Whether you dream of exchanging vows beneath towering redwoods, overlooking rugged ocean bluffs, or surrounded by rolling vineyards, California offers no shortage of unforgettable places to begin your next chapter. For couples seeking a more intimate elopement, boutique hotels throughout the state offer elopement packages that take the stress out of planning while preserving all the romance. From all-inclusive experiences with officiants, photography, flowers, and champagne to customizable celebrations designed around your vision, these California boutique hotels make it easy to focus on what matters most: each other.
Eden Vale Inn
Set amid tranquil gardens in the Sierra Foothills, Eden Vale Inn offers a romantic setting for couples seeking a simple yet elevated celebration. The inn’s wedding pavilion and enchanting grounds can be booked for an intimate ceremony for two (and up to eight guests). The Intimate Elopement Package starts at $699 and includes a bottle of champagne or cider for a celebratory toast, plus a bouquet and boutonniere. For an additional $200, couples can add an officiant to oversee the ceremony and help personalize the vows. To add an experienced photographer to capture the day, the fee starts at $600. For more information, call 530-621-0901.
Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins
In Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains, Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins offers a storybook forest elopement experience with ceremonies set beside an enchanting koi pond. Designed for couples hosting two to 10 guests, the package includes use of the resort’s romantic log gazebo overlooking the pond, wedding coordination, an officiant, a witness, a silk bouquet, and a champagne toast. Towering pines and rustic wood details create an idyllic backdrop for couples dreaming of a peaceful, romantic mountain wedding. The elopement package starts at $1,095 for midweek nights. The package requires lodging reservations to accommodate the guest count. Date restrictions apply. Call 909-337-2341 or email [email protected] for details.
Inn at Occidental
With the serene beauty of Occidental as your backdrop, say “I do” surrounded by towering redwoods, then celebrate with an intimate gathering. The Inn at Occidental’s elopement package accommodates up to eight guests and includes an officiant, a bouquet and boutonniere, photography, live music, cake, a charcuterie board paired with local wines, and a romantic overnight stay in a luxury guest room with a fireplace, a spa tub, and turndown service curated by Osmosis Day Spa. The inn provides everything couples need for a romantic, stress-free celebration of their love. For package pricing and inclusions, call 707-874-1047 or email [email protected].
Milliken Creek Inn
Hidden away on three acres overlooking the Napa River, Milliken Creek Inn is one of Napa Valley’s most private and intimate retreats, making it ideal for a romantic elopement. The hotel’s Intimate Elopement Package brings together all the elements of a perfect elopement in a beautiful setting. The package includes wedding coordination, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere, an officiant, professional photography, a petite wedding cake, a sparkling wine toast, and a romantic evening turndown service featuring a chilled bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. The package is available Sunday through Thursday for up to six guests and is priced at $5,500. Catering can be arranged for an additional charge. Call 707-255-1197 or inquire online for details.
Sand Rock Farm
Secluded amid the sun-dappled forest of a historic country estate, Sand Rock Farm is an enchanting destination for an intimate elopement. Couples can say “I do” beneath the redwoods and toast in the barrel-aging cellar or the rustic carriage barn. Packages—available for two-person ceremonies or gatherings of up to 40 guests—include wedding coordination, a choice of vendors, and exclusive use of the venue. Special pricing is available for elopements with 18 guests or fewer. Single-day celebrations and overnight wedding weekends offer flexibility for couples planning anything from a simple ceremony to a full destination-style gathering. A few dates remain for 2026. Contact Sand Rock Farm or call 831-688-8005 for details.
Inn at Newport Ranch
Secluded on 2,200 private acres of rugged Mendocino coastline, the Inn at Newport Ranch offers dramatic ocean views and redwood forests, creating a breathtaking backdrop for an unforgettable wedding. With the Just the Two of Us Package, couples take a guided UTV tour to choose the perfect ceremony site, and the hotel provides everything needed for the celebration. The elopement package includes a custom bouquet and boutonniere, a non-denominational officiant, photography, sparkling wine, a custom cake, a picnic lunch, a celebratory dinner for two, and private staffing for the ceremony. The package is $6,000 and requires a two-night minimum stay. Pricing excludes lodging. Up to four additional guests may join the ceremony and celebratory dinner for $200 per person.
Hotel Drisco
From San Francisco City Hall to the beautiful outdoor backdrops of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park, Hotel Drisco helps couples create a polished, stress-free elopement in San Francisco. The hotel’s customizable elopement package includes champagne while getting ready, a range of photography packages, an officiant for outdoor ceremonies, a bouquet, private transportation to and from the ceremony and dinner later that evening, and assistance securing reservations for a celebratory dinner. The team can also coordinate hair styling and other personalized details, making it easy to turn a San Francisco elopement into a seamless luxury escape. For more pricing and information, call 415-346-2880.
Drift Santa Barbara
In the heart of downtown, Drift Santa Barbara blends Baja-inspired warmth with California coastal romance for an unforgettable elopement. Starting at $1,000, couples can host an intimate ceremony in the hotel’s indoor-outdoor Ocaso event space, complete with mountain views and a celebratory toast with bubbles for up to 15 guests. For couples opting for a civil ceremony, the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse is just steps away. From there, the celebration returns to Drift, where a stunning penthouse suite with a private balcony and fire pit awaits. Drift’s on-site team can personalize every detail—from mezcal tastings to curated vendor partners—to match the couple’s vision. Start planning online.
