Waterfront Wedding Ceremony and Reception Space
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
A stunning setting for your big day awaits you at Mavericks House, an elegant wedding venue in Half Moon Bay, CA. A beautifully landscaped celebration space perched on the edge of Princeton Harbor in Half Moon Bay, this venue is the perfect spot for your romantic wedding by the sea.
17+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
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Maverick’s House is a magical waterfront venue with stunning coastal views, seamless indoor–outdoor spaces, and a lovely bridal suite. Staff are highly praised for responsiveness, organization, flawless day‑of coordination, and handling weather/vendor issues. Guests rave about the delicious food, transparent pricing, and convenient location.Review photos
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Jessica W
5.0
4/28/2026
As soon as we pulled up to the property, we knew we had to get married here. It's simply magical! The Mavericks House event manager Crystal and her team made the whole process so e...
asy and stress free. Not to mention the food is DELICIOUS! They guided us every step of the way and were always available for support and questions. Everyone in the local area knows the venue as well so working with vendors was smooth sailing. HIGHLY recommend!
Kamna P
5.0
2/27/2026
We had an absolutely phenomenal experience at Maverick’s House! If you are looking for a venue that perfectly captures the coastal beauty of Half Moon Bay while providing a warm, i...
ntimate atmosphere, this is it. The views of the harbor are breathtaking and provided the most stunning backdrop for our photos.
A huge, special shout-out to Crystal! Crystal is professional, incredibly detail-oriented, and has a way of making you feel completely at ease. She ensured every detail was executed flawlessly, and her expertise made the entire day run smoothly.
With amazing indoor-outdoor flow of the space, Maverick's House gave us the wedding of our dreams. Highly recommend this hidden gem.
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Melissa M
5.0
11/03/2025
Our wedding was the most magical experience. From the first conversation with our wedding coordinator we were able to share our vision for the day. Both Lisa and Jennifer who were ...
our main point of contacts were able to help us curate our special day exactly as we had envisioned. The weather took a turn for the worse on the morning of our wedding, Jennifer was able to help us come up with a back up plan in case of rain. It was seem-less and the staff were able to set up an indoor ceremony within minutes. As we said our vows the sun came out and right after the ceremony the staff quickly moved the champagne and canapés to the deck so that guest could enjoy the sun.
The bridal suite upstairs was stunning and we enjoyed sometime up there before the ceremony. All the little touches that Mavericks House provided are really nice, the bathroom had a basket of useful things like hair spray & cotton and many thoughtful items.
Our day was so beautiful, every detail made our wedding so perfect. All the staff were so polite and worked around our timeline so well.
Our idea was to have an intimate ceremony with our close family and friends. That is exactly what we got, the messages that we received the next day from our guests were amazing.
Both my husband and I would highly recommend this venue for your special event, large or small.
Melissa & John Marshall ❤️ 10/26/25
Tina W
5.0
11/03/2025
The Maverick's House was a beautiful setting for our wedding. We had some weather concerns and staff walked us through our options and everything turned out wonderful. We were ex...
tremely happy with our experience. Also the food was great and staff were very friendly and professional. I especially recommend Crystal as an event coordinator.
Kate C
5.0
9/27/2025
Our wedding at Mavericks House was everything we imagined and more. We had the very ambitious goal of finding a coastal venue in the Bay Area that was easy to access for out of tow...
n guests and could accommodate our guest list of 150+ people, while not grossly exceeding our modest budget. This was a big ask for the location, but we found it in Mavericks House. Half Moon Bay serves as an extension of the venue and we were able to host all of our wedding activities, including rehearsal dinner and afterparty at restaurants/bars within walking distance of Mavericks House. The venue itself is just stunning. You don't need much in way of decorations, because the setting has so much natural beauty. Finally, I cannot speak highly enough of the staff working at Mavericks House, specifically Crystal and Lisa. They were easy to communicate with, knowledgeable about the wedding process, and seamless day of coordinators. To us, the wedding was perfect and we cannot recommend Mavericks House highly enough!
Sarah B
5.0
9/18/2025
Mavericks House was the perfect venue for our wedding! Not only does it have a gorgeous view of the coast for an intimate outdoor ceremony but also a modern and updated indoor spac...
e for the reception! The upstairs bridal suite is incredible with natural lighting and plenty of photo opportunities. The staff are exceptional! Crystal Rose was our event manager and she was organized, responsive and incredibly sweet. She helped make our wedding stress-free and fun! Food was also great with plenty of appetizers and entrees to choose from! Could not recommend this venue enough!
Kimberley C
5.0
8/04/2025
Crystal and the whole Mavericks staff were an absolute pleasure to work with both in the months leading up to our wedding, as well as the day itself. Their guidance, flexibility, p...
rofessionalism, and excellent communication were so appreciated - the entire team never skipped a beat. Crystal in particular was an amazing coordinator on the wedding day; immediately managing the many moving pieces while allowing us to simply enjoy our wedding day.
