We stayed the night with our trailer. Not sure if I will do it again. The airport noise was a bit…read moremuch. Dawn was super friendly and gave us a tour of the place. I would come for the atmosphere. Classic wood paneling inside of bar. Great Lodge. It even has a pool.

Celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday party here. Lots of room for any occasion & the bar is…read moreconnected to the hall (you must be a member to rent the amenities). I didn't catch the bar tenders name but she makes a great Bloody Mary!

So...I finally got my butt down to Monterey to try the crab feed at this Portuguese hall, it did…read morenot disappoint! Well, I actually had to take it out because there was no way my toddler can allow me to eat in peace at a crab feed. We got a tremendous amount of dungeness crab in a big ole aluminum to go container for just 1 ticket. I believe it had about 7 to 8 dungeness crabs all soaked in the delicious cioppino sauce that was not salty! The flavor is balanced perfectly with the right amount of garlic and light tomato based sauce. They also had about 2 pounds of deveined and skin on shrimp that were big and juicy. I had no idea what the takeout crab feed containers were going to be like, I mean I was shocked at how generous the portion was. The garlic loaf is also extremely tasty, just pop that in the oven at home and you are good to just feast. You need to email Tessa and get on the list for the annual crab feed notices, totally worth it. They will ask you to send a physical check for the tickets and if you are a local in Monterey just swing by to pick them up. I'll be driving all the way down again to grab a takeout box. Yes, the clean up at home sucks and yes the drive to Monterey may seem crazy just for crabs but it was worth it. Get crackin!!!

A great property and we have been here for several different events over the years.read more

I've been planning events for my company for about 20+ years, and Linda and her team are by far the…read moreBEST I have ever worked with. The team is sooooo good, that we paid extra for them to go from Carmel all the way to Napa for our recent event; and they still met our budget. I was introduced to Linda through one of the venues we had an event at in Carmel. Linda and her team did such a crazy amazing job, that we asked if she would come out to Napa. And there, she just wrapped up a 450-person, 2-day event for us, and we so many compliments. Even my banquet coordinator in Napa said she would keep Linda at the top of her list. What I love most about Linda is that she is super creative. We provide her with a theme, some ideas of what we are visualizing, and she makes it come to life. We don't have to do any of the thinking; she does it all and we just say yay or nay. Linda and her team truly make our jobs as event planners much easier. Looking forward to working with you for many more years to come.

Kris and Lezlie were an absolute dream to work with while planning my small October wedding at…read moreBernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley. From our first email interaction, I knew I was in good hands and I was absolutely delighted with the final result. Kris is an excellent listener and really took the time to understand and adopt my vision for the day. Lezlie is a true floral artist and created the most beautiful bouquet and table-scape I have ever seen. I am so grateful for everything that these amazing ladies did to make my wedding so beautiful and I highly recommend them for your wedding or event! They are simply the best!

Roaming Feast was a pleasure to work with! I was planning a small party for my dad's 90th…read morebirthday, and we would be at a rental house in Pajaro Dunes, so I wasn't sure what kitchen items would be available. Melissa walked me through the planning process and made it easy and hassle-free. She easily accommodated different dietary needs, and I especially appreciated that they were willing to cater a fairly small party (16 people). The food was a hit, especially the brisket sliders, German potato salad, and the spice cupcakes! Thanks to Roaming Feast, we were able to enjoy the party without having to focus on fixing the feast!

We hired Roaming Feast for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. They were…read moreprofessional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Melissa and Markus went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt taken care of. Most importantly, the food was delicious! We had several guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've had. If you're looking for a caterer that is organized and on top of things but also incredibly cool and personable, we definitely recommend Roaming Feast!

We used Wilder Space to cater a baby shower for about 60 people this past weekend, and they were…read moreabsolutely incredible. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated -- from the beautiful displays, signage, tablescapes, and darling water/juice stations to the gorgeous paper products and overall presentation. The food was fantastic, and the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options were especially impressive. Guests were raving about everything. The service was just as exceptional -- the team was attentive, kind, constantly refreshing items, clearing tables, and so gracious throughout the event. They were also wonderful to work with on budget, incredibly accommodating, and even helped with a few extras so we did not need additional rentals. Wilder Space is polished, professional, and truly top-notch. We are so grateful we found them and will absolutely use them again. Highly recommend for events in Santa Cruz, the South Bay, and surrounding areas.

