Came to Santa Barbara for the first time and this was the first stop my friend and I made. Holyyyyy…read moreeverything was so good! Great way to kick off the trip. We ordered the nachos with pulled pork, Mac and cheese with brisket, and two burgers. We underestimated how much food was coming out . Not only was it huge portions, everything also tasted so good. The people taking our orders were also super sweet.

Funk in Public…read more Family-owned and operated local chain of restaurants and butcher shops that's been serving the Santa Barbara community for over fifty years (ca. 1973). This location is in Santa Barbara's "Funk Zone" district, which was formerly an industrial area that's turned into a wine and art district full of interesting places to gander. The Good: * Huge dog-friendly covered outdoor seating * Full lineup of their signature Shalhoob craft beers. They also have fermented grapes and liquor, if beer isn't your jam. * Service was friendly and welcoming. * Street Parking and City-owned lots, as well. The lots are your best bet, and they're free for a short while. * Prices are very reasonable for a BBQ place. * The Street Corn app might be the best thing we ate here as the corn was super fresh right off the cob, and the Chipotle aioli was superb. * BBQ Beans was more of a bean soup, but it was decent. * Mac & Cheese was also pretty good. Carrots enjoyed it more than I did, but I might've been grumpy from the shitty meats (more on that in a minute). The Meh: * Tritip was completely dry and tasted like it was cooked in the oven and then finished on the grill. But, I will say, at least it was edible unlike the ribs... The Ugly: * Maybe the worst ribs I've ever had. They were just completely hammered with salt and completely blew out my palate within two bites, which is a shame because they were tender and cooked well, but jfc, no amount of sauce or anything is going to save something this salty. Conclusion: Maybe we just caught them on a bad day because a place doesn't survive for over fifty years serving up meat like this. I'd be willing to give them another try someday, but I need my tongue to recover first.

We had our wedding at Montecito Club and I live out of town and so having a local planner was…read moregreat! Dalina listened to what we wanted and helped to execute that day when we had so many things going on! I was able to relax with my bridesmaids and family and friends and she worked behind the scenes with all our vendors to make our day beautiful! We had the best time and so did our friends and family! She also has a very calming energy and she makes sure everything comes together!

Dalina assisted me as I was planning my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. We explored different ways of…read moresaving money, as we were on a fairly tight budget, but also wanted to make the party feel special and elegant. The night of the party (which was outdoors), there was a light sprinkle in the air, and Dalina helped to make sure we had things set up properly and that the kids all had the best of times. Together, we worked through all the day-of-details, and we were able to have an affordable, beautiful and memorable celebration for my daughter's momentous occasion. I would highly recommend Dalina. She is a master of parties big or small, is a wealth of information and is super dependable. Having someone like her in your corner, who has many years of experience, a great rapport with so many vendors, and who can help with ideas and decisions, is priceless. Don't wait-- hire her now!

This review is long overdue! We got married back in October at the Santa Barbara Club (a great and…read moreunderrated venue) and chose Amazing Days Events to plan our wedding and we're so glad we did. Sophie and her team were on top of every detail, which made the process so much less stressful than I expected, and when the day came, we were able to fully enjoy it, which you can't really put a price on! The whole thing was beautiful and went seamlessly, even my family and wedding party agreed! Everything was so organized, and I appreciated their responsiveness and diligence throughout the process. I loved working with them so much, I recommended Sophie to my cousin who is getting married this year and am so exited to attend her wedding because I know it will also be Amazing! Thank you Sophie, Xochilt, and Megan!!! We are eternally grateful :-) -Natalie & Peter

Sophie and Xochilt were a dream to work with. As someone who had never thought of their wedding…read morebefore getting engaged, Amazing Days Events helped me brainstorm a vision and then used their design skills to bring the vision to life. We ended up having rain the week of our wedding and ADE jumped into action to come up with a rain plan and work with our vendors to change design and rentals. Our wedding day was perfect and it couldn't have happened without the ADE team. If you are looking for a planner that is organized, a design genius, and well respected by vendors -- HIRE the ADE team!! You will not be disappointed and you will have a lot of fun planning your special day.

The Santa Barbara Club is a hidden gem of a venue, one that my husband and I were fortunate to…read morediscover through word-of-mouth! From contract signature to the wedding day, we were met every step of the way with the kindness and professionalism of Alejandra and her team. This dream of a venue provides high-quality catering, linens, tables, chairs, place settings, space to get ready, and so much more. We didn't have to bring in any rentals, which was a huge relief. With the Santa Barbara Club you receive the unique aesthetic balance of a classic country club and a beautiful English Garden all in one space. We had 130 guests roughly. I also want to take a moment to say that the food served at the venue is so good, that we received very very high praise from our guests (some saying it was the best meal they'd ever had at a wedding ever)! My husband and I are foodies and so quality of food was a top priority for us. We will always have a special place in our hearts for The Santa Barbara Club. They helped to create a dream wedding for us and we will always have such positive memories of the day.

We had our daughter's wedding last weekend at the club. Of course, the original thought was a…read morevintage garden theme with chandeliers in the trees, hundreds of candles, dancing under the stars to our favorite band the academy, a cigar bar...what beauty under all the twinkle lights!!! So romantic!! Pivot. There is rain in the forecast? We need a Plan b Then...no rain... great back to plan a. What? Rain again? What? Rain for 4 days, 3 inches on Saturday? Ok. Plan b again, but let's change plan b 4 times to make it as perfect as we can. The club was absolutely amazing accommodating all our needs. They were so patient with all our changes prior to the wedding. I think I was in there every other day coming up with ideas with the weather change. The day of the event, everyone was so helpful and professional. The food was fantastic, service impeccable and our guests had a blast. Thank you to all for pivoting so graciously to make our daughter and now son in-laws day fantastic. The event was so warm and cozy. Special shout out to Julie Steele, Alexandra, and chef!!!

