Top Del Monte Forest Venues

• Spaces for 320 Guests

Few occasions are celebrated as elegantly and joyfully as weddings at Pebble Beach Resorts. We cater to your every need, working with you to plan the perfect event for you and your guests in one of the world’s most magnificent settings. When it comes to choosing the picture-perfect location for your special day, Pebble Beach Resorts takes pride in presenting a world of infinite possibilities. We offer a wonderful array of options in one of the world’s most magnificent settings. Whether you desire an intimate gathering for eight of your closest family members and friends—or a grand ceremony and reception for 300—your wedding will be an unforgettable celebration of joy and love.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Nestled along the dramatic central California coast, Carmel Fields by Wedgewood Weddings boasts exceptional views across Monterey County. Choose from either the garden ceremony site set alongside Palo Corona Regional Park - an area of outstanding natural beauty - or head down to Monastery Beach for a toes-in-the-sand beach wedding ceremony. Settle into your choice of elegant reception rooms, where the modern chandeliers and bistro lights provide a romantic glow to make everyone feel the love.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Wave Street Studios is a highly rated, family-owned event and wedding venue on the Monterey Peninsula, known for its eco-minded approach and inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. The flexible space accommodates weddings, receptions, corporate events, concerts, and community gatherings for up to 150 guests, with indoor and adaptable layouts that reflect your style. We offer tables, chairs, lighting, dance floor, sound system, and a full customizable bar, plus set-up, breakdown, and cleanup services. Outside food vendors are welcome, and our team helps bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning support. Whether you’re hosting an intimate celebration or a lively performance, Wave Street Studios blends comfort, creativity, and exceptional service to make every event unforgettable.

The Santa Lucia Preserve is a renowned private neighborhood within a preserve in California. Just a few miles inland from Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Preserve is set on 20,000 acres of magnificent coastal California scenery. With a state-of-the-art Equestrian Center, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, and a unique convergence of a laid-back ranch lifestyle and an immense natural world at your doorstep, the community of 297 houses and homesites is a haven from contemporary life. Escape to the Santa Lucia Mountains and take advantage of everything this 20,000-acre private nature preserve has to offer you and your guests. Come together at a historic Hacienda with roots in the Roaring Twenties. Exchange holy vows in a redwood cathedral that dates back even further. Enjoy a peaceful location surrounded by deer, turkeys, bobcats, and golden eagles. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and fine California wines. After the wedding, enjoy with your wedding guests in the 100-year-old barn, where rustic elegance meets modernity. On foot or by horseback, take in the breathtaking scenery of California. In your own small, rustic-glam tent beside Moore's Lake, or the honeymoon suite in the Hacienda, feel entranced by the mountain air at night. Santa Lucia Preserve members and their sponsored guests can have unforgettable weddings and other celebrations in a beautiful woodland retreat. If you're interested in having your wedding on The Preserve, please fill out the form on our website and a member of our events team will contact you as soon as possible. Contact us today to arrange the perfect venue for your next event!

• Spaces for 8-400 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 8 Bars
• 8 Total Spaces

Play and party to your heart's content at Tipsy Putt, an indoor mini-golf bar and restaurant venue with locations across Northern California. Whether it be wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/ette parties, or after parties - we are no strangers to celebrating new chapters. The staff at Tipsy Putt look forward to welcoming you and your guests for great food, good times, and tons of fun. Whether an intimate gathering or a get-together with all your friends and family, sip, socialize, and savor the excitement at this stellar dining spot. From mini-golf to cornhole, Tipsy Putt has an amazing variety of thrilling activities for your most competitive attendees. With high-end facilities to match, your 10-400 guests are bound to have a blast as they celebrate you. Right next to the games area is a stylish sports bar with tables, chairs, and flat-screen TVs, as well as a vast selection of local craft beers and draft cocktails. Tipsy Putt also offers delicious, Mexi-Cali inspired, pub fare with individual ordering or catering options available. Hosting your wedding event at Tipsy Putt gives you plenty of support throughout the planning phase. From the rentals to the sound, lighting, and equipment for games, the team will provide everything you need for your special occasion. We can't wait to host your group to Drink Local and Putt Tipsy!

