Meetingsand Events
Whether you are planning a large annual convention or a small family gathering, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is the ideal location for your next meeting or special event. The resort boasts 60,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor event space with extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
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Exceptional Service
Our dedicated team of event professionals will assure your next meeting or event is seamless from start to finish.
- Full-service catering courtesy of our renowned culinary artists
- Dedicated team of event managers to oversee every detail of your function.
- Onsite audio visual services courtesy of our exclusive provider, Encore
- Catalog of recommended event professionals offering services ranging from décor and entertainment to team building and destination management.
Outdoor Event Spaces
Outdoor Venues
Our iconic outdoor venues offer a variety of unique backdrops to create one-of-a-kind events. Surround your guests in natural beauty of Santa Barbara with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, lush gardens and Santa Ynez Mountains.
Plaza del Sol
Local Beaches
Vineyard Terrace
Rotunda
Reagan Patio
Front Lawn
Anacapa Patio
Rose Garden
Fiesta Terrace
Indoor Venues
Our flexible indoor conference space features high ceilings, spacious foyers and a centralized location in our main building, perfect for large conferences, board meetings and one-of-a-kind special events.
Ballrooms
Boardrooms & Conference Rooms
Capacity Chart
| Name | Square Footage | Theater | Classroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 11,960 | 1,000 | 630 | - | - | 1,200 | 700 |
| Sierra Madre | 3,956 | 333 | 210 | - | - | 400 | 230 |
| Sierra Madre North | 1,978 | 160 | 100 | - | 50 | 190 | 120 |
| Sierra Madre South | 1,978 | 160 | 100 | - | 50 | 190 | 120 |
| San Rafael | 3,956 | 333 | 210 | - | - | 400 | 230 |
| Santa Ynez | 3,956 | 333 | 210 | - | - | 400 | 230 |
| Grand Ballroom Foyer | - | - | - | - | - | 300 | - |
| Santa Barbara Ballroom | 4,000 | 400 | 200 | - | - | 400 | 230 |
| Anacapa | 1,000 | 100 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 70 |
| Anacapa East | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 50 |
| Anacapa West | 500 | 46 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz | 1,000 | 100 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 70 |
| Santa Cruz East | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| Santa Cruz West | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa | 1,000 | 100 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa East | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa West | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| San Miguel | 1,000 | 100 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 70 |
| San Miguel East | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| San Miguel West | 500 | 46 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 30 |
| Fiesta | 1,152 | 110 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 110 | 70 |
| Fiesta Terrace (Outdoor) | - | - | - | - | - | 100 | 500 |
| Vineyard | - | - | - | 14 Fixed | - | - | - |
| Vineyard Terrace (Outdoor) | - | - | - | - | - | 60 | 50 |
| Los Olivos | - | - | - | 8 Fixed | - | - | - |
| Plaza del Sol (Outdoor) | 20,000 | 900 | - | - | - | 1,500 | 900 |
| Rotunda (Outdoor) | 5,000 | - | - | - | - | 400 | 200 |
| Front Lawn | 8,000 | - | - | - | - | 1,000 | 600 |
| Rose Garden | 5,000 | 200 | - | - | - | 300 | 200 |
| Anacapa Patio | 1,000 | - | - | - | - | 100 | 70 |
| San Rafael Patio | 338 | - | - | - | - | 30 | 20 |
| Santa Ynez Patio | 338 | - | - | - | - | 30 | 20 |
| Reagan Room | 3,500 | 380 | 192 | 50 | 50 | 500 | 220 |
| Reagan Patio | - | - | - | - | - | 100 | - |
| East Beach | 11,000 | 200 | - | - | - | - | 200 |
| Rodney's | 3,500 | 65 | 40 | 25 | 30 | 150 | 145 |
Outdoor Venues
Our indoor and outdoor venues will inspire your guests. Accommodating up to 1,000 people, all venues showcase the natural beauty of Santa Barbara with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or Santa Ynez Mountains.
- Ballrooms and foyers
- Meeting rooms and patios
- Open-air plaza and private terraces
- Beaches and gardens
