The 50+ Most Popular Venues for Weddings in San Francisco
Ultimate Guide to the Top Venues for Weddings in San Francisco
(with pricing, photos, and videos)
Here is a list of the best venues for weddings in San Francisco (updated for 2022!). We are so lucky to have such a wide variety of settings in the Bay Area ranging from giant redwood groves, rustic barns, elegant historic buildings, and more, and within a short drive from San Francisco.
With so many options for venues for weddings in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, it is inevitable I missed some so please feel free to let me know. I will periodically update this page with more photos, individual blog posts, or videos to give you the best most comprehensive information to help plan your dream wedding. If you would like my honest opinion of your venue choices feel free to CONTACT ME – happy to help!
Favorite San Francisco Elopement Locations: The Mountain Terrace, Shelldance Orchid Gardens, Hastings House Garden Weddings
My Personal Favorite Venues for Weddings in San Francisco:
Muir Woods
Shelldance Orchid Gardens
Palace of Fine Arts
San Francisco City Hall
Legion of Honor
Stern Grove
The Olympic Club
The Mountain Terrace
Hastings House Garden Weddings
Best “Only in San Francisco” Venues for Weddings in San Francisco:
Want a location that shows off that you are in San Francisco? All of these wedding venues in San Francisco have views of the Golden Gate Bridge or other San Francisco landmarks.
Hornblower Cruises (SF)
Rental Fee : $118 / person
For one of the more unique venues for weddings in San Francisco, why not sail around the San Francisco Bay! This popular and unique excursion allows you and your guest unique views of San Francisco as well as the ability to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge for some unique photographs. In addition, their food is world class from my own experiences.
Cavallo Point (Sausalito)
Rental Fee : Contact for pricing
Located across the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, no other wedding venues in SF shows off the Golden Gate Bridge as nicely as Cavallo Point. Sitting across a hill overlooking the Bridge and the Bay, choosing this San Francisco wedding venue will treat your guests to one of the most breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Hotel Vitale (SF)
Packages : $185 – $260 / person
Situated along the Embarcadero, Hotel Vitale offers a panoramic view of both the Bay Bridge and the San Francisco Bay. It is one of the few rooftop venues for weddings in San Francisco as well. Being a hotel, they offer all inclusive services for you and your guests.
Fort Mason Center (SF)
Rental Fee : $1,650 – $11,000
Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Francisco:
Love to be surrounded by trees and being outdoors in nature? These are the best wedding venues in SF and beyond with gorgeous views.
The Mountain Terrace (Woodside)
Rental Fee : $2,500 – $4,500 (ceremony only)
With decades-old trees acting as a wedding ceremony backdrop, The Mountain Terrace is the ideal setting for anyone who appreciates natural beauty and basking in the sun and fresh air. With a recently remodeled mega deck, they allow several options for outdoor and indoor receptions, making this one of my favorite wedding venues in SF.
Read more about The Mountain Terrace with my walkthrough
Muir Woods (Mill Valley)
Permit Fee : $60 for up to 30 guests
This popular elopement destination offers the perfect escape to nature by surrounding you with redwood groves all around. It is centrally located between San Francisco and Napa, allowing your out of town guests options in how they explore northern California. In addition to SF City Hall, this is one of my favorite wedding venues in SF for its simplicity and beauty for elopements and small weddings.
Check out my Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding in Muir Woods for more details!