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About The River Edge Farm
The River Edge Farm brings venue services to weddings across Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, California, working from Solvang. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Whispering Rose Ranch, Vega Vineyard and Farm. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
Hotels near The River Edge Farm
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Solvang, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Buellton/Santa Ynez Valley
- Pea Soup Andersens Inn
- Quality Inn Buellton
- Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
- The Landsby
- Atterdag Inn
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Santa Barbara
How much do wedding venues cost in Santa Barbara?
Venue pricing in Santa Barbara spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Santa Barbara?
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.
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
- 801 E Hwy 246, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
- Where
- Solvang · 30 miles northwest of central Santa Barbara
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers
- In Santa Barbara
- One of 144 wedding venues we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (805) 500-8882
- Website
- Visit site
From The River Edge Farm's website
“Our 233-acre historic ranch features a thoroughbred farm and breathtaking vistas from a 25-acre mesa, providing a canvas for unforgettable celebrations.”theriveredgefarm.com
- Capacity
- Up to 150 guests
- Areas they mention
- Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton
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Around Solvang
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 27 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 22 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Santa Ynez, Buellton, Los Olivos, Gaviota
Distances are straight-line from The River Edge Farm; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Santa Barbara.
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