We had an incredible experience with Wylder Space from start to finish during our wedding planning!…read more First off, Molly is so unbelievably talented, extremely communicative, and remarkably kind. I booked very early on with her and had many questions and follow ups. She always responded promptly with love, compassion, and a clear passion for her work. In addition, when Alicia joined on our team, she integrated seamlessly when working alongside Molly. We were so impressed by Molly's cooking (and overall hospitality and gratitude) when we enjoyed her tasting. We lowered our expectations when we assumed that food made in bulk for a wedding wouldn't be as good. I am so so pleased to say the food was just as incredible when it served over 110 guests. It greatly exceeded our expectations. Molly cooks with love. You can feel it when you're enjoying your meal. We got so many compliments from our guests who came up to us raving about how delicious everything was. In addition, Wylder Space did more than just cook! They coordinated linen rentals, set up table settings, and advised about the BYOB drinks. I truly don't know how Molly finds the time to be so communicative while pouring her heart into amazing meals and effective party planning. Molly and Wylder Space, you are a huge reason our wedding was such a success. We understand why you're one of Nestldown's preferred vendors. We hold you to a very high regard. Thank you for everything!

ten out of ten experience, from start to finish. very friendly customer service via email, and I…read morewas able to view the bus I wanted before putting down the deposit. Clean busses, professional staff, and incredibly accommodating. Our driver, Buck West, made our night, and was easy to communicate with and get to as needed throughout our night using the bus. He also reached out to ensure that an item found on the bus made it back to us the following day. Thanks to this company and everyone I interacted with in the lead up to my event!

As a wedding planner, I can't recommend Monterey Party Bus enough. Their team was professional, on…read moretime, and incredibly easy to work with. The vehicles were clean, stylish, and exactly as promised, and the drivers handled everything smoothly--even with a few last-minute timeline changes. Reliable, responsive, and seamless from start to finish!

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!

Oscar and team were impeccable! They executed my vision for a "Under the Tuscan Sun" themed 40th…read morebirthday dinner flawlessly. Absolutely everything I could have imagined and much more. They literally turned my backyard into a picturesque Italian Villa. No detail was missed, and every step of the planning process, from vision boards, budgets, rental selections and personal touches were methodical and just a breeze. Oscar was very receptive to every idea, tentative, responsive and extremely professional. We loved him so much, he's literally like family now (on speed dial) and ready to plan our next event in October; our first baby shower! Thank you Oscar for your personable touch and exquisite demeanor.

Oscar is a raising superstar, saying anything less would be an understatement. Oscar and his team…read moreexecuted the wedding of our dreams. When I got proposed I knew I just had to have him. I probably told him that a million times, "it's either OscarbyOscar or no one". He is that good !!!! All I had to do was give him my theme "Twilight" and not only did he deliver, but everything was impeccable !! The decor was breathtaking, phenomenal, something straight from a movie. Every single detail was perfect, it was timeless. If I can say one thing about him would be OUTSTANDING. He is a delightful person to work with incredible talent. A persons wedding is something that will be treasured and remembered for years to come, and having Oscar and his team create and deliver that for a couple is the ultimate gift. Investing in Oscar is the best thing any couple can do, he seriously outdid my expectations. There are a million and one wedding coordinators/event designers out there, but no one will give you that comfort and ease like OscarbyOscar. Oscar, we love you forever. Our hearts are filled with such amazing memories and we owe all of that to you. Love, Genesis and Adrian Silva

We had a very disappointing experience with Jalpa of Kiani Moments and unfortunately cannot…read morerecommend her services. Communication was consistently slow and unreliable--each email reply took days (sometimes up to 10), and follow-ups often came after the dates she herself promised (including for the contract, payment info, and frame design). Scheduling was also poorly managed: she asked us to call on a certain day, forgot about the call, and then asked for information we had already submitted via email (blaming The Knot, even though we never used it to communicate). On the day of the event, photo prints were inconsistent--we received multiple copies of some photos but none of others. Guests told us they weren't reminded to take their prints. Even worse, she offered to text digital copies to guests, and some received a random photo of her testing the booth in her home instead of their actual images or boomerangs. Others received photos or boomerangs belonging to different guests entirely, which raised further concerns about privacy and organization. There was no framing guide on the iPad, so many prints had guests' faces cut off. The digital gallery was a mess--completely disorganized, with over 10 test shots of Jalpa herself included and many guest photos and boomerangs missing. This was confirmed by multiple bridesmaids who sent me photos I never received in any format. After some back-and-forth and providing proof of the missing images, she eventually sent us a separate Google Drive link that included everything. While we appreciated that, it should not have taken that much effort to receive the full set of files that should have been delivered from the start. To add to the confusion, Kiani Moments posted a reel of our wedding on their Instagram--but left in the autogenerated ChatGPT text, starting with "Absolutely! Here's a charming Instagram caption for the beautiful wedding." This lack of attention to detail was consistent with the overall experience. Overall, the service was unprofessional and disappointing--especially for such an important day. We regret booking with Kiani Moments.

Kiani Moments was such a fun addition to our wedding!! All the guests really enjoyed getting in the…read morephoto booth all night. I don't think the line every really stopped the whole time they were there! She provides multiple templates, guests can digitally send the photos to themselves, and she even made sure to tell the guests to put a photo strip into our scrapbook and sign it. She provides a ton of props that are super fun, and had recommendations for people as they went through. We were provided with every single photo taken throughout the night less than two weeks later. She was responsive and helpful throughout the process and affordable as well! Definitely consider adding Kiani Moments Photobooth to your event - guests will love it!