Chumash Casino

Chumash Casino Resort sits on Highway 246 in the Santa Ynez Valley, and its Samala Showroom is one of the largest indoor concert rooms in Santa Barbara County. The theater holds roughly 1,400 people on tiered risers, so even big crowds feel close to the stage, and it has hosted classic rock legends, country stars, Latin superstars, and headline comedians. During summer, the free Hot Valley Nights series turns Saturday evenings into a dance party led by local and regional bands. The rest of the resort offers gaming, a spa, a steakhouse, and a sports bar. Shows are 21 and over, and the audience arrives ready for a polished, full-production night out.