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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
