Top California Wedding Venues

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• Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Set on 30 acres of lush botanical gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Santa Barbara Zoo has been welcoming guests since 1963. Recognized as one of the world's most beautiful zoos, it operates as a private nonprofit and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For private events, the Zoo opens its grounds year-round from 5 to 10 p.m., with early access beginning at 4 p.m. Two distinct venues — the panoramic Hilltop & Palm Garden and the flexible Discovery Pavilion — accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate 50-person meetings to celebrations of up to 1,200. Daytime events such as company picnics and family gatherings are also available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for groups of 10 to 300. All catering and rental coordination is handled by Events by Rincon, with options for animal encounters, exclusive train rides, giraffe feedings, and zookeeper talks available as event enhancements. Revenue from private events directly supports the Zoo's conservation, education, and animal care programs.

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• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
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Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is set within 500 private acres of picturesque landscape immersing you in luxury, health and wellness. We cater to all types of retreats and special events for an unforgettable experience. You and your guests will enjoy our exclusive program tailored to meet your goals while keeping mind, body, and spirit fully energized and rejuvenated.

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• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Stemple Creek Ranch, located near the town of Tomales in Northern California's coastal hills, has been home to the Poncia family for four generations. Angelo Poncia arrived to the isolated outpost of Fallon from his home Italy over a century ago, and our history in Marin County began there. The dairy he started on this property three generations ago is still going strong. Our fourth-generation family ranch is built on the principles of honesty, integrity, and quality. We operate in harmony with Mother Nature and are committed to environmentally friendly carbon farming practices that combat climate change and improve our ecosystems. Private and Corporate Events Farm to table parties, weddings, meetings, retreats, and corporate events of all sizes are now available at Stemple Creek Ranch. It is the ideal spot for showing off West Marin's wealth to your visitors. Natural Beauty Stemple Creek Ranch is a tranquil setting of fields spanning as far as the eye can see, about five miles from the Pacific Coast. For walks, excursions, tours, team building events, dining under the stars, and more, we have several stunning indoor and outdoor venues. A high stand of Eucalyptus, a tall redwood tree, and our cherished red barn are among the many gorgeous wedding ceremony choices on our property. Elegance in the Rustic Our traditional barn has a rustic appeal and a country beauty about it. The vast, open interior can accommodate groups of any size, and there is a lovely outside deck with views of the West Marin hills. It is the ideal setting for a get-together or a special occasion, as well as dancing the night away.

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• Spaces for 100-120 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
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Point San Luis Lighthouse is a nationally registered historic site set on 30 secluded acres along the Central Coast of California, overlooking San Luis Bay in Avila Beach. The lighthouse station was constructed between 1889 and 1890 and served as the beacon over San Luis Bay for more than 130 years. Today, the property is operated by the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, a nonprofit dedicated to restoration and public programming. The lighthouse grounds accommodate private events for up to 100 guests, with ceremonies held on a private bluff offering panoramic ocean views, native trees, and the backdrop of the historic Victorian-era keeper's structures. Reception spaces are available at multiple locations elsewhere on the property. The setting is reached via docent-led van transport along a coastal road, making for a memorable arrival for guests. In addition to weddings and private celebrations, the venue hosts an annual outdoor concert series and educational programs on its 30-acre property. Beer and wine service is permitted; all vendor selections are coordinated through the lighthouse's preferred vendor list.

