of celebration need. They offer many options to fit your personal desires. Marc and his entire staff made our celebration everything I could ever have hoped for. The presentation was fabulous. They provided everything for all of our needs. The food and beverage were delicious. They were extremely compassionate and accommodating , our original event was to take place during the Thomas Fire disaster, and they graciously took care of everything and arranged to postpone our day of celebration without hesitation. Thank you Marc! read more

If you want an amazing event with beautiful decor, delicious food, and ZERO stress, you need to go with Events By Rincon. I handle the events for my company and I use Rincon every single time. We will never use anyone else. Every single employee is reliable, knowledgeable, and personable. The absolute best... hands down. read more

My husband and I got married at the Rincon Beach Club on September 29, 2018. We had the beach ceremony and the reception at the club. It was the most incredible, perfect experience, and we are already wishing we could relive it again! The event space is gorgeous --it was able to easily fit our guest list of 200 people. The cocktail hour space, dinner space, and dancing all flowed together extremely well. It gives off such a wonderfully intimate and romantic feel. The reason we loved the beach club so much was not only because of the beautiful event space, but because of Carol, the owner of the club. From the first time we met her, we knew that she made the place special. She is so incredibly friendly and made us feel like we were at home, giving us some freshly baked goods that their catering company had just made. She has a ton of experience with hosting weddings, and we have been SO impressed by her breadth of knowledge and how she was so on top of every little wedding detail throughout our wedding planning process. We didn't need a wedding planner because Carol was our wedding coordinator. I felt like a lot of the typical wedding stress was alleviated because we had Carol guiding us though the process. Carol was incredibly responsive to every email I sent and always had a thoughtful answer to my many silly questions. We worked with Carol for about 14 months leading up to the wedding, and there was never one time that we were frustrated or felt like we were in the dark. Guests after the wedding told me that Carol came up to each table during the dinner to make sure everyone was doing well and that they thought it was such a wonderful touch. That represents how much Carol cares about making the experience a perfect one. The food at the beach club was immaculate. Multiple guests have commented to us on how it was the best wedding food that they have ever had!! We had the tri-tip, the salmon, the ravioli, salad, and the potatoes, and I'm still dreaming of how good the food was. There was enough food available so that our guests weren't hungry after, which is also a common problem we've encountered at weddings. Carol even had it planned so we were able to eat our cocktail hour food AND our dinner, which is pretty rare for most brides and grooms at their own wedding! Between the event space, the food, and Carol, this was the most perfect wedding venue. We are so grateful to Carol for making our special day so stress-free, perfect, and fun for us and all of our guests. We would highly recommend the Rincon Beach Club to anyone!!!!! read more

We loved the Rincon Beach Club!!!!! This venue is Top Notch. We had our wedding reception here and Melissa Sylvester was our coordinator. From the very beginning Melissa was very accommodating, attentive, and friendly. She helped us develop decor, menus, and general feel of the wedding and recommended great vendors. The grounds were always immaculately kept and the service staff was always working hard to make everything easy on us. They took care of everything. We never could have made it through the day without you Melissa. Thanks, Marshall & Nikki read more

Extraordinary care & attention to every detail! Superior gourmet food, an amazing supportive team made our wedding the talk of all our guests.....for any occasion wouldn't use anyone else!!!! Ricon did our destination wedding, which required more than usual wedding planning and details.....from hotels & transfers for guests, to turning our vision into a complete fairytale!!!! read more

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I couldn't believe how magical our wedding turned out at the SB zoo with Rincon as our caterer. There is natural beauty in every direction. Angie was our coordinator and she kept the wedding running as smooth as possible. I couldn't imagine having the wedding without her there! The food is incredible - many of our guests raved it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We couldn't be happier with our choice. read more

I cannot imagine a better place to get married! From booking them to the last minute of our big day, we felt supported and cared for by the entire staff! Our coordinator, Eloise, was so helpful and responsive throughout the entire process and made it as stress free as possible! The grounds are gorgeous with so many natural beautiful flowers and succulents! It was wonderful to have so many things made available for our ceremony and reception by Rincon, you get so much included! Everyone there went above and beyond to make sure EVERY DETAIL was taken care of, and we appreciated all the small touches to make everything seamless! The food was INCREDIBLE, we had the buffet chicken / tri tip, and we got comments from all of our guests on the quality of food and service. Could not recommend them more! Thank you Team Rincon for helping make our day unforgettable!!! We really felt like part of your wonderful family which made everything all the more special :) read more

We highly recommend Rincon Events if you are getting married in the Santa Barbara area, as we had such an incredible experience with them for our wedding at the SB zoo in September of 2019. I can't say enough good things about Angie, who was a total pleasure to work with and took great care in answering all the questions we had while planning- she was professional and communicative in the months we spent planning our wedding. Putting together a menu for our reception was straightforward with a 'sample night' hosted for us to sample menu items - our friends and family all still rave about the buffet dinner, which was a combination of items off their suggested menus (which were a really helpful way to get started) and some customizations. The zoo grounds were set up beautifully for the ceremony and the lawn provided a great space for our guests to enjoy the Santa Barbara backdrop during the reception. Between the planning, execution, and quality of food and service, everything for wedding went so fantastically that we couldn't have imagined a better experience! read more