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The Sanctuary in Downtown Santa Barbara

  • 5.0 (5)
  • Church, Temple
  • Min booking length

    3 hr minimum

  • Cast & Crew

    60+ people

  • Max attendees

    60+ people

  • Max attendees

    60+ people

  • Max attendees

    5 people

  • Standing limit

    285 people

  • Sitting limit

    285 people

  • External catering

    Allowed

About the Space

Our beautiful Sanctuary evokes a peaceful sense of divine mystery, and our congregation’s inclusive philosophy makes this special place perfectly suited for life’s celebrations. Couples of any faith or sexual orientation are invited to pledge their love in this glorious space. The acoustics in this space are amazing! The thick Old Spanish construction lends itself to concerts and performances. The Sanctuary houses a large pipe organ that is maintained bi-annually and this can be rented as well by professional musicians. NOTE: Please send host a message via Giggster chat to request for a custom quotation.

Details

  • Style Mediterranean, Spanish

Parking and Accessibility

  • Truck/Motorhome parking Street
  • Access options Wheelchair / Handicap Access

Amenities

  • Wifi

Features

  • Dance Floor
  • Dark Wood Floor
  • Tiles Floor
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Exposed Beams
  • High Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Straight Stairs

Opening Hours

  • Mon – Sun 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Response rating: Excellent
Response time: A few hours

5.0 4 reviews

    • 7 months ago

    Beautiful historic Unitarian church. The sanctuary is gorgeous, with a huge stained glass rose window over the chancel.

    • 10 months ago

    The church is absolutely stunning!!! Joanie has an awesome vendor list that will save you tons of time doing research. The location is so convenient and close to all best photogenic locations in Santa Barbara. Make sure you include the organ in your ceremony. It’s sounds stunning!

    • April 2025

    The indoor chapel is stunning. We are so thankful to have our ceremony and forever photos in a beautiful space like this one.The arch detailing of the architecture and the large stained glass window made our ceremony photos look like a dream. It was just the perfect space for an intimate ceremony. Our family sat in the first two rows of seats. We decided not to mic up or use the sound equipment the church provides, but our guests could hear everything and it was nice to have everyone close to us. The sanctuary also has a beautiful grand piano so we hired a close friend who is a professional pianist to play before & during the ceremony. That was a beautiful touch.

  • booked a film shoot
    • August 2022

    Absolutely lovely space, generous warm staff that made the whole shoot go smoothly—highly recommend!

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Questions

  • What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?

    USSB allows 60+ attendees on location

  • What types of activities are allowed at this location?

    USSB allows production, events and meetings

Location Rules

  • Adult filming
  • Alcohol
  • Cooking
  • Electricity usage
  • External catering/food
  • Loud noises
  • Pets
  • Smoking

Member since April 2022

  • 10 reviews

Response rating: Excellent
Response time: A few hours

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