Montecito Wedding Musician
Sam Adams has played hundreds of weddings and other events in Montecito over the past 30 years.
Montecito, California, is an idyllic town in Santa Barbara County, located on the Central Coast of California, just outside Santa Barbara. Montecito sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate.
It has many natural attributes, such as low altitude mountains, with many canyons and hiking trails, natural hot springs, and beautiful beaches – And human-made attractions and features, such as The Biltmore Hotel, The Music Academy of the West, and Ganna Walska Lotusland Gardens.
Montecito is well known as a celebrity enclave, owing to its concentration of prominent residents. Because of its proximity to Los Angeles, mild weather and postcard-worthy visuals, it is also a popular destination for weddings and other festivities.
Popular wedding and events locations in Montecito include: San Ysidro Ranch, The Montecito Club, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Manning Park.
San Ysidro Ranch
Tucked away in the leafy foothills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch offers a unique blend of privacy, peace, and tranquility in an idyllic setting. Citrus groves, olive trees, brilliantly colored lantanas, lily pond, and the sweet smell of orange blossoms, fragrant magnolias, and jasmine make you think that you have just discovered a slice of paradise.
The Montecito Club
A spectacular setting with stunning panoramic ocean views, Montecito Club is a prestigious location to suit an array of occasions. Taking advantage of the Club’s unrivaled ocean and harbor setting, the 20,000-square foot Great Lawn enhances wedding ceremonies with infinite views. All spaces make full use of natural light and location, making it one of the most prestigious and beautiful venues in Santa Barbara.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
One of the most beautiful and recognizable landmarks in Montecito. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church’s humble beginnings have been traced back to the earliest rural settlers in Montecito, the soldiers of the Santa Barbara Presido and their descendants.
Manning Park
Owned and operated by Santa Barbara County, diversity describes this park, with a variety of picnic areas, a ball field, tennis courts, and a renovated, historic carriage house. The manicured landscaping and specimen trees are striking in the portion that was once a private estate. A perfect setting for a wedding or community event.