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.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $150–1,200/event
All weddings are scheduled between 11am and 5pm, with semi-exclusive use only (the Main Dining Floor remains open to the public starting at 3:30pm).
Owners Private Reserve (up to 16 guests)
$150–300 site fee | $850–1,500 F&B minimumRedwood Room (up to 22 guests)
$500 site fee | $1,750 F&B minimumWine Cellar Room (up to 37 guests)
$600 site fee | $3,000 F&B minimumGreen House + Wine Cellar (61–100 guests)
$1,200 site fee | $6,000 F&B minimum
Ceremony Fee
- $250/event
Ceremony locations include the Redwood Patio, Creekside Patio, and Rock Room & Lounge.
The fee includes a rehearsal and setup; limited seating available.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $55–100/person
Plated menu options range at $75–100++/person, which includes hors d'oeuvres, first course, and entrée selections. A 2-hour hors d'oeuvres-only reception starts at $55++/person.
Hosted, limited host, and cash bar options are available at additional cost.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 23%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max 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.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 11am–5pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Restaurant
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Waterfall
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
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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