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Updated Oct 14, 202412 Stunning Barn Wedding Venues in California Fit for a Dream Wedding
They're not your average barns.
From the rolling hills in the north to the lush landscapes in the sunny south, many beautiful barn wedding venues in California seamlessly blend rustic charm and modern elegance and serve as blank canvases for couples to design the wedding of their dreams. With so many options to choose from, we did some of the heavy lifting for you and curated a list of modern and rustic barn wedding venues in California to support your wedding planning. These all have a wow factor that makes them ideal for one of the most special days of your life. Pro tip: Be sure to reference the wedding venue booking checklist as you search for your dream barn wedding venue in California.
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River Center (San Joaquin River Parkway Trust) in Fresno, California
River Center part of the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust features a barn perfect for a wedding celebration. Renting the venue for your big day also grants you access to the entire grounds including lush outdoor spaces, a shade arbor, a picnic area, a shared catering kitchen and a historic ranch house. This barn wedding venue in Fresno, CA can accommodate up to 250 guests. Bonus: The nature here serves as a beautiful, elegant backdrop for your nuptials.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
Galway Downs by Wedgewood Weddings in Temecula, California
Southern California may be known for its beach wedding venues but it has much more to offer. Nestled in Southern California wine country, Galway Downs is a stunning 240-acre luxury equestrian property featuring a modern wedding barn—the Carriage House. Perfect for a wedding reception, the barn wedding venue in Temecula, California is adorned with cathedral ceilings, a built-in bar, a fireplace and lots of natural light. You and your guests can also look forward to lush meadows, creeks, bridges and a dressing suite.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 300
Pageo Lavender Farm in Turlock, California
If you're looking for barn wedding venues near Modesto, California, look no further than the picturesque Pageo Lavender Farm in the California Central Valley. The venue has tons of five-star reviews and it's easy to see why. The five-acre farm grows and harvests fresh lavender which fills the air with a romantic aroma. For your reception, there is a beautifully restored barn complete with exposed beams and twinkling lights.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 300
Scribner Bend Vineyards in Sacramento, California
For a barn wedding venue in Sacramento, California, check out Scribner Bend Vineyards. A former couple who shared a review on The Knot Marketplace describes it perfectly: "The place is beautiful. The flowers, the vines, the barn, the ceremony and reception area, the bungalow—everything is stunning." Boking the barn wedding venue in California for your celebration also includes a garden ceremony site, a dedicated on-site day-of facilitator, certified bar staff, a security guard, a rustic sweetheart table, courtyard cocktail hour and more.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
The Barn at Aliso Viejo Ranch in Aliso Viejo, California
The Barn at Aliso Viejo Ranch is a winning choice for a barn wedding venue in Orange County, California. The elegant red barn features modern amenities perfect for a wedding reception. It has a capacity of 208 guests seated with a dance floor. The property also features various outdoor spaces, fruit and nut tree orchards and fish ponds providing ample beautiful wedding photography backdrops.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Mountain House Estate in Cloverdale, California
Mountain House Estate is a noteworthy California wine country venue with a beautiful barn where you and your guests can clink glasses and dance the night away on your wedding day. The private estate spans 40 acres of greenery complete with gardens, redwoods and oak trees. Bonus: The venue allows you to choose your own wedding vendors including food trucks.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
Ethereal Gardens in Escondido, California
For a barn wedding venue in Southern California that sets the scene for romance, this is it. Situated on 40 lush acres, Ethereal Gardens is a truly stunning Southern California wedding venue that features various ceremony sites including an orchard barn that sits atop a hillside with views of San Diego. The venue also offers numerous amenities to help your wedding planning process.
Guest Capacity: 300+
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California
Searching for a Malibu wedding venue? Surrounded by nature, Calamigos Ranch is a standout Southern California wedding venue overall. However, the property's barn is particularly gorgeous. The charming space features exposed wood beams, dazzling chandeliers and a dance floor. Inside and out the barn is a picturesque setting for such a momentous occasion.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 400
Greengate Ranch & Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California
If you want to turn your wedding into a full-on wedding weekend, look to the Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. The wine country destination's wedding weekend packages include accommodations in luxe vacation homes for up to 26 guests and access to the wood barn which you can dress up for your wedding reception. And given that the property is set on 140 acres, there is no shortage of awe-inspiring backdrops for your wedding day photos.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 in the barn
Park Winters in Winters, California
Situated in the Northern California farmlands, Park Winters is ideal for couples who want to get married amidst the countryside. The private estate features gardens, a historical inn, an organic farm, a pool, dressing rooms for the to-be-weds and not one, but three beautiful barns. Two feature a rustic look while the third is a modern barn event space with an elegant design. Ask the venue staff which barn works best for your wedding.
Guest Capacity: 150-200
The Highlands Estate Barn and Vineyard in Cloverdale, California
Whether you live in the northern part of the state or are planning a destination wedding there, The Highlands Estate barn and vineyard set on 21 acres is sure to impress you and your guests. One of the ceremony locations available is the Four Seasons Barn featuring a mix of modern and rustic design and complete with heating and air conditioning for year-round celebrations. When booking this barn wedding venue in Northern California, couples have the option to reserve the venue for the day or do a full weekend buyout to host their rehearsal dinner, wedding reception and post-wedding brunch.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Long Branch Saloon and Farms in Half Moon Bay, California
The Long Branch Saloon and Farms is another unique choice for a barn wedding venue in California. Its barn is a large space for grand celebrations complete with exposed wood and chandeliers. For the ceremony site, couples can choose from a beautiful meadow or a country chapel. Don't forget to take photos by the original barn which was transformed into an old western saloon.
Guest Capacity: Up to 300
