A perfect perch for post-wedding conversation: fireside on the Kimpton Canary’s roof.
It’s been called the American Riviera, but most folks know Santa Barbara as a dreamy nugget of Southern California cradled by ocean and mountains, where some the biggest bankrollers in showbiz reside. Oprah and Ellen own estates here, and Gwyneth is attempting to put down her own roots, though she’s facing resistance from the neighbors. Even for us mortals who go through life with more than one name, it’s a sublime place for a wedding.
Before the reception begins: Crisp linens, bright flowers, and Santa Barbara views at the Kimpton Canary.
One of the area’s most delightful venues, the Kimpton Canary Hotel, boasts both a superb location–just a block from the boutiques and bistros of State Street—and a handful of flexible venues, including a dreamy rooftop (pool, palm trees, Pacific and mountain views), a full-scale ballroom, and a charming terrace with floor-to-ceiling windows and Mediterranean tiles. Everything is cloaked in sunny Spanish-colonial style, with hand-carved ceiling beams, mellow saltillo floors, and handsome ceramics. With 97 guest rooms, the hotel is large enough to accommodate a crowd.
Perks and Packages
New wedding offerings make marrying here even more tempting. While even the most perfectly planned wedding comes with a degree of stress, you can start the day feeling calm and capable with the Yoga & Wellness Breakfast, a 45-minute yoga class on the roof followed by a breakfast designed to keep nerves at bay. Or if you feel like celebrating early, treat your bridesmaids to a Quick Bliss party at the spa, with champagne and pampering.
The Kimpton Canary’s sweet Float Spa, an essential part of the perfect Santa Barbara wedding.
If you’re planning even a modest-scaled wedding (anything over $10,000), you can take advantage of “But First, Just Say I Do,” a bundle of perks including signature drinks during the cocktail hour, a spa credit, even breakfast for the bridal party. There’s also an option to parlay your wedding costs into a honeymoon, with stays at IHG hotels around the world. Using your wedding to pay for your honeymoon: Now that’s a dream come true in itself.
