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Riata Ranch Santa Margarita
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Santa Margarita, California
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 805-540-6370
- Website riataranchsantamargarita.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
The setting
“Great venue, we catered for a lovely group at the ranch house and the ambiance was incredible.”
Amenities couples mention
From the reviews
As someone who has worked in the wedding industry for over 10 years, I knew I wanted a venue that was special and unique when the day came that I would be planning my own wedding. My husband stumbled upon Riata Ranch Santa Margarita while looking at venues online.
If you want to be transported to a magical place, Riata Ranch is it! We booked this site for our rehearsal dinner, our wedding, and our Sunday morning brunch. Guests were blown away! The space speaks for itself and requires very little decoration.
Great venue, we catered for a lovely group at the ranch house and the ambiance was incredible.
Really enjoyed exploring Riata Ranch in Santa Margarita. Beautifully scenic, with plenty of space to simply get away and enjoy the peace and quiet the property offers. The house is great and Luke was a very friendly and accommodating tour guide.
Getting married at Riata Ranch Santa Margarita
Riata Ranch Santa Margarita 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 Riata Ranch Santa Margarita
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Riata Ranch Santa Margarita — 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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