Event Venues, Monterey County

Whether you are looking for a wedding location or a location for any other special event, there are many beautiful event sites to choose from in the Monterey California area.  The following are a few of our favorite party sites that work as well for a wedding site or location as they do for a special anniversary or birthday party location.

 

VENUES

 
Gatherings Up to 80 guests
157 15th Street, Pacific Grove (831) 647-0114
www.montereycatering.com/weddingvenue.htm

Built in the Victorian era, Gatherings is a unique location to hold your private parties or business meetings. Whether you are interested in small destination weddings, have intimate second wedding plans, looking for rehearsal dinner ideas, planning a special birthday or anniversary party, or looking for a different idea for your company Christmas party, Gatherings is sure to delight you and your guests. When your event calls for an atmosphere that is warm, inviting, intimate, and casually elegant, we hope Gatherings will be the site that comes to mind. Please click here for more information on Gatherings.
 
 

La Mirada Museum
Up to 300 guests
720 Via Mirada, Monterey (831) 372-3689
www.montereyart.org

La Mirada offers various venues for your special event. The beautiful rose garden is ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions and the magnificence of the drawing room that opens up to a lovely patio, is perfect for many different types of parties and receptions. Imagine yourself sitting in the same place that Rudolf Valentino and Charlie Chaplin often visited.
 
 
   
Holman Ranch Up to 250+ Guests
Carmel Valley
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The Holman Ranch, considered a miniature San Simeon when it was built in 1928, is a 400-acre country estate in Carmel Valley. Once an active guest ranch, The Holman Ranch was the center of Carmel Valley social life, as well as a hideaway for many Hollywood celebrities. The exquisitely refurbished property provides the perfect setting for memorable special events such as weddings, family celebrations and corporate parties. Anything and Everything is Possible!
 
 
   
Wave Street Studio Up to 150 Guests
774 Wave Street, Monterey (831) 655-2010
www.wavestreet.biz

Wave Street offers a spectacular studio space for your special events. The optional upper and lower patios extend the available space to include the beautiful courtyard and fountain with radiant heat seating.
 
 
   

Woods Hole Up to 150 guests
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This private home overlooks the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course. The 14th tee is your view from the back of the house and the “front yard” includes the 8th & 9th holes at Pebble Beach. At every angle there are views which give new meaning to the term “breathtaking”. It is located just a few minutes from the Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Beach and Tennis Club, and the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Two fully equipped apartments and a guest house in addition to the main house help make this a comfortable location for up to 12 overnight guests as well.

 
 
   
Memory Gardens Up to 250 Guests
20 Custom Plaza, Monterey (831) 649-7118
www.montereyhistory.org
The most visited gardens in Monterey State Historic Park. Graceful stucco archways framed by multi colored roses and other flowers make this a photographer’s favorite. Stucco walls of the Pacific House and surrounding gardens isolate this site from the city creating quiet and solitude. The fountain delights both children and adults and is perfect for your outdoor event or wedding. Close to the historic Monterey wharf and several hotels, it is a unique and peaceful outdoor location.
 
 
   
A Taste of Monterey Up to 150 Guests
Monterey
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This facility, built in 1918 and magnificently renovated, transforms from a regional wine visitors' center by day into a spectacular event room at night. Boasting one of Monterey Bay’s most breathtaking views, the entire back of this former sardine cannery is comprised entirely of large pane glass windows, where guests can enjoy watching the moon rise across the bay and illuminate the pristine Pacific coastline. Events can start no earlier than 7 pm as they are open to the public until 6 pm.
 
 
   
Courtyard at Georis Winery & Carmel Valley Arts Center
Georis Winery Up to 130 guests
Carmel Valley
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This winery, located in the heart of Carmel Valley, is continuously surrounded by sun, charm and artistic ability. This Carmel Valley Arts Center contains a large wood fireplace, walls full of oil and water colors, and lovely manicured gardens. The whimsical garden across the street is a perfect place to start off with wine and hors d'oeuvres. You might want to rent some umbrellas because the Carmel Valley area can get warm.
 
 
   
Henry Miller Library Up to 150 guests
Big Sur
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In the heart of Big Sur, surrounded by redwoods and with many great lodging facilities near by, is this eclectic library, beautiful lawn area and stage. There's art in the trees and fairy lights for a magical Big Sur feel at night.
 
 
   
The Sanctuary Beach Resort Up to 50 Guests
3295 Dunes Road, Marina (877) 944-3863
www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com

Nestled along the edge of a National Marine Sanctuary, The Sanctuary Beach Resort offers a unique place for inspiration along California's Central Coast. Three distinctively styled meeting rooms offer a relaxing setting with original works of art and French doors.
 
 

Monterey History & Art Association
(831) 372-2608
www.montereyhistory.org/facility_rental.htm

Monterey History & Art Association possesses some of Monterey’s loveliest and most historic buildings of which the following three are available to rent for special occasions.

Carriage House & Gardens Up to 250 Guests
201 Van Buren Street, Monterey

The Carriage House is one of Monterey's most romantic locations. With its spacious garden and pergola, stained glass ceiling and glass-walled construction, the Carriage House provides a memorable setting for any event, plus a view of the scenic Monterey Bay. The gardens are maintained year-round and offer a beautiful backdrop for any event.

Casa Serrano Up to 125 Guests
412 Pacific Street, Monterey

Casa Serrano is one of Monterey’s original adobe buildings. Casa Serrano provides an elegant setting for a wedding, a reception or both, and is also a comfortable, serene setting for meetings, corporate or spiritual retreats, anniversary teas and birthday parties. It features two separate patios connected by a brick path; both have access to the grande sala. The larger patio can also be entered from the street, allowing a party to have several distinct phases and moods.
Stanton Center Museum Up to 200 Guests
5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey

A fully operating lamp from Point Sur Lighthouse is the focal point of the Museum, which comprises two stories of artifacts, photographs and books and papers on Maritime history. The 400-square-foot lobby makes a great dance floor, with an overhead bridge that’s the perfect place for a jazz trio or DJ. The open-air deck looks out over Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Bay, and Custom House Plaza.
 
   
Carmel Valley Community Park Up to 300 Guests
Carmel Valley Rd. (831) 659-3983
www.mtycounty.com/pgs-parks/parks-reg/cvcommpark.html

Located in Carmel Valley Village, this is an incredible site for outdoor receptions & ceremonies complete with a beautiful gazebo. Parking is very accessible and the mountain views are perfect for the pictures.
 
 

Pacific Grove Parks & Beaches
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Lover’s Point Up to 100 Guests
This park and beach is located in the gorgeous small town of Pacific Grove. It is a fantastic location for wedding ceremonies and outdoor barbeques. You can have your ceremony on the sand or on the grassy area under the cypress trees and overlooking the majestic ocean. It is a fantastic location for wedding ceremonies and outdoor barbeques.

PG Community Center Up to 150 Guests
The Center is available as a rental for single events or regularly scheduled meetings. This is a wonderful facility for wedding receptions and anniversary parties.

Berwick Park Up to 100 Guests
Berwick Park is a one-acre park located on the coastal side of Ocean View Boulevard between 9th St and Carmel Avenue. It offers spectacular views of the bay. Part of the park has a large, well-manicured lawn area with gentle topography. The remainder has a natural landscape with rocky outcrops and native vegetation.

Chautauqua Hall Up to 250 Guests
Chautauqua Hall was built in 1881 and is an historic landmark. This large hall is a lovely informal setting to dance and play right in the heart of downtown Pacific Grove.

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