Chaminade Resort & Spa 1 Chaminade Lane • Santa Cruz • CA 95065
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Set high on a mountain bluff overlooking forested hills and the Monterey Bay, this sublime Mediterranean-style retreat is blessed with spectacular views and a refreshing, up-to-the-minute polish, blending the best of Old-World elegance and modern luxury. This pairing is beautifully evoked in the Seascape Ballroom, which is adorned with wood beams, industrial-chic wrought-iron fixtures, and two sets of French doors that onto a patio with panoramic vistas of the scenic surroundings.
- The lovely Courtyard Terrace is reminiscent of a Spanish Plaza, complete with a tranquil tiered fountain. You might exchange vows here beneath an arbor laced with climbing roses and seasonal wisteria, or say "I do" on the Sunset Patio, which is reached through an archway of bougainvillea, and backed by a dramatic panorama of rolling hills and the bay on the horizon.
- The accommodations are as enticing as the scenery: the guest rooms and suites, situated in the 11 two-story Villas nestled in the wooded landscape, evoke a luxe-casual vibe. With an on-site pool, Himalayan salt sauna, hot tub, tennis courts, and miles of hiking trails, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Wine and dine at the scenic View Restaurant and Terrace, enjoy a treatment at their all-natural spa, or head off property, where you can stroll on a beach, go wine tasting, or board a yacht for a sunset cruise.
Video
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- Chaminade Resort Interactive Virtual Tour: Santa Cruz Ballroom
- Chaminade Resort Interactive Virtual Tour: The View, a Treeside Restaurant
- Chaminade Resort Interactive Virtual Tour: Seascape Ballroom
Deals
Extra Night Stay!
Book your wedding and wedding night at Chaminade, and you newlyweds get an extra night stay for free!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $155–200/person
All-inclusive wedding packages include:
- venue rental fee
- generous hors d’oeuvres
- entrées (buffet or sit-down)
- furniture, linens, umbrellas, heat lamps, etc.
- Ceremony rehearsal
- Cake-cutting & menu tasting
- Venue coordination
- An extra overnight stay in the bridal suite for the couple (when one night is purchased)
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 25%
Additional Info
Special rates are available for overnight accommodations for the wedding couple and guests.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 130 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 200 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, Saturday-Sunday, midnight event curfew, outdoor music 10pm curfew.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Conference Center
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Mountain
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Resort / Spa
- Restaurant
- Retreat
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Hills
- Landscaped Grounds
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Pool Area
- Valley
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: included in package
Dressing Area: yes, based on availability, extra fee may apply
AV/Meeting Equipment: some provided in package
Parking: valet, on-site lot
Accommodations: 156 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided, excluding décor
View: garden patio, pool area, fountain, landscaped grounds; panorama of forest, valley, Pacific Ocean, and rolling hills
Other: spa services, tennis courts, hiking trails, event coordination
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, BYO wine with corkage fee
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK, but must end by 10pm outdoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no rice, silk petals, confetti, birdseed, or sparklers
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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