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