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• Spaces for 100-180 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Make your dream event a reality! Weddings, business gatherings, baby showers, birthday, anniversary, memorial celebrations, and other events can all be held in the Garden. Our incredible assortment of succulents and drought-tolerant plants creates a one-of-a-kind background for your special event that you and your guests will remember. Our new Visitor & Education Center building also provides inside space, allowing you to have your event at any time of year. Individuals, businesses, corporations, and charitable organizations with 501(c)3 status can use the Garden's unique, intimate venue of stunning landscapes and distinctive areas for non-commercial purposes. Depending on the size and type of event, gatherings are hosted in various spots across the Garden. Weddings Bring your love together in a world-famous garden! The Ruth Bancroft Garden, with its 3.5 acres of succulents and drought-tolerant plants, makes for gorgeous photographs and a one-of-a-kind location for your special day. Wedding receptions in our new Visitor and Education Center can be held either outdoors or indoors. Social Occasions and Parties Are you preparing for a special occasion? Birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, baby showers, and other events can be held in the Garden's outdoor and interior venues. Your guests will love being able to celebrate among the Garden's beautiful collection of mature trees, cactus, and succulents from all over the world. Our new Visitor and Education Center's Great Room can accommodate 80-100 seated guests and may be configured in a variety of ways to meet your needs. Corporate Events & Business Meetings Off-site business meetings, trainings, retreats, and corporate social events are all possible in the Garden. You can conduct work in one of two indoor conference rooms before unwinding and socializing outside while touring the Garden or sipping a beverage by the fire on our patio. Our Loft Room can hold 20-40 people depending on seating and table arrangements, while our Great Room can accommodate 80-100 people sitting. We can accommodate up to 180 people if your event is ideally suited for simultaneous interior and outdoor seating.

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The Houdini Estate®, built in the Edwardian manner in the early 1900s, still contains its caverns, underground passages, terraced gardens, and a deep-water tank where he performed his illusions. According to legend, Harry Houdini trained his underwater escapes. The remote home served as the ideal refuge for America's first action hero, Captain America. For the last few years of his life, Houdini utilized the estate's pool to rehearse his incredible feats of escape and deception. He died in the pool in 1926. The property where Houdini's wife, Bess, hosted a memorable party for 500 magicians and lived for ten years after her husband's death still carries the enchantment and mystery of "The Handcuff King." The estate and its gardens have been rebuilt, and visitors may now take use of modern conveniences while still experiencing the grandeur and wonder of Harry Handcuffs Houdini.

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• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Dougherty Station Community Center, one of San Ramon's best-kept secrets, is located in the Dougherty Valley neighborhood of the city. San Ramon's rolling hills can be seen in the distance from this property. The extensive range of services and activities available at this Community Center distinguishes it from the competition. The Dougherty Station Community Center has something for everyone, from the iconic Ridge View Room and Front Row Theater to the Instructional Kitchen, Dance Studio, and several Meeting Rooms. It is truly a one-stop shop for the entire community. ROOM WITH A VIEW OF THE RIDGE The Ridge View Room, as its name suggests, is a multipurpose space that can accommodate any occasion or celebration. Your colors and theme will stand out against the backdrop of floor to ceiling windows and gentle earth tones. When you include in the 25-foot vaulted ceilings and outdoor courtyard, you have a setting that your guests will remember for a long time. The first impressions don't stop there, either — your caterer will be blown away by our large kitchen. Your caterer won't want to leave because there's plenty of space for cooking, meal prep, and even an unplanned dance party if that's on the program. You won't be disappointed if you choose the Ridge View Room for your next event or gathering. MEETING ROOM FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH South Meeting Room and North Meeting Room are combined into a single large meeting space on the second level, which is located on the north side of the building. The space is equipped with built-in worktops and sinks, making it simple to bring in a quick breakfast or a big meal. MEETING ROOM IN THE NORTH Despite the fact that this medium-sized conference space is only half the size of the North/South Meeting Room, wonderful things come in tiny packages. The North Meeting Room, which has all of the same amenities as the South Meeting Room, may be exactly what you're searching for. MEETING ROOM IN THE SOUTH The South Meeting Room, which is the other half of the North/South Meeting Room, is versatile and provides everything you'll need in a meeting space for your next gathering. MEETING ROOM IN THE WEST The West Meeting Room makes it simpler to sit through those lengthy meetings. The accommodation, which is directly adjacent to the observation deck, is flooded with natural light. The counter built into the back of the room provides enough of area for meeting handouts as well as some delectable food and refreshments.

