29 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
Pacheco Ranch Winery
Novato, CA
Fab Features: 1876 Italianate ranch house with Victorian touches like a columned covered porch, decorative eaves, a pergola draped in wisteria, and a fragrant rose garden • nestled on acres of bucolic grounds that include vineyards, heirloom citrus trees, Italian cypress, and a waterfall • al fresco reception area glows thanks to spotlights tucked in the tall trees
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Deer Park Villa
Fairfax, CA
Fab Features: stunning natural cathedral surrounded by soaring redwoods • vintage-style outdoor bar overlooking a handmade stone water feature • 1920s-inspired Dance Hall dotted with stylish art and antique tchotchkes, wrought-iron sconces, and a hardwood dance floor
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Cavallo Point, the Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California
Fab Features: restored Colonial Revival complex set on 75,000 acres of national parkland • stunning views of the Bay, Golden Gate ,Bridge and SF cityscape • luxurious amenities include the Healing Arts Center & Spa, an award-winning restaurant, and glamorous family-friendly suites and guest rooms
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Mountain Home Inn
Mill Valley, CA
Fab Features: secluded bed & breakfast ideal for destination weddings • rustic-chic events set among lush redwood groves, terraced gardens, sprawling, ridge-top decks overlooking the lofty peaks of Mt. Tamalpais • customized packages packages paired with event assistance from their on-site wedding coordinator
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
Silverado Resort
Napa, California
Fab Features: gracious historic estate that blends Southern hospitality and California charm • romantic 19th-century mansion encircled by lush, blooming gardens and grassy oak-lined paths • plenty of accommodations for guests, including family-size, cozy cottages
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Rosewood Events
Petaluma, CA
Fab Features: private country estate with 360-degree views • say ‘I do’ under the romantic redwoods or a giant willow tree • celebrate amongst flower gardens, lavender and daisy fields, split-rail walkways, grapevines, and more
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club
Napa, California
Fab Features: the elevated pavilion outfitted with elegant white draping, a custom-built wood wall and chandeliers • ceremonies set on the picturesque 18th-hole with waterfall and vineyard views • fabulous all-inclusive packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Arista Winery
Healdsburg, CA
Fab Features: idyllic family-owned winery on 34 acres of world-renowned vineyards, serene gardens, and ancient oaks with views of Mount Saint Helena • a charming indoor Pavilion with a pizza oven and gas fire pit opens onto a gracious tentable lawn, while dramatic steps lead up to the shady Oak Grove • sip in-house wines beneath a handcrafted pergola on the dogwood-shaded Mezzanine
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Barn at Harrow Cellars
Sonoma, CA
Fab Features: elegant whitewashed barn nestled among vineyards • olive-lined pathways wend past a quaint pond, succulent gardens, and a lush green lawn • gorgeous indoor/outdoor vibes and generous packages
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Tre Posti
Saint Helena, CA
Fab Features: romantic Wine Country hideaway with dramatic Mayacamas Mountain views • Tuscan vibes in The Courtyard, framed by mulberry trees, tiered fountains, and twinkle-lit canopies • incredible food with a Napa-Italian twist, served with local wines
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
EAST BAY
EAST BAY
Sequoyah Country Club
Oakland, California
Fab Features: sun-soaked ceremonies on the picturesque, tree-lined Terrace Lawn • graceful Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse perched above budding olive trees and bright beds of flowers • cocktails on the front Patio, with its comfortable lounge furniture, fire pits, and panoramic vista
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Bridges Golf Club
San Ramon, California
Fab Features: romantic ceremonies unfold on velvety lawns or in the glowing Fireplace Room • villa-style interiors boast high wood-beam ceilings, antique-style chandeliers, and arched picture windows • outdoor spaces include the cozy Back Fireplace Patio and the elegant Looking Terrace
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Berkeley Country Club
El Cerrito, CA
Fab Features: lush, hillside property offers the ambiance of a country retreat with dazzling panoramas of the Bay • say "I do" on the Vista Terrace, overlooking the sparkling sea and distant boats • charming English Tudor-style Clubhouse boasts original 1920s architectural details
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Hiddenbrooke Hills by Wedgewood Weddings
Vallejo, California
Fab Features: breathtaking vista of rolling hills, trees and golf greens from the Fairways Ceremony Lawn • modern farmhouse-style banquet facility with wrought-iron chandeliers and sliding barn doors • elegant glass pavilion frames the lush views and brings in natural light
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO
Sens
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: refreshingly unique Mediterranean restaurant with a stylish interior • intimate celebrations on the patio with dramatic views of the Ferry Building and the Bay • extensive wine list and seasonally inspired menus using fresh, local ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
InterContinental Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Fab Features: modern, plush hotel with a warm, amenity-filled interior • the Pacific Terrace offers an expansive, clear-covered outdoor venue available year-round • Grand Ballroom boasts 20-foot ceilings and massive windows to bring the outside in
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
The Newhall Nest
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: versatile event space set above SF"s Financial District • chic celebrations in the penthouse's loft-like interior with well-appointed decor and fabulous city views • dine and dance the night away beneath stringed bistro lights on the intimate rooftop deck
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
Long Branch Saloon and Farms
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: expansive site dotted with charming Old Western buildings and authentic artifacts • romantic ceremonies in a picturesque country chapel or lush meadow • original barn restored as a vintage saloon highlighted by a carefully carved wooden bar
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
CuriOdyssey
San Mateo, California
Fab Features: an innovative science center, zoo, and thoroughly original event venue • say ‘I do’ in the lush Butterfly Garden • celebrate under the shady Pavilion, and in the architecturally stunning Redwood Hall, with its four cascading levels, mirrored cupola, and soaring windows framing breathtaking panoramas of the bay
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Mountain Terrace
Woodside, CA
Fab Features: say "I do" on a grassy meadow bordered by a grove of oaks and redwoods • celebrate on the two-level deck beneath strings of market lights • the inviting interior boasts a stone fireplace, doric columns, and large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Kohl Mansion, "The Oaks"
Burlingame, California
Fab Features: grand estate set on 40 acres of oak woodlands • the manicured grounds a boast manor house, pool, rose garden, tennis courts, greenhouses, and a large carriage house • the sizable Great Hall, a copy of the Arlington Tudor Hall in Essex, England, was built for glamourous gatherings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
TRI-VALLEY/LIVERMORE WINE COUNTRY
TRI-VALLEY/LIVERMORE WINE COUNTRY
Bella Rosa at Garré Vineyard and Winery
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: park-like setting bordered by flowerbeds, Italian cypress, and Cabernet vines • hacienda-style Event Center with an elegant ballroom enhanced with Old-World accents and a bell tower • stone-paved inner courtyard with fireplace and fountain • patio, lawn, and vineyard views from large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Reinstein Ranch
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: historic ranch that offers retreat-style weekend weddings • celebrations with a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, and receptions beneath glowing bistro lights al fresco or in the rustic, airy barn • cozy accommodations in the charming historic farmhouse, a vintage bunkhouse, cabin, and a glamping village
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Club at Ruby Hill
Pleasanton, CA
Fab Features: beautiful Clubhouse sequestered on a hill overlooking a golf course and gated community surrounded by acres of vineyards • stunning oval terrace for al fresco ceremonies and receptions • a sweeping staircase leads down to the main dining room with 40-foot ceilings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
Nestldown
Los Gatos Mountains, CA
Fab Features: an ethereal hideaway tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains • say "I do" at the lakeside amphitheater or beneath towering Redwoods • rustic receptions inside the Barn, a soaring glass-and-fir structure with a steep-pitched ceiling, supported by slender wooden columns illuminated by glowing chandeliers
Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga, CA
Fab Features: a lush 125-acre preserve that's home to the oldest privately owned picnic grounds in the area • exchange vows in Cathedral Grove where majestic redwoods and towering box elders lean towards each other and form an arch-like the ceiling of a Gothic church • receptions backed by Longbridge, a graceful stone span bridge built in 1902
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
BONUS
BONUS
We just had to include this gorgeous garden oasis in Chico that has some major tropical island vibes.
The Palms
Chico, CA
Fab Features: tropical oasis tucked away in Chico • gorgeous al fresco celebrations in the private courtyard surrounded by lush foliage • rental includes a complimentary 2-hour consultation from luxury custom event design company We Do Design
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
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