Santa Barbara County Liquor Licenses for Sale

Types of Santa Barbara County Liquor Licenses

Business owners must acquire a Santa Barbara County alcohol license in order to sell liquor to their clientele in Santa Barbara County. Located in southern California, Santa Barbara County is home to nearly 445,000 people. Many of these residents live in Santa Maria, California, which is the largest city by population. The largest area in Santa Barbara County is the city of Santa Barbara, which happens to be the county seat. Travelers and locals enjoy spending time at many of the attractions in Santa Barbara County, including Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Butterfly Beach, Santa Barbara Zoo, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Museum Of Art, and Old Mission Santa Barbara 1786. Every year, the Santa Barbara County Fair takes place in Santa Maria, CA, with livestock, food, carnival rides, and entertainment – bringing people to the area.

In order to sell alcohol to customers in Santa Barbara County, we offer online Santa Barbara County liquor license auctions for the following permit types:

• Type 20: Permits the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption in Santa Barbara County.
• Type 21: Permits all liquor sales -- beer, wine, and spirits – for off-premises consumption in Santa Barbara County, CA.
• Type 41: Permits restaurants to sell beer and wine for on-site consumption in the County of Santa Barbara.
• Type 47: Permits restaurants to sell all liquor – beer, wine, and spirits – for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Santa Barbara County, California.
• Type 48: Permits bars and nightclubs to sell all liquor – beer, wine, and spirits – for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Santa Barbara County, CA.
• Type 57: Permits organizations, such as a veteran’s hall, VFW's or golf courses, to sell all liquor – beer, wine, and spirits – to members and guests for on-site consumption, as well as beer and wine "to go" for off-site consumption in Santa Barbara County, California.

Each California liquor license grants the holder the right to sell in a specific California county, such as Santa Barbara. Liquor licenses are not transferable between counties. They are, however, transferable between owners, which means you can legally buy or sell any ABC license in Santa Barbara County, CA.

How to Buy a Santa Barbara County Liquor License

In Santa Barbara County, there are two ways buyers can secure a liquor license. One way to obtain a Santa Barbara County alcohol permit is by purchasing it through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The alternative way is to procure an alcohol license in Santa Barbara County using a liquor license broker, like Liquor License Auctioneers, on the secondary market.

Many times, the only way to acquire an alcohol license in Santa Barbara County is through the open market due to the scarce number of alcohol permits available. Often buyers will need to wait until a seller is ready to sell a liquor license to them in Santa Barbara County, CA. 

This is where we specialize. Over our years in business and in this field, we have built a large network of valuable connections, including lawyers and business proprietors, that allow us to have the opportunity to offer exclusive Santa Barbara County liquor licenses for sale on our online auction platform. Since no other alcohol license brokerage can sell these same alcohol permits, we are able to price them fairly. Reach out to our expert liquor license brokers if you need a specific type of Santa Barbara County alcohol license and don’t see it listed on our bidding platform. With the help of our connections, we will do our best to track down the type of alcohol permit you need. 

Complete the following eight steps to secure a liquor license in Santa Barbara County with the help of our liquor license brokers.

1. Secure the location: The first step is to rent, purchase, or lease the premises where you will be selling liquor.
2. Select your liquor license: Decide which type of Santa Barbara County alcohol license you need for your place of business. Then, select how you will obtain the alcohol permit. You can either purchase it from the CA ABC or acquire one on the open market using a liquor license broker like Liquor License Auctioneers.
3. Open your escrow account: When you are in the process of securing a Santa Barbara County liquor license, you’ll need to open an escrow account. Ideally, you should open an escrow account with a third-party company. This account will be where all of the finances associated with the Santa Barbara County alcohol license are held.
4. Survey the location: Employ a contractor to do an inspection of your business. You can have our alcohol license brokers complete the initial inspection.
5. Complete your ABC Application: Once the ABC Application for a liquor license in Santa Barbara County has been submitted, the CA ABC will review and approve the application. Have our team help you complete the ABC Application.
6. Post a notice: When the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has approved the ABC Application for an alcohol license in Santa Barbara County, they will mail you a notice of intent to sell liquor. This notice must be promptly displayed at your business location for at least 30 days.
7. Submit to investigation: After 30 days, the CA ABC will do a final inspection at your place of business, ensuring that you have met all the requirements for selling alcoholic beverages.
8. Receive the liquor license: When you have completed the seven previous steps, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will send you the official Santa Barbara County liquor license in the mail. Once you receive the alcohol permit, it must be displayed at your business.

Following the eight steps outlined above will guarantee that you’ve met the qualifications for receiving a Santa Barbara County alcohol license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). To be sure that you can obtain the Santa Barbara County liquor license in a timely manner, check with the local municipal government to see if they have any more regulations for securing a liquor license in Santa Barbara, CA. If you are aware of these stipulations, like zoning permits (CUPs), ahead of time, you will be able to receive your alcohol license in Santa Maria, CA, in a timely manner.

There are a limited number of alcohol licenses in Santa Barbara County. This means there is more competition among business owners to acquire a liquor license. When you work with Liquor License Auctioneers to obtain an alcohol permit in Santa Barbara County, you can rest assured you’ll be able to purchase a liquor license on our bidding platform. We have the knowledge and experience to help our customers get the right Santa Barbara County liquor licenses for their businesses. With our ethical business model and unmatched auction platform with fair prices, the process of securing an alcohol license in Santa Barbara County, California, will be expedited. See all currently available Santa Barbara County alcohol licenses for sale on our auction platform, and place a bid now.