Find Wedding Ideas: Santa Cruz Wedding Venues You'll Love
Santa Cruz has so many beautiful wedding venues -- we have plenty of suggestions, depending on what you are looking for. We share our faves here.
(If you can't get enough, see detailed info for all the Santa Cruz wedding venues on our site.)
![27 of Northern California's Most Romantic Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Most-Romantic-Wedding-Venues-LuxuryEstate.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=90eae8be01972942cd17b3b49b7cbcbd 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Most-Romantic-Wedding-Venues-LuxuryEstate.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=2b6315c9f308c29cc6a43287bcc77dd6 190w)
27 of Northern California's Most Romantic Wedding Venues
With its towering redwood forests, rugged coastline, and renowned wine country, you don’t have to look very hard to find a jaw-dropping romantic venue for your Northern California wedding. From a cliffside inn overlooking the Pacific to a Mediterranean-style villa surrounded by formal gardens, these dreamy locations set a stunning stage and provide all ambiance and gorgeous photo ops you’ll need for an unforgettable celebration.
![32 Gorgeous California Winery Wedding Venues—From North to South](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/California-Winery-Wedding-Venues-OysterRidge.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=fc73fccb96787c2a5817ddfb8ccf320e 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/California-Winery-Wedding-Venues-OysterRidge.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=37264f26391838a0ea87ffd87cd50c2a 190w)
32 Gorgeous California Winery Wedding Venues—From North to South
You don't need to travel far in California to find a gorgeous wine country setting for your wedding day. Thanks to its agreeable climate, distinct seasons, and sprawling landscapes, the Golden State is ideal for growing juicy grapes—and playing host to dreamy nuptials. From the misty hillsides of Napa Valley to the sun-kissed fields of Temecula and everywhere in between, we've got a picture-perfect winery wedding venue for you.
![26 of Northern California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Hidden-Gem-Wedding-Venues-Stanford-Inn.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=3db1f85b7ab84ad20351c3c6d8facb22 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Hidden-Gem-Wedding-Venues-Stanford-Inn.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=e121b767940f976c4d7a5de71bcf4b2c 190w)
26 of Northern California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
On the hunt for a not-your-average wedding venue in Northern California? This part of the state is known for its rugged coastline with romantic bluffs, rolling vineyards, and majestic redwood forests. And tucked away in these gorgeous landscapes are some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a whimsical Tudor-style inn on the coast or a lavish wine-country estate just off the beaten path. Feast your eyes on these surprising and unexpected locations that are often hiding in plain sight!
![14 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Coastal-Destination-Wedding-Venues-Inn-of-lost-coast.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=71339d30b1016fe3fc74a0866a22d03b 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Northern-California-Coastal-Destination-Wedding-Venues-Inn-of-lost-coast.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=295e3d1f1d826ebdc9f2d7defd7ec020 190w)
14 Cool Northern California Coastal Destination Wedding Venues
Dreaming of a destination wedding on the misty shores of Northern California? From a charming inn nestled on a dramatic cliff at the edge of a redwood forest to a luxurious resort in beautiful Big Sur, find all the romance you'll ever need in these quaint and cozy seaside towns peppered along this rugged coastline.
![21 Majestic Mountain Destination Wedding Venues In California](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/California-Mountain-Destination-Wedding-Venues-Autocamp-Yosemite-2021_03_11.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=2e81dc3bb076d83f5e308a92b4745225 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/California-Mountain-Destination-Wedding-Venues-Autocamp-Yosemite-2021_03_11.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=94804d58d3b6cc8605e369e02940c183 190w)
21 Majestic Mountain Destination Wedding Venues In California
Dreaming of a California destination wedding location with epic mountain views? Whether you want to exchange vows from the top of the Sierra Nevadas overlooking snow-capped peaks or surrounded by towering redwoods in a quaint mountainside town, these natural wonders can be found all over this Golden State and provide a spectacular backdrop for any celebration, big or small!
![28 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Stylish-California-Venues-For-Your-Micro-Wedding-Occasions-Laguna-Village.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=20afda6850ff0eceba58b5aa1c21bc56 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Stylish-California-Venues-For-Your-Micro-Wedding-Occasions-Laguna-Village.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=e02b1d8f7bbbbe85b5482d50a366718e 190w)
28 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding
Planning a micro wedding in California? Whether that's always been your day-of dream or if it's the new Plan B, these small celebrations can pack a big punch when it comes to style and the guest experience offered. So if you’re looking to scale down that invite list to just your nearest and dearest, check out these beautiful venues that offer custom-curated packages that will save you time, money, and stress when it comes to planning your intimate event.
