Unique Wedding Venues in California
45 wedding venues in California: Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Napa, St Helena, Sonoma, Glen Ellen and 27 other locations. Compare Lombardi House in Los Angeles (victorian estate barn); Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obispo (vineyard ranch barn); Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa (vineyard wedding venue) alongside 42 more properties. Each profile links to the venue’s own website so you can confirm the exact ceremony space, guest limit and current quotation before booking.
45 venues
Venue styles in California
45 venues to explore
Victorian Estate Barn · California
Lombardi House
Los Angeles, California
An 1873 Victorian farmhouse and barn on a working acre in the heart of Hollywood.
- Up to 300 guests
- ·Restored 1873 barn
- ·Citrus orchard & gardens
- ·Bridal suite in the farmhouse
Vineyard Ranch Barn · California
Greengate Ranch & Vineyard
San Luis Obispo, California
A 300-acre vineyard estate on the central California coast with weekend-long buyouts.
- Up to 250 guests
- ·Full-weekend property buyout
- ·On-site cottages for 60
- ·Vineyard ceremony site
Vineyard · California
Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa, California
Contemporary agrarian architecture and golden hillside panoramas define this premier culinary getaway in southern Napa.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Merryvale Vineyards
St Helena, California
Dine by candlelight inside a storied stone winery flanked by two-story century-old oak casks.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery
Sonoma, California
Classic Mission architecture and heritage barrel aging rooms anchor an authentic Sonoma winemaking landmark.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
V. Sattui Winery
St Helena, California
Old-world Italian stone architecture framed by century-old oak trees and romantic Napa Valley vineyards.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
B.R. Cohn Winery
Glen Ellen, California
French Picholine olive groves and sun-drenched Sonoma hillsides set a tranquil, distinctly Mediterranean tone.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Cline Family Cellars
Sonoma, California
Historic adobe-era charm nestled amid spring-fed ponds, weeping willows, and lush heritage rose gardens.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Trentadue Winery
Geyserville, California
Romantic Alexander Valley estate featuring an Italian-inspired pavilion framed by towering redwoods and estate vines.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Charles Krug Winery
St Helena, California
Napa Valley’s founding wine estate balances historic Howard Backen-restored redwood heritage with magnificent heritage oak groves.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Scribner Bend Vineyards
Sacramento, California
Historic barn charm meets lush riverfront viticulture along the winding banks of the Sacramento River.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Wente Vineyards
Livermore, California
Historic Livermore Valley winemaking heritage framed by rolling sandstone hills and stately mission-style architecture.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Mount Palomar Winery
Temecula, California
Old World Mediterranean grandeur and dramatic hillcrest vistas high above the Temecula Valley.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Ponte Winery
Temecula, California
Modern equestrian-ranch elegance surrounded by fragrant rose gardens and endless rows of estate vines.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Temecula, California
A sprawling resort retreat pairing vineyard ceremonies with full-service spa pampering and villa accommodations.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Temecula, California
Transport guests to the Old World across styled European villages tucked among the rolling hills of Temecula Valley.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Wilson Creek Winery
Temecula, California
Celebrate amidst lush perennial gardens, leafy cabernet vines, and breezy open-air pavilions in the heart of Southern California wine country.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Cielo Farms
Malibu, California
Exchange vows atop a private Malibu ridge surrounded by century-old olive trees and cinematic Santa Monica Mountain panoramas.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Firestone Vineyard
Los Olivos, California
Experience historic Santa Ynez Valley wine heritage surrounded by mesa vineyards and dramatic mountain ridgelines in Los Olivos.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Vineyard · California
Guglielmo Winery
Morgan Hill, California
Embrace century-old Italian winemaking traditions within a historic Santa Clara Valley estate framed by heritage vines and garden courtyards.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Working vineyard ceremony sites
- ·On-site wine production & tastings
- ·Tasting room / barrel room recept…
Forest · California
Twenty Mile House
Graeagle, California
Green light and quiet in Graeagle, CA — cool.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Forest ceremony site under mature…
- ·Natural woodland photography back…
- ·Indoor & covered outdoor receptio…
Forest · California
Tenaya at Yosemite
Fish Camp, California
Cabins, firepits, long evenings in Fish Camp, CA — outdoor cocktails.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Forest ceremony site under mature…
- ·Natural woodland photography back…
- ·Indoor & covered outdoor receptio…
Forest · California
Mitchell Grove
Eureka, California
Creekside clearing in Eureka, CA — a clearing near water.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Forest ceremony site under mature…
- ·Natural woodland photography back…
- ·Indoor & covered outdoor receptio…
Forest · California
Ridgefield Weddings
Arcata, California
Rustic lodge, wild surroundings in Arcata, CA — a warm timber interior to retreat into when the ceremony outdoors is done.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Forest ceremony site under mature…
- ·Natural woodland photography back…
- ·Indoor & covered outdoor receptio…
Lake · California
Convict Lake Resort
Mammoth Lakes, California
Dramatic granite peaks of Mount Morrison frame intimate alpine vows along the pristine shoreline of the Eastern Sierra.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Waterfront ceremony site
- ·On-site lodging & guest rooms
- ·Indoor & outdoor reception spaces
Lake · California
The Lodge at Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, California
Alpine lodge hospitality paired with immediate access to South Lake Tahoe's pine-fringed beaches and mountain vistas.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Waterfront ceremony site
- ·On-site lodging & guest rooms
- ·Indoor & outdoor reception spaces
Lake · California
The Landing Resort & Spa
South Lake Tahoe, California
Contemporary boutique luxury and elevated rooftop panoramas positioned directly along South Lake Tahoe's southern shoreline.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Waterfront ceremony site
- ·On-site lodging & guest rooms
- ·Indoor & outdoor reception spaces
Lake · California
Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Lake Arrowhead, California
High-elevation romance tucked among the fragrant pines and private shores of the San Bernardino Mountains.
