The Sanctuary Beach Resort 3295 Dunes Drive • Marina • CA 93933

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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • This luxurious seaside escape sits on 19 acres of exclusive beachfront, tucked between the hills of Carmel Valley and the Marina Dunes—a backdrop that's just as timeless as your love story. Craft an entire weekend of celebration in collaboration with the expert events team, from welcome cocktails at a private beach bonfire to post-wedding detox at the spa.
  • Exchange vows on the beach bluff or with your toes in the sand, then make your way to a gorgeous reception at one of the venue's airy, modern indoor and outdoor spaces. Your custom menu comes from the award-winning Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette, a locally driven restaurant that provides an authentic coastal dining experience.
  • The resort itself is aptly named, offering a plush sanctuary for you and your guests. Clustered in bungalows that hug the beach, each of the 60 rooms and suites feature Pacific views and outdoor patios overlooking the sweeping sand dunes.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • Contact the venue for more details.
Meals (when priced separately)
  • $115/person and up

  • Please contact the venue for a personalized quote.

Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 25%
Additional Info

  • This venue is pet-friendly!

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, The Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina keeps everything on one 19-acre beachfront property. Your ceremony can happen on the Beach Bluff, which holds up to 120 guests and fits a 90-by-90-foot tent. For the reception, choose the Lodge Lawn (up to 100), the Pearl Room (40) or Cannery Room (70) inside Salt Wood, or buy out Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette for 85 inside plus 30 on the terrace.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Sanctuary Beach Resort or do we have to use yours?

Catering at The Sanctuary Beach Resort comes from its own Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette, led by Chef Nestor Marin, with menus customized for your group. Bar service is in-house too, with packages featuring top-shelf spirits, craft beers and local wines. Have a special bottle in mind? You can bring your own wine for a corkage fee.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near The Sanctuary Beach Resort, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, which has 60 rooms: 30 suites and 30 deluxe rooms, with views from oceanfront panoramic to coastal. The resort offers discounted wedding room rates, subject to availability, and cottages work well for groups traveling together. Every guest gets direct beach access and free self-parking. ADA rooms have roll-in showers or assisted tubs, and up to two pets per room are welcome for a nightly fee.

What makes The Sanctuary Beach Resort different from the other venues near it?

The Sanctuary Beach Resort sits on 19 acres of beachfront on Monterey Bay, so you can say your vows on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. With 60 rooms on site, your guests can stay for the whole weekend, from a welcome gathering around the sunset beach bonfire to a spa visit the day after. It's pet-friendly, built for weddings of up to 100 guests, and just as happy to host an elopement for the two of you.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 60 100
Cocktails, etc. Standing 150 150
Reception Seated 100 100

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
  • On-Site Accommodations

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$$ • $$$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house
BYO with corkage fee

BYO with corkage fee is for wine only.


Amplified Music

Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Beach Wedding Ceremony
  • Hotel
  • Resort / Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Retreat
  • Beach / Ocean

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Ocean / Bay
  • Other View
  • Pool Area
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