Venues & Event Spaces in Monterey, CA

“I’m giving 5 stars because by the day of the wedding, everything was PERFECT. There were some small issues along the way, so a 4.8 may be realistic, but there’s more details below.The Pros:- Beautiful venue in a perfect location- The team is super experienced with weddings and our coordinator gave a lot of great guidance on timeline, decor, etc.- They have great vendor relationships. They gave us a list of recommended vendors and we ended up only using people they preferred. They were all fantastic and had experience at the Barns, so we didn’t have to give a ton of guidance.- The venue coordinators takes great care of the bride and groom on the wedding day. They brought appetizers and drinks to us during pictures, made sure we got a full plate of food during dinner, and were overall amazing without being overbearing.- Everyone was incredibly complimentary of the food and drinks.The Cons:- When we went to our initial food tasting the food was really really bad (lukewarm, no flavor, etc). Apparently there was an issue in the kitchen that day and we ended up doing a second tasting that went much better. Everything turned out great, but we were pretty stressed about the food after the first tasting.- There are a lot of potential add ons when it comes to food, decor rental, etc. Be really careful to fully understand the additional cost. There were a few times I realized my estimates and my coordinator’s estimates were off. If I hadn’t been keeping an eye on this, we probably would have overpaid on accident.- During the planning process, our coordinator was really busy. I could tell she did her best to reply promptly and answer all my questions, but there were times I felt like we were miscommunicating by sending emails every 3-4 days rather than talking on the phone. If it’s possible, I’d recommend scheduling a monthly check in for 15-20 min instead of emailing.Overall, amazing experience. My husband and I both agreed there wasn’t one thing we would have changed about our wedding day. If you’re looking to get married in the Monterey area, this is the place to do it!”

“Nice little wine bar with small bites in the Cannery Row area. They had some nice wine choices and beers. Charcuterie and flatbreads and other snacks. Wine flights in test tubes which looked a bit bizarre but was popular! Good service with only one person working when I went. I went with a glass of their Brut which was slightly sweet for me , and their sourdough pretzel with Dijon mustard. The pretzel was nice and warm and the mustard had a great kick. Nice little gifts available too. I liked that it had groups and just solos having a glass of vino at the end of the day. Cozy feel.”

“We got married at The Perry House in July 2023 and had an amazing experience. The first time I saw the venue, I fell in love. It has so much character (which is a huge plus because you don't need to do much decorating) and an intimate feel. The setup of the house is pretty cool! The ceremony is outside (they have a really nice arch), and after the ceremony, that space is converted to dinner seating. There are two levels in the house, which makes it easy for those who aren't interested in dancing to have a more relaxed conversation. One note is that because there are only stairs and no elevator, it may be hard for disabled or older folks to get around.The Perry House handles all food and beverage needs. Our guests absolutely raved about the food and the signature cocktails. There is a lot of variety with different budgets - definitely go to the tasting if you can.The Perry House also provides a day-of coordinator, which honestly felt priceless. They help with planning certain things, but they made the whole day run smoothly. I didn't feel one ounce of stress on my wedding day, except for typical wedding jitters. The only hiccup I had was that we hadn't heard from our coordinator in a few weeks, and we were getting close to needing to submit our guest count. It turns out they had left the company, and we had a new coordinator, but they had the wrong email address for us. It seems like that could have been avoided, but it all worked out.We ended up having a relatively low guest count and needed to fulfill the food and beverage minimum. We were able to add on extra food (late-night snacks) and upgrade our appetizers. We were also able to use the extra budget for rentals such as chargers and nicer chairs. This is awesome because I have seen people complain that their venue doesn't let them do this. It definitely helped us feel like we were getting great value.Overall, it was an amazing day, and we loved our venue. Many of our guests still talk about our wedding and say it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to.”

“Attended an insurance industry conference and loved this venue. Beautiful building exterior and lobby areas. Perfectly sized, cleaned and stocked bathrooms. Plenty of space to take a break from meetings and stretch your legs in the common areas. Walking distance to several local coffee and lunch items and S’bucks is across the street.”

