California Destination Weddings

Find The Best Northern California Wedding Locations

Northern California Destination Weddings are beautiful events often located along their scenic, rugged cliffs and coastlines.

There's a different kind of charm here than in Southern California. Large oak trees and vineyards are more in abundance than palm trees in Central and Northern California, and the weather changes more frequently than in Southern California. Plan on dressing in layers as mornings can be misty or foggy and can warm in the afternoon.

But there is something very special about Northern California that I love. Many of the smaller coastal towns are quieter with more of a country feeling, than the southern region of the state.


The Ritz Carlton-Half Moon Bay; High class views & service	Oceano Hotel & Spa-Half Moon Bay; Elegant, seaside charm	The Biltmore Four Seasons-Montecito. Right on the ocean


View from Ampitheater at Elings Park-Santa Barbara	The Cliffs Resort at Pismo Beach-Spectacular location	Doubletree Resort-Fess Parker at Santa Barbara

Best Location

Best Locations For Northern California Destination Weddings:

California Destination Weddings

Ritz Carlton-Half Moon Bay

One of the most distinguished Northern California wedding locations for more than two decades. 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay provides a magnificent backdrop for perfect Northern California Beach Weddings.

Oceano Hotel and Spa-Half Moon Bay

They offer a 4,000 sq.ft Grand Ballroom and Atrium, and a beautiful outdoor wedding garden. The natural beach surroundings are incorporated into exquisite interiors and charming seaport architecture. They also offer wedding coordinators to assist you, if desired.

Santa Barbara Beach Weddings:

The Biltmore-Four Seasons in Montecito
A Spanish Colonial treasure with red roof tiles, ivory adobe and graceful archways and gardens on a beautiful oceanfront beach location in exclusive Montecito.
Elings Park-Santa Barbara If you're looking for California Destination Weddings outside, Elings park is a good choice. Elings Park is a 230-acre private, non-profit park within the city of Santa Barbara. At the top of the park is Godric Grove, a large estate-like venue, with incredible views of the city and ocean. Accommodates up to 300 guests and includes a stone amphitheater, a large lawn surrounded by lush gardens shaded by amber and oak trees with beautiful poppies in bloom from spring to summer.
Fees Parker Doubletree Resort Another great pick for California Destination Weddings in Santa Barbara. Surrounded by Santa Ynez Mountains and directly across from the Pacific Ocean, this resort is a 24-acre paradise. Only 90 miles north of Los Angeles, they have an abundance of choices in either inside ballrooms or outside gardens and courtyards. Staff can help with Wedding Coordinating also.

Thinking of a wedding on the beach in Santa Barbara? Click here for beachfront facilities in Santa Barbara.

Also, read my important tips and facts to know when planning a beach wedding.

"The Cliffs Resort"-Pismo Beach

In South of San Luis Obispo. As a full service resort, they'll guide you through all the phases of your wedding planning. Your wedding would be at an oceanfront location perched on a cliff-very gorgeous.

Want to compare these top venues for Northern California Destination Weddings with other Southern California beach weddings? See my page on San Diego Beach Weddings.

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