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The Perry House

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Monterey, California · 0.5 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Charming spot with harbor views, serving food and offering an arched patio, for weddings and other special events.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity couples mention 50–70-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Phone (831) 920-1682
  • Website perryhousemonterey.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

201 Van Buren St, Monterey, CA 93940

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Perry House and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 3 mentions

“The multilevel facility offers beautiful views of the ocean from the top floor and cozy garden level space complete with fire pits.”

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🔥 Beach Bonfire

“The multilevel facility offers beautiful views of the ocean from the top floor and cozy garden level space complete with fire pits.”

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🍸 Full Bar Service 6 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 110 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 17 mentions

“The multilevel facility offers beautiful views of the ocean from the top floor and cozy garden level space complete with fire pits.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“Our venue provided coordinator Alyssa was fantastic to work with!”

😌 stress-free planning 7 mentions

“Susan did an amazing job managing our event seamlessly and we could not be happier with how everything turned out despite the rain and unfavorable weather conditions.”

🎉 guests raved about it 3 mentions

“The catering provided by the venue was phenomenal and all of our guests raved about the food.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 3 mentions

“My dad had his wedding here and the grounds are perfect, it’s charming, and the food is delicious.”

From the reviews

We had our dream wedding for 50 people at the Perry House, and we couldn’t have been happier with everything! From the prime location to the delicious food, our wedding was perfect in every way. And thanks to our wedding coordinator, Francesca, planning everything was a breeze!

★★★★★ — Kristen, Jun 2022

We visited recently for a friend's wedding and it was beautiful! The balconies have a gorgeous view of the bay. Kind and professional staff. Just a couple of things to keep in mind. 1. The mixed drinks felt watered down. My partner must have had 10+ mixed drinks before feeling a buzz.

★★★★☆ — Amanda, Mar 2026

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.

★★★★★ — Kate, Oct 2024

The perry house is a beautiful venue to have a wedding or other special event. We came here for my friends wedding and loved the whole place. The scenery and decor was wonderful, the food was DELICIOUS, and we loved the dance floor area.

★★★★★ — Megan, Jul 2022

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Getting married at The Perry House

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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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.