The view The only…read morething HALF DECENT ABOUT THOS SCAM PONZI SCHEme. Don't support these people. This is a nice view. It's a pretty deck but the criminal and I don't believe that any of the good reviews actually came from real people probably pay people at best people paid to say something nice to even the Plainfield and that's pretty pathetic.

I moved out of the LOOP a few months ago, but I just got an email from management saying that they…read moreare now opening the 5th floor outdoor deck to the public for private event rentals. They are advertising the swanky outdoor event venue as "The Sky Deck". I wish they would have had this option when it came time for my graduation party; it would have been perfect! There are such awesome views of the ocean unlike anywhere in Isla Vista. I would definitely recommend the deck for events.

Serra Hall is owed, operated and maintained by the Order of Franciscan Minor, (OFM)…read more It is aBeautiful, Historical Old building. The OFMs allow the Knights of Columbus to meet there on Special occasions, i.e, Awards, and Scholarship Dinners.

This venue is great for a small to mid size event! I coordinated a wedding for about 125 guests and…read moreit was absolutely perfect. Jason, the hall coordinator, is excellent to work with. He answered the many questions I had and was flexible in providing times to do a walkthrough. The possibilities are endless with this space and architecture is all the decoration you will need! The rain prevented us from using the outdoor patio, but it would have been great for lawn games, a few cocktail tables, and the bar. Lorenzo, our day of manager, was also great to work with. He made sure all was well and periodically checked in throughout the day, which was greatly appreciated. I can't wait to coordinate another event here!

When in Santa Barbara, Caya is a pretty good spot with nice vibes to grab brunch without the…read moremadness. Great service with a smile goes a long way. I ordered the Cali omelet served with avocado, country potatoes, a pancake sub and a refreshing cranberry mimosa. All was pretty good and certainly hit the spot. I definitely would like to see what the evening service is like.

Went here for happy hour today. Server was grumpy…read more Quesadilla came out wrong. Asada was dry and hard to chew. Hummus was good but the pita was burnt and also very stale... do not recommend. They don't have any clean tequilas... not a lot of options for tequila in general. Waste of calories basically.

The Goleta Valley Community Center is a great local venue for local concerts and other…read moreperformances. The center also has pickleball courts that are available to the community. These are few of the many activities and resources available which include opportunities for kids to seniors to partake in.

My senior band members and I have been volunteering /performing at the Senior Center for more than…read moreten years now. We feel so welcomed and so at home at this place. We enjoy singing oldies but goodies music to the delight of our senior friends. I'm personally grateful that we have this place available to fellowship with seniors. ( Thursdays from ten am to one pm). I am giving a commendation to Charles who manage the center and to Claudia who is the Activities Manager ( she is efficient and amiable). Now that the global pandemic is over, I call on fun loving and healthy seniors to come to GVCC senior center (after it's renovated) and have fun with us.

One of Goleta's best hidden gems…read more I have memories of the pre-Girsh Park days when the Goleta Lemon Festivals were held here. It was a real authentic, old-time experience you just can't find anywhere else in the area. I've been here for a few weddings and a few company picnics, along with just casually perusing the lovely grounds on my own. There is a decent parking lot which I've never seen filled up unless there's some sort of event. The whole place gives off a peaceful, whimsical vibe with the towering trees, greenery, and ancient architecture. It's especially beautiful when there's a slight breeze and you can hear the gentle rustling of the abundant vegetation. The venue also offers a limited-hours visitor's center which I'd compare to a small museum. One can find old documents of Goleta's history along with collectible memorabilia and art for sale. If you're looking to see some well-preserved Good Land history, check this place out!