The Narrative loft is such an incredible event space! A while back I had my wedding rehearsal…read moredinner there and it was perfect. I had about 20 people and it was a great size for our group. The decor in the Narrative Loft is so beautiful and thoughtful, I did not bring in much and it looked gorgeous. Also the staff was great to work with from the start of planning and during the event everything went so well. I was able to fully enjoy myself and not worry about anything. I feel so lucky I was able to find this amazing event space right in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend having your next event here!

Really great space to hold events. It's decorated well, cool space and lots of options for how to…read moreuse the space. Well maintained, good service.

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!!

I contacted several event rental companies to provide chairs, tables and linens for a baby shower…read moreto be held in a park just down the street from us in Ventura. Cheers Event Rentals was very responsive to my inquiry and their prices were very competitive. The shower was only going to have about 35 people so it was a pretty small party and yet Cheers was very accommodating to our needs. Talking to Jessica on the phone was reassuring that all of the items were going to be delivered without any problems. Cheers came up with a great idea of delivering everything to the park in their trailer on Saturday morning so we could unload and then leaving the trailer so that we could load the chairs, tables and linens back into the trailer for them to pick up later. Since our event was small, all the other vendors were going to delivery the items to my house on Friday and pick up on Monday. This really saved us the trouble and time to move everything to and from our house on the day of the shower. We met Jessica at the park in the morning and everything worked out great with the convenience of having their trailer right there when we were done. Working with Jessica and Cheers Events was a very good experience and I would suggest contacting them if you are in need to rent items for your event. Our experience with Cheers was great and I'm sure yours will be too!!

Very responsive, easy to work with. Showed up when they said they would. They were also had…read morehelpful recommendations. We will use them again for our next event.

Simply the best. Lucy at the pool was so helpful and pleasant. Cottage was spotless and…read moreextremely comfortable. Food was excellent. Will definitely return!

Afternoon tea at San Ysidro Ranch felt like stepping into a fairytale…read more Getting there was a little confusing because it wasn't immediately clear where we were supposed to go. We were eventually directed to pull up to the complementary valet circle, as there weren't any other parking options. Fortunately, the property is so beautiful in every direction that I didn't even mind getting lost. We visited over Labor Day weekend and had a 3:00 p.m. reservation, with the last available seating at 3:30. Surprisingly, only three other tables were occupied. We originally chose to sit outside but moved indoors once it started drizzling, making us the only guests dining inside. Our window-side table gave us an enchanting view of hummingbirds and dragonflies appearing among the nearby branches. Afternoon tea is $120 per person for outside visitors. All dining is included for guests staying overnight at the ranch, which may explain why the tea service was so quiet. The Earl Grey and white jasmine teas were both good, but not exceptional. However, the majority of pastries were exceptional, which lent to justify the price. Unfortunately, with the door to the Stonehouse remaining open, two flies circled our table for nearly the entire service, which became a persistent irritation and noticeably diminished an otherwise peaceful experience. This prompted a less than 5 star rating. We almost finished everything, but each left with a full stomach and to-go box containing three or four pastries. My favorite part was walking around the grounds after tea. The landscaping is absolutely breathtaking, especially the rose garden. Everything had a secluded, romantic, magical quality. It wasn't crowded and was a perfect setting for photos, which ultimately helped make the price feel worthwhile. Would I pay $120 to repeat the experience? Probably not, especially with the annoying flies. But as a one-time experience with delicious pastries, a private dining experience with excellent service, and opportunity to explore one of the most gorgeous properties I've visited, I would recommend the visit.

I initially found Shauna because we wanted to do an elopement. But, we ultimately ended up doing a…read more"proper" wedding;-) Shauna was super easy to work with- she's very easy going, which was great and helped keep the calm:-) The day of the wedding, everything went smoothly and we couldn't have been happier with how things turned out. Super happy with Shauna and would recommend her!

Shauna with Santa Barbara Elopement is amazing! We're so glad we hired her as she was totally worth…read moreit! Shauna helped us plan our intimate wedding with only 2 weeks notice, she was always on top of it sending me referrals and keeping in contact. Our wedding day ended up having some crazy weather but Shauna was able to work around it all. We went with our back up location and due to the flash flood that was happening that day our guitarist couldn't make it but she found a last minute replacement that did great! Without her I would've been a stressed out mess but she took care of the problems behind the scenes so that I could enjoy my day. We even provided her with some flowers and she decorated our wedding cake beautifully. Definitely hire Shauna if you want someone reliable, friendly, and that's very knowledgeable in the industry.

My wedding morning was easy and relaxed thanks to Whitney !…read moreMy wedding makeup looked incredible all day and night! Both my sisters also got hair and makeup and they looked gorgeous! Thank you Whitney!

I am not one to ever wear makeup or do anything to my hair. I am also usually nervous when I have…read moreto have my hair/makeup done because I have multiple experiences where it's way to cakey or too glamorous in a bad way. I asked Whitney for a natural glow/bronze look and she nailed it! She got the makeup but no makeup look to a tea. She has a good eye for what looks good on your face. She is now going to be my go to for any hair or makeup in the future!