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Top Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
A view of the Bay, a breeze through the trees, and your people all in one place—this is how outdoor weddings are done right in the Bay Area. Whether you're after an elegant garden in Palo Alto, a clifftop ceremony in Half Moon Bay, or a yacht wedding with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, the best outdoor wedding venues in the San Francisco Bay Area are right here. Many venues offer full-day hire so you’re not rushed, and some include built-in bridal suites, onsite kitchens or flexible BYO options. Love the idea of something low-key? Look into lush private homes near Dolores Heights or art-forward venues in Oakland that open out onto sunny courtyards. There's even a handful of coastal estates where you can say your vows minutes from the Pacific, then toast under market lights as the fog rolls in. Check out our top picks below!
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![Monarch Garden Atrium at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMonarch Garden Atrium
100 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CABring your group inside our glass-walled greenhouse to a bright, airy space surrounded by tropical trees and plants. -
![San Juan Courtyard & Villa at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySan Juan Courtyard & Villa
400 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CAYou have the option to utilize outdoor patios or an indoor hall (or both!) at our Spanish Mission-inspired plaza. -
![Claudia's Garden Landing at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityClaudia's Garden Landing
100 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CAThis romantic wood terrace overlooks a serene garden below with a pond, creek, and gently cascading waterfalls. -
![Lakeside Amphitheatre at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLakeside Amphitheatre
700 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CAThe Events Plaza at Gilroy Gardens is a grand covered space in the heart of the park that is close to rides and attractions—and especially magical at night. -
![South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySouth County Grove
10000 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CAOur Picnic Grove is a large shaded patio with picnic table seating for groups of any size, from 100 to 2,500 per meal service time! A large grassy field nearby is perfect for team-building events and games. -
![Outdoor Garden Terrace at The Academy in San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $450
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOutdoor Garden Terrace
25 guestsThe AcademySan Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CAThe Outdoor Garden Terrace is a unique space with a beautiful outdoor area and plenty of room to create your dream event. It has a gorgeous patio that is perfect for any occasion with a capacity of up to 60 guests. -
![Creekside Terrace at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCreekside Terrace
400 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CACreekside Terrace is a lush, green area with the tranquil sound of a creek meandering through the site. This area can accommodate up to 450 guests. -
![The Courtyard at Chambers at the Phoenix in San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Courtyard
200 guestsChambers at the PhoenixSan Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CAThe real magic happens outside in our poolside courtyard. With the potential to accommodate several hundred guests in almost any conceivable configuration, this space can be suited to any size or type of event. -
![Rooftop at The Newhall Nest in San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRooftop
50 guestsThe Newhall NestSan Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CAThe roof deck at Newhall Nest offers a flexible layout, perfect for accommodating 30+ guests for a variety of events. This unique rooftop space features premium amenities such as a commercial bar set up, Trager grill, attractive -
![Events Plaza at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEvents Plaza
1000 guestsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkSan Francisco Bay Area, CAThis space is popular for proms and school dances, bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies, quinceañeras, holiday parties, and other special celebrations. • Dimension: 102’ W x 120’ L • Roof: Covered, Canvas -
![Lush Heated Garden at Blue Plate in San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLush Heated Garden
25 guestsBlue PlateSan Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, CAOur garden has seen a number of small wedding ceremonies, countless birthday celebrations, corporate events, and several Skater of the Year parties. Enough space to seat up to 25 for a formal sit-down meal, or up to 30 for -
![The Lawn at The Grove in San Francisco Bay Area, CA]()
from $3500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Lawn
300 guestsThe GroveSan Francisco Bay Area, CAOur expansive, 8,000 square foot lawn is a luscious green space adjacent to The Terrace. In the middle of the lawn features our gorgeous 100 year old heritage oak tree, perfect for saying "I do".
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FAQs about Top Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Prices of outdoor wedding venues average $450 hire fee per hour. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in San Francisco Bay Area, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $250 | to $1250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $1100 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2000 | to $4000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find outdoor wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Francisco Bay Area, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $350 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average $1800 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average $5000 hire fee per event |
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