We've been to Stow House several times. First was maybe five or six years ago. We were able to…read moretake a tour of the inside of the historic home at that time. That was before we discovered the "Passport 2 History" program. When we did get the Passport and reviewed which spots were in it, I was glad to see this property listed, as an incentive to go back. We made a return visit two months ago, on a warm Saturday afternoon. It was lovely to see the vintage architecture spotlighted against a brilliant autumn sky. Warmer than usual, with no wind, it was a great time to be at the property. There was a young woman covering the gift shop. She told us that while the grounds were open, they weren't able to offer tours of the house that day. "Shortage of docents". I don't know the situation with who currently owns / runs the house - is it a foundation, the City, the County? Many historic properties were deeded by descendants of original owners to local municipalities to be shared with the public going forward. I'm sure that it's a challenge for any legacy property like this to get enough docents lined up, trained, and scheduled. They would mostly be volunteers, after all. While it was disappointing to not revisit the interior of the mansion, we did collect out P2H sticker, then spent time wandering the grounds. That was something we hadn't done previously. The lawn areas and mature palm trees are serene and beautiful. Going around the perimeter of the main house yielded new views I don't recall before. We snapped some photos, then adjourned to the train museum next door. The next time we're in the area, we'll call ahead to see if they are offering tours that day. Might be wise to do the same!

Beautiful property in the hills of Santa Barbara. Stunning views with 14 acres of landscaped…read moregrounds. Gracious owner.

Words can not quantify the gratitude I will always have for Aileen at Blu Events and the expertise…read moreshe provided for my special day. Aileen would spend many late nights answering my concerns or making exceptional recommendations to bring my visions of my wedding day to life. When I walked into the reception area for the first time at the Villa Verano Estate, I had tears in my eyes and I was literally speechless. From the flowers to the lighting to the table cloths and all the rentals, our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. A special thanks to her team on the actual wedding day because they were absolutely amazing and it went off seamlessly. Her and her team were by my side the entire wedding day constantly assuring me that everything was on track and going as planned, which I didn't particularly see but appreciated so much because I wasn't bothered with one thing. Aileen and her team anticipated what I needed before I even knew that I needed anything. We owe so much of our beautiful wedding day to Aileen! We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator in all parts of the process. She went above and beyond all of the responsibilities in the contract, and you can tell she really loves what she does. Early on in the process, we had already planned some of the wedding ourselves but we didn't have a very cohesive idea for the design side of our wedding. Aileen took the photos we'd saved of things we liked and our thoughts on what atmosphere we were going for and she created a digital design board for us. Her design board included our color palette, layout ideas, and design ideas for every aspect of our wedding from start to finish. It brought all of our ideas together with new ones into one cohesive, beautiful vision. If I could do one thing different it would be that I had found her sooner in the planning process. Thank you again Aileen for taking my childhood fairy tale and making it a reality. -Ashley H.

I had my wedding ceremony and reception at Villa & Vine. It is a beautiful location and I had a…read moregreat experience. The staff was very helpful from beginning to end of the overall process. I used their linens, place setting, tables and chairs - which were all great and I was able to save some money. The venue is well priced and I'm very happy I had my wedding at this venue. Tip: Higher a good florist, DJ, and photographer and you do not need a wedding planner. I had a friend help me out the day of and she ended up not having to take on too much responsibility.

We honestly don't have enough words to express how incredible our experience was at Villa + Vine!…read moreFrom the moment we first visited, we knew it was special--but they truly exceeded every expectation and gave us a wedding day more magical than we ever imagined. The staff was nothing short of amazing--professional, warm, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. They anticipated our needs before we even thought of them and made the entire planning process feel effortless and fun. On the day of the wedding, everything ran flawlessly, and we were able to completely relax and soak in every moment. The venue itself is absolutely stunning-- the outdoor courtyard, cozy fireplace, magical string lights and more. So many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful wedding (and fun!) they've ever attended, and we couldn't agree more If you're looking for a venue that will go above and beyond to make your day unforgettable, this is it. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience and are endlessly thankful to the entire team at Villa + Vine for giving us memories we'll treasure forever.

We played a round here and had a really great time! Can't complain about the pace of play since we…read morerarely needed to wait for the group in front of us. It only slowed at the Par 3s but quickly picked up again. Shout out to the front desk, they were really helpful since it was our first time playing this course. We were fortunate to also be partnered with someone that played here many times so he gave us tips on where to aim. As other reviewers mentioned, it is a little pricey.

