Hyatt Carmel Highlands 120 Highlands Drive • Carmel • California 93923

Just four miles from downtown Carmel, the Hyatt Carmel Highlands is perched on a cliff overlooking the breathtaking Big Sur coastline. This historic property has been making couples’ dreams come true for the last 100 years—and today it’s still an epic wedding destination that takes pride in their impeccable service, world-class cuisine, and dramatic ocean views.

Imagine your wedding ceremony on a romantic, open-air redwood deck that’s sheltered by glass. Exchange vows framed by a modern gazebo that’s been embellished with your own personal touches, such as lanterns, greenery, or draping. As the waves crash on the rocky bluff below, your guests take in the stunning panorama of the blue Pacific, edged with lush hillside gardens. It’s hard to imagine a dreamier spot!

For your reception, you can dine and dance the night away in your choice of their elegant spaces—the Yankee Point Room; the Surf Room; or the spacious Oceanside Ballroom. Each option has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean cliffs (and sunsets and starscapes!). The views are only rivaled by the extraordinary fresh and sustainable local fare served up by the hotel’s experienced culinary team. They’ll create a custom menu just for you (including delicious desserts!) and also help you choose your service style, such as a cocktail + hors d'oeuvres reception, food stations, or plated meals.

The Hyatt Carmel Highlands is a full-service venue that includes a limited day-of coordinator to assist with bringing your unique vision to life, from overseeing your wedding rehearsal to those little details like placing individual menus at each guest’s seat. You’ll appreciate the steady hand at the helm of your big day.

But don’t stop at the wedding: Why not host your rehearsal dinner in their award-winning restaurant, California Market at Pacific’s Edge? We’ve had a memorable meal here ourselves and trust us when we say that your friends and family are in for a truly elevated dining experience. In fact, Hyatt Carmel Highlands makes any landmark occasion special—engagement parties, bridal showers, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, and even post-wedding brunches.

Equally memorable is an overnight stay in this "Category 7" property, a designation given to only the most luxurious hotels in the world. A Room Block for your wedding guests is available for 5–25 rooms and comes with garden or ocean views, and exceptional contemporary comforts—like a private balcony, wood-burning fireplace, a Jacuzzi tub…and we recommend arranging for breakfast in bed the next morning!

With its idyllic setting and personalized amenities, this stunning hilltop sanctuary is sure to deliver on its promise of happily ever after.