27+ Best Marin County Wedding Venues
The Ultimate Guide to the 27+ Best Marin County Wedding Venues
(complete with pricing, photos, and videos)
(complete with pricing, photos, and videos)
If you are looking for the best Marin County wedding venues, you are in luck! This is an ultimate guide to some of the best wedding venues in Marin County and outlines a variety of settings for your celebration! If you wanting something more casual, a wedding in Muir Woods is one of the more popular ideas for Marin County wedding venues, but read below for others that you may not have heard of!
Cavallo Point (Marin)
Rental fee: In-season $10,500–$12,000 / Off-season $7,000–$9,500
Service: 26% admin fee + 8.25% California sales tax
Capacity range: Up to 250 guests
Menu pricing: $240–$320 per person
Kids menu: $45 per child
Late-night stations: $35 per person
Of all the Marin County wedding venues, this one has my favorite view with a beautiful backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge amidst rolling hills. Couples will find six venues to choose from that can host up to 250 people at this venue with one of the best views in Marin County.
Check out my guide on how to plan a Cavallo Point Lodge wedding for more info
If you’d like to see a real wedding from this venue, check out this full gallery from a Cavallo Point wedding
Mill Valley Community Center (Mill Valley)
Rental: starting at $3,332 to $6,356 for up to 8 hours (extra hrs @ $260 to $300/hr)
Capacity: up to 285 seated, 400 standing guests
Mill Valley Community Center is one of the more affordable Marin County wedding venues. The Cascade Room features a cathedral ceiling and wood floors with a built-in sound system and can hold up to 285 seated with a dining setup and can also hold up to 400 standing. Residents of Mill Valley receive a small discount. There is an option for ceremonies in the redwoods nearby at Old Mill Park.
Check out my Mill Valley Community Center wedding guide for more info
Old Mill Park (Mill Valley)
Rental fee: $20 – $365 / hour
Check out my Old Mill Park Wedding Planning Guide
Deer Park Villa (Fairfield)
Rental fee: Submit contact form for info
Specializing in beautiful fairytale weddings, this is one of my favorite outdoor Marin County wedding venues that allows you to exchange vows in a gorgeous redwood grove beneath the towering trees, a perfect backdrop for photos. Have a truly enchanting wedding with a natural theme.
Check out my Deer Park Villa wedding guide for more info
Community Congregational Church (Tiburon)
Rental fee: contact for pricing
This hidden gem offers views of the rolling hills of Tiburon with a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais out on the ceremony lawn.
The Outdoor Art Club (Mill Valley)
2027 – Saturday $8,500 Friday and Sunday $7,500
2028 – Saturday $9,000 Friday and Sunday $8,000 (Rates are subject to change)
The Outdoor Art Club is a Mill Valley nonprofit organization that seeks to preserve and promote natural outdoor spaces. As such, it is one of the more surprisingly affordable Marin County wedding venues centrally located in Mill Valley. It offers a nice secluded location for an outdoor ceremony with a reception following in the century-old clubhouse.
The Haven at Tomales (Tomales)
Rental fee: $18,000 for the 2027 Saturday Wedding Package
Service: Included in venue rate, covering taxes, gratuity, and service fees
Capacity range: Up to 300 guests
Located in Tomales, California, The Haven at Tomales is a private coastal ranch wedding venue set on 1,000 acres of preserved farmland featuring sweeping valley views, eucalyptus forests, terraced gardens, and a restored 150-year-old historic barn. The all-inclusive Saturday package includes the Terraced Garden Ceremony Site, Botanical Patio Cocktail Hour, Historic Barn Reception, dressing suites, tables, chairs, bar setup, lounge furniture, lighting, restrooms, parking, WiFi, planning visits, and rehearsal access. Couples receive exclusive use of the property with vendor access beginning at 9 AM and 6 hours of guest event time before 11 PM. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests and requires a wedding planner or coordinator, while allowing outside vendors with approval. Optional enhancements include additional ceremony locations, extended event hours, late-night celebrations, extra seating, and lounge rentals.
