Welcome to The University Club of Santa Barbara, also known to insiders and area residents as The Riviera Mansion. The historic house and surrounding gardens of the Mansion estate invites you to be a part of its Santa Barbara event tradition. Built in 1880, the Mansion's stately charm and resplendence make it the premiere destination for weddings on the American Riviera.
Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, California, it's exquisite and historic ambiance throughout and central location makes it a highly sought after event and wedding venue. Members and invited guests can enjoy the fine cuisine and private dining experiences, with easy and complimentary on-site parking and indoor as well as outdoor dining options among other Mansion amenities.
The Riviera Mansion is the best kept secret for those seeking an extraordinary backdrop for their event! We take great pride in making every event a memorable and exquisite one. From start to finish, as a guest client of ours, we make sure every detail is in place for your special day and you are able to experience the exceptional level of service and personal care that goes into the planning of your event.
Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, California, it's exquisite and historic ambiance throughout and central location makes it a highly sought after event and wedding venue. Members and invited guests can enjoy the fine cuisine and private dining experiences, with easy and complimentary on-site parking and indoor as well as outdoor dining options among other Mansion amenities.
The Riviera Mansion is the best kept secret for those seeking an extraordinary backdrop for their event! We take great pride in making every event a memorable and exquisite one. From start to finish, as a guest client of ours, we make sure every detail is in place for your special day and you are able to experience the exceptional level of service and personal care that goes into the planning of your event.
Services
Make a statement, this is your day!
Massive Mansion oak doors welcome your guests inside, with a waiter greeting them upon arrival into the stunning foyer.
Enter and be overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Riviera Mansion and all its glory.
Hardwood floors, soaring ceilings with elegant chandeliers, high archways, crown molding, a massive mirror, grandfather clock, and hand carved furniture pieces lend to the impressiveness of the Grand Entry in the iconic Riviera Mansion.
The Grand Entry is also the perfect place for a guest book, gift table, feature floral arrangements, memorable items from the couple's history together, photo op staging area or even a wedding portrait.
Massive Mansion oak doors welcome your guests inside, with a waiter greeting them upon arrival into the stunning foyer.
Enter and be overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Riviera Mansion and all its glory.
Hardwood floors, soaring ceilings with elegant chandeliers, high archways, crown molding, a massive mirror, grandfather clock, and hand carved furniture pieces lend to the impressiveness of the Grand Entry in the iconic Riviera Mansion.
The Grand Entry is also the perfect place for a guest book, gift table, feature floral arrangements, memorable items from the couple's history together, photo op staging area or even a wedding portrait.
Historic elegance and splendorous volume await.
The Mansion's Living Room is ideal for a cocktail reception, where guests can enjoy melodies from the Steinway Grand Piano, high beam-covered ceilings, comfortable gathering places and seating, a stately fireplace beset with lovely antiquities and adorning details you may wish to add to make the room yours, along with beautifully appointed interiors fit for a king.
Often the staging area to spotlight the wedding cake, the exquisite furniture and lighting set the tone for a variety of celebration phases.
The Mansion's Living Room is ideal for a cocktail reception, where guests can enjoy melodies from the Steinway Grand Piano, high beam-covered ceilings, comfortable gathering places and seating, a stately fireplace beset with lovely antiquities and adorning details you may wish to add to make the room yours, along with beautifully appointed interiors fit for a king.
Often the staging area to spotlight the wedding cake, the exquisite furniture and lighting set the tone for a variety of celebration phases.
Exuding historic simplicity, the Dining Room boasts ornate chandeliers, a grand fireplace and beautiful artwork, with numerous options for table setup.
The high-coved ceiling, centered hardwood dance floor option, surround-sound speaker system, and a staff waiting to service every detail are the perfect pairings for the culinary portion of your special celebration.
You may choose to have the dance floor revealed in the center of your dining guests, or just have your First Dance here, with guests dancing in the adjoining bar.
The high-coved ceiling, centered hardwood dance floor option, surround-sound speaker system, and a staff waiting to service every detail are the perfect pairings for the culinary portion of your special celebration.
You may choose to have the dance floor revealed in the center of your dining guests, or just have your First Dance here, with guests dancing in the adjoining bar.
The majestic and classic Library ideally lends itself as the perfect location for the dinner or dessert buffet area for large wedding events, or as an intimate private dining room experience for rehearsal dinners and small festive gatherings to give toast.
With a beautiful and custom ceramic-tiled fireplace, beams throughout, accent chandeliers, rich woodwork, large windows with window seat overlooking our garden lawn and patio, and wall-to-wall books, food and beverage can be revealed to your guests at any point during your celebration.
With a beautiful and custom ceramic-tiled fireplace, beams throughout, accent chandeliers, rich woodwork, large windows with window seat overlooking our garden lawn and patio, and wall-to-wall books, food and beverage can be revealed to your guests at any point during your celebration.
This distinctive bar has recently been redesigned and customized with high-quality finishes to provide both elegance and friendly comfort for some classic social engagement at your wedding celebration.
With several regional microbrewery beers on tap, a hand selected wine list of local and international varietals and top shelf cocktail ingredients, this private bar and adjoining dance floor is Santa Barbara's best kept wedding venue secret.
The classic gilded mahogany and period lighting adds the perfect surroundings for a toast and a bit of good cheer.
With several regional microbrewery beers on tap, a hand selected wine list of local and international varietals and top shelf cocktail ingredients, this private bar and adjoining dance floor is Santa Barbara's best kept wedding venue secret.
The classic gilded mahogany and period lighting adds the perfect surroundings for a toast and a bit of good cheer.
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