Glen Annie is a nice track w beautiful vistas. It's also hilly and can be challenging…read more challenging. It's fair and in B+ condition as of summer '25. It's one of those courses you want to play again, because you'd know better where to aim and what club you might better use. Maybe next year! It's next to a Goleta high school. We were out on a Friday morning, and so was the cheer squad and marching band, practicing for a game that night. We couldn't see them, but they sounded great on the other side of the hill and trees

My niece's wedding reception was held at this venue, and it was perfect for what we needed. She was…read moreable to bring in her own caterers, who served Mediterranean style food. Katie coordinated the food service and the workers, and everything went smoothly. The outdoor space was set up nicely with a small dance floor, a separate area for the band and DJ, a bar area, and enough room for the tables and seating. It was a nice intimate setting for celebrating with family and friends. Brett, who is one of the owners, was very nice, personable, and talented. He helped make everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. The biggest drawback is the parking. The venue is located in a residential area and does not have its own parking lot, so you have to search for street parking. Definitely pack your patience and wear comfortable shoes because you may have to walk a little distance. The weather was beautiful, which made the outdoor reception even more enjoyable. If you are looking for a small and intimate venue and do not mind dealing with street parking, this is a nice option. Overall, everything went very well, and we had a wonderful time.

We held our intimate wedding reception at The Factory in September 2025 and it was FABULOUS. I…read morecannot recommend this venue enough! Our wedding was super small (18 people) and planned in only 4 months and The Factory team was willing to work with us every step of the way to bring our vision to life and stay within our budget (we never felt pressured and they were willing to be creative to help us cut down on cost). The venue can expand and contract to fit your needs and we loved how they were able to create a space that felt cozy and intimate for our small guest count. Especially great when kids are apart of the mix, because there's an enclosed space for them to run around and play. Food from Satellite was top-notch too. Drew was onsite to attend to all of our needs day-of. When in doubt, just book it! You won't regret it. We love The Factory!!

So my son and I stayed here during a business trip. The place is a little dated in the rooms but…read morenot horrible. If I were to complain at all it would be the almost $900 for two night on a double queen room. Don't get me wrong it is basically Santa Barbara bust still. It isn't like we were next to the ocean. This is just a hotel not near any real attractions other than being 8 minutes from the airport. Would I stay here again yes because not a lot of choices. The room wasn't horrible and we didn't eat breakfast, but it did have a fridge in the room so that was a bonus. I would stay here again, but I wish the price was a wee less.

The location of this hotel is good. Unfortunately the management team that run this location is…read moreanything but good!! We've been going to this location for past 4 years because of its location, we've put up with their poor customer service, never recognize HH diamond status. The hardware is very dated , 1 single elevator share among guest and house keeping, house keeping don't give a care about guest or manners, they will shove their house keeping cart in your face regardless, the included breakfast is definitely sub standard, with a few of mouthy grumpy kitchen staff somehow loves to tell Asian guest off about how to make waffles and too scare to tell caucasian guests or they lived to bad mouth guest behind their back I. Their native Chinese dialect. The worst staff award goes to their so call "manager" William who fails to recognize returning guests, too scare of waive a $70 fee when higher brand of Hilton hotels have no issue of doing so and worst of all charge me for parking without a parking tag and the fact we have never got charge for parking for past 4 years. When we raised concerns with their upper management, zero response, don't really want to do anything make it right. I guess this is the Hilton standard now. I definitely do not recommend this location or hotel, Hampton Inn is already a lower tier of Hilton brand, they make it even worse with their old furnishings and hotel hardware, yes we saw the sign about their up coming renovations but what good is it if they customer service never improve? We won't be going back and rather try the Hilton garden Inn or other Hilton properties near. We gave it plenty of chances to improve and failed time after time. 1 more note, don't be fool by the old dated furnishings of this hotel, they charge an arm and a leg for staying there because of its location. This franchise need to be revoke and remove and put an Embassy Suite here instead.