Monterey Beach Station helped us have our dream wedding by the beach. My main requirements were an…read moreocean view and great food, and this venue absolutely delivered on both. Charlene was amazing to work with and partnered seamlessly with our vendor team. The Events by Classic team is organized and pleasant, and they made everything easy. When we wanted something custom they didn't typically offer (like mezcal), they made it simple for us to acquire and have it at our wedding. On the day of, their experience really showed. It was super windy, and Charlene had great advice on how to handle my long veil. They were prepared for everything. The food was a major highlight--all of our guests complimented how delicious it was! Thank you so much to the Events by Classic team for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!

Simply fantastic place for a dinner party. We hosted a pre-wedding welcome event here. Coordinator…read morewas responsive, helpful, flexible. Food was excellent. Guests could be indoors or outdoors on the beach. Really delivered a perfect night.

Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more! The Perry House is beautiful, the food is…read moreincredibly delicious, the staff is amazing and most of all, our day-of coordinator, Jennifer D. was fabulous! From the moment I met her, I knew our day was going to be spectacular. All my worries went out the window. She made sure every detail I envisioned came to life. She is sincerely kind and loving. We cannot thank Jennifer enough for the effort she put into our day. Her assistant Alyssa is also a breath of fresh air! She is always smiling and always offering a helping hand. I feel so blessed that they were a part of our experience and I highly recommend the Perry House to anyone looking for an unforgettable, classy and beautiful wedding!

the venue, the staff, everything about this location was amazing. if we could relive it we…read moredefinitely wood. this was so special to us and we loved how intimate it was

At Wave Street Studios, when everything hits at once -- tight musicianship, soaring vocals from…read moreTaylor P, crowd singing every word -- it stops feeling like a "show" and turns into a shared experience. Those are the nights you replay in your head on the drive home. Was it one of those concerts where you leave thinking, "Yep... I'll remember this one"?

First time to attend a concert at Wave St. Studios. It will not be the last, as we have added this…read morevenue to a local favorites list. We were privileged to watch Chris Webster and the inimitable Nina Gerber play. It was a show that was warmly connected to their audience, beautifully delivered, and completely charming. It reminded us both of a great house concert that left everyone walking away smiling and satisfied by the experience. The atmosphere at Wave St. is just right-a beautiful interior, a sweet bar and coffee bar, and sound that was near perfect. Looking forward to a next event there.

This place is right across the street from the Monterrey Plaza Hotel. We stopped by last night to…read morecheck it out. They have a wonderful selection of California wines. I had a glass of the Cabernet Franc and my wife had a glass of the Vermentino. We left with two bottles each. Nate took great care of us and gave us great options for dining in town. If you're staying at the plaza, walk across the street and fill up your wine cabinet.

My husband and I had the flight of 8 wines, a great way to try all of the options. Our favorite was…read morethe Zinfandel. Highly recommend trying the ports also. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, served with excellent mustard and jam made by Nate! He was also amazing, friendly, and fun as our server and we were glad that we followed his recommendations for the chocolates. Dog-friendly and chill, loved this place.

This is our second visit in an ocean view room, and the experience was just as stellar as the…read morefirst. The views are magical, the room is perfect and the beds and pillows are like clouds. We enjoyed their rooftop spa overlooking the bay- next level. The entrance to the hotel opens up to a beautiful first floor with ocean view, large fireplace, sofas and seating areas, and a small bar. The hotel offers a nightly happy hour and musical performances. During our visit we had the pleasure to discover a highly talented artist by the name of Adrea, who has the most incredible voice and presence. We were so impressed by her and were very fortunate that she performed both nights of our visit. It was a performance we would have gladly paid to see, she is a rising talent for sure. I can't state how exceptional our experience was to enjoy the music in such an elevated atmosphere, relaxing by the fire, enjoying the outstanding craft cocktails by their highly talented mixologist. Schooners is not to be missed, the food is as outstanding as the ocean view! A special mention to the superior customer care provided by Pracha, a guest service manager at the hotel, who is an absolute star. And yes, the long review is a love letter to the Monterey Plaza Hotel, until next time!

