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Elings Park

Santa Barbara, CA(805) 569-5611elingspark.org
Elings Park outdoor reception
Reports on file
4
All-in cost submissions
Typical submission guest count
143
Range: 115 to 175
Venue Capacity
200
200 seated · 200 cocktail
Average Cost Per Guest
$29
Across submissions
Seasonality Swing
+204%
Peak season vs off-peak
Cost Range
$2.5k
$2k–$8k
Up to $7.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 4 receipts

What couples actually paid or were quoted.

A wedding at Elings Park typically runs about $3,600 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $2,450 to $7,450. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.

Median All-In
$3,575
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $3,575
$7.5k
$2.8k
$4.4k
$2.5k
Oct '25
Fri · peak
Jan '27
Fri · off-peak
Feb '27
Sat · off-peak
Apr '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$2,694
Median
$3,575
75th Pctl
$5,144
Mean
$4,263
Recent Submissions
MonthDayGuestsTotalTypeNotes
Apr 2027Sat115$2,450QuotePeak Saturday · Venue only
Feb 2027Sat175$4,375QuoteOff-peak Saturday
Jan 2027Fri125$2,775QuoteOff-peak Friday
Oct 2025Fri155$7,450QuotePeak Friday · Venue only
Apr 2027 · Sat$2,450
115 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Feb 2027 · Sat$4,375
175 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday
Jan 2027 · Fri$2,775
125 guests · Quote
Off-peak Friday
Oct 2025 · Fri$7,450
155 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
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Guest count
140
10200 (seated capacity)
Wedding month
Peak-season pricing months at this venue
Space
Singleton Pavilion: sweeping lawn and gazebo with mountain and ocean views, up to 200 guests.
Day of week
Estimated total · Oct 2026
$3,000
This is an estimate and not a quote. This estimate blends user inputs, Elings Park’s pricing, and market data. Vendor pricing may vary. Request an exact quote directly from the vendor.
Site fee (Pavilion)$3,000
Saturday, peak season
Not included: Catering and bar · Rentals (tables, chairs, linens) · Licensed lighting vendor (required for events past sunset) · Tax
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What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print

Restrictions & Rules

House Rules
Two Venues
The park offers two wedding venues, Godric Grove and Singleton Pavilion, each holding up to 200 guests.
Park Staff
Park staff are included during the 8-hour rental.
Outside Vendors
Catering, bar, and all rentals come from outside vendors.
Approved DJs Only
Amplified sound is allowed at both venues, but the DJ must come from the park approved vendor list; no personal playlists or home speakers.
Vendor Approval
All vendors must be approved by Elings Park staff before contracting with them.
Evening Lighting
Events going past sunset require hiring a licensed lighting services vendor.
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