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests

Monterey Beach Hotel is an elegant wedding venue in Monterey, California. With a relaxing west coast ambiance and both oceanfront and inland views, the beachfront boutique hotel is an idyllic spot for weddings and other special events. Monterey Beach Hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests. Spanning 8,000 square feet, the private hotel features a heated outdoor pool and sauna garden, lobby wine bar and Tidewater, five oceanfront decks, and a private beach. Services Offered: Monterey Beach Hotel hosts various wedding events such as ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. The venue offers the following event services: Ocean and Garden View Rooms Personalized Wedding Manager Beachside Events Including Clam Bakes, Bonfires, and S'mores Parties Rehearsal Dinners and Morning-after Brunches Customizable Wedding Menus Accommodations: Monterey Tides has 192 oceanfront rooms for couples and guests. Decorated with graphic colors and texture, the rooms are equipped with modern comforts, such as a 42' flat-screen HDTV, a Lavazza espresso maker, high-speed Wi-Fi, signature bedding program and DS & Durga bath amenities.

• Spaces for 150-650 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Nestled in the valley just 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Folktale is conveniently accessible from the Monterey Airport and the Monterey Peninsula. An easy drive from Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, Folktale is a one-of-a-kind winery destination. Situated on 15 acres of organically farmed vineyards and gardens along the Carmel River, it offers numerous venue settings with which to delight you and your guests. Whether your group is small and intimate, desiring a large feast and celebration, or a memorable corporate retreat, our aim is to create an experience tailored to your group. Each of our venue locations has its own unique feel and narrative. We invite you to discover and enjoy this idyllic setting with the award winning wines, food, natural beauty, comfortable climate, excellent location, and the warm hospitality of Carmel Valley.

• Spaces for 80-650 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Carmel Valley Ranch pushes the boundaries beyond the expected, especially when it comes to pivotal meetings, milestone celebrations and family gatherings that elicit joy from everyone. The Ranch creates the spark that recharges management teams, inspires new ventures, unites colleagues and reunites friends and family. For retreats big or small, this 500-acre destination invites you to play outside the box.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

L'Auberge Carmel is a historic boutique hotel and Relais & Châteaux property set in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Built in 1929 by Allen Knight and designed by architect Albert Farr in a Bohemian style inspired by the romantic architecture of Prague, the property has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its historic character while introducing modern comforts. Its 20 individually designed guest rooms reflect European-style elegance and a philosophy of highly personalized hospitality. At the center of the property is Aubergine, a two-Michelin-star, five-Forbes-star restaurant that anchors the hotel's reputation for culinary distinction. Special events at Aubergine bring together the restaurant's acclaimed cuisine with an intimate setting that has earned recognition among the finest dining experiences on the Monterey Peninsula. The hotel is located just blocks from Carmel Beach, placing guests within easy reach of the village's galleries, shops, and coastline.

• Spaces for 18-240 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Montrio Bistro occupies a restored 1910 firehouse at 414 Calle Principal in downtown Monterey, California — a building recognized as the first firehouse in California. Since opening in 1995, the restaurant has built a reputation as one of Monterey County's premier dining destinations, holding Michelin recognition since 2025 and earning the OpenTable Diners' Choice award. It operates as a Sustainable Seafood Watch Ambassador through the Monterey Bay Aquarium and is one of five Green Restaurant-certified establishments in Monterey County. Three private event spaces accommodate gatherings of 20 to 150 guests. The downstairs Dining Room seats 120 and stands 150 in a setting that includes an open kitchen, wood-burning grill, and brick oven. The Parker Room, named after the city's first fire chief, offers upstairs views of downtown Monterey with a private bar and seats up to 90 guests. The Jazz Room is an intimate boardroom-style space seating 18, suited to small business meetings and private gatherings. The events team supports weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday and holiday parties, and milestone celebrations. Services available to private groups include custom menu creation, A/V equipment, floral arrangements, custom cocktails, and wine pairing options.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