The room charges are astronomical . We've stayed here…read moreseveral times and now it has become ridiculous . Prices quoted do not include taxes fees etc. Make sure you get total charges on your stay or you will be disappointed. Our total charges were 20% more than room rates.

We absolutely LOVE this amazing property! This last trip was our third time here, and frankly it…read morekeeps getting better. First, the front desk staff is incredible. We especially want to call out Diane, Lex, C.J., and Matt. They are joyous, welcoming, and are expert at making us feel like we belong there. A very personal experience because of them, so thank you! This review would not be complete without mentioning their coffee! They keep it hot in the lobby with plenty of cups, covers, utensils all day, every day. If you're coffee lovers as we are, it is a fabulous bonus. Their grab-and-go breakfast bags are adorable and enough to get you going with their coffee. Lots of "YUMS" as we first open our eyes each morning. Next, the housekeeping and maintenance people are all especially friendly. One of their housekeeping executives, Lourdes, told me how much she loves the region--and lives nearby. Finally the room we had was beautiful with a gas fireplace that can be turned on by the flip of a switch. You can get whatever you need from the front desk, towels, bottles of water, supplies, you name it. There is no daily housekeeping unless you request it, which honestly is a good thing--as it allows you to relax each morning with quiet and solitude. To summarize, we HIGHLY recommend this property. It is fabulous for a getaway to one of the most beautiful parts of the California coast.

Good: fireplace, convenient location, free & ample parking. Cost effective breakfast. Comfortable…read morebed. Nice hot shower. No leaky ceilings! Could be better: - no housekeeping services unless you're there for 4 nights and give 24 hours notice. We didn't give 24 hour notice and were given clean sheets and we had to change the bed ourselves. - CJ gives very detailed and verbose instructions that result in unnecessarily long check in lines - grab and go brown paper bag breakfast is a granola bar, slightly fresh fruit and a juice box - upgraded breakfast is the same every day although there is some alternating between bacon and sausage - In-room toilets are quite short. Like a squatty potty. But better than a pit toilet!

Garden Footprint…read more Historical garden located outside the Pacific House Museum and is part of the Monterey State Historic Park. Designed in 1927, this garden is now mostly used as an event space for weddings, receptions and banquets for 150 to 300 guests, depending on the event. Please see this website for more details: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24737 If the garden isn't in use for an event, then visitors are free to mill about smartly throughout and enjoy the architecture and flowers. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and especially if you're already visiting the park.

Absolutely loved my Monterey wedding. My photographer absolutely nailed his first wedding and the…read moregarden made for the PERFECT reception venue. It was a dream come true and we love to relive it every year.

Absolutely phenomenal! We were seated immediately and had a…read morebeautiful ocean view! Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Pinot Noir wine flight and the beer flight. We also ordered the ribeye nachos. Everything was superb delicious and we had such a magnificent experience.

Lovely wine bar with some truly amazing food options overlooking the water. Staff is exceptional,…read moreprices were decent for the area, and overall just a delight. I'd highly suggest this for wine tasting and the view, which is such a nice combo for the Monterey area

I had an 80th birthday party there for my sister in 2021. It is a magical location, a secret garden…read moreand is more affordable than many other venues. The Junior League Board members are managing it now and they could not be nicer. Their main goal is to ensure your event runs smoothly. Their current staff is very helpful. California State Parks will be managing it next year (2023). Hopefully, it will continue to be a well managed event venue.

the old whaling station was a beautiful venue everything went so smoothly…read more they were so easy to work with beautiful day