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• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Alisal Ranch is a luxury guest ranch and resort nestled in California's Santa Ynez Valley, set on 10,500 acres of rolling foothills near Solvang and Santa Barbara. Open since 1946, the property has deep historical roots — the land was home to the Chumash people and later renamed "Alisal," a term meaning "grove of sycamores." Today it holds membership in Historic Hotels of America, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and The Dude Ranchers' Association. The ranch hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private gatherings across a range of indoor and outdoor settings. The Alisal River Terrace accommodates up to 250 guests with panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, while the Sycamore Room offers an elegant indoor option for up to 200 seated guests, complete with high-beamed ceilings and a majestic stone hearth. Intimate ceremonies take place in the Sycamore Grove beneath ancient oak trees. The ranch emphasizes a balance of authentic Western hospitality and relaxed sophistication, with the landscape — open range, Alisal Lake, and abundant wildlife — providing a backdrop unlike any traditional ballroom or hotel venue.

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• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

It’s the beginning of a new era. Come taste the New Classic at Mr. Lyons, where we give steak a conscientious modern update with a menu that puts local small farms first. You may know our space, family-owned and operated for over 70 years by David Lyons as Lyons English Grill. Reimagined in 2015 by Tara Lazar, Mr. Lyons is the newest offering from the Foundation 10 family, taking the same attention to detail we’ve brought to Cheeky’s, Birba and Alcazar to a new vista on the South end of town. Come enjoy an experience that is truly timeless: Palm Springs today, as it always has been, and as it always will be. The perfect place to host your next unforgettable event is here.

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• Spaces for 90-360 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Do you fantasize of a wedding location with expansive outdoor areas and well built interiors? Do you dream of having your wedding on a gorgeous lakeside with a variety of landscaping settings for your guests to enjoy on your special day? Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park is a fantastic place to hold your dream wedding. The ceremony areas can accommodate up to 180 guests and offer a beautiful outdoor setting with flowering hibiscus and spectacular lake and fountain views, making them ideal for a country club wedding. Is it necessary to book a large wedding venue? While Los Coyotes is excellent for any size wedding, the Grand Ballroom's patio, which can accommodate up to 350 people, is ideal for a larger wedding ceremony. From an elevated vantage point, the terrace offers broad views of the groomed course. The Cypress Palm Room, which seats up to 200 people and has french doors that overlook the lake, is ideal for indoor parties or celebrations. The Grand Ballroom is encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a panoramic view, and the Mediterranean-style décor, high ceilings, recessed lighting, and soft cream hues make it easy to personalize the décor. The space can easily be partitioned to accommodate smaller parties! A fully equipped bridal suite is also available. If you're planning a wedding in the Buena Park area, make sure to contact the event staff at Los Coyotes Country Club to schedule a tour.

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• Spaces for 12-3,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Convention Centers

The Center at Cathedral Plaza is a full service event venue that is located in the heart of downtown LA just adjacent to the historic landmark, Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels. The Conference Center can accommodate anywhere from 10 - 4000 guests and is an ideal venue for Business Meetings, Seminars, Gala Events, Cocktail Parties and Wedding Receptions. Their expert sales team is on hand to help you create the custom event of your dreams and will over see every last detail. As a full service event space The Center at Cathedral Plaza also offers it's guests state of the art technology including the latest Audio-Visual equipment services, microphones, staging and built in screens to make your planning experience seamless.

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• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Museum
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The Scripps Seaside Forum offers a tasteful blend of function and style that celebrates Southern California's unrivaled coastal environment. With an unparalleled waterfront location, modern facilities, and award-winning architecture, this stunning venue offers the ideal setting for corporate events such as meetings and conferences as well as social events such as weddings and galas. Scripps Seaside Forum's award-winning architecture makes it an unforgettable special events venue. The multifunctional and beautiful Scripps Seaside Forum oceanfront venue won an "orchid" for its architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at the 2009 Orchids & Onions Awards Ceremony, as well as a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects-San Diego at their 50th anniversary design awards in June 2010. Cutting-edge meets the water's edge at Scripps Seaside Forum. The venue pairs warm, inviting interiors with powerful state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment ranging from high definition projection systems, multiple computer connections, audio surround sound and user-friendly touch-screen controls. Consisting of a multi-purpose auditorium with balcony, four separate ocean view conference rooms, breakout areas, and an outdoor garden plaza to enjoy the fresh ocean air, the Scripps Seaside Forum will meet your every event need.