Stanford Inn by the Sea
Overlooking the ocean just south of Mendocino Village, Stanford Inn by the Sea offers a romantic, verdant setting for couples seeking to elope. Owner Jeff Stanford, an ordained minister, performs ceremonies in the inn’s lush Wedding Garden. The Basic Elopement Package is $675 and includes photography. For $875, the Two + Two Elopement Package adds celebratory extras such as champagne and a three-course dinner at Ravens Restaurant, the resort’s acclaimed 100% plant-based restaurant. Cozy wood-paneled guest rooms, ocean views, wellness experiences, spa treatments, and outdoor adventures create a meaningful getaway for celebration and connection. For more details, call 707-937-5615 or email [email protected].
Kenwood Inn & Spa
Set on more than two and a half peaceful acres in Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon, Kenwood Inn & Spa is a tranquil hideaway that feels purpose-built for an intimate elopement. Stone walkways, ivy-clad walls, and elegant archways create a cinematic setting for a ceremony and portraits, while the Mediterranean-style courtyards and lush gardens offer plenty of quiet corners for two. The hotel’s Intimate Elopement Package includes wedding coordination, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere, an officiant, professional photography, a petite wedding cake, and a sparkling wine toast. priced at $4,500, the package is available Sunday through Thursday for up to six guests. Catering can be arranged for an additional charge. Inquire online or call for details.
Twelve Senses Retreat
Just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Twelve Senses Retreat offers a one-of-a-kind wellness retreat inspired by the elements of nature. It also provides a serene, romantic setting for intimate elopements. Couples can tie the knot on the private rooftop terrace, in the tropical-inspired backyard of the Aether suite, or opt for a barefoot ceremony on the beach. They can enhance and customize their experience with private-chef dinners, massage treatments, photography services, and holistic wellness offerings, all thoughtfully curated by the retreat’s owners. The result is an intentional celebration designed to deepen connection. To learn more, call 442-320-1104.
Little River Inn
Set on the Mendocino Coast with ocean views from every room, Little River Inn offers classic coastal charm and intimate, stress-free elopements. Starting at just $2,500, the elopement package includes a wedding coordinator, an officiant, one hour of professional photography, a bouquet and boutonniere, a small wedding cake, a sparkling wine toast, and a celebration dinner. Couples can choose between ocean and forest ceremony settings and invite up to 12 guests. Options for larger wedding parties are also available. The resort features an Audubon-certified golf course, regulation tennis courts, and an award-winning chef-driven restaurant. For more information, call 888-INN-LOVE or email [email protected].
Churchill Manor
Churchill Manor, an exquisite 1889 mansion in Napa, offers a variety of venues for an intimate elopement. Couples can choose from multiple garden sites, the veranda rotunda, or the mansion’s ornate parlors. Starting at $1,650, The Simply Elegant Elopement Package includes exclusive use of the venue for two hours, an officiant, a bouquet and boutonniere, a wedding cake, a champagne toast, wedding coordination, and a two-night stay in the best available room. For couples who want the works, The Ultimate Intimate Elopement Package (starting at $4,000) adds in-room massages for two, professional wedding photography, a $250 dining gift certificate, a Napa Valley winery tour and picnic lunch, and more. Call 707-253-7733 for details.
Old Monterey Inn
An elegant English Tudor estate set amid captivating gardens, the Old Monterey Inn is the perfect retreat for an intimate elopement in Monterey. The inn’s elopement package includes luxurious accommodations for two for two nights, exclusive use of the gardens (time restrictions apply), champagne and engraved champagne flutes on arrival, daily gourmet breakfast, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, day-of-wedding coordination, and concierge services. For tailored pricing and availability, email [email protected].
Gables Wine Country Inn
In Santa Rosa, Gables Wine Country Inn offers a variety of settings for an intimate elopement, including a stand of ancient redwoods, a redwood barn, a vineyard, and the parlor of the Gothic Victorian Mansion. Their Intimate Family & Friends Wedding Package ($1,500) includes the venue and an officiant for a 90-minute event for up to 15 people. The Ultimate Micro-Wedding Package ($4,900) offers a five-hour event for up to 25 guests and adds a two-night stay in The Cottage for the bride and groom, a welcome bottle of Sonoma County wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, and more. Call 707-585-7777 for details.
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
Exchange vows against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean at Mendocino’s Elk Cove Inn & Spa. For couples seeking a simple, meaningful ceremony for themselves or for up to 12 guests, the inn offers an Intimate Elopement Package starting at $500. The package includes use of the inn’s ocean-view ceremony site and day-of support, with à la carte dining available. Packages for micro weddings (up to 34 guests) and larger weddings (up to 60 guests) are also available. All weddings at the inn take a build-your-own approach, allowing couples to create a celebration that feels personal without paying for things they don’t need. Complete the online form to get started.