We are incredibly happy that we chose to do our wedding at the Barns at Cooper Molera, and we…read morerelive our beautiful memories every day. We truly got to enjoy every minute of our wedding day with no stress, because we knew that Makenna, Chef David, Amanda, and the whole team were on top of every detail. Our wedding was 240 people with a morning ceremony/lunch, a full space flip, and an evening cocktail/reception. The Barns team seamlessly pulled off two layouts in the same space in one day, with different meals, bar offerings, decor, and rentals for each. Beyond the amazing team - the venue itself is truly stunning; it's so beautiful that we only had to minimally decorate to create a warm and elegant atmosphere. The space is the perfect balance of rustic and modern, and the barn is deceptively large; we were able to fit everyone on the dance floor! The attached garden is perfect for photographs and a quieter space for guests. We were even able to do an Indian Baraat, due to the unique downtown layout with street access. The Barns are walkable to multiple downtown hotels, so if you do a hotel block or ancillary events, guests can easily move between the spaces without worrying about late-night transportation. From the start, working with our sales manager Amanda was a joy. She coordinated a pre-booking tasting for us and showed us many different layouts for the space, to help us feel confident that the Barns would be the right fit for our wedding. Amanda helped us with flexibility throughout our planning process - helping us contract reasonable spend minimums well ahead of having a firm guest count. Our event manager Makenna went above and beyond to enable our vision. She accommodated a remarkable number of requests, questions, and add-ons with grace and professionalism. Makenna kept us organized, and her meticulous notes ensured no detail was forgotten. She liaised with our photographer, DJ, florist, and rental contact to ensure everyone was working off of the same schedule. She took the time to understand the context behind each of the cultural aspects of our wedding ceremony and event flow, and ensured that the spirit and the intent was carried through. Finally - Makenna was a constant source of creative ideas; she knows every detail of the Barns in and out, and has thought through every possible configuration, down to the height of plants that might block views and where the sun might fall at different times of the day. We were so lucky to have had Makenna's expertise, dedication, and creativity throughout the process. Chef David and the culinary team at the Barns were truly exceptional. The team learned how to make multiple Indian dishes for our wedding, and managed two large multi-cuisine meals in one day. We're still hearing rave reviews of the food 6 months later. Throughout the whole process, the team was open to feedback and refining flavors and sizing to match our vision. Finally, we appreciated the level of attention given to dietary restrictions, including willingness to label tray-passed items, which we had never seen before. We highly recommend getting married at the Barns at Cooper Molera. The team at the Barns worked with us for 18 months to bring our vision to reality, answering countless calls, texts, and emails to ensure every detail was perfect. Thank you to the Barns team for making our dream wedding come to life!

Choosing The Barns at Cooper Molera was one of the easiest and best decisions we made during our…read morewedding planning process. This venue is not only a stunning canvas for a beautiful event, but it offers a seamless, all-inclusive package that made planning a breeze, covering food, beverage, and equipment rentals in one convenient deal. The team here was incredible. Our sales rep Amanda was awesome - we immediately had good vibes as she was so responsive via email and phone. She met with us multiple times, including a detailed walkthrough onsite before we signed--which helped us feel confident and informed. We really appreciated how transparent they were about pricing, clearly laying out the packages so there were zero surprises. Our event manager, Makenna, was equally helpful and easy to work once we signed and kicked off the planning process. The venue itself is stunning and so flexible. We loved having so many layout options for the ceremony and reception, letting us customize everything. The location itself was unbeatable. It's right in the heart of downtown Monterey, with numerous hotels in walking distance. Despite it being so central, he venue still feels tucked away and private, and there was tons of space for everyone to spread out during the reception. Have to give a HUGE shoutout to the kitchen staff as the food was absolutely insane. We went with the "stations" buffet-style dinner, and our guests are still raving that it was the best wedding food they've ever had (the variety and quality were incredible). The staff was so on top of it. I've never seen a buffet line move so fast. Plus, having multiple bars meant getting a drink was never a hassle. They were also super great about handling all the dietary restrictions, which everyone appreciated. The staff's attention to detail was spot-on. They were so calm and professional, you barely noticed they were there, but everything ran perfectly. The Barns gave us everything we wanted and more--a stress-free day, beautiful location, and the best food that left a lasting impression. If you're looking for a venue, stop scrolling and book the Barns!!