Venues & Event Spaces in Monterey, CA

“It is so difficult to make this a short review because there are so many great things to say! The moment we stepped foot onto The Barns at Cooper Molera property, we fell in love. This is a gorgeous venue with so much natural beauty and special history.

Frankie was originally assigned to us as our event coordinator for our wedding. She was amazing to work with, and it was clear from the start that she knew her stuff. Unexpectedly, just a little over 2 months before our wedding day we were informed our wedding was being reassigned to Jen due to restructuring of the company. If I’m being honest, the communication started off a little rocky, and it was a lot of back and forth to get a call set up, which initially made me nervous. However, with patience on both ends, we made it through. We felt confident after meeting with both Jen and Frankie at our rehearsal to discuss potential layout changes due to the weather. My husband and I were pushing to stick to our planned outdoor ceremony, and Jen pulled through and made the buzzer-beater call. It felt so magical, with rain dripping from the trees and the sun coming out during our vows. I’m unsure what we would have done without Jen, the staff, and the rest of our vendor team. There’s no doubt that Jen and her team worked their butts off to make the vision for our special day come to life.

I have to add that the food and drinks were AMAZING. We are still getting compliments from our guests that this was some of the best food they’ve ever eaten, especially at a wedding! We had around 170 guests, and every single piece of salmon and steak was cooked to perfection. It was one of the most memorable meals that I wish I could go back and eat again. Also, the petite desserts table!! YUM! Everything was just so good.

To sum it up, this was the best day of our lives. It was beautiful and fun, and the Barns/Events by Classic team knows what they are doing. We’re big fans and highly recommend The Barns for your wedding or large event!”

“It is a beautiful place to visit or attend a convention and then visit the city and enjoy all the tourist places in the place, for example the pier to eat or buy your souvenirs.”

“We had our wedding at the Perry House last weekend and I could not wait to write a review. We had a fanatic experience working with Perry. The night went seamlessly and if something was wrong, we never knew! Truly enjoyed the event and working with Susan. From the experience of searching, to the tasting (which was more like a feast), to the day of- we are truly thankful and appreciative of the Perry House team. The food and drinks are PHENOMENAL and was a big deciding factor. The venue is gorgeous and center to so much in Monterey.”

“Rooms: King room is great! Ample space, big cozy bed, dressing table area, large bathroom with walk in shower, sitting area and my room has a little balcony. I have a partially obstructed view but it’s still lovely. The sound and smell of the ocean and seagulls … fantastic morning soundtrack!

Also has small fridge, Nespresso machine, tea kettle, and waters, luxurious robe, hair dryer, and iron. With no tacky price lists to charge you for the drink “extras.”

Walkability: 7-10 minute walk to Cannery Row and the much less pricey, far less fancy, restaurants on Lighthouse Ave.

Food and drinks: Chocolate ganache tart at the lobby bar is delicious.”

“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!”

“My experience with the Monterey County Fairgrounds has primarily been thru the Carmel Valley 4-H. The accommodations for the kids with livestock are, in my opinion, top of the line. I love this place and the sense of community that comes with it!”

“Would recommend this venue to anyone searching! Their team, service, and communication was exceptional. Charlene, our coordinator, truly went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day thanks to them!”

“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.”

“I just wanted to point out that there are people who enter the theater without paying through the exit door, since there's no one guarding the door. Last night I went in to see a movie and there was no one at the entrance to check my ticket. When I left through the exit door, there were two women with a child waiting for someone to leave from outside, and as soon as I left, the child held the door before it closed, and so they all got into the theater for free. I found this absurd, so here's my warning to the owner.”

“Location, location, location. Best one in Monterey. First, we were welcomed charcuterie fruits, cheese, chocolate and champagne! The hotel is walking distance to everywhere and we never took our car out. We took Lyft once to a restaurant that was 6 miles away. First night we had a few drinks at the bar. Service was great from Ricky. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the morning open at 6:30-11 am. We wanted local coffee and simply walked 1/2 a block. The Wells Fargo Bank was also right there the next block. Staff are super friendly and we had a nice corner room with a view of the Marina thanks to Irma. The hotel is due to for a remodel as the bathroom were a little older. The room decor was simple and beds were comfortable. I did love the cotton light robes and slippers they provide and oversized bath towels. Thank you for a great stay!”

“Clean
Well appointed rooms.
Quiet rooms.
Lovely outdoor nooks for cozy conversations.
Helpful respectful friendly workers.
Green.
Amazing restaurant

Walkability: This campus is beautiful and easily navigable on foot. Also there are golf cart like shuttles at night”