University of Redlands Marin Campus (San Anselmo)
Rental fee: Inquire using this Form
The University of the Redlands Marin Campus is truly one of the more unique and stunning Marin County wedding venues with its castle grounds. This San Anselmo wedding venue features six venues; however, my personal favorite is Alexander Hall, a stunning indoor reception area with a stone, castle-like exterior. Geneva Terrace provides another excellent option for your outdoor ceremony or reception with its labyrinth.
Check out my University of Redlands Wedding Planning Guide
The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap (San Rafael)
Capacity range: 80 to 1,200 guests indoors, with outdoor spaces for up to 1,000 to 1,050 guests
Located in San Rafael, The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap is a modern and elegant Marin County wedding venue surrounded by manicured landscapes, scenic golf course views, and both indoor and outdoor event spaces. The venue offers over 11,000 square feet of indoor space and over 12,000 square feet of outdoor space, including salons, a trellised patio, event lawn, terrace, and an intimate Clubroom for smaller gatherings. It can accommodate large weddings, with indoor seated receptions for up to 600 guests, cocktail receptions for up to 1,200 guests, and outdoor ceremonies for up to 600 guests. The venue also includes professional event support, culinary service, getting-ready suites, and large parking lots for over 200 vehicles.
Landmarks Art & Garden Center (Tiburon)
Service: No service fee listed
Capacity range: Up to 135 guests outdoors; cottage holds up to 55 guests
Elopement option: Monday–Thursday ceremony-only elopements for up to 30 guests, $1,750 for 1.5 hours
Hours: Year-round, daily from 8 AM–9 PM
Located in Tiburon, the Landmarks Art & Garden Center is a historic cottage and garden venue with beautiful views of Richardson Bay, Sausalito, and Mt. Tamalpais. The property includes outdoor terraces, a lawn, brick walkways, garden areas, and a restored 1870s farmhouse, making it a charming option for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and special events. Rental includes up to 8 hours of use, with additional time at $400/hour. Parking is limited to 12 cars, so a shuttle is required, and amplified music must end by 8:30 PM because it is in a residential area.
Maan Farms (Bolinas)
Package Price: $12,950–$23,950, plus 5% GST
Service Fee: Many optional food and beverage add-ons are subject to an 18% service fee
Capacity: Up to 180 guests inside the antique reception barn; listed package pricing covers 50–150 guests
Venue Access: 10:00 AM–12:00 AM
Maan Farms is a rustic farm wedding venue in Abbotsford, British Columbia, offering panoramic Mt. Baker views, ponds, fields, heritage buildings, and an antique reception barn. Couples may choose from three ceremony locations: the outdoor Mt. Baker site, the indoor McKenzie Barn, or the Gazebo and Courtyard. The package includes a day-of coordinator, rehearsal, food and wine tasting, ceremony and reception furniture, setup and takedown, a standard buffet dinner, serving staff, coffee and tea, selected Maan Farms wine, access for engagement photos, and use of the Barnyard Adventureland activities.
Olema House (Olema)
Rental Fee: Approximately $9,918–$24,952, plus applicable food-and-beverage minimums and service charges.
Capacity: 10–180 guests.
Olema House is a boutique hotel and outdoor wedding venue near Point Reyes, featuring creekside areas, gardens, and a spacious main lawn. It offers on-site accommodations and can host anything from intimate celebrations to full-property wedding weekends.
Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross)
Rental Fee: Approximately $3,700–$10,000, depending on the selected space, date, and event setup.
Capacity: Approximately 100–300 guests.
Slide Ranch (Muir Beach)
Rental Fee: Approximately $10,000–$16,500, depending on the date, season, and selected spaces.
Capacity: Approximately 35–150 guests, depending on the selected event space and layout.
