Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay is a hotel destination wedding venue in Half Moon Bay, United States, hosting 20 at dinner and 22 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$30,000 (our estimate).
Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn is a coastal hotel in Half Moon Bay, California, with seven guest rooms (Sankaty Head, Great Point, Siasconset, Milestone Road, Light Ship, Nantucket and Miacomet), each accommodating up to two guests.
About Nantucket Whale Inn, Half Moon Bay
Nantucket Whale Inn is a coastal hotel in Half Moon Bay, California, with seven guest rooms (Sankaty Head, Great Point, Siasconset, Milestone Road, Light Ship, Nantucket and Miacomet), each accommodating up to two guests.
The inn offers wedding services and a meeting and banquet space, with both indoor and outdoor options: outdoor ceremonies are possible and indoor backup is available if the weather turns.
Rates include breakfast in the Dining Room and a complimentary evening wine bar, with State and Local taxes charged separately.
We estimate the drive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at around 35 minutes, and the property has a historic, elegant character near the sea.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 20 guests
- Standing reception
- 22 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 7 rooms
- Sleeps
- 14 guests
- Room types
- 7 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- No
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$3,000 to US$8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$4,000
- Included
- Breakfast in the Dining Room and complimentary evening wine bar
- Not included
- State and Local taxes
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 35 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- No
Venue highlights
- Seven guest rooms, each with a maximum occupancy of two
- Meeting and banquet event space on site, with declared wedding services
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor backup for weather
- Rates include breakfast in the Dining Room and a complimentary evening wine bar
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 35 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SFO.
- Direct line
- (650) 726-1616
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are possible at the inn, and indoor backup space is available if the weather does not cooperate.
How many guest rooms are available for our party?+
There are seven rooms: Sankaty Head, Great Point, Siasconset, Milestone Road, Light Ship, Nantucket and Miacomet. Each holds a maximum of two guests.
What is included in the rate?+
Breakfast in the Dining Room and a complimentary evening wine bar are included. State and Local taxes are not included. Rates are quoted in USD and, we estimate, on a per-night basis.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the nearest airport, with an estimated transfer time of around 35 minutes.
What kind of event space does the inn have?+
The inn has a meeting and banquet space, and wedding services are offered. Details are published at https://www.nantucketwhaleinn.com/events/meeting-room.html.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 20 guests
“20 seats”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 22 guests
“22 standing”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 7 rooms
“Host your guests in one of our seven luxurious rooms, each uniquely designed with modern amenities like king-sized beds, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private baths.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 14 guests
“Accommodates: 7-14 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Property Type: Bed & breakfast Check-in: 16:00* Check-out: 11:00”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 7 listed
“Sankaty Head”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Welcome to a haven of unparalleled luxury and sophistication at Nantucket Whale Inn, an exquisite retreat available for hire.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesLegal ceremony on site: No
“No wedding licence”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The versatility of our venue allows you to design the event of your dreams, whether it's an outdoor garden ceremony or an indoor cocktail reception.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Our Events Room is an elegant indoor space ideal for intimate gatherings, meetings, and receptions.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: No
“Venue doesn’t offer catering”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“External catering allowed”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“You can bring your own alcohol free of charge”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: No
“No alcohol provided by the venue”
Read the source for bar on siteVenue fee: US$4,000
“Per session 6:00 am – 6:00 am from $4000 hire fee”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Breakfast in the Dining Room and complimentary evening wine bar
“Rate includes breakfast in the Dining Room and complimentary wine bar in the evening.”
Read the source for includedNot included: State and Local taxes
“Rates do not include State and Local taxes.”
Read the source for not includedPets: Yes
“Pets are allowed at Nantucket Whale Inn.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Suitable for children (2+ years old)”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Free parking is available on-site”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our Events Room is an elegant indoor space ideal for intimate gatherings, meetings, and receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Our serene garden patio courtyard, complete with fire tables and ambient lighting, offers an ideal backdrop for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and evening receptions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Located in the heart of Half Moon Bay, just a short drive from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, our inn offers a beautiful combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, designed to host events of all kinds.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Coastal downtown main street destination, close to Silicon Valley, the Nantucket Whale Inn provides the ideal location to meet, inspire, and develop.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“No, this hotel does not have a pool, but it has other amenities for guests to enjoy.”
Read the source for swimming poolBeach on foot: Yes
“Within walking distance to coastal beaches and located on main street Half Moon Bay which is surrounded by award winning restaurants and bakeries to help with your team building opportunities.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“For a more relaxed atmosphere, step into our garden courtyard, featuring cozy seating areas and fire tables, creating a warm and inviting environment for your guests.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Step into a world of timeless elegance as our beautiful 1898 Victorian architecture greets you, exuding a chic and sophisticated ambiance reminiscent of a lavish Nantucket Island home.”
Read the source for historic building