Cabrillo Pavilion is one of Santa Barbara’s premier oceanfront wedding and event venues. The pavilion also offers direct public access to East Beach, a fitness center, restaurant and bar, conference room and close proximity to Santa Barbara’s bustling downtown area.
Weddings & Events at Cabrillo Pavilion
Renovated in 2020, the Cabrillo Pavilion is one of the few beachside venues in Santa Barbara. The upper-level event room includes an entry lounge and two terraces, both of which overlook the Pacific Ocean. The venue can accommodate up to 215 guests and also offers adjacent beach access for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours and networking events, as well as a conference room, which can be used for smaller meetings and sessions. The pavilion can be rented for up to 10 hours, allowing plenty of time for setup and break down. Learn more about hosting a wedding or event at Cabrillo Pavilion.
Reunion Kitchen + Drink
Reunion Kitchen + Drink is Cabrillo Pavilion’s on-site bar and restaurant. Their menu includes all-day breakfast items, like biscuits, french toast and omelets, as well as lunch and dinner items, like fish and chips, pan-roasted salmon and slow-braised short ribs. Guests will also find a host of snack plates, produce bowls and burgers. For drinks, choose from an array of handcrafted cocktails, local beer and wine. And, on weekdays, the restaurant hosts happy hour—a popular occasion amongst locals!
Beach-Level Amenities & Fitness Center
Along with a best-in-class event venue and delectable dining experience, Cabrillo Pavilion offers several amenities for East Beach-goers, including locker rooms, shower, restrooms, bike racks, reservable barbecue areas and a multi-purpose room, which can be used for training classes and presentations. Along with those amenities, guests also have access to the pavilion’s state-of-the-art fitness center. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available for both residents and non-residents. Explore all of Cabrillo Pavilion’s beach-level amenities.
History of Cabrillo Pavilion
In the late 1920s, shortly after an earthquake transformed the city, Roland Sauter and E. Keith Lockard designed Cabrillo Pavilion with funding from local philanthropist David Gray. Gray’s goal was for the space to be used for local park and recreation services. Considered one of the greatest examples of a municipal public recreation facility in California, it’s become an anchor in the community and has helped establish East Beach as one of the top beach destinations in the area, which has hosted dozens of volleyball tournaments, triathletes and other athletic events over the years. Learn more about the history of Cabrillo Pavilion.
Things to Do Near East Beach
If you’re looking for fun in the sun, look no further than East Beach. The beach’s sandy coastline is bordered by a grassy park and lined with lush palm trees, making it a popular area for outdoor activities. East Beach features numerous volleyball courts as well as a paved walking trail. It’s also close to some of Santa Barbara’s other top attractions, like the Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf. Discover more things to do near East Beach.