34 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding

Venue Superpowers:

Iconic City Views

Rooftop Venue

Elevated Cuisine

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

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Balboa Park Location

Authentic Japanese Gardens

Private Get-Ready Room

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

Venue Superpowers:

Secluded Getaway

Open-Air Deck

Weekend Weddings

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

Venue Superpowers:

Outdoor Reception Option

Garden Style

Close to the Ocean

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

Venue Superpowers:

Charming Chapel

Tree-Shaded Terrace

All-Inclusive Packages

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

Venue Superpowers:

Bluff-Front Beauty

Sustainable Spa

Delicious Cuisine

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

 Venue Superpowers:

Vineyard Views

Cool Hacienda-style Vibes

BYO Catering
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

Venue Superpowers:

Courtyard Celebrations

Stunning Sanctuary

Rustic Glamour

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

Venue Superpowers:

LGBTQ+ Friendly

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Reception Options

Fab Features: idyllic waterfront resort steps from the beach • panoramic views of the San Diego skyline and Coronado Bridge • amenities include three pools, a pickleball court, a luxury wellness center and day spa, and delicious dining options

Venue Superpowers: 

Intimate Celebrations

Panoramic Mountain Views

Affordable

Fab Features: mountaintop inn offering exclusive weekend buyouts of the property and 10 unique guest rooms and suites • ceremonies on an open-air terrace backed by sweeping views of the San Bernardino National Forest and surrounding mountains • delectable in-house dining keeps things simple

Venue Superpowers:

Sweeping Ocean Views

Rooftop Patio

Luxe On-Site Spa

Fab Features: stunning views of the sea from the Pacific Terrace, an expansive rooftop patio, or Seagrove Park, a grassy knoll on the water's edge • French doors in the plush Platinum Ballroom open onto a lovely patio with a waterfall wall • luxurious Spa L'Auberge offers a full menu of soothing indulgences, plus a private couple's garden on the spa's lush grounds

Venue Superpowers:

Mission-Style Clubhouse

Manicured Gardens

Flexible Event Spaces

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

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive Packages

Industrial Vibes

Blank Canvas

Fab Features: stylish, turnkey event space offering amenities like customizable cuisine, event planning services, staffing, and furnishings • light-filled contemporary reception hall with wood-beamed ceilings, greenery-draped chandeliers, and warm natural textures • enjoy craft cocktails and sommelier-inspired wines in the airy cocktail gallery and adjacent Bar Lounge

Venue Superpowers: 

Sweeping Waterfront Views

Intimate Celebrations

Landmark Lighthouse

Fab Features: waterfront venue with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and Coronado Island • private outdoor ceremony site and choice of three unique rooms with built-in bars and private patios • the expert culinary team will help you craft the perfect menu to fit your tastes

Venue Superpowers:

Mountain Views

Beach Wedding Ceremonies

Ballroom

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

Venue Superpowers:

Cultural Caterers Welcome

Golf Course

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

Transform your small wedding into an unforgettable affair by hosting it at a stunning Noble House property. 

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Homesteads

Garden Ceremonies

Open-Air Receptions

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

Venue Superpowers:

Elopement Packages

Cliff-Side Ceremonies

Retreat

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

Venue Superpowers: 
Chardonnay and Syrah Vineyards
Mayacamas Mountain Views
1,850 Acres
Fab Features: century-old sustainable winery nestled on the slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains • al fresco celebrations on Boot Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of the vineyards, in the Magnolia Room amid picturesque vines, or on the inviting Winemaker's Plaza beneath shady pecans • intimate celebrations in the unique Wine Cave, set 175 feet beneath a Syrah vineyard and surrounded by fragrant aging wine barrels

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Lush Gardens

Family-Owned

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

Venue Superpowers:

LGBTQ+ Friendly

On-Site Accommodations

Historic

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

Venue Superpowers:

Rooftop Garden

Blank Slate

Contemporary Vibes

Fab Features: blank canvas event space with light wood accents, plenty of bright windows, and thoughtfully curated furnishings • a serene rooftop garden is a stunning natural oasis with a lush, living wall • the ceiling of the first floor is studded with skylights, creating an airy, contemporary vibe

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive Packages

City Views

Outdoor Reception Options

Fab Features: dynamic hotspot that combines art, film, and fabulous food, with several cool spaces for private dining • al fresco celebrations in the courtyard where films are projected on an exterior wall • the dishes draw on international influences and use fresh, seasonal ingredients

Venue Superpowers:

Romantic Elopements

Non-Profit

Coastal Views

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from a 19th-century steamer nestled on Belevedere Cove • the 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 of the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Setting

Private Estate

Panoramic Views
Fab Features: romantic hilltop setting overlooking the Valley of the Moon • circular fountain courtyard bordered by olive trees and grapevines • versatile Pavilion affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, the estate vineyards, and coastal wetlands

Venue Superpowers:

Elopement Options

Lush Gardens

All-Inclusive Packages

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

Venue Superpowers:

Late Night Receptions 

Rehearsal Dinner Packages

LGBTQ+ Friendly

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

Venue Superpowers:

English-Inspired Style

Intimate Celebrations

Nearby Muir Beach

Fab Features: whimsical Tudor-style inn steps away from Muir • rent out the inn's seven rooms and celebrate in the light-flooded conservatory, a glass-walled space with abundant vines and flowers • lawn ceremonies are set against rolling, chaparral-covered hills, or opt to say "I do" on nearby Muir Beach

Venue Superpowers: 

Al Fresco Celebrations

Old World Dining Room

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: sophisticated wine country setting with a lovely deck for al fresco ceremonies featuring stunning valley views • 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

Venue Superpowers:

Euro Vibes

Historic Glam

Intimate Celebrations

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

Venue Superpowers:

Exclusive Use

Classic Red Barn

Western-Chic Setting

Fab Features: 34-acre private estate highlighted by a a warm, rustic red barn • al fresco weddings held among rolling hills, Mediterranean-inspired gardens, and lush, vine-laden trellises • exchange vows beneath a century-old oak

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Setting

Lush Grounds

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: cliffside boutique hideaway overlooking the northern 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

Venue Superpowers:

Fisherman's Wharf Location

Iconic Restaurant

Legendary Sourdough Bread

Fab Features: stylish bistro on the waterfront in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf • variety of chic event spaces ranging from private to semi-private, most with fabulous, unobstructed bay views • world-class menus paired with exceptional service

Venue: Sacred Mountain Julian

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