Venue guideSanta Barbara & Central Coast

The Good Lion

Santa BarbaraIndoor

Region: Santa Barbara & Central Coast
City: Santa Barbara
Setting: Indoor
Capacity
Address: 1212 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

A craft cocktail bar on State Street, a short walk from the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Good to know

Planning at The Good Lion

The rules and logistics that shape the day, pulled from the venue's own guidelines, so there are no surprises on the timeline.

Event ends

Music until

Getting ready

Parking

Rain plan

Vendors

Must use

Approved & preferred

House rules

Permits & access

Permits

Best time to go

Getting there

Last checked from the venue's own information. Rules change, so always confirm details with the venue before you book.

from behind the camera

Photographer's notes

Shot at this venue

Stories from The Good Lion

Engagement Sessions

A Spooky Fall Engagement Session at Stow House

Weddings

An Intimate Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room Wedding

Weddings

A Heartfelt Backyard Wedding in Lompoc

Weddings

An Enchanting Scottish-Inspired Wedding at Eden Gardens

Elopements

An Intimate Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement

Weddings

A Romantic MountainGate Country Club Wedding

Proposals

A Sunset Proposal at The Point at the Bluffs

Engagement Sessions

A Santa Barbara Courthouse Engagement Session with a Vintage Porsche

Engagement Sessions

An Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Engagement Session in Calabasas

Weddings

A Magical Bonaventure Brewing Company Wedding

Elopements

A Rainy, Retro Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement

getting married here?

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