“This was truly the most delightful experience. From the moment we arrived the staff were incredible. It was story book service from the classic age of American hotels. Valets and bellhops that met you with enthusiasm, a front desk that made you feel welcome and at home, and rooms that felt comfortable and palatial at the same time.The view of the bay was unbeatable, and the hotel provided binoculars enhanced ever sea otter and aviary delight. The hotel Dining was tremendous, but nothing could beat the lounge/ great room. Sitting with other guests, sipping on wine and listening to live piano while looking out over the ocean…I felt transported.I have no doubt that hundreds of hotel staff scurried in the background of every experience to make it seemless and wonderful for us.My thanks to all at the Monterey Plaza Hotel for the most perfect wedding anniversary we have had in 24 years of marriage.”

“Awsome Experience for the Families, totally recommended going for the Experience. Friendly and helpful staff thru every Stages, full of different excitement for all ages to enjoy, you definitely NTG!”

“Enjoyed a nice afternoon @ "A Taste of Monterey"! Whether you come for the food & wine, or just wonderful wines...make it a definite visit. I'm sure they can be busy (so check on a reservation), but we were lucky enough to walk right in. Attached is a view from our seats.”

“My wife and I got married here in September and it was perfect. The venue worked with us to meet all of our needs and the evening exceeded expectations. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a wedding venue with flexibility to make the event their own!”

“It is a beautiful tasting room to begin with. The wines were excellent and well explained to us by Grace the manager. Walked out with two bottles only because we wanted to save some for the next wine tasters! We will be back. Grace also gave us recommendations for other wineries and restaurants, which is always helpful!”

“This has to be one of the most delicious and perfectly prepared meals I have ever had at an event.How they were able to prepare and serve over 200 meals so brilliantly is amazing! We dined at the Barn at Cooper Molera for a wedding on April 23,, 2022’ The beef was perfectly cooked with a crispy out side and rare in the middle… The most outrageously decadent and delicious potato gratin .. salmon was exquisite! Everyone was so impressed!The staff was so friendly. It truly enhanced a magical wedding! Our compliments !!! Thank you!”

“I had my daughter's 1st birthday party here, and it was absolutely perfect! Tina Campbell, the event planner, and the entire staff made the day run so smoothly and they were so accommodating, and patient with me and my guests. I can't say enough good things about all of them and their beautiful facility. All of my guests enjoyed everything and couldn't stop raving about it. Thank you guys for helping make my daughter's birthday memorable!!!”

“Club Del Monte is one of my new favorite venues to photograph weddings and events! I love how spacious the ballroom is, and the outdoor area is perfect for large gatherings and my favorite, golden hour photos for the couple! Plus, the catering services were very impressive.”

“Fantastic club for a car enthusiast like myself! They have lots of selections of vehicles to rent. The quality of the cars are in pristine condition considering they're rentals, they really know how to take of their vehicles and clients as well! Highly recommend to anyone who is a car enthusiast or want to rent something nice for that special occasion!!”

“In all my years of travel, I have never left a hotel review...until now. Our stay at this property was one of the best hotel experiences ever. At every touch point during our stay, from the valet team to the check-in, bell hop, restaurant servers...everyone we encountered, we were treated with friendly smiles and a helpful, "can-do" attitude. Specifically, "Sasha" at the front desk and "Arnell "in the restaurant were amazing. The rooms were spacious and clean, the location ideal. and the hospitality world-class. I would not hesitate to highly recommend the Monterey Marriott to anyone. Thank you for creating a culture where people feel empowered to practice outstanding hospitality and bring their best selves to their work!Bill Marsh, Traverse City, Michigan”

“The staff at this theater are all SO NICE. Just wanted to shout them out, I’ve been to this movie theater quite a few times over the last couple of months and every time I notice how kind and funny the staff are!!”

“The food was amazing. We were a bit skeptical because the day before we tried two different food places that ended up not being very good. But everything about our meal was delicious here. A great way to end our weekend trip to Monterey!”

“An isolated location from the downtown. Rooms are good. But some rooms are facing a freeway so it could be very noisy. I needed to switch my room with an extra cost to avoid the noise.”

“We came to Monterey looking for a nice champagne brunch and came across this place. What made this place so wonderful was the fabulous customer service we received. Arnel our waiter was A++! Also Ivan and Linda dynamic duo on making our yummy omelettes and entertaining the customers while we waited in line. I would just like to thank them for their spectacular customer service it made my day! Anyone that comes here ask for Arnel or sit in his section he is so awesome! Oh ya and the food was amazing also.”