Venue
Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, 670 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Time
The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m., followed by cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing until 10:00 p.m. We kindly ask guests arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure everyone is seated before the ceremony begins.

Attire
The dress code is formal. For women, floor-length, ankle-length, or elegant midi dresses are all appropriate. For men, a suit is appropriate.

Transportation & Parking
Our venue is about a 10-15 minute drive from both hotels. Free parking is available on-site, and guests are welcome to leave their cars overnight and pick them up the next morning. Ubers & Lyfts are also readily available.

If you’ll be in town on Friday, October 3rd, we’d love for you to join us for a welcome drink at Arnoldi’s Cafe to kick off the weekend!

Arnoldi’s Cafe is an old-school (circa-1937) Italian spot with an outdoor patio and bocce ball courts. We’ve reserved the bocce area from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to stop by, grab a drink, and mingle before the big day.

Hope to see you there!

We’ve secured two hotel blocks for the nights of Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th. Both hotels are within walking distance of each other, so no matter which one you choose, we’ll all be close by. Of course, you’re welcome to sort out your own accommodations as well.

Riviera Beach House

Click Here to Book (enter Oct. 3-5 dates)

Riviera Beach House is a boutique hotel located in the Funk Zone with restaurants, cafes, breweries and tasting rooms all within a short walking distance.

  • The flat rate for our guests is $359 per night .

  • Parking is included and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of rosé upon check-in

  • Rooms are on the smaller side, but modern

  • There is a great restaurant attached to the hotel lobby - Santo Mezcal!

The Eagle Inn

Call to Book: (805) 965-3586 (Mention the “Wambold” wedding!)

Just down the road, The Eagle Inn is a family-owned hotel with a cozy bed & breakfast feel. It’s a 3-minute walk to the marina and beach and a 10-minute walk to Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone, and State Street (Santa Barbara’s main shopping street).

Guests can book by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the Wambold wedding. You’ll likely speak with Paul or Katie—both are lovely!—and they’ll walk you through the available room options and rates.

  • Spacious with a variety of room types available (doubles, kings, rooms with pull-out couches, etc.)

  • Complimentary daily breakfast and free parking

  • We’ll be staying here in one of the casitas!

  • Prices range from $330-499 per night

For those traveling from out of town, you have two airport options:

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): This is the most convenient choice; however, as a small regional airport, flights can be limited and sometimes a bit pricier.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Flying into LAX and renting a car is a great alternative. The fastest direct route to Santa Barbara takes an hour and a half to two hours, but if you have time, take the Pacific Coast Highway which runs along the ocean. (This was our first trip together!)

Beaches:

  • East Beach

  • Thousand Steps

  • Butterfly Beach

Restaurants:

  • Loquita

  • Mony’s Mexican Food

  • Santa Barbara Shellfish Co.

  • Cold Spring Tavern

  • Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach

  • South Coast Deli

  • Buena Onda Empanadas

  • Secret Bao

  • Zaytoon

  • Revolver Pizza

Activities:

  • Santa Barbara Courthouse (go to the top of the clocktower for 360 degree views of town)

  • The Santa Barbara Mission & Rose Garden

  • Hike Hot Springs Trail, Saddle Rock Trail (short and sweet), or Inspiration Point

  • Shopping on State Street

  • Rent kayaks or stand up paddle boards

  • Lounge by the beach

Coffee:

  • Dart Coffee (Funk Zone)

  • Dune (many locations)

  • Lighthouse Coffee (many locations)

  • Caje (many locations)

Wine:

  • Santa Barbara Winery

  • Margerum Wine Company

  • Pali Wine Garden

  • Carr Winery

  • Or simply stroll through the Funk Zone and pop into any winery - you can’t go wrong!

Breweries:

  • Third Window

  • Lama Dog

  • SB Biergarten

  • Institution Ale

  • Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.