Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa sits above Santa Cruz on the California coast, an elegant resort setting with forest and resort views and sea air close at hand.
Chaminade Resort & Spa is a resort destination wedding venue in Santa Cruz, United States, hosting 200 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$30,000 (our estimate).
About Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa sits above Santa Cruz on the California coast, an elegant resort setting with forest and resort views and sea air close at hand.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony for up to 200 guests, with indoor backup space available and seated dining for 200, supported by in-house catering and event spaces that include a conference center and banquet hall.
Guest accommodation spans 21 room types, from a Standard King Room to Premium King Suites with patios, plus pet friendly and ADA options with grab bars or a roll-in shower.
The nearest airport is San Jose (SJC), which we estimate at around 45 minutes by road, and pricing is estimated at roughly 150 to 250 USD per head.
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What an exceptional resort this is. Im so impressed with the front desk service. Jesse was very personable and patient with the long line we were in at check-in time. He made it a smooth process!! The resort is flawless and breathtaking.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 21 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Ceremony and reception locations, White garden chairs for ceremonies, Linens, napkins, and banquet seating, Indoor dance floor setup, Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres, Plated or buffet dining options, Cake cutting service and Complimentary wedding menu tasting for two
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SJC, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre and banquet hall
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Outdoor ceremony for up to 200 guests, with indoor backup available
- Seated dining for 200 with in-house catering, plated or buffet
- Wedding pricing includes white garden chairs, linens, napkins, banquet seating and indoor dance floor setup
- Cake cutting service and a complimentary wedding menu tasting for two included
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SJC · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SJC.
- Direct line
- (831) 475-5600
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a ceremony and dinner?+
Up to 200 guests seated for the ceremony and up to 200 seated for dining.
Can we marry outdoors, and what happens if the weather turns?+
Yes, outdoor ceremonies are offered and indoor backup space is available. The resort accommodates both indoor and outdoor events.
What is included in the wedding package?+
Ceremony and reception locations, white garden chairs for ceremonies, linens, napkins and banquet seating, indoor dance floor setup, chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres, plated or buffet dining options, cake cutting service and a complimentary wedding menu tasting for two.
Is catering in-house or do we bring our own?+
Catering is in-house, with chef-crafted hors d'oeuvres and plated or buffet dining options.
Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+
Yes. The venue is accessible and room types include Standard King ADA Grab Bar, 2 Queen Forest View ADA Grab Bar, 2 Queen Forest View ADA Roll-In Shower and Deluxe Queen Suite ADA Grab Bar.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“Up to 200 guests, depending on the venue space selected.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“Maximum Capacity: 200 Guests”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 21 listed
“Family 1 King Junior Suite with Bunk Beds”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange vows under the open sky with sweeping views of Monterey Bay. This outdoor venue features lush greenery, string lighting, and a romantic courtyard setting—perfect for couples seeking a scenic outdoor wedding in Santa Cruz.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Host a sophisticated reception in this spacious ballroom featuring warm lighting, classic décor, and flexible layouts. Ideal for formal celebrations or weather-proof wedding plans in Santa Cruz.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Yes. Packages include catering, setup, seating, and additional services for a seamless experience.”
Read the source for in-house cateringIncluded: Ceremony and reception locations, White garden chairs for ceremonies, Linens, napkins, and banquet seating, Indoor dance floor setup, Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres, Plated or buffet dining options, Cake cutting service and Complimentary wedding menu tasting for two
“* Ceremony and reception locations * White garden chairs for ceremonies * Linens, napkins, and banquet seating * Indoor dance floor setup * Chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres * Plated or buffet dining options * Cake cutting service * Complimentary wedding menu tasting for two”
Read the source for includedStep-free access: Yes
“- [ADA](/santa-cruz-accommodations/ada-accessibility/)”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Conference space, conference centre and banquet hall
“Conference space”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Yes. Couples can choose from outdoor terraces and elegant indoor ballrooms to suit their style and season.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Its location near Monterey Bay makes it one of the most desirable destinations for coastal weddings in Northern California.”
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