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About The Good Lion
Based in Santa Barbara, The Good Lion works with couples planning weddings throughout Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events and Kiva Cowork: State St.. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Santa Barbara
How much does a live wedding band cost in Santa Barbara?
Live bands in Santa Barbara commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Good Lion
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events | 0.1 mi |
| Kiva Cowork: State St. | 0.1 mi |
| La Amada | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Good Lion to each venue listed on Lazo.
Santa Barbara weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 41° | 15% | 4:34 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Feb | 64° | 44° | 19% | 5:07 PM | 5:42 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 46° | 14% | 6:33 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 6% | 6:57 PM | 7:30 PM |
| May | 69° | 51° | 3% | 7:18 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Jun | 70° | 54° | 1% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jul | 73° | 58° | 0% | 7:35 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Aug | 74° | 58° | 0% | 7:11 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 56° | 1% | 6:32 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 73° | 51° | 4% | 5:50 PM | 6:24 PM |
| Nov | 69° | 44° | 6% | 4:17 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 64° | 40° | 12% | 4:11 PM | 4:50 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Santa Barbara). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Santa Barbara.
Getting to Santa Barbara
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| SMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | 54 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | 78 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 87 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| San Diego | 188 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| San Francisco Bay | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Las Vegas | 284 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Santa Barbara; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1212 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
- Where
- Santa Barbara · central Santa Barbara
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Santa Barbara
- One of 34 live wedding bands we list · 11 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (805) 845-8754
- Website
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From The Good Lion's website
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Around Santa Barbara
- Nearest venue
- Santa Barbara Courthouse Distillery & Events, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 52 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 11 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 60 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Montecito
Distances are straight-line from The Good Lion; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Santa Barbara.
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