The Martine Inn is an oceanfront boutique hotel and bed and breakfast set along Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove, California, overlooking Monterey Bay. The property began as a private mansion built in the early 1900s for heirs of the Parke Family Pharmaceuticals, and was purchased by Don Martine in 1972 — at the time scheduled for demolition — and meticulously restored. Today it operates as a living museum, furnished with authentic period antiques ranging from 1800 to 1920 across its 25 individually appointed guest rooms. The inn is well suited for intimate gatherings and romantic celebrations, including weddings, drawing guests with its panoramic Pacific Ocean views, Victorian architecture, and personalized hospitality. Each room carries its own character, and the property's collection of vintage MG automobiles and automotive memorabilia adds a distinctive character found nowhere else on the Monterey Peninsula.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Memory Garden at Monterey State Historic Park is a historic outdoor event venue located at 20 Custom House Plaza in the heart of Old Monterey, California. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. in 1927 and enclosed by an eight-foot adobe wall, the garden centers on a 15-foot diameter fountain surrounded by four venerable Southern Magnolia trees that provide natural shade throughout the year. The garden accommodates up to 300 guests for luncheons and dinner receptions with tables and chairs, and up to 150 guests for wedding ceremonies and receptions that include tables, chairs, heaters, and props. Events are available during daylight and evening hours year-round, with music permitted until 9 p.m. The space features electrical outlets and lighting, an accessible unisex restroom on-site, a historic flower garden, an arbor, and a 5-by-16-foot barbecue available for cooking. Catering is handled through preferred vendors, and alcohol service is permitted with a certified server. The venue is managed by California State Parks and is not available on holidays or holiday weekends.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

InterContinental The Clement Monterey sits on historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California, steps from the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and overlooking the shimmering waters of Monterey Bay. Opened in 2008 as the first new waterfront hotel built in Monterey in over two decades, the property combines coastal luxury with the maritime heritage of one of California's most storied neighborhoods. The hotel offers more than 15,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across 12 venues, accommodating gatherings of all sizes — from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale receptions. Its two ballrooms feature spectacular ocean views, and several spaces open onto balconies or coastal courtyards. Highlights include the Pacific Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay and banquet seating for up to 220 guests; the Pacific View Courtyard, a 3,300-square-foot sky-lit outdoor space sheltered from coastal breezes with two fire pits; and the Ocean Terrace Ballroom, a waterfront space ideal for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100 guests. All events are supported by the hotel's in-house culinary team, offering seasonal California cuisine for occasions ranging from gourmet breakfasts to elegant plated dinners. The InterContinental The Clement Monterey welcomes weddings of all ceremony types, corporate meetings, and private celebrations, with dedicated event coordination throughout the planning process.

• Spaces for 200-600 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Monterey Beach Station is an oceanfront event venue set directly on the sand at Monterey Bay in downtown Monterey, California. The historic beach bungalow is the only venue on the Central Coast offering direct beachfront access, and it sits within walking distance of major hotel properties including the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Marriott, and Monterey Hyatt. The property hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events across indoor and outdoor spaces. The indoor venue accommodates up to 200 guests for seated dinners or 500 for standing receptions, while the outdoor beachfront area seats up to 400 guests — with the full beach area capable of accommodating events of up to 1,500. Panoramic views of the Monterey Peninsula, beachside fire pits with complimentary s'mores, and direct beach access provide a distinctive backdrop across all event formats. Operated by The Events by Classic Group, the venue offers all-inclusive packages that include in-house catering, bar service, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, and a dedicated event coordination team.