- Flexible · intimate to 250+ guests
- ·Waterfront ceremony site
- ·On-site lodging & guest rooms
- ·Indoor & outdoor reception spaces
Beach · California
Duke's Malibu
Malibu, California
Salt air and open horizon in Malibu, CA — an unfussy coastal setting where the horizon replaces any need for a backdrop.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
L'Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar, California
Coastal architecture, ocean light in Del Mar, CA — interiors built to frame the water.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Montage Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
A weekend by the water in Laguna Beach, CA — easy logistics for guests who want to make a short holiday of the wedding.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
Encinitas, California
Sunset as the reception lighting in Encinitas, CA — a golden hour that does most of the decorating.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Monterey Beach Station
Monterey, California
Dune-side ceremony, sheltered dinner in Monterey, CA — an outdoor ceremony on the sand with a covered space waiting for the evening.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Gothic · California
Castello di Amorosa
Calistoga, California
Vaulted stone and candlelight in Calistoga, CA — soaring arches.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Gothic arches, stone & stained-gl…
- ·Dramatic candlelit ceremony setti…
- ·Historic architecture for portrai…
Gothic · California
Ebell of Long Beach
Long Beach, California
Stained glass and long aisles in Long Beach, CA — coloured light falling across a processional aisle built for a slow.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Gothic arches, stone & stained-gl…
- ·Dramatic candlelit ceremony setti…
- ·Historic architecture for portrai…
Gothic · California
The Queen Mary
Long Beach, California
Dark-romantic, black-tie ready in Long Beach, CA — a room with enough gravity to carry black tie.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Gothic arches, stone & stained-gl…
- ·Dramatic candlelit ceremony setti…
- ·Historic architecture for portrai…
Gothic · California
Winchester Mystery House
San Jose, California
Cloisters, crypts and chapels in San Jose, CA — atmospheric secondary spaces for cocktails.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Gothic arches, stone & stained-gl…
- ·Dramatic candlelit ceremony setti…
- ·Historic architecture for portrai…
Tiny Island · California
Catalina Casino
Avalon, California
Towering over Avalon Harbor, this 1929 Art Deco landmark offers sweeping Pacific panoramas and historic grand ballroom elegance.
- Flexible · intimate to mid-size g…
- ·Island setting reached by boat or…
- ·Waterfront ceremony sites
- ·Sunset portraits over open water
Tiny Island · California
Descanso Beach Club
Avalon, California
Barefoot luxury and private oceanfront lawns tucked along a secluded cove just past Catalina's historic landmark casino.
- Flexible · intimate to mid-size g…
- ·Island setting reached by boat or…
- ·Waterfront ceremony sites
- ·Sunset portraits over open water
Micro · California
The Pearl SF
San Francisco, California
An industrial-chic urban haven in the Dogpatch featuring a panoramic rooftop garden overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
Micro · California
Holman Ranch
Carmel Valley, California
Historic 1920s stone hacienda architecture set against rolling vineyard hills and the dramatic Santa Lucia Mountains.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
Micro · California
The Sea Ranch Lodge
The Sea Ranch, California
Iconic mid-century modern timber architecture nestled gently into the wild bluffs and coastal meadows of northern Sonoma County.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
Micro · California
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, California
Luxurious redwood groves and cliffside vistas towering twelve hundred feet above the dramatic Big Sur coast.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
Micro · California
AutoCamp Yosemite
Midpines, California
Modern Airstream design and mid-century architecture nestled within the oak-studded foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
Micro · California
SmogShoppe
Los Angeles, California
A solar-powered Culver City oasis where lush vertical succulent walls meet vintage desert-chic automotive relics.
- Intimate · up to 50 guests
- ·Intimate capacity
- ·Distinctive architecture & setting
- ·Photographer-favorite light
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