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 0 to 200 guests. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, open June–October.
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.
What Chaminade Resort & Spa has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 200 guestssource
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guestssource
“Up to 200 guests, depending on the venue space selected.”
“Maximum Capacity: 200 Guests”
- Room types
- 21 listedsource
“Family 1 King Junior Suite with Bunk Beds”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yessource
“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.”
“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.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“Yes. Packages include catering, setup, seating, and additional services for a seamless experience.”
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headestimate
- 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 twosource
“* 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”
- Nearest airport
- SJC, 45 min by carsource
- Step-free access
- Yessource
“SJC”
“- [ADA](/santa-cruz-accommodations/ada-accessibility/)”
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre and banquet hallsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegantsource
“Conference space”
“Yes. Couples can choose from outdoor terraces and elegant indoor ballrooms to suit their style and season.”
“Its location near Monterey Bay makes it one of the most desirable destinations for coastal weddings in Northern California.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Chaminade Resort & Spa.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at Chaminade Resort & Spa.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.