• Spaces for 184-250 Guests

Weddings are memorable... at the Ranch there will only be one wedding each day, to ensure that your special day will be perfect! You could not ask for a better ceremony site with Point Lobos, Carmel River Beach and the ocean as a backdrop to all your photos. Ceremonies can take place on a lush green lawn, with a dramatic entrance for the bride as she crosses over the picturesque bridge and pond, or on our more intimate brick patio. The wedding reception and meal service are held inside the historic barns, creating an out -of –the ordinary place to celebrate. Our experienced and professional staff will be on hand to help with every detail. The Ranch is also a unique place for a Rehearsal Dinner...idyllic, truly distinctive and a great prelude to any wedding. The wall of glass doors on one side of the Patio Barn opens out onto the brick patio with spectacular views of the meadow with grazing sheep, Point Lobos and breathtaking whitecaps. The Patio Barn also offers a built-in stage and dance floor, and can provide your guests with a full cocktail service at its copper topped bar. The Large Barn, with its three-story high ceiling is spacious and creates a warm atmosphere for dining, larger cocktail parties, corporate parties, or other creative events.

• Spaces for 70-250 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Hilton Garden Inn Monterey sits among Monterey Pines and Live Oaks at 1000 Aguajito Road, less than one mile from Fisherman's Wharf and downtown Monterey. The property completed a full renovation in 2023, refreshing all 205 guest rooms — each with balconies or walkout patios — alongside a new lobby bar and eatery named Calla, which serves California coastal cuisine with both indoor and outdoor seating. For events and meetings, the hotel offers 7,000 square feet of flexible space across four venues, ranging from an octagon-shaped second-floor ballroom accommodating up to 250 guests for receptions to an outdoor Poolside Terrace suited for ceremonies and cocktail gatherings. All spaces are supported by in-house catering and a dedicated events team. On-property amenities include an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, cabanas, and firepit.

• Spaces for 26-80 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Rio Grill has been a Carmel dining landmark since 1983, situated at the corner of Highway 1 and Rio Road in The Crossroads shopping center. The restaurant serves bold California Fusion cuisine built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients, prepared from scratch with a wood-fired grill and smoker at the heart of the kitchen. Classic California hospitality anchors the experience in an elegant yet relaxed dining room and lively lounge. For private events, Rio Grill offers two dedicated dining rooms. The Santa Fe Room accommodates up to 45 guests seated or 80 for cocktail receptions in a bright, 681-square-foot space with a cantina-style bar. The more intimate Barrel Room hosts up to 26 seated or 45 for standing events, suited to smaller gatherings of family and friends. Both rooms draw on the restaurant's 190-label wine list and customizable menus developed by the culinary team. Rio Grill is part of the Coastal Roots Hospitality family, alongside sister restaurants Tarpy's and Montrio.

• Spaces for 60-1,000 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course occupies 22 secluded acres amid a verdant landscape of Monterey pine and cypress, adjacent to the historic Del Monte Golf Course on California's Monterey Peninsula. Built in 1969 and renovated in 2021, the resort offers 550 guest rooms and suites overlooking the golf course and surrounding pine forest. The property features more than 40,000 square feet of event space across 32 meeting and event rooms. The 11,970-square-foot Regency Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 guests for banquets and can be divided into smaller configurations. The Monterey Grand Ballroom seats 650 and flows into an outdoor Garden Terrace for receptions. Additional event spaces — including the Big Sur Room, Spyglass Room, and Oaktree Room — serve intimate meetings and breakout sessions. On-site offerings include four dining venues, Spa Adeline, two outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a golf course, making the resort a self-contained destination for multi-day corporate retreats, weddings, and large-scale conferences across the Monterey Peninsula.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Perched on a hillside in the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Highlands Inn combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Highlands Inn features 48 luxuriously renovated guest rooms, including 11 suites, 32 ocean view rooms, and five garden view rooms.