Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Jordan and Anthony

The Santa Barbara Riviera is named such because of its views combining the Santa Ynez Mountain Range with ocean vistas including the Channel Islands and sweeping coastline. With all the special event venues available to couples, there is no shortage of beachside and ocean view sites.

One of the most unique oceanside wedding and event locations includes The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which is nestled right at the iconic Santa Barbara Harbor. Guests may enjoy learning more about Santa Barbara’s maritime history at a location that also allows them to take a leisurely stroll out the front door and along side the breakwater (but stay alert: crashing waves have been known to splash pedestrians, depending on the tide and weather conditions).

Jordan and Anthony chose to exchange vows at the sunken gardens of The Santa Barbara Courthouse and then make their way down to the harbor for a fabulous reception at the Maritime Museum. We especially loved the Farmer’s Market Station as part of their wedding menu story, including the freshest farm ingredients and produce locally -sourced here in Santa Barbara.

Menu offerings from Catering Connection:
Elegantly Displayed Hors D’Oeuvres; Antipasti Platter- Italian Hand Sliced Salamis, Fresh Mozzarella, Cubed Feta Cheese, Assortments of Local & Imported Olives, Marinated Mushrooms, Cocktail Onions and Large Stuffed Grape Leaves. Accompanied by Freshly Baked Artisan Breads | Tray Passed Hors D’Oeuvres: Caramelized Polenta Round Tomato Jam & Goat Cheese; Fresh Local Ahi Tuna Poke on Wonton Crisp with Wasabi Cream | Dinner Menu: Pasta & Gnocchi Station: Potato Gnocchi with Pesto Cream Sauce; Penne Pasta with Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce; Pasta Station Toppings Parmesan, Pancetta, Artichokes, and Mushrooms | Carving Station: Tri-Tip Marinated & Grilled to Perfection with Chimichurri Sauce with Fresh Herbs and Olive Oil and Aioli Mint Horseradish Cream Sauce; Char-Grilled Salmon Whole Salmon Side, Char-Grilled and Served with Chili-Lime-Cilantro Butter | Farmer’s Market Station: Grilled Vegetable Platter with Seasoned Eggplant, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Broccolini, Asparagus, Yellow Squash & Red Onions with Rosemary and Garlic; California Baby Field Greens Crumbled Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds & Fresh Strawberries with a Champagne Vinaigrette | Mini Dessert Station: Mini Key Lime Pie; Chocolate Mousse Cup; Tiramisu; Mango Sticky Rice | Cake Provided by Bri’s Sweet Retreat | Late Night Snack: Pretzels with Mustard Dip