26 Stylish California Venues For Your Micro Wedding

Fab Features: luxury getaway in the San Bernadino Mountains tucked between lush forest and a sparkling creek • exchange vows on the outdoor stage, with the majestic mountains beyond, then enjoy cocktails on the spacious open-air deck • plush accommodations in 6 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites, are the perfect home base for the wedding party

Fab Features: downtown building with historic charm • expansive event space with exposed-brick walls, a vaulted open-beamed ceiling, and a beautiful wood floor • generous rental fees include all-day exclusive venue use, chic dressing suites, and complete freedom with vendors!

Fab Features: historic 1930s gem with a colorful history situated on several mountain-view acres with lush gardens, fountains, and meandering pathways • intimate ceremonies set among the gardens or on the spacious patio, accented with cacti and Mission-style architectural details • start your honeymoon right away with lodgings in the unique indoor/outdoor Love Nest, with spectacular sunset views

Fab Features: dreamy private estate nestled in the heart of Temecula • romantic ceremonies on the lawn, bounded by shady eucalyptus trees and a sparkling pond • plush overnight lodgings in the Coach House for up to 9 guests

Fab Features: hilltop setting with exquisite views of the surrounding vineyard • sprawling garden courtyard outfitted with a raised music stage, an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning oven & beer taps, and lawn games • cool hacienda-style tasting house has a great indoor/outdoor flow

Fab Features: fabulous 1928 penthouse perched atop the legendary Oviatt Building • exchange vows under glowing bistro lights, surrounded by the city's dramatic skyscrapers and the rooftop's dramatic architecture • unique indoor spaces boast dramatic carpeting, colorful murals, and textural wood paneling

Fab Features: beachfront hotel with coastal-chic style • intimate beach wedding package with ceremonies on the sand while the waves break in the background • variety of reception spaces from the Lanai Patio to the contemporary San Miguel Ballroom to the 12th-story Harbor ballroom with unobstructed panoramic views

Fab Features: elegant, sustainable winery nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley • courtyard ceremonies beneath century-old oaks trees with a breathtaking vineyard backdrop • Their recently reimagined Club Room is outfitted with 6 stunning chandeliers and lofty glass doors that look out to the vineyards.

Fab Features: spectacular oasis with stunning views of the Ojai Valley and the Topa Topa Mountains (yet only 5 minutes from the historic downtown!) • romantic ceremony spot surrounded by natural flora and fauna, native landscaping, and cultivated agaves and cactus • unique cosmic stone walking labyrinth on the mountaintop

Fab Features: intimate weddings on the airy terrace, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Masters Course and San Fernando Valley • elegant, modern clubhouse with gleaming marble floors, graceful columns, French doors, and a tiled wraparound deck • verdant ceremony lawn framed by a stand of tall cypress trees and a a tree-covered hillside

Fab Features: luxurious Spanish style estate in the heart of Edna Valley • exchange vows next to the water with a rolling hill backdrop • intimate celebrations on the terrace framed by palm fronds and Spanish olive trees

Fab Features: ceremonies on the beach or the sun deck • elopement and intimate wedding packages available for up to 15 guests • enjoy oceanfront suites and a full-service spa for day-of pampering

Fab Features: quirky-quaint chapel with beautifully hand-carved wood doors and a unique wine barrel facade • picturesque gazebo and rustic creekside stage are perfect for al fresco ceremonies • finish with small-batch, locally made ice cream from the Scoop Truck!

Fab Features: luxe boutique hotel with an exceptional wedding planning team • exchange vows before a spectacular water wall feature in the Rail Road Courtyard, then dance under the stars and glowing market lights • or, opt for the airy Orchard Ballroom, with its grand stone fireplace, 11-foot ceilings, and modern arched windows

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from an 19th-century steamer • ornate interior boasts a crisply painted arched ceiling highlighted with gold leaf, etched glass windows, and crystal chandeliers • decks on three sides offer jaw-dropping views the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby

Fab Features: romantic hilltop setting overlooking the Valley of the Moon • circular fountain courtyard bordered by olive trees and grapevines • versatile Pavilion affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, the estate vineyards, and coastal wetlands

Fab Features: historic Sausalito treasure boasts a breathtaking panorama that includes the city skyline, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge • airy, open floor plan with an inviting modern interior and a wraparound deck • guests are sure to love the house-crafted cocktails and California Cuisine-inspired fare

Fab Features: sophisticated wine country setting with a lovely deck for al fresco ceremonies • receptions in the two-story Cask Room lined with century-old casks or the warm, Old World-style dining room • enjoy delectable multi-course menus with customized wine pairings

Fab Features: forested garden hideaway with a waterfall, redwood grove, and verdant estate lawn • charming details like a love swing and ivy archway make for romantic photo ops • private lodging for 8 in a redwood cabin, plus plenty of room for camping

Fab Features: cliffside boutique hideaway overlooking the coast • intimate ceremonies on the lush event lawn while the sun sets over the ocean • a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, towering redwoods, and Sonoma’s artisanal farms

Fab Features: historic ranch that offers retreat-style weekend weddings • celebrations with a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, and receptions beneath glowing bistro lights al fresco or in the rustic, airy barn • cozy accommodations in the charming historic farmhouse, a vintage bunkhouse, cabin, and a glamping village

Fab Features: secret garden tucked away in the bustling historic shipyard • say "I do" outside the charming Chapel, or opt for a pop-up elopement in a location of your choice • fabulous small wedding packages include a cake, shipyard bouquet, champagne, and even ceremonial flute playing services!

Fab Features: classic Wine Country romance surrounded by vines • rustic elegance in the two-story Old Stone Building, constructed with classic Old World masonry and exposed fir beams • lovely al fresco spaces include a bocce court and beautifully landscaped lawns

Fab Features: playfully modern hotel with lots of color and downtown charm • intimate al fresco weddings in Block 9's tucked-away courtyard, under a blanket of Edison bulbs and a vibrant mural • global-inspired, delectable menus from in-house restaurant Seven Square Taproom

Fab Features: historic 1907 landmark building with four beautiful Arts & Crafts-style halls • full-service options include delectable catering, craft cocktail service, top-tier lighting and sound systems, and more • the iconic speakeasy Café du Nord—accessed from the main level through a hideaway staircase!— is perfect for a unique reception

Fab Features: designed in 1929 by famed architect Julia Morgan, this historic hotel is like a miniature Hearst Castle • Moorish Gothic-style building features landscaped inner courtyards and fountains, plus a wealth of graceful arches, domed ceilings, pillars, leaded-glass windows and doors, and art • time-honored guest rooms include classic vintage décor

Fab Features: playful, bohemian-chic hotel • 3 distinct event spaces: the light-flooded Durant Room, the preppy plaid-accented California Room, and Henry's, a classic wood-paneled bar • conveniently located steps away from trendy Telegraph Avenue

Fab Features: magnificent Victorian mansion with a spooky past • intimate weddings in Sarah Winchester's restored dining room, among the manicured gardens, or vintage-style in the airy Greenhouse • generous elopement packages are truly all-inclusive, with wedding photography, officiant services, florals, refreshments, and more

Venue: Sacred Mountain Julien