Slide Ranch is a nonprofit coastal venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Weddings can use its meadow, yurt, terraced bluff, gardens, and Farm-to-Table Center, with outside catering options and space for celebrations of up to 150 guests.
Check out my Slide Ranch wedding guide for more info
Unity In Marin (Novato)
Rental Fee: Approximately $1,000–$6,500, depending on the space, date, and guest count.
Capacity: Approximately 50–300 guests.
Unity In Marin is a Spanish Colonial–style venue featuring a courtyard with a fountain, landscaped gardens, chapel, reception hall, commercial kitchen, and complimentary parking.
China Cabin (Tiburon)
Rental Fee: $2,500 for a minimum 6-hour rental
Additional Hours: $400 per hour
Security Deposit: $750 refundable deposit
Capacity: 40–45 seated indoors or 55 standing; the outdoor deck can accommodate 10 additional guests, weather permitting
Availability: Year-round, daily until 10:00 PM
China Cabin is a historic waterfront venue in Belvedere, California, featuring an ornate Victorian interior with gold-leaf details, etched-glass windows, crystal chandeliers, and decks overlooking San Francisco Bay, the skyline, Angel Island, and the nearby yacht harbor. The venue is best suited for intimate wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private events. The rental includes 50 chairs and three six-foot tables, while catering must be selected from the venue’s preferred vendor list. Alcohol may be brought in, but kitchen facilities are limited, outdoor cooking is prohibited, and decorations, candles, and open flames are restricted. Amplified music is permitted with limitations, and renters are responsible for cleanup with their caterer.
Kimball Hall (Belvedere)
Rental Fee: $2,500 for a minimum 6-hour rental
Additional Hours: $400 per hour
Security Deposit: $750 refundable deposit
Capacity: 40–45 seated indoors or 55 standing; the outdoor deck can accommodate 10 additional guests, weather permitting
Availability: Year-round, daily until 10:00 PM
China Cabin is a historic waterfront venue in Belvedere, California, offering a charming Victorian interior with stunning views of San Francisco Bay and Angel Island. Perfect for intimate weddings and private events, the venue includes tables and chairs, with catering required through preferred vendors. Restrictions apply for decorations, cooking, and amplified music.
Headland Center for the Arts (Sausalito)
Rental Fee: $12,500 for a Saturday venue rental of up to 12 hours.
Deposit Fee: 50% of the rental fee, plus a $1,000 refundable damage deposit.
Capacity: Up to 140 seated guests.
One of the more hidden yet beautiful Marin County wedding venues, Headland Center of the Arts is a quaint rustic lodge in the middle of the Marin Headlands. It is a great setting for an intimate elopement or a wedding of up to a hundred guests. Because of its location, you seemingly have the entire Marin Headlands all to yourself!
Consider having a Muir Woods Wedding and then coming here for the reception!
Acqua Hotel (Mill Valley)
Rental Fee: $2,500–$7,500 per event, depending on the date, space, guest count, and event duration.
Capacity: Approximately 80–120 guests for receptions, with ceremonies accommodating up to 200 guests.
If you dream of hosting a regal affair, the Acqua Hotel is a Marin County wedding venue that you’ll want to look into. Make an entrance down a grand spiral staircase before saying “I do” to a backdrop of Mt. Tamalpais and Richardson Bay.
Stemple Creek Ranch (Tomales)
Rental Fee: Approximately $16,400 before taxes, or about $17,753 total
Deposit Fee: $1,000 refundable security deposit.
Capacity: Approximately 1–300 guests, depending on the indoor or outdoor setup.
This is one of the more rustic Marin County wedding venues that features a large barn which makes a great location for the reception. With views of the West Marin Hills and Stemple Creek Ranch’s farm to table dining, this is a great location to have a wedding.
Check out my Stemple Creek Ranch wedding guide
Straus Home Ranch (Marshall)
Rental Fee: Approximately $11,139–$23,761, depending on the guest count, package, and wedding date.
