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The Sanctuary Beach Resort
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,156 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Marina, California · 0.5 mi to the sand
High-end oceanfront resort with plush rooms, an outdoor pool, a spa & a contemporary restaurant.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 20 guests, per the venue's own info
- Pricing packages mentioned around $1,000 — confirm with the venue, since season and package tier change what's included
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (831) 883-9478
- Website thesanctuarybeachresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Nightly bonfires on the private beach, feet in the soft, cool sand & watching the sunset was such a peaceful, beautiful & perfect way to end the day.”
“The location is perfect, right next to the beach, with breathtaking ocean views that make the whole experience even more special.”
“Nightly bonfires on the private beach, feet in the soft, cool sand & watching the sunset was such a peaceful, beautiful & perfect way to end the day.”
“Nightly bonfires on the private beach, feet in the soft, cool sand & watching the sunset was such a peaceful, beautiful & perfect way to end the day.”
What couples highlight
“Nightly bonfires on the private beach, feet in the soft, cool sand & watching the sunset was such a peaceful, beautiful & perfect way to end the day.”
“Our room was basically on the beach (kind of) and we could watch the sunrise and sunset light the horizon with gorgeous colors.”
From the reviews
Absolutely beautiful! Bed was so comfy, location is beautiful, and staff was soooo nice. Restaurant was lovely. Truly wish I would’ve asked the gentleman’s name there, as he was so kind and personable. Only downside is the sound insulation. Surrounding rooms were soooo loud.
What a gem of a place. We stayed in one of the suites by the bonfires and absolutely loved it. Literally right by the ocean!!! we fell asleep every night listening to the waves and honestly didn't want to leave. We brought our little pug with us, and everyone was so sweet to him.
I had an amazing stay at Sanctuary Beach Resort. The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived—everyone was welcoming, attentive, and truly made us feel taken care of. The location is perfect, right next to the beach, with breathtaking ocean views that make the whole experience even more special.
Insane place to stay! However, did. Not apply my $100 room credit for my Amex platinum and am now going through a long arduous process to get it reimbursed. As of today still not reimbursed as they will not answer amex’s calls.
Getting married at The Sanctuary Beach Resort
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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