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.

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.

My husband and I got married at The Perry House on May 2nd, 2026 and it was the best day of our…read morelives! We had an intimate group of 34 which felt perfect at The Perry House (though they can certainly accommodate much larger groups than ours). The venue itself has so much coastal charm already that you don't feel overwhelmed with needing to infuse a lot of personality through decor. At the same time, it can still be transformed with florals and any additional decor elements. It was truly the best of both worlds. Our venue provided coordinator Alyssa was fantastic to work with! She answered so many of our questions and was always quick to respond over email. The catering provided by the venue was phenomenal and all of our guests raved about the food. We went with the New York steak and tarragon crusted salmon as our entrees and they were even better than we remembered at our tasting. Since we had a small guest count we even got to add on a slew of extra desserts to reach our food and beverage minimum and additional decor/rental items which was great because it felt like every dollar went towards something. They were even accommodating to our specific signature cocktail requests which were off-menu and our specific NA beer requests. Everything the day of the wedding went smoothly and without a hitch. We cannot recommend The Perry House enough to anyone looking for a charming, Monterey wedding.

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!

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!

Our daughter's wedding at The Barns at Cooper Molera in Monterey was absolutely spectacular from…read morestart to finish. We could not have imagined a more beautiful venue or a more seamless experience. From our very first interaction, J'Nell was incredibly helpful, responsive, organized, and attentive to every detail. Her guidance throughout the planning process gave us confidence and peace of mind, and she was always available to answer questions and offer support. The venue itself is stunning. The historic charm, beautiful grounds, and warm atmosphere created the perfect setting for a truly memorable celebration. Our guests are still talking about how gorgeous everything was. The food was outstanding--delicious, beautifully presented, and plentiful. Guests kept coming back for seconds and raved about the quality throughout the evening. The open bar was also a huge hit and contributed to the fun, festive atmosphere. The Barns at Cooper Molera was incredibly accommodating in helping us incorporate special touches, including our cigar bar, which was enjoyed by many of our guests. We also chose several of their preferred vendors, including the DJ, photographer, videographer, and and bakery, and we could not have been happier with our selections. Each vendor was professional, talented, and contributed significantly to making the day unforgettable. Every aspect of the wedding exceeded our expectations. The combination of exceptional service, breathtaking surroundings, outstanding food, and top-notch vendor partnerships made for a perfect celebration. We are so grateful to J'Nell and the entire team at The Barns at Cooper Molera.

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!

We needed a little family getaway, so we booked a stay from Friday through Sunday. Walking into the…read morehotel, the first thing I noticed was how nice it smelled. The lobby has an older, vintage feel to it, which gave it some charm. Unfortunately, the check in experience wasn't the best. The front desk receptionist wasn't very friendly or welcoming, so it didn't exactly start our trip on a positive note. Our room with two queen beds was pretty standard, but it was clean and had a beautiful view overlooking the water, which was definitely the highlight. The service throughout our stay was pretty disappointing. I called the front desk to ask for extra bath towels, and after waiting 30 minutes with nothing delivered, I had to call again. They finally arrived another 20 minutes later, which seemed way too long for such a simple request. The shower was also confusing because the hot and cold labels were reversed, and the water pressure was extremely weak. Neither of those things ruined the trip, but they definitely made the stay less enjoyable. We also ordered room service around 7:30pm. Jerry, who took our order, was very friendly and told us it would take about 45 minutes. An hour later there was still no food, so I called back around 8:45. Jerry apologized, checked on the order, and said it would be another 10 minutes before offering to personally bring it up. I appreciated his effort, but waiting well over an hour for room service was frustrating. To make matters worse, they already charge a service fee and then tack on an additional 20% service charge. The food wasn't worth the wait either. The ceviche lacked flavor and the portion was tiny, the ahi tuna wraps were just okay and didn't taste very fresh, and the Wagyu burger was dry and underwhelming. The fries were probably the best thing we ordered. Overall, I don't see myself staying here again, and next time I'd rather book the InterContinental instead.

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.

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

This review is strictly for walking the grounds and having dinner, not something more significant…read morelike a wedding or special occasion. The food was decent, the service was fine and while I find the atmosphere and environment a bit on the cheesy side, the depth of history and the cleanliness makes it stand out. The staff are friendly and there's 'free movie night' on Wednesdays It's an interesting place, I came primarily because there's only 2 Navy credit Union locations in northern California and would visit Monterey with my ex and kids on the weekends and because my Grandfather was stationed there after WW2. I wouldn't go out of your way to see it but for anyone in the reserves or on active duty passing through, it's worth a visit.

We usually stay at the Naval Post Graduate school in Monterrey when we go down to the area. You…read moreneed to have some form of a military ID to stay and can reserve rooms by calling or online. The rooms have a fantastic price compared to the local area and are rally nice compared to other Navy lodges. It is located just off the freeway and has easy access to downtown, Fisherman's ward, and the aquarium (via car bike or walk). The walk (70 minutes or so) will take you a bit but if you have time and are up for the exercise, we enjoy it! The Trident room is in the basement and parking is available on the grounds restricted during the week to certain lots as parking is needed for students and faculty.

We decided to try this spot out while we were staying in the hotel across the street…read more The wine tasting experience was great! It was a very pleasant experience and the guy helping us was funny and helpful. Ambiance is beautiful because you're in Monterey. The wine choices were delicious. We weren't able to stay to buy the zinfandel but we're hoping to buy it when we come back in the next few months!

Such a nice little spot to enjoy a glass or a flight of wine. We stayed on Cannery Row in Monterey,…read moreand The Wine Experience was right across from our hotel making it the perfect stop. Their small plates pair perfectly with the flights. The pretzel was cooked perfectly and served with a homemade mustard that was easily one of the best I've ever had, definitely ask for extra. The staff was engaging and welcoming taking time to answer any questions we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will absolutely stop in again next time we're in town.

Great selection of wines and very tasty food. Staff very friendly and attentive. Great view of the…read morebay. One of the places we always visit when we go to Monterey. Highly recommended.

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.