Waterside Garden Wedding Venues in California

Exposition Park Rose Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,622 reviews

701 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Cheerful formal park featuring a collection of roses & a gazebo.

UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,273 reviews

10801 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Peaceful campus botanical garden offering docent-led & self-guided tours, plus educational programs.

Japanese Garden

4.4 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

229 Patton Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Venue for Shakespeare performances, picnic dinners and concerts, plus a garden.

Los Angeles Garden Weddings

4.5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

618 W 124th St, Los Angeles, CA

Events venue spread over 43,000 sq. ft. with live-music options.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,032 reviews

1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA

55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.

Conservatory of Flowers

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,131 reviews

100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.

Shakespeare Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews

335 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA

Up to 200 guests

Romantic picnic spot in Golden Gate Park, with many plants commonly mentioned in The Bard's works.

Garden of Fragrance

4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews

San Francisco, CA

Up to 100 guests

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,323 reviews

2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA

Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,179 reviews

2125 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA

Up to 50 guests

Rose garden & wedding locale showcasing more than 100 varieties, with peak bloom in April & May.

Alcázar Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 931 reviews

1363 El Prado, San Diego, CA

Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.

San Diego Botanic Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,301 reviews

300 Quail Gardens Drive at, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA

Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.

San Diego Botanic Garden Welcome Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 226 reviews

Quail Gardens Drive and, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA

Botanical garden featuring a playground and picnic tables.

Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 721 reviews

220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, CA

Popular wedding & event venue features a restaurant & 18 acres of picturesque gardens open all year.

Los Willows Wedding Estate

4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

530 Stewart Canyon Rd, Fallbrook, CA

Up to 250 guests

Garden-style wedding venue with oak trees and a lakeside lawn, a pavilion, and an outdoor fireplace.

Descanso Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,644 reviews

1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.

Carved at Descanso Gardens

3.6 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Eden Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

3900 Brennan Rd, Moorpark, CA

Wedding venue in a garden setting offering a customizable event experience.

Rancho De Las Palmas - Moorpark, CA

4.8 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

3566 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA

The Grove Redlands

4.7 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

1275 E Pioneer Ave, Redlands, CA

Specializing in weddings, this event venue has gardens, a full kitchen, and a men's treehouse.

The Gardens of Wild Oak Farms

4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

32026 Live Oak Canyon Rd, Redlands, CA

Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Events

4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews

36101 Glen Oaks Rd A, Temecula, CA

Family-run venue for weddings and parties featuring a picturesque lake, winery, sprawling lawns and a dance hall.

Rose Haven Heritage Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 406 reviews

30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, Temecula, CA

This outdoor showcase for many rose varieties offers walking paths, picnic tables & kids' programs.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 749 reviews

1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA

Botanical gardens dotted with works of art offering native plants, a lotus pond & ongoing classes.

River Garden Weddings & Events

4.8 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

390 Mimosa Ave, Vista, CA

Up to 200 guests

Aliso Viejo Ranch

4.7 ★★★★★ 158 reviews

100 Park Ave, Aliso Viejo, CA

Clean, pay-per-hour wedding venue featuring a barn, gardens, patio, and rustic, barn-like buildings, plus rentals and event classes.

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,581 reviews

301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA

Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.

The Barn at River House

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

200 Holiday Ln, Ben Lomond, CA

Up to 250 guests

Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews

905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA

Visitors can take self-guided tours of this sprawling mansion & grounds, a location in many films.

High Sierra Iris & Wedding Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

3170 Hassler Rd, Camino, CA

Floral-filled garden setting for weddings, complete with a pond, archway and gazebo.

The Palms Venue & Villas

4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

2947 Nord Ave, Chico, CA

Lush venue with verdant gardens hosting weddings and other events, as well as offering luxury accommodation.

California Botanic Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews

1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA

Non-profit property boasts diverse native gardens & plants, regular classes, a nursery & gift shop.

Clovis Botanical Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 841 reviews

945 N Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA

Nonprofit 3-acre demonstration garden with drought-resistant plants, an information center & tours.

Sherman Library & Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 713 reviews

2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA

Serene botanical garden with patios, conservatories & walkways, plus a research library & cafe.

Bubbling Wells Oasis

4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

14250 Yerxa Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Rio Hondo by Wedgewood Weddings

4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

10627 Old River School Rd, Downey, CA

Up to 275 guests

All-inclusive golf course venue, offering views and outdoor areas for weddings.

Del Rio Vista Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

25306 E River Rd, Escalon, CA

Venue for weddings and receptions, with a river running by its gardens.

Miracle Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

9823 S Henry Rd, Farmington, CA

Family-run barn-like venue with a pond for ceremonies and receptions.

Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc.

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,521 reviews

114 W Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA

Serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond.

Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,675 reviews

1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA

A sprawling, 26-acre greenspace featuring 4,000+ types of plants, walking trails & a museum.

Twenty Mile House

4.9 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

700 Old Cromberg Rd, Graeagle, CA

Quaint, forest-set venue with cabins, specializing in rustic weddings, complete with caterers and photographers on hand.

