19 California Destination Wedding Venues with European Vibes

Fab Features: breathtaking ceremonies on a grassy bluff overlooking Muir Beach • a trail stretching from the bluff to the sands offers plenty of stunning natural locations for portraits, backed by the rugged rock formations of the coast • glamping and late-night celebrations on the adjoining campground

Fab Features: 1884 Victorian farmhouse perched on a striking bluff overlooking the Pacific • the 22 private acres provide unfettered ocean and headland views, a private meadow, a garden cottage, historic barn, and garden • the rental includes 3 nights lodging for up to 27 guests in plush yet cozy accommodations

Fab Features: a luxurious resort with manicured grounds and panoramic ocean views • exchange vows on the bluff overlooking the water • the ballroom is designed with vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and space to accommodate up to 300 guests for a wedding reception

Fab Features: extraordinary castle-like venue with European charm and dazzling Spanish architecture • the Grand Parisian Ballroom resembles a baronial hall in an Old World castle • Spanish Art Gallery richly appointed with regal 17th-century European décor

Fab Features: designed in 1929 by famed architect Julia Morgan, this historic hotel is like a miniature Hearst Castle • Moorish Gothic-style building features landscaped inner courtyards and fountains, plus a wealth of graceful arches, domed ceilings, pillars, leaded-glass windows and doors, and art • time-honored guest rooms include classic vintage décor

Fab Features: private country club overlooking the rolling northern slopes of the Santa Lucia Mountains • the hacienda-style clubhouse takes its inspiration from the region’s Spanish Colonial heritage, with a traditional red-tile roof and ivy-clad façade • outdoor features include a splashing triple-tiered fountain, a 100-year-old oak tree, an arched stone wall, and ornate wrought-iron entry gates

Fab Features: charming winery nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains • the picturesque gardens are reminiscent of the French countryside, inspired by Monet's paintings of the gardens at Giverny • romantic candlelit receptions inside the one-of-a-kind wine cave

Fab Features: a 20-acre vineyard resort populated with art and artifacts from South America, Asia, Europe and beyond • exchange vows in a French-inspired Abbey, or dine under the stars in the Italian-inspired courtyard • with European-style hospitality, guests are invited to relax in lush gardens, soothing spa experiences, or in a private pool cabana

Fab Features: Italian Renaissance styled villa is the largest private estate in Northern California • distinctive original features include marble fireplaces, unique handmade tile work, inlaid parquet flooring, and imported wood paneling • riverfront setting boasts expansive views and outdoor spaces, including an Italian Statuary Garden

Fab Features: magnificent Tuscan-inspired estate on 30 lush acres • the lovely, verdant lawn bordered by olive trees offers expansive views of the majestic San Antonio Mountains • photo ops set against the classic stone villa, with bistro lights glowing above

Fab Features: Tuscan-inspired architecture surrounded by stunning mountains and rolling hills • ceremony site boasts elaborate 18th-century French gates and pillars imported from Provence, France • the Mission Revival-style clubhouse is reminiscent of a traditional Mediterranean abbey, with huge wood doors, soaring archways, and a pale stone exterior

Fab Features: a 1912 Mediterranean-style estate in the secluded Saratoga Hills • expansive manicured lawns, colorful gardens, and the scenic Spanish courtyard • non-profit organization hosting over 100 artists each year from diverse backgrounds across the globe

Fab Features: luxurious 20-acre private estate surrounded by expansive lawns, towering palm trees, and views of the Santa Rosa mountains • 8,600 square foot Mediterranean villa includes 13 bedrooms and a lavish pool • reserve the entire estate for an exclusive 3-night wedding weekend

Fab Features: majestic Neoclassical building standing on the highest point of Lincoln Park • exchange vows against a breathtaking panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean • an impressive collection of more than 70 Rodin sculptures reside in three adjacent galleries with vaulted ceilings

Fab Features: iconic 1892 treasure features unique Neoclassical Revival-style touches, including a grand corner location, giant exterior colonnade, and famed verdigris domed entrance • the Main Hall boasts a soaring 30-foot ceiling, massive arched windows, and ornately gilded fixtures • historic San Francisco experience coupled with state-of-the-art amenities

Fab Features: a symphony of classical styles, including Italian Renaissance, Rococo, Tudor and Georgian • the Reception Room features a magnificent coffered ceiling; painted murals in golds, blues, and greens; a marble fireplace; and a parquet floor • enjoy stunning bay views from the Grand Hall and Courtyard

Fab Features: a multifaceted venue made up of a cooking school, inn, and convivial event facility • the inviting spaces evoke old Sonoma’s Spanish heritage with rammed-earth walls, charming balconies, and a sun-dappled courtyard • seasonally inspired and locally sourced cuisine from their exclusive caterer, Folktable

Fab Features: restaurant within a boutique hotel with a California Mission meets Spanish Mediterranean architecture style • "Nomad Italian" cuisine including house-made pastas and wood-fired pizza, along with a full-service bar • prime seaside location and outdoor patio offers breathtaking views of East Beach

Fab Features: a variety of event spaces inspired by the landscapes and architecture of Spain, Italy, and France • al fresco receptions are right at home in the outdoor courtyard, veranda, or Tuscan-style open-air terrace • menus from Bolero Restaurante will take you on a culinary journey throughout Spain—tapas style