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Gustave Niebaum was born on August 30 in Helsingfors (present-day Helsinki), Finland, into a Swedish-speaking family. Niebaum received his master papers from the Nautical Institute in Helsingfors, and was given his first command in 1864 to captain a ship headed through the Bering Strait to Russian America, later purchased by the United States as the Department of Alaska in 1868. He explores the land and water routes of this frontier region and begins a career in commerce. As ship's captain, Gustave Niebaum sails into San Francisco Bay, after traveling throughout Alaska and its surrounding islands, with a cargo of fur hides and sealskins worth $600,000, a fortune at the time. He settles in San Francisco and, along with several partners, founds the Alaska Commercial Company, which establishes trading posts and shipping lines in Alaskan territory. Within a decade of leaving Finland, Niebaum is a multi-millionaire with a refined taste for life and a dream of building an American winery to rival the great chateaus of Europe. Niebaum buys the Inglenook property as well as the adjoining Rohlwing Farm for $48,000. After extensive travel and study, Niebaum chooses Inglenook's site, intuiting its extraordinary potential for growing grapes. He continues to acquire smaller parcels of neighboring land over the next several years so that by 1887 he ownsed 1,100 contiguous acres, spending a total sum of about $60,000. Fluent in several languages, Niebaum assiduously collected books on every aspect of winemaking, assembling a private library considered to be one of the most valuable on viticulture and oenology. John Daniel Jr.—Niebaum's grandnephew, who assumes management of Inglenook in 1939—eventually donates this library to the University of California at Davis. Inglenook's Chateau winery was conceived to be a state-of-the-art facility. The Chateau's design is based on gravity-flow, one of the first of its type in Napa Valley, and includes an early form of rebar—using cable from cable-cars in San Francisco—to stave off earthquake tremors and to help the building shift safely. True to his fastidious nature in each step of the winemaking process, Niebaum devises California's first grape-sorting table and also installs the state's first bottling line to ensure the wines' provenance from growth to bottle, the latter always bearing the California Pure Wine Stamp and secured with an intricate wire maze to guarantee the wine's integrity. After almost 200 years, Inglenook is still a prominent, luxurious winery in Napa Valley.

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Send us an email about your party or unique occasion. We like hosting all different kinds of events, from small, private get-togethers to large celebrations with up to 150 guests. For a quote and recommendations for the best room or garden at our vineyard for your event, please let us know your favorite day or day, time, expected number of attendees, start and end timings. The unique setting of Great Bear Vineyards is ideal for your ideal day. Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding brunches are all events we enjoy hosting. However, our couples are hitched in a church, a courthouse, or a town hall, and then they come to us to celebrate and drink champagne! With fantastic rehearsal dinners and, of course, our sparkling and reserve wines, we are the ideal location to start your wedding weekend. We would adore to host your celebratory lunch, supper, or dance here. Or simply join us for a delectable wine sip and lovely photo session. Send us an email to learn more about hosting weddings and gatherings at our vineyard and to inquire about the vendors shown in these stunning pictures.

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The Hideaway Golf Club encapsulates the best of California's Coachella Valley, which has long been known as a haven for rejuvenation and leisure. The 600-acre property, which is located in La Quinta, is flanked by beautiful mountain vistas and the scenic expanse of Southern California's desert. The Hideaway is a luxurious and exclusive resort that offers championship golf, world-class amenities, exclusive apartments, and exceptional service. La Quinta, a long-time holiday destination for relaxation and recreation, mixes the best of the desert elements of the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley with the cosmopolitan influence of Hollywood connections. The Hideaway is only 18 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, 6 miles from Jacqueline Cochran Private Regional Airport, and 140 miles from Los Angeles and San Diego. What's your favorite thing to do outside? The Hideaway's skilled and professional Member Services team is ready to assist you in pursuing your passion and exploring the Hideaway's breathtaking surroundings. In the Hideaway's full-service day spa, you can unwind and refresh. The spa offers excellent massage therapy, skin-care treatments, and salon services, among other restorative routines, and is modeled after the world's greatest facilities. You'll feel completely pampered after using the steam room, sauna, and customized massages. The Hideaway provides a location for every occasion and mood, from the elegantly decorated main dining room to the men's grill or the vast patio, with its spectacular background of the Santa Rosa Mountains, where you may dine with family, enjoy drinks with friends, or throw a gala party. Gather your friends for a great supper on the veranda or a spirited game of pickleball - the Hideaway offers an unlimited array of amenities and activities to help you and your family construct the ideal lifestyle.