Deposit Fee: $2,500 non-refundable booking payment, plus a $1,000 refundable security deposit.
Capacity: Approximately 40–160 guests.
If you are interested in this Tomales Bay wedding venue, you will be treated with beautiful water views and gorgeous scenery for your wedding or elopement. Known for its 150 plus year-old hay barn, it is the perfect rustic setting for your elopement or wedding. One of the more unique things about this Marin County wedding venue is that you can even go up to the cows and take photos with them!
Corinthian Yacht Club (Tiburon)
Rental Fee: Approximately $5,000–$12,500, depending on the day, time and event setup. Food and beverage minimums may apply.
Deposit Fee: $5,000 due at booking.
Capacity: Approximately 100–250 guests, depending on the ceremony or reception layout.
Maple Lawn Events (San Rafael)
Rental Fee: Approximately $7,500–$8,500, depending on the wedding date and package.Ceremony Only : $2500
Deposit Fee: $1,000 non-refundable deposit, applied toward the total rental fee.
Capacity: Approximately 30–300 guests, depending on the selected space and event setup.
Maple Lawn Events is a historic estate in downtown San Rafael featuring landscaped gardens, the Magnolia Terrace, indoor reception rooms and wedding-party suites. Full rentals include all-day access, tables, chairs, kitchen facilities, venue staff and a one-hour rehearsal.
Stonetree Estate (Novato)
Rental Fee: $1,695–$9,495, depending on the season and day of the week.
Ceremony fees: $595–$1,495, with packages starting at $91 per person.
Capacity: Approximately 2–200 guests.
Stonetree Estate is an all-inclusive Novato wedding venue featuring an outdoor ceremony setting, spacious cocktail terrace, and elegant ballroom with exposed wooden beams and scenic views. Packages may include catering, tables, chairs, linens, event staff, planning, and day-of coordination.
Check out my Stonetree Estate wedding guide for more info
Ondine Sausalito (Sausalito)
Rental fee: $500 – $2500
Ceremony : $250
Having an Ondine Sausalito wedding allows you and your guests one of the best and most memorable views of the San Francisco Bay in Sausalito. Ondine Sausalito is one of the more popular ocean front restaurants across the Golden Gate Bridge so they are used to providing excellent service to accommodate all your needs.
Pacheco Ranch Winery (Novato)
Rental Fee: $3,500–$5,000, depending on the day and guest count.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
Pacheco Ranch Winery is an outdoor venue featuring a historic 1876 ranch house, vineyards, mature trees, and several ceremony settings. Weddings are available from May through October, with exclusive use of the ceremony and reception areas.
Old St. Hillary’s (Tiburon)
Rental Fee: $1,500 for three hours; additional time is $400 per hour.
Deposit Fee: $750 booking deposit, plus a $500 refundable security deposit.
Capacity: Up to 115 seated guests or 125 total occupants.
Old St. Hilary’s is a historic hillside chapel with panoramic Bay views, designed primarily for intimate wedding ceremonies. Food, beverages and receptions are not permitted, and guest shuttle service is required because parking is limited.
Falkirk Cultural Center (San Rafael)
Rental Fee: $1,600–$2,932, depending on the day and resident status.
Deposit Fee: $1,000 refundable deposit.
Capacity: Up to 125 guests outdoors or 100 guests indoors.
Falkirk Cultural Center is a historic Victorian estate with landscaped gardens, a wedding lawn, veranda, indoor rooms, tables, and chairs. The published pricing is the latest available, so 2026 rates should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Best Times for a Marin County Wedding
While still situated close to the SF Bay, Marin County wedding venues typically get a lot more sun throughout the year, and stay a few degrees warmer as well. When it is foggy in San Francisco, it can be sunny and 10 – 20 degrees warmer in Marin County, with the hottest months coming in September and October, with temperatures averaging to low to mid 60s throughout the year.
If you are flexible with location, check out my post for the best San Francisco wedding venues or the best Napa wedding venues.
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