21 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues
The Bay Area may be a bustling metropolitan region, but it's also home to some epic outdoor wedding venues. These romantic places can be found in a variety of settings—on a bluff overlooking the ocean, surrounded by lush vineyards, and even nestled in a forest beneath towering redwoods. And thanks to California's agreeable climate, you can host an unforgettable al fresco celebration pretty much all year-round. Here are our picks for some of the best outdoor wedding spots the Bay Area has to offer.
NORTH BAY
NORTH BAY
Deer Park Villa
Fairfax, CA
Fab Features: stunning natural cathedral surrounded by soaring redwoods • vintage-style outdoor bar overlooking a handmade stone water feature • 1920s-inspired Dance Hall dotted with stylish art and antique tchotchkes, wrought-iron sconces, and a hardwood dance floor
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Rancho Nicasio
Nicasio, CA
Fab Features: countryside venue complete with restaurant, lawn, ballroom, and bar • the Rancho Room is designed with wooden ceiling tresses, brass-trimmed fixtures, and an oak dance floor • receptions on the open-air deck overlook the grand lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Lyford House
Tiburon, CA
Fab Features: exquisite spot nestled on the shores of Richardson Bay • 1876 Victorian mansion surrounded by the protected landscape of Tiburon's Audubon Center and Sanctuary • in-house planning services include vendor coordination, design and décor assistance, rentals, and more with a focus on sustainable practices
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

The Haven at Tomales
Tomales, California
Fab Features: secluded outdoor retreat set on 1,000 acres of preserved farmland • variety of event spaces from the terraced garden to the historic barn • al fresco celebrations set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a shimmering pond
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

EAST BAY
EAST BAY
Brazilian Room
Berkeley, CA
Fab Features: architecturally striking gem in Tilden Park • ceremonies on a flagstone patio overlooking a sloping lawn and tree-studded hillsides • impressive floor-to-ceiling leaded-glass windows offer a closeup look at the surrounding forest
Price: $ • $$

The Bridges Golf Club
San Ramon, California
Fab Features: romantic ceremonies unfold on velvety lawns or in the glowing Fireplace Room • villa-style interiors boast high wood-beam ceilings, antique-style chandeliers, and arched picture windows • outdoor spaces include the cozy Back Fireplace Patio and the elegant Looking Terrace
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$

The Gardens at Heather Farm
Walnut Creek, CA
Fab Features: garden oasis with 6 acres of colorful flowerbeds, herb and rock gardens, and water features • romantic ceremonies beneath the Gazebo designed with a unique, slate-tile roof and enhanced by climbing roses • al fresco receptions on the Meadow Lawn surrounded by Rugosa roses and pine trees
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak
Walnut Creek, CA
Fab Features: hilltop clubhouse bordered by open space and ridgeline trails • exchange vows under a majestic, gnarled 350-year-old oak tree • celebrations on the Patio against a backdrop of manicured greens and a sparkling lake with an impressive fountain
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

SOLANO COUNTY
SOLANO COUNTY
Jefferson Street Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings
Benicia, California
Fab Features: historic hilltop mansion with bay views • exchange vows beneath a classical colonnaded wisteria arbor • garden receptions among fountains, statues, and flowerbeds, or in the elegant fabric-draped Grand Pavilions
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club
Vallejo, California
Fab Features: breathtaking vista of rolling hills, trees and golf greens from the Fairways Ceremony Lawn • modern farmhouse-style banquet facility with wrought-iron chandeliers and sliding barn doors • elegant glass pavilion frames the lush views and brings in natural light
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO
Conservatory of Flowers
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: iconic glass landmark set in Golden Gate park • tented al fresco events held on the adjoining lawn • celebrations amid exotic plants, from orchids and water lilies to amazing palms and ferns
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California
Fab Features: historic buildings right on the water • postcard-worthy vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Marin Headlands • outdoor lawn or patio ceremonies
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
The Mountain Terrace
Woodside, CA
Fab Features: say "I do" on a grassy meadow bordered by a grove of oaks and redwoods • celebrate on the two-level deck beneath strings of market lights • the inviting interior boasts a stone fireplace, doric columns, and large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards
Woodside, California
Fab Features: ridgetop winery with stunning panoramic vistas • ceremonies on the expansive, beautifully landscaped lawn • the Pavilion boasts a peaked, cedar roof and a partially glass-enclosed terrace with 270-degree views of vineyards and the bay
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

TRI-VALLEY
TRI-VALLEY
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
Pleasanton, California
Fab Features: 110-acre winery estate with Italian palazzo vibes and sweeping mountain views • antique brick venue with an elegant two-tiered patio and lawn surrounded by vineyards • award-winning culinary staff
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Poppy Ridge Golf Course
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: sun-splashed ceremony terraces overlook the golf course • inviting restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views • generous packages include an event manager, bartenders, on-site coordinator, and more
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
deLorimier Winery
Geyserville, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows in the courtyard under a luscious, vine-wrapped pergola • heavenly receptions on the back lawn, bordered by vineyards and countryside panoramas • strings of twinkle lights add sparkle to the festivities, with an ample patio for dancing under the stars
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Saint Helena, CA
Fab Features: top Napa Valley restaurant and wedding venue serving farm-to-table cuisine • stunning outdoor spaces include the gracious apple meadow and the expansive lawn—both framed by lush vineyards • al fresco receptions may include the Live Fire experience, with chefs roasting meat and veggies in front of the guests, and s'mores with homemade marshmallows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Annadel Estate Winery
Santa Rosa, CA
Fab Features: striking turn-of-the-century estate set on 40 acres of woodlands, vineyards, and heirloom rose fields • magical Old World-style ruins boast hand-hewn stone walls and lush trellises • artful lighting illuminates expansive lawns, terraces, and a rustic barn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
Testarossa Winery
Los Gatos, California
Fab Features: the patio is framed by blooming florals & stone walkways and perched above lush forest • original 19th-century stone-walled wine cellar exudes Old World elegance • ideal indoor/outdoor flow, from ceremonies among the trees to strolling cocktail hours in the Cave to elegant dinners in the Tasting Room
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, California
Fab Features: landmark Mediterranean-style private estate • garden ceremonies in the open-air, white-columned pavilion • the Main Hall impresses with a beamed ceiling, gilded chandeliers, and an enormous fireplace topped with a tile and carved-wood mantel
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

BONUS
BONUS
Because we couldn't leave out this gorgeous Santa Cruz venue that's just a short drive from the South Bay!
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz, CA
Fab Features: luxurious Mission-style retreat • set on a mountain bluff overlooking forested hills and bay views • say "I do" beneath an arbor laced with climbing roses and wisteria
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

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