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Memory Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Monterey, California · 0.4 mi to the sand
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone (831) 649-7118
- Website parks.ca.gov — most venues book tours right on their site
What couples highlight
“Beautiful, private area perfect for a celebration or gathering”
From the reviews
Flew all the way from Chicago to attend a wedding in Monterey Bay. The reception was held in the memory garden and it was an absolutely awesome setting for a reception. It was an open atmosphere and I felt like I was in the hills of Spain. The service was impeccable and the food selections were outstanding.
You must visit this beautiful garden while in Monterey. It is a lovely historic and unique place, located conveniently in the heart of Monterey. Close to everything! It's even more beautiful to get married there or attend a wedding there!! The grounds make it a perfect romantic and magical venue.
The Memory Garden was a venue that I had loved for a wedding before I even became engaged. It is such a special, beautiful place. My husband actually proposed to me in the Memory Garden which made it that much more special as a venue for wedding. It was absolutely gorgeous and perfect!
Nice, garden. We visited here for a wedding and it was cozy and perfect. If you are looking make sure to check this out. Location is great if you want to do it in Monterrey.
Getting married at Memory Garden
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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