Shadowbrook 1750 Wharf Road • Capitola • California 95010
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Tucked at the base of a steep, beautifully landscaped hillside, this unique restaurant—reached by cable car or a winding, palm-draped path—exudes a tantalizing aura of mystery and romance. Equally tantalizing? The exceptional cuisine. Their chef utilizes regional products and organic ingredients to craft a delectable menu perfectly tailored to your tastes.
- Originally built in the 1920s, the venue now consists of seven distinctly different rooms and three patios spread out in tiers above Soquel Creek. The garden theme, so meticulously executed outside, is carried throughout the interior. Greenery is visible everywhere, from vines clinging to the ceilings in the Main Dining Room to the almost-100-year-old cypress growing through the ceiling of the Garden Room.
- In the grand Rock Room Bar and Lounge, historic wooden beams and an impressive stone fireplace are paired with a stunning partially glass ceiling to create a striking blend of past and present. Pair the spaces how you like to create your own distinct vibe: outdoor ceremonies on the private Creekside Patio are blessed by nature, while receptions in the Craftsman-style Fireside Room boast a warm, rustic feel.
Deals
Last-Minute Wedding Savings!
Book your Shadowbrook wedding 3 months or less from your wedding date, and get a 20% discount off of the rental fee! Perfect for an Elopement or Small Wedding. Please contact the Shadowbrook events team to check availability, banquets@shadowbrook-capitola.com.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $250–1,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Type of event
Ceremony Fee
- $250/event
Package Prices
- /person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Package chosen
- Hors d'oeuvre Receptions are also available starting at $55/person.
- Buffet options includes appetizers, meal with accompaniments and set-up and service.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
Additional Info
Shadowbrook also has their own in-house pastry chef who can prepare your customized wedding cake! Prices start at $7/pp depending on design.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 60 | 100 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 100 | 100 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 60. | ||
Capacity varies depending on choice of event space, day of the week and time of day -- please inquire for details.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
- Semi-exclusive use is available from 11am-5pm all year, daily (the main dining room remains open to the public.)
- Saturday-Sunday evenings (2pm-8pm) and Friday evenings (4pm-10pm) are available in the Wine Cellar Room for up to 37 guests for dining and ceremony.
- Monday-Thursday evenings (4pm-10pm) are available for up to 100 guests
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Restaurant
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Waterfall
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: in lounge area
Dressing Areas: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: PA, microphones, projector & screen; other CBA for a fee
Parking: ample, complimentary
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: on patio and paths
Cleanup: provided
View: Soquel Creek and gardens
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, or BYO with corkage fee
Smoking: parking lots only
Music: amplified OK indoors with volume limits; outdoors, acoustic only
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no rice, birdseed, or confetti
Shadowbrook
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