Hayward Japanese Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,440 reviews

22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA

This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond.

Blake Garden UC Berkeley

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

70 Rincon Rd, Kensington, CA

UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design's green space with scenic views & diverse plant life.

Sierra La Verne by Wedgewood Weddings

4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

6300 Country Club Dr, La Verne, CA

Up to 250 guests

Nature-inspired wedding venue with mountain views and mature willow trees, plus all-inclusive packages.

Miller's Landing Weddings

5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

199 CA-173, Lake Arrowhead, CA

Barn for wedding receptions and other celebrations, plus a garden for outdoor ceremonies.

The Japanese Garden

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,533 reviews

6100 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA

Peaceful Japanese garden featuring ponds, bridges & stone arrangements, plus plants from Japan.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,272 reviews

Determination Drive, Long Beach, CA

Scenic park featuring a koi pond, a waterfall & 3 bridges, plus a black rock beach & a Zen garden.

Flower Farm Inn

4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

4150 Auburn Folsom Rd, Loomis, CA

Quaint B&B in a 1905 farmhouse with bright rooms offering free Wi-Fi, plus a cafe & gardens.

Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden

4.4 ★★★★☆ 224 reviews

1237 N Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA

Quaint, compact botanical garden featuring a wide variety of native flowers, grasses & trees.

Allied Arts Guild

4.7 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA

Landmark 1929 complex featuring art studios, stores, a cafe & a variety of established gardens.

Rengstorff House

4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

3070 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA

Historic home with Victorian Italianate architecture, tours & exhibits on 19th-century life.

La Grande Estates – Weddings & Fine Events Venue

4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

1799 Carpenter Rd, Oakley, CA

Event venue with a garden terrace and lakeside area, hosting weddings and other functions.

Creekside Inn

4.3 ★★★★☆ 944 reviews

3400 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA

Contemporary rooms & suites in a modern hotel with a garden, an outdoor pool & a 24-hour gym.

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

4.5 ★★★★★ 283 reviews

270 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA

Two-acre scenic & tranquil Japanese-style garden with path-enclosed ponds, waterfalls & a teahouse.

San Marcos Ranch Weddings & Events

5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

775 San Marcos Rd, Paso Robles, CA

Garden Valley Ranch

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

498 Pepper Rd, Petaluma, CA

Sprawling wedding venue and event barn with rose gardens and a secret garden.

UC Riverside Botanic Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews

1 Botanic Gardens Dr, Riverside, CA

University's garden offers 40 leafy acres of 3,500+ plant species & 200+ bird types. Open daily.

McKinley Rose Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,457 reviews

3255 H St, Sacramento, CA

Tranquil spot, available for weddings & events, featuring 1,200+ rose bushes, paths & benches.

Chateau Coralini

4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

100 River Rd, Salinas, CA

Grapevine Arbor

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

324 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA

Quaint venue hosting events such as weddings, and featuring a 150-year-old grapevine.

Boulder Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings

4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

1000 Old Quarry Rd, San Jose, CA

Up to 200 guests

Customizable venue with a golf course and mountain views for weddings and holiday parties.

San Mateo Japanese Garden - Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,428 reviews

50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA

Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.

Wolf Lakes Park, Inc.

4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews

11646 Ashlan Ave, Sanger, CA

Lakeside venue for weddings and other events, featuring gardens, boat excursions and lake views, as well as attentive staff.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 905 reviews

1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.

Clarke Estate

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

10211 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Mediterranean-style estate set in a garden and hosting weddings, catered events and shows.

Vinarosa Resort & Spa

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,008 reviews

4350 Barnes Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

Warm, polished hotel set on a 92-acre vineyard offering a posh restaurant, a spa & gardens.

Hakone Estate and Gardens

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,046 reviews

21000 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA

This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center.

Park Place Banquet Hall

4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews

28152 Fresno Ave, Shafter, CA

Up to 500 guests

All-inclusive venue with a lake, gardens, and banquet hall for weddings and corporate events.

Cornerstone Sonoma

4.4 ★★★★☆ 220 reviews

23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA

University Park World Peace Rose Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

599 E Magnolia St, Stockton, CA

The Hanford Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

128 Hanford St, Sutter Creek, CA

Relaxed, picturesque garden spot featuring landscaped grounds, a waterfall, and trees.

Pine Wind Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA

Compact Japanese–style garden with a koi pond in a tranquil setting.

The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery

4.7 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

Water-conserving, 3.5-acre garden with succulents, cacti & more started in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft.

Grand Island Mansion

4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews

13415 Grand Island Rd, Walnut Grove, CA

Elegant mansion venue featuring a patio for al fresco dining and a lush garden for events, especially weddings.

Orcutt Ranch

4.6 ★★★★★ 590 reviews

23600 Roscoe Blvd, West Hills, CA

Up to 175 guests

Outdoor park & events venue featuring a historic adobe home & manicured gardens.

Filoli Historic House & Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,645 reviews

86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA

An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours.