Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park is a historic wedding venue located in Arcadia, California. This park offers stunning views of the San Gabriel mountains, offering a dreamy backdrop to celebrate your nuptials. The park is a short distance away from various major airports, including Burbank, Los Angeles, Ontario, and Long Beach. There is also plentiful overnight accommodation nearby for guests from out-of-town.

Facilities and Capacity

Santa Anita Park offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate weddings of all styles, from intimate to grand. Up to 1,000 guests can be accommodated here. Outdoor ceremonies can be hosted at the Kingsbury Fountain, Paddock Circle, or expansive Infield, all of which feature dramatic mountain views. To-be-weds can also choose from a variety of indoor event spaces, such as the historic Chandelier Room, the Director’s Room, and the Club House. The 100 to 1 Lounge and the Mezzanine Sports Lounge are also on offer. With a collection of beautiful event spaces to choose from, couples can enjoy the freedom of creating their dream wedding ceremony and reception. Along with weddings, the venue can also host rehearsal dinners, showers, and brunches.

Services Offered

Weddings at Santa Anita Park can be held both during and outside of the racing season. The team here provides couples with a wide variety of services and amenities to help you achieve the celebration you’ve always dreamed of. Their responsive and dedicated staff works with couples to ensure that all of your event needs are taken care of. This includes setup and cleanup, leaving couples free to get ready and spend more time with their loved ones. The venue features limitless photography opportunities and settings, plenty of parking for guests, and delicious, customized catering options for events of all types. Couples are invited to work with whichever vendors they like, as the park welcomes outside businesses.

Cuisine

Executive Chef Paul Smagacz designs menus and bar services that are specially customized to suit each client’s unique tastes. Food and beverage items, such as barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens, are provided by the venue. The event staff includes professional bartenders, and clients can choose between an open bar and cash bar. Meals can be served in a variety of ways, including as a buffet, hors d'oeuvres, or at stations. Food can also be served plated.