A wedding location should reflect the unique beauty and love of your relationship.

Monterey Wedding Locations are dedicated to providing you with the ultimate wedding experience that range from formal to romantic to whimsical.  So whether you’re looking for an elegant wedding with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop or a traditional church ceremony, Monterey has a wedding location and the wedding service providers that can fulfill all of your dreams.

Please review our list by scrolling down the page or clicking on one of these locations Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside/Marina.

To search other wedding venues such as Santa Cruz (30 miles south) or Half Moon Bay (75 miles north), please select select it from our Destination Explorer and search away!

Big Sur

Big Sur Lodge

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA      (831) 667-3100
Type – Lodging, restaurant, store and conference center
View –  Forest, patio, pool
Catering – Provided
Capacity – Various facilities ranging from 10 to 80 guests.
Review – Surrounded by oak trees and ancient redwoods, the lodge has a rustic feel with modern conveniences.

Major rating websites rate Big Sur Lodge 3 to 4.2 stars out of 5.

Address: 47225 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Phone: (831) 667-3100
Website: https://www.bigsurlodge.com/

Carmel

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Type – Hotel, Banquet / Events Facility, Rehearsal Dinner, Retreat
View – Ocean View, mountain, forest
Catering – Provided
Capacity – 30 to 100 guests
Reviews – Large, private complex.  Very well maintained. Excellent staff.

Major rating websites rate Hyatt Carmel Highlands 4 to 4.5 stars out of 5.

Address: 120 Highlands Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Phone: (831) 620-1234
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-carmel-highlands-overlooking-big-sur-coast-and-highlands-inn-a-hyatt-residence-club/higph

Holman Ranch by appointment only

Type – Private ranch, banquet facilities, guest rooms
View –  Patio, gardens, acreage
Catering – Provided
Capacity – Up to 200 guests seated.

Major rating websites rate Holman Ranch 4.3 to 5 stars out of 5.

Address: 60 Holman Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: (831) 659-2640
Website: https://www.holmanranch.com/

La Playa Hotel

Type – Hotel, Banquet / Events Facility, Rehearsal Dinner, Retreat
View – Ocean View, mountain, forest
Catering – Provided
Capacity – 10 to 120 guests for banquet. Up to 200 in theater configuration.
Reviews – Beautiful gardens, great staff, old world charm.

Major rating websites rate La Playa Hotel 4.4 to 4.5 stars out of 5.

Address: Camino Real &, 8th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Phone: (831) 293-6100
Website: https://www.laplayahotel.com/

 Monterey

Beach Weddings

City of Monterey Recreation Department
Two locations south east of Municipal Wharf No. 2
For reservations and permit information call    (831) 646-3866
Type – Beach, outdoor recreation area,
View – Ocean View, beach
Catering –
Capacity – 10 to 50

Website: https://monterey.org/Services/Parks-and-Beaches/Beach-Weddings

Memory Garden

Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA
Jeanie Sturges at (831) 649-7118
Type – Hotel, Banquet / Events Facility, Rehearsal Dinner, Retreat
View –  Garden, Patio/Courtyard
Catering –
Capacity – 500 persons, without consideration for set-up requirements
Reviews – A vintage building.  Well maintained.

Address: 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24737

Monterey Marriott

350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA   (831) 649-4234
Type – Hotel, Banquet / Events Facility, Rehearsal Dinner, Retreat
View –  Ocean view, coastline, Garden, Patio/Courtyard
Catering – Provided
Capacity – Multiple rooms — 30 to 1,620 guests
Reviews – Modern destination hotel.  Well maintained.

Major rating websites rate Monterey Marriott 4 to 4.3 stars out of 5.

Address: 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 649-4234
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mryca-monterey-marriott/

Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA   (831) 646-1700
Type – Hotel, Banquet / Events Facility, Rehearsal Dinner, Restaurant
View –  Monterey Bay, Patio/Courtyard
Catering – Provided
Capacity – Multiple rooms — 50 to 350 guests
Review – Well maintained facility that has an excellent staff.

Major rating websites rate Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa 4 to 4.6 stars out of 5.

Address: 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (877) 862-7552
Website: https://montereyplazahotel.com/

Monterey State Historic Park

20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA   (831) 649-7118
Type – Historic Adobe and gardens
View – Gardens, historic adobe
Catering –
Capacity – Varies by venue.  Examples: Memory Garden up to 500, and the Custom House Plaza up to 1000  guests.

Major rating websites rate Monterey State Historic Park 4 to 4.6 stars out of 5.

Address: 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 649-2907
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=575

The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel

Type – Marriage Chapel and Gazebo
View –  Varies by location
Catering –
Capacity – Various locations

Major rating websites rate The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel 4.2 to 5 stars out of 5. This score is based on just 25 reviewers.

Address: 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy #3, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 375-8574
Website: https://www.montereyweddings.com/

San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey

Type –  Historic Catholic Chapel and Cathedral
View –  Gardens, historic chapel
Catering – Provided
Capacity – 450 guests Views – Ocean and beach.
Reviews – Large and modern – it’s one of the area’s newer facilities.

Major rating websites rate The Monterey Stone Marriage Chapel 4.5 to 4.8 stars out of 5.

Address: 500 Church St, Monterey, CA 93940
Opened: 1794
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial architecture
Function: Cathedral
Phone: (831) 373-2628
Website: https://www.sancarloscathedral.org/

Secret Gardens of Old Monterey

Type –  Historic adobe gardens
View –  Gardens, patio, historic adobe structures.
Catering –
Capacity – Varies by venue.  Examples: Memory Garden up to 500, and the Custom House Plaza up to 1000  guests.
Reviews – Monterey State Historic Park is now offering six new venues for weddings, receptions, and banquets: First Theatre Garden, Stevenson House Garden, Cooper-Molera Garden, Larkin House Garden, Casa Soberanes Garden, and Casa Del Oro Garden. Click here for more wedding and banquet information >>

Address: Multiple locations, Monterey, CA
Phone: (831) 649-7118
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=952

 Pacific Grove

Asilomar Conference Grounds

800 Asilomar Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA   (831) 372-8016    (888) 635-5310
Type – State Park, lodging and conference center
View –  Ocean, State Park
Catering – Provided
Capacity – Various facilities ranging from 10 to 200 guests.
Review – A wonderful location, a well maintained historic Arts & Crafts structure, and breathtaking ocean views make this an excellent venue for weddings and banquets.

Seaside/Marina

Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses

1 McClure Way Seaside, CA    (831) 899-7271
Type – Golf Course, Banquet / Events Facility, Restaurant
View –  Patio, golf course
Catering – Provided
Capacity – 150 guests
Review – Well maintained facility that has an excellent staff.