Top Salinas Venues

• 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 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 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 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Holman Ranch is the ideal location for any event. Holman Ranch is stylish and sophisticated, yet quaint and cozy, with understated elegance throughout, making it the ideal Northern California wedding or event site. Holman Ranch is known for its magnificently restored 1928 Carmel stone hacienda, a wonderful house tucked in the Carmel Valley hillside with spectacular 360-degree vistas of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Our 400 acre private estate offers numerous indoor outdoor spaces for your event or wedding, allowing you the option of selecting the perfect location for your party. A few of our exquisite Carmel Valley event and wedding spaces include: - The Rose Patio - The Ceremony Lawn - The Stone Terrace - The Wine Cave - The Carriage House - The Conference Room - The Hacienda Depending on the purpose of your event, whether you’re holding the wedding of your dreams or a meeting of the board, our event spaces allow you to enjoy the beauty of Carmel Valley while accomplishing everything on your to-do list. Nothing beats a fun team-building activity, but why settle for the usual suspects like an escape room or happy hour? With your business team, take happy hour to the next level with an overnight or weekend event! Holman Ranch provides overnight accommodations, ensuring that your company's executives never have to worry about drinking and driving. Our event planning staff can assist you in putting together the perfect schedule for a memorable and productive team-building event. Do not forget about your business holiday parties - Holman Ranch is unlike any other holiday party venue, and we are here to help you make yours a success year after year. Look no further than Holman Ranch's wonderful array of unforgettable spaces if you are looking for the perfect wedding site. Our historic ranch can accommodate groups of 1 to 500 people, so you will not have to worry about not having enough room for your loved ones to celebrate your important day. For your special day, you will also find gorgeous scenery for photos, abundance of animals, incredible prep rooms, and more.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Estate
• 1 Ranch

Gardener Ranch is a 24-acre private retreat nestled along the banks of the Carmel River in Carmel Valley, California, within walking distance of Carmel Valley Village. The property unfolds across majestic oak groves and lush meadows, offering an exclusively private setting for weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and special events. The ranch has a storied history of hosting presidents, dignitaries, and film stars drawn to its secluded, rustic character. The property accommodates gatherings of all sizes across a collection of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including The Clubhouse — a versatile indoor venue with dining rooms, an expansive outdoor patio, and a pool and lounge area — along with five distinct outdoor lawn and ceremony sites. Overnight accommodations in five recently renovated houses sleep up to 51 guests, making multi-day event weekends a natural fit. When booked for a wedding or retreat, Gardener Ranch is available for exclusive use, giving groups the run of the entire property. The venue provides on-site bar service for all events and offers optional enhancements including guided hikes, spa services, wine tours, and fitness programming.

• 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 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 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 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.

Since 1849, the region presently known as Eden Rift has been under vine. These limestone- and dolomite-rich soils have passed through the hands of fearless pioneers with their own bold viticultural obsessions for well over a century. Walter Burley Griffin, a fan of the Prairie School and a close associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed the Dickinson House. It is a true representation of Prairie School architecture from the early twentieth century, having been built in 1906. The Prairie School was an anti-mass-production, anti-assembly-line style that pushed for "organic architecture," the idea that a structure should appear to have grown organically from the land on which it was built. Moreover, the Prairie School was conceived as a uniquely North American architectural style. In order to achieve this, the Prairie School builders used decoration sparingly. With its basic, prominent horizontal lines, inconspicuous roof, and overhanging eaves, the Dickinson House exemplifies this. It appears to yield to the natural world around it.

• 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 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.

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 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 300-500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Vineyards
• 4 Total Spaces

Léal Vineyards is a winery estate set among rolling hills at 300 Maranatha Drive in Hollister, California, within San Benito County on the Central Coast. Founded in 1998 by Frank Léal, the estate produces Bordeaux-varietal wines from vineyards shaped by the region's interwoven soils, elevations, and microclimates — and it doubles as a full-service event destination accommodating celebrations of up to 700 guests year-round. Four distinct spaces span the property: Lavanda, an outdoor setting along rows of vines beside a lake, accommodating up to 300 guests; Olea, a 12,000-square-foot indoor venue at the top of the estate with panoramic views, accommodating up to 500 guests; Olive Grove, an outdoor area framed by olive trees and a stone fireplace, accommodating up to 300 guests; and the Barrel Room, an indoor space with arched wooden doors and crystal chandeliers, accommodating up to 300 guests. All events at Léal Vineyards are supported by an in-house team providing day-of coordination, catering and beverages, DJ entertainment, table and chair rentals, and floral and décor design through LUXE Design+Décor. Three furnished on-site homes are available for overnight accommodations.

• 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.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests

Whiskey Hill Farms and Science Center: In a Serene Country Environment, securely secluded on a hill that overlooks beautiful blends of Redwood Groves, Pines and the Greenery of the surrounding farms. Only 10 minutes away from the sandy dunes upon the beaches of Monterey Bay — where dolphins are riding waves, sea otters are cracking shells on their bellies, and waterspouts from whales are observed. We have multiple venue spaces for rent for your next event as well as rooms for rent in our Farmhouse for overnight stays. We also have a pool and hot tub and bbq area that is available to rent for an extra fee(under renovation, available end of June 2024).

The Club at Pasadera offers event spaces for your next celebration in Monterey, California.