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• Spaces for 125 Guests

Yosemite Valley Lodge sits steps from Yosemite Falls in the heart of Yosemite National Park, offering a distinctive setting where the grandeur of one of America's most celebrated natural landscapes becomes the backdrop for weddings and private events. The lodge's signature glass-and-wood architecture reflects its surroundings, and its location within the Valley provides easy access to iconic views of Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, and the Merced River. The property accommodates weddings and celebrations of up to 100 guests, with indoor event space suited to seated receptions, dinners, and group gatherings. Standard event packages include pre-event setup, banquet tables and chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, and silverware, along with post-event cleanup. All food and beverages are provided on-site by the property's culinary team, and a dedicated event coordinator guides clients through every detail of planning. Room blocks can be arranged for wedding guests, drawing from the lodge's 245 guest rooms — including traditional rooms, family rooms, bunk rooms, and ADA-accessible accommodations. A National Park vehicle entrance fee applies for all arriving guests, and the property's events team can help plan logistics accordingly.

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• Spaces for 75-350 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo located at Coyote Point in San Mateo, California, set against a panoramic backdrop of the San Francisco Bay and surrounded by California redwoods and eucalyptus groves. The venue offers a distinctive setting for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and special gatherings — where guests explore interactive science exhibits and encounter live animals alongside the festivities. Three event spaces accommodate groups of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to full-facility buyouts hosting up to 350 seated guests. Redwood Hall, an 8,000-square-foot indoor space built from reclaimed wood and spread across four distinctive tiers, serves as the centerpiece for receptions and seated dinners. Bay Labs offers 1,450 square feet of modern, versatile meeting and event space with views of the Bay. The outdoor Bay View Grove seats up to 170 guests beneath eucalyptus trees with panoramic water views, and is a popular setting for wedding ceremonies. Rental fees at CuriOdyssey directly support early childhood education and animal conservation initiatives. All packages include access to the museum, zoo, parking, staffing, and tables and chairs. The events team works with renters on custom floorplans and connects clients with a roster of preferred caterers and vendors.

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• Spaces for 250 Guests

West Shore Café and Inn offers wedding packages are available to make the planning of one's next event easier. Additionally, event spaces can hold between 50 and 200 people, depending on which space one has their event at. It is located right along the water, giving guest a spectacular view the entire evening. The event team will help facilitate the planning and execution of the event to ensure a smooth, special night. Since it is located on the water, one of the event packages offers a boat and ceremony option which is one to definitely check out!

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• 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.

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• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Park

Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park tucked into the Santa Ana foothills of Anaheim Hills, California, where three adjoining canyons meet in a landscape of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub. A year-round stream winds through the property, and four miles of hiking trails trace the ridgelines and canyon floors that surround the event area. The centerpiece for private events is the outdoor amphitheater, set among native coastal oaks and accommodating up to 200 guests for wedding ceremonies. Rentals include four hours of event time, a two-hour rehearsal, use of an on-site sound system, and access to indoor restrooms. The amphitheater features a built-in arch, stage, and tiered seating, framed entirely by natural landscape. Oak Canyon Nature Center is a ceremony-only venue operated by the City of Anaheim; receptions are not permitted on the grounds. The park remains open to the public during events, lending the setting a relaxed, park-like character appropriate to its surroundings.