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Sand Rock Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Aptos, California
Turn-of-the-century B&B offering rooms & suites with Jacuzzis, plus gardens & free Wi-Fi.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 30–30-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Phone (831) 688-8005
- Website sandrockfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“There’s charming furniture in the bed and breakfast, an arch covered with wisteria vines, a garden filled with beautiful old-fashioned garden roses, and so much more.”
“The flexibility is amazing, to have a beautiful redwood Grove, historic wine cellar and historic barn all available plus the gorgeous house.”
Amenities couples mention
“There’s charming furniture in the bed and breakfast, an arch covered with wisteria vines, a garden filled with beautiful old-fashioned garden roses, and so much more.”
“The beautiful old stone walls are covered with ivy and string lights strung across complete the effect.”
“The lodging was spotless, comfortable, and cozy, with the fireplace always lit to keep the space warm and inviting.”
What couples say again and again
“The flexibility is amazing, to have a beautiful redwood Grove, historic wine cellar and historic barn all available plus the gorgeous house.”
“On the day of the wedding, the SRF team (owners, florist, caterer) worked very hard to set everything up and make it look amazing and just as we dreamed of.”
“The photo opportunities are endless as you’re constantly surrounded by beauty.”
“The food is delicious, truly a great cook, and if you have special eating needs they will accomodate for you”
“We also had the rehearsal dinner on their beautiful deck on Friday night (catered tacos - reasonably priced - fun and casual).”
From the reviews
I am still pinching myself that we were able to have our wedding at Sand Rock Farm. Sand Rock Farm is truly such a magical place! Jen and Derek are amazing and you can tell they truly love the property and being incredible hosts.
I was a vendor for a wedding at B&B. The venue is surrounded by large beautiful trees. The grounds were clean, safe, and welcoming. I will be referring my family, friends, and clients to this wonderful venue.
Our daughter was married at Sand Rock Farm(SRF) in October 2019. One year prior, after visiting a number of wedding venues in Santa Cruz County, we knew immediately, upon visiting SRF, that it would be THE PERFECT VENUE for us. Plus we live in Aptos, so it was local!
My husband and I recently got married at the Sand Rock Farm, and our entire wedding party stayed there the weekend of our wedding. Kris did an outstanding job helping us to plan our wedding. She was very prompt and organized and had a lot of connections to local vendors.
Getting married at Sand Rock Farm
Sand Rock Farm comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Sand Rock Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Sand Rock Farm — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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