30 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding

Fab Features: luxury getaway in the San Bernadino Mountains tucked between lush forest and a sparkling creek • exchange vows on the outdoor stage, with the majestic mountains beyond, then enjoy cocktails on the spacious open-air deck • plush accommodations in 6 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites, are the perfect home base for the wedding party

Fab Features: charming indoor/outdoor venue in the heart of Carlsbad Village, just blocks from the Pacific • the gated patio is surrounded with lush greenery, created an intimate "secret garden" feeling • the interior exudes a luxe speakeasy vibe, with rich navy walls, sparkling crystal lighting fixtures, plush furnishings, and gleaming poured concrete floors

Fab Features: stylish downtown hotel ideal for intimate celebrations • the spectacular Above Ash Social venue encompasses an al fresco rooftop, a piazza with fire pits, and a glass-walled gathering space, all with 360-degree city views • in-house cuisine showcases diverse flavors, high quality ingredients, and sea-to-table freshness

Fab Features: historic 1930s gem with a colorful history situated on several mountain-view acres with lush gardens, fountains, and meandering pathways • intimate ceremonies set among the gardens or on the spacious patio, accented with cacti and Mission-style architectural details • start your honeymoon right away with lodgings in the unique indoor/outdoor Love Nest, with spectacular sunset views

Fab Features: tucked away in historic Balboa Park, the garden’s lush trees and tall bamboo provide a uniquely intimate event space • authentic Japanese garden features include koi ponds, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees, and wisteria arbors • can accommodate everything from minimonies to grand celebrations in a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces

Fab Features: serene setting on 150 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest • ceremonies in a charming chapel, lush, forested meadow, or along the peaceful creek • dining and dancing on the Whispering Pines terrace, with trees all around and bistro lights and stars overhead

Fab Features: hilltop setting with exquisite views of the surrounding vineyard • sprawling garden courtyard outfitted with a raised music stage, an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning oven & beer taps, and lawn games • cool hacienda-style tasting house has a great indoor/outdoor flow

Fab Features: beautiful 1930s Spanish-Revival style church • the sanctuary impresses with vintage lantern-style light fixtures suspended from the vaulted ceiling’s open beams and a stunning stained-glass Rose Window • the neighboring park and garden make for great photo ops

Fab Features: mission-style tower and clubhouse set on 300 beautiful acres • courtyard ceremony garden accented by two burbling fountains, verdant landscaping, and a large, hedge-line wall • the ballroom, restaurant, and bar can be set up for small to grand celebrations

Fab Features: exchange vows on the greenery-lined Shearwater Lawn, steps from the ocean • adjacent indoor and outdoor spaces allow seamless transitions and fantastic ocean views • custom menus designed alongside the executive chef

Fab Features: reimagined 1928 Dairy Warehouse in Downtown San Diego • this urban-chic space impresses with an arched barrel roof and poured concrete walls • the upstairs loft spaces can be utilized for day-of prep or for small celebrations

Fab Features: waterfront restaurant with landmark lighthouse • 3 banquet spaces (2 with patios) boasting San Diego Bay and city views • outdoor ceremonies against a San Diego skyline backdrop

Fab Features: beachfront hotel with coastal-chic style • intimate beach wedding package with ceremonies on the sand while the waves break in the background • variety of reception spaces from the Lanai Patio to the contemporary San Miguel Ballroom to the 12th-story Harbor ballroom with unobstructed panoramic views

Fab Features: intimate weddings on the airy terrace, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Masters Course and San Fernando Valley • elegant, modern clubhouse with gleaming marble floors, graceful columns, French doors, and a tiled wraparound deck • verdant ceremony lawn framed by a stand of tall cypress trees and a a tree-covered hillside

Fab Features: ceremonies on the beach or the sun deck • elopement and intimate wedding packages available for up to 20 guests • enjoy oceanfront suites and arrange optional add-on experiences for your wedding guests, from paddle-boarding to beach picnics to wine-tasting tours

Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center

Fab Features: oceanfront ceremonies on a dramatic rocky ridge • intimate celebrations at the Council Bluff overlook with a rock circle and fire pit • the grounds boast stunning views of the Pacific, a vast meadow, and a towering Redwood forest

Fab features: family owned & operated, 33 acre private estate with over 30 years of event experience • lush gardens, rolling hills, vineyard views, and established oak trees • full wedding planning packages including elopements or micro-weddings

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Fab Features: luxe boutique hotel with an exceptional wedding planning team • exchange vows before a spectacular water wall feature in the Rail Road Courtyard, then dance under the stars and glowing market lights • or, opt for the airy Orchard Ballroom, with its grand stone fireplace, 11-foot ceilings, and modern arched windows

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from an 19th-century steamer • ornate interior boasts a crisply painted arched ceiling highlighted with gold leaf, etched glass windows, and crystal chandeliers • decks on three sides offer jaw-dropping views the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby

Fab Features: historic Sausalito treasure boasts a breathtaking panorama that includes the city skyline, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge • airy, open floor plan with an inviting modern interior and a wraparound deck • guests are sure to love the house-crafted cocktails and California Cuisine-inspired fare

Fab Features: sophisticated wine bar with a cozy, upscale vibe • numerous unique event spaces, including a sleek bottle lounge & private dining room, a light-flooded, glass-walled library, and plush lounges • delectable small plates and wine pairings

Fab Features: John D. Rockefeller's former hunting lodge surrounded by 2 acres of lushly landscaped grounds • ceremonies on a red-bricked patio, where a pretty gazebo is shaded by redwoods • the interior boasts hardwood floors, hand-hewn ceiling beams, and a unique brick fireplace

Fab Features: whimsical Tudor-style inn perfect for intimate events • toes-in-the-sand ceremonies on Muir Beach just steps away from the inn • lawn ceremonies set against rolling, chaparral-covered hills followed by cozy receptions inside the charming pub serving up authentic English fare

Fab Features: sophisticated wine country setting with a lovely deck for al fresco ceremonies • receptions in the two-story Cask Room lined with century-old casks or the warm, Old World-style dining room • enjoy delectable multi-course menus with customized wine pairings

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: urban beer garden and industrial-chic rooftop terrace • all-inclusive catering packages range from deliciously-balanced casual menus to upscale, innovative cuisine • 5 spaces for varying guest counts from the Wine Room or Bourbon Barrel to a casual outdoor lounge

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Fab Features: cliffside boutique hideaway overlooking the coast • intimate ceremonies on the lush event lawn while the sun sets over the ocean • a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, towering redwoods, and Sonoma’s artisanal farms

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

Fab Features: stylish bistro with unobstructed bay views • variety of chic event spaces ranging from private to semi-private • world-class menus paired with exceptional service

Venue: Sacred Mountain Julien