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The Secret Gardens

4.9 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bodega Bay, California

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Venue for intimate weddings featuring lush gardens, groves of redwood trees and a dance floor.

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Secret Gardens — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Rose Garden
🏷️ Scenic Views

“The only down fall is returning to the parking at night it is dark if you go after sunset.”

🏷️ Dance Floor 2 mentions

“The pictures online don’t do it justice, it's true beauty is in how the areas flow into each other, from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, dinner, and dance floor.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 43 mentions

“I had the absolute pleasure of catering a gorgeous120 guest wedding at The Secret Gardens in beautiful Bodega Bay last night.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“Donis and his team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, from setting up the decorations to coordinating with our vendors seamlessly.”

😌 stress-free planning 4 mentions

“Donis and his team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, from setting up the decorations to coordinating with our vendors seamlessly.”

📋 day-of coordination 3 mentions

“Donis the manager/coordinator was knowledgeable, kind and responsive, making it so much easier to plan and carry out our event.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“There are lots of spots for photo ops which also allows for flexibility in your wedding day design.”

From the reviews

From the first few steps into the gate, we knew this was the place. It’s simply magical as you look around, your blood pressure instantly drops, and your breathing slows down. The words our guests threw around on our wedding night were: beautiful, serene, enchanting, amazing, and special.

★★★★★ — Pomm, Jan 2025

An AMAZING hidden gem. My brother's best friend got married here and he was the best man. The grounds are magical. The venue is impeccable. The staff are great. The wedding was beautiful. My family had a lovely time celebrating the love and joy of their union at this special place on Earth. 💕

★★★★★ — Nancy, Jul 2023

Our company had the pleasure of filming a 3D Virtual Tour for this beautiful venue. It's truly a secret garden hidden in Bodega Bay. Just steps from the Pacific Ocean, nestled under the majestic redwood trees. It feels magical like you've walked into a fairytale.

★★★★★ — Virtual, Jul 2023

Secret Gardens is truly a hidden undiscovered treasure! The venue is spectacular. Absolutely breathtaking throughout the entire property! Donis, our coordinator was a joy to work with.

★★★★★ — Briana, Mar 2025

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Getting married at The Secret Gardens

The Secret Gardens 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.

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Where to find The Secret Gardens

Eastshore Rd &, Bay Flat Rd, Bodega Bay, CA94923

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