The Lodge at Bodega Bay
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a coastal hotel on the Northern California shore, with 83 rooms and declared wedding services.
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bodega Bay, United States, hosting 100 at dinner and 130 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$36,000 (our estimate).
About The Lodge at Bodega Bay
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is a coastal hotel on the Northern California shore, with 83 rooms and declared wedding services.
Ceremonies can be held outdoors with the sea as a backdrop, and the property handles both indoor and outdoor formats, seating up to 100 guests for dinner or hosting up to 130 standing.
Catering is in-house, accommodation is included, and a full buyout is available for couples who want the whole property.
Room types range from the Bodega Bay Lower Room for two to the Captains Quarters for six, with accessible options across several categories.
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We had a wonderful stay at the The Lodge at Bodega Bay. The room was incredibly cozy, especially with the fire log fireplace that made the evenings feel warm and relaxing after a day outdoors.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 100 guests
- Standing reception
- 130 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 130 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 83 rooms
- Room types
- 16 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$36,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
- Included
- Rooms
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Pets
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 55 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 83 rooms, from the two-guest Crow's Nest to the six-guest Captains Quarters
- Seated dining for 100 guests, or 130 standing
- Outdoor ceremonies in a coastal, sea-facing setting
- In-house catering and accommodation included
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 55 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SFO.
- Direct line
- (707) 875-3525
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and up to 130 standing.
Can we hold the ceremony outside?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the venue accommodates both indoor and outdoor events.
Is accommodation part of the wedding?+
Yes, accommodation is included. The hotel has 83 rooms, and a full buyout is available.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
SFO is the nearest airport, with an estimated transfer time of around 55 minutes.
Is the venue accessible?+
Yes. The property is accessible and offers accessible room types including the Accessible Harbor Room, Accessible Pacific Coast Lower and Double Rooms, and the Accessible Ocean Club Whirlpool Suite.
Could this be your venue?
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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: 100 guests
“| Waveside Terrace | 1.200 | - | 30' x 40' | - | - | - | 100 | - | 100 | 110 | [Take a Tour](https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=bodega-bay-lodge#/360?group=2&tour=3) |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 130 guests
“| Event Lawn | 2.750 | - | 40' x 50' | - | - | - | 130 | - | - | 130 | [Take a Tour](https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=bodega-bay-lodge#/360?group=2&tour=7) |”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 130 guests
“| Ceremony | Seated | 60 | 130 |”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 83 rooms
“Our 83 elegantly appointed rooms and suites offer spectacular views and a warm atmosphere that will leave your guests feeling refreshed and at their best.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 16 listed
“Harbor Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Experience a private Sonoma Coast retreat with our Exclusive Access Package, allowing your group to take over the Lodge for complete exclusivity.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“This romantic outdoor setting provides the perfect backdrop for garden-inspired wedding ceremonies, photo shoots, and group gatherings overlooking Bodega Bay.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“All Food and Beverage services are subject to a taxable banquet fee of 24% and State Sales tax of 9.25%.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“It is not permitted to bring a third-party catering service provider”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“- Two restaurants, Drakes Sonoma Coast and Drakes Fireside Lounge, open daily”
Read the source for bar on siteIncluded: Rooms
“With this full property buyout, your group will enjoy luxurious coastal accommodations and full property access with all event spaces, Drakes Sonoma Coast and the Fireside Lounge included, along with special amenities:”
Read the source for includedWeddings held: All year
“Availability Year-round.”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: No
“We welcome service animals in compliance with federal and state laws, however, pets are not permitted in the hotel.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“There is no additional charge for children 12 and under staying in an adult’s room.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“- Convenient self-parking”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Offering king, queen, and double bed options, our Accessible Guestrooms provide a tranquil coastal retreat with complete ADA compliance.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“A sophisticated setting for champagne receptions and seated dinner parties with a fieldstone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and panoramic bay views.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Our expansive Events Lawn is ideal for creative team-building activities, informal cocktail receptions, and al fresco dining overlooking the bay.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“As they dine and dance the night away, guests may see the breathtaking views.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Pre-function events and cocktail parties take center stage on this scenic outdoor terrace, adjacent to The Waveside and Chart Room venue spaces.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Perched on a bluff on the rugged Sonoma Coast, The Lodge at Bodega Bay is designed for respite.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“- Infinity edge hot tub, heated pool and sauna”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Along with panoramic bay and ocean views, the Waveside Room boasts vaulted ceilings and a fieldstone fireplace, while the Chart Room includes built-in credenzas ideal for coffee or buffet stations to fuel your event.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“It's just a 10-minute walk to Doran Beach, a popular spot for strolling, surfing, and birdwatching.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“This romantic outdoor setting provides the perfect backdrop for garden-inspired wedding ceremonies, photo shoots, and group gatherings overlooking Bodega Bay.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Schedule a site visit or virtual tour of the Lodge and venue spaces with one of our dedicated wedding planners.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day