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California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues
California has it all when it comes to stunning landscapes for a wedding: vineyards, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and more. But it also includes some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a lush garden oasis in the middle of a bustling downtown, a lavish private estate tucked away in the redwoods, or a charming inn on the shores of a sleepy beach town. From North to South and everything in between, we've pulled together some of the most surprising and unexpected venues this Golden State has to offer—many that are hiding in plain sight!
![Favorite 12 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/NorCalWeddingVenues-BrazilianRoom.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=7b9828703d9b30fed674e61d90b62963 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/NorCalWeddingVenues-BrazilianRoom.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=3986dd7b5245fadb23644b74ae54d94d 190w)
Favorite 12 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition
In 1989 the following 14 Northern California venues said "I do" to Here Comes The Guide when it was a brand new wedding resource. They’re our true OGs, our original BFFs. They’ve been with us since day one, and we're proud to have featured them through good times, bad times, fleeting trends, and market changes. They know a thing or two about commitment, and we just want to say "Thanks!”.
![25 All-Inclusive Bay Area Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/AllInclusiveBayAreaWeddingVenues-Chaminade.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=34b2567b039a4ca3b80afbb36c7da620 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/AllInclusiveBayAreaWeddingVenues-Chaminade.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=e133715b1d6e505143b3ccf68d62bfc7 190w)
25 All-Inclusive Bay Area Wedding Venues
Reduce the stress of planning your Bay Area wedding by hosting it at one of these all-inclusive venues. Many of them have stunning views (think vineyard, cityscape, and the ocean), PLUS they all offer full-service packages so you can hit the easy button when it comes to preparing for your big day.
![9 Fantastic Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay with Ocean Views](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/IntercontinentalTheClementMonterey-5-16-2019.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=00b7a946a8e4fc31afb4761fcd0a64dd 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/IntercontinentalTheClementMonterey-5-16-2019.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=eceb783f82e2490195cb3eac0186f4cb 190w)
9 Fantastic Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay with Ocean Views
If it’s an oceanview wedding ceremony that you crave, you can’t miss with these dreamy bayview wedding spots!
![Toes in the Sand! 4 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/MontereyTides_InduHuynh.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=816ab55737064b9989ae442c7d118d5e 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/MontereyTides_InduHuynh.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=ceaa5492ea413cdb073ea082edf388e8 190w)
Toes in the Sand! 4 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay
Fantasizing about a genuine, toes-in-the-sand beach wedding experience along the scenic Monterey Bay? These 5 venues could turn your vision board into a reality!
![6 All-Inclusive Santa Cruz Wedding Venues For A Stress-Free Event!](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SeascapeBeachResort-5-2-2019.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=a2d13177d72a1f6b9154d7014c94c191 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/SeascapeBeachResort-5-2-2019.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=6723444cb64bf08315b3b888e113e13c 190w)
6 All-Inclusive Santa Cruz Wedding Venues For A Stress-Free Event!
Not interested in too much DIY? Then pick a place that handles some of the main elements for you. These all-inclusive Santa Cruz area wedding venues not only help you press the easy button, they also welcome your personal touches and will make sure your celebration reflects your style and story.
![7 Affordable Santa Cruz, CA Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/BargettoWinery-2019_03_26_190605_235538.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=a511e521a0d0d5824a7068db45841891 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/BargettoWinery-2019_03_26_190605_235538.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=d028c70cad5c109a600aa4f9504f7188 190w)
7 Affordable Santa Cruz, CA Wedding Venues
With its small-town charm and laid-back sophistication, Santa Cruz, CA has become a sought-after wedding destination.
![29 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WD20181029-UcBotanicalGarden-08_181029_171733_1.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=5f17c5e1fa9ae7e38abb6b69e6353545 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/WD20181029-UcBotanicalGarden-08_181029_171733_1.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=235901b751516c92e59b3dbeba4ffd7f 190w)
29 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California
If you want nature, in the form of glorious trees, to play a role in your wedding, these venues could be just what you're looking for. From a cathedral in the forest created by a grove of redwoods to a canopy of spreading oaks aglow with bistro lights at night, they'll all add a woodsy beauty to your celebration.
![BIG DREAMS, small budget: 22 Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues](https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Affordable-Bay-Area-Wedding-Venues-Rancho-Nicasio.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&dpr=3&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&w=400&s=53e33a995ff5b76f9cb7eba55fc1fb70 400w, https://hctg-images.imgix.net/images/articles/Affordable-Bay-Area-Wedding-Venues-Rancho-Nicasio.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=143&w=190&s=bbb7b5117cada38720e2681130f39a83 190w)
BIG DREAMS, small budget: 22 Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues
Hoping to find an affordable Bay Area wedding venue? Don't despair! From historic mansions to enchanting redwood groves and everything in between, here's a selection of places that won't break the bank.
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