Wedding venues in California, United States

• Seats 800
• 286 rooms
• From US$175 a head est.

• From US$180 per night est.

• Seats 300
• From US$300 a head est.

• From US$120 a head est.

Sanctuary Beach Resort sits on the coast at Marina, California, with the sea as a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and elegant, modern interiors for the reception. The resort offers 14 room categories, from the Deluxe Room with Ocean Front View for two to Panoramic Oceanfront Suites and Junior Suites sleeping up to four, so both sides of the guest list can stay on site. A meeting and banquet space handles seated dinners, in-house catering covers the food and drink, and the property is accessible with on-site parking. Wedding services and packages are published directly by the resort, and the nearest airport is Monterey Regional (MRY), which we estimate is around a 20 minute transfer.

Built in 1925, the Santa Barbara Club occupies a distinguished estate that has served the community for nearly a century as a gathering place for society's most significant celebrations. This carefully restored property on Chapala Street retains its original architectural character while offering sophisticated event spaces designed to accommodate weddings of substantial scale. With a 4.8-star rating, the venue delivers polished service and timeless elegance.

Santa Barbara Elopement cuts through the planning complexity by offering a streamlined, all-in-one estate venue on State Street, meaning you handle one contact instead of juggling multiple vendors. This 5-star rated property delivers the flexibility and intimacy smaller ceremonies demand, with built-in amenities that eliminate the coordinate-everything-separately hassle. Located in downtown Santa Barbara, the venue keeps logistics simple while preserving the sophisticated California coastal aesthetic.

• From US$150 a head est.

Seven Gables Inn stands apart as the only Kirkwood Collection property directly perched on the Pacific Grove coastline, offering dramatic ocean views that serve as a natural backdrop without requiring additional décor investment. This 1889 Victorian mansion combines intimate luxury with modern event infrastructure, hosting ceremonies on its private oceanfront grounds and receptions in elegantly appointed indoor spaces overlooking Monterey Bay.

• Seats 120
• From US$150 a head est.

• Seats 200
• From US$150 a head est.

• From US$185 a head est.

Simpson House Inn stands apart as Santa Barbara's only all-suite historic property, offering on-site accommodations that eliminate the logistical headache of coordinating separate hotels for your guest list. This 1874 Victorian mansion provides an intimate, self-contained wedding experience where guests stay steps from ceremony and reception spaces. The inn's 15 suites mean your wedding party can gather, relax, and celebrate without the dispersal typical of destination weddings.

• From US$135 per night est.

Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina is a modern coastal hotel on the Southern California shoreline, with the sea and marina at its doorstep and both indoor and outdoor space for wedding celebrations. The venue declares wedding services and offers meeting and banquet space that seats up to 800 for a ceremony, with a minimum of 40 guests. Accommodation covers roughly 30 room and suite categories, from Deluxe King Rooms for two to Ocean View, Pool View and Marina View rooms with two queen beds for up to four, plus Junior King Suites sleeping three (including mobility accessible options with roll-in shower or bathtub). LAX is the nearest airport, about 15 minutes away by transfer, making arrivals straightforward for out-of-town guests.

• From US$85 a head est.

• From US$95 a head est.

• Seats 60
• 6 rooms
• From US$6,000 venue fee est.

• From US$249 per night est.

• Seats 160
• From US$200 a head est.

• Seats 150
• From US$250 a head est.

• Seats 850
• From US$105 a head

• Seats 2,400

Perched on 2.5 acres in historic Monterey, The Barns at Cooper Molera features restored 19th-century agricultural structures with sweeping views across the property's open grounds and mature oak trees. Stone and timber architecture frames an authentic California coastal estate setting, where indoor and outdoor spaces blend for ceremonies and receptions. The venue's rustic-elegant character reflects Monterey's ranching heritage while accommodating modern wedding logistics.