Samantha T
5.0
7/27/2025
What a great venue. We are so happy to have our wedding at Mavericks House. We wanted a water front venue in the bay area. We looked at many venues, and Mavericks House perfectly f...
it our vision of an outdoor ocean front ceremony, indoor reception, intimate size for a small (40) guest count, and fit in our budget! The bridal suite upstairs was a lovely bonus as well.
Lisa and Brittani were a pleasure to work with. They were very helpful through our planning process, very responsive to questions and clear in communications. The day went very smooth. Food, drinks, service were all great. And the photos came out very well too! We could not have asked for more.
Gina W
5.0
6/12/2025
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding! From the first tour to the big day, the team at Mavericks House was so helpful, organized, and genuinely kind. The space ...
is absolutely stunning—our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything was. The layout worked perfectly for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and everything flowed so smoothly. They really made the whole planning process so much easier, and we’re so grateful. Crystal, the on-site coordinator, was incredible from start to finish. She was super organized, calming, and made sure every detail ran smoothly on the day of. The staff took care of literally everything and executed our vision perfectly. The food and drinks were also amazing—everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The whole experience felt seamless and so special. We’re so glad we chose Maverick House—it was perfect!
Justine K
5.0
6/01/2025
We rented the outdoor ceremony space and bridal suite and it was absolutely perfect. Crystal Rose was very helpful. We loved everything about our day.
Emma A
5.0
10/09/2024
Mavericks House is a hidden gem. Nestled in the cozy nook of Half Moon Bay near the Oceano Hotel & Spa, the venue is amazing; with beautiful bay ocean views, a newly renovated boat...
house reception area (with an outdoor deck) and an amazing new bridal suite, the venue was equipped to host our perfect wedding in September 2024!
No one prepared my husband and I for the wedding planning process, especially finding a venue since that is one of the first things on the list. There were many we looked at around California, but when we found Mavericks, it was clear to us that this venue had it all, especially the best staff team on the planet. From the moment we inquired, to the tour, to the tasting, and all the way through the end of our wedding night, Brittani, Lisa and the rest of the Mavericks House staff were sensational. The process was so easy with them; all costs and pricing were transparent, communication was timely, and questions were all answered throughout the year or so of planning. Which resulted in our wedding day being absolutely seamless! It is a joy to look back and think about everything that went right, because with all the prep we did with Mavericks House, really nothing went wrong the day-of.
One of the biggest callouts was the food, as that was the most-loved part of our wedding day (besides the ocean views) by our guests. The tasting was amazing, as the Half Moon Bay Brewing Co provides so many great options (as well as GF and VEG), and the food on our wedding day was even better! It was actually so good that the entire wedding party and most of the guests went to the HMB Brewing Co for brunch!
If you’re looking for a venue that really has it all, look no further. Our experience was perfect, and we hope anyone looking for the right wedding/event venue finds it with Mavericks House!
Araceli E
5.0
9/17/2024
From start to finish, our time with Mavericks House was worth every penny! Their staff are super professional and responsive throughout the process. Their day of coordination kept ...
our wedding movingly along and it was honestly the best day ever! We loved how catering, the bar (including bartender, rentals, and venues (rehearsal dinner was at Half Moon Bay Brewing next door) were all rolled into one experience. The outdoor patio made for a perfect cocktail hour in the sunshine with our mariachi. I cannot recommend Mavericks House enough!
Ana G
5.0
9/09/2024
From one Wedding Vendor to another, I wanted to take the time to acknowledge what an amazing venue this was to work at and the incredible staff and team they have built at Maveri...
ck’s. This was my first flip as a Planner, and I was adamantly a bit nervous about completing a full transition within 90 minutes (for those of you who do not know what a flip is, it is when we transition a ceremony site into a reception/dinner site) all while guests enjoy cocktail hour and watch. I was so impressed with how smoothly everything went and how well organized the team was. From the moment the truck arrived with tables and chairs to the quick and efficient set up by all the team members. Working with the Maverick’s staff truly felt like being part of a well oiled machine. Each and every person contributed to the success of the evening and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience as a Planner. The couple had the most perfect day! They went above and beyond for not only the couple but for my team and I and I cannot thank them enough for all the support.
Thank you to the entire Staff at Maverick’s and a special shout out to Brittany, Annie & Lisa for their exceptional support and communication throughout the entire process. Every single person went above and beyond to ensure a smooth day for the couple! They’re incredible and I can’t wait to work them again! Highly recommend this venue.
Laura M
5.0
8/20/2024
Mavericks House was our dream wedding venue! We loved being waterfront, the intimacy of the space, and of course the amazing food, drinks and staff! Shoutout to Brittani our event ...
manager who supported us through the process and was there to ensure the day ran smoothly. We even lucked out with some sun but it wouldn’t have mattered because it was such a special day at this magical place. Best decision ever booking at Mavericks!
Stacey B
5.0
5/20/2024
What an amazing venue to have a wedding! We just got married on 4/28/2024. And it was an amazing day. The venue, the staff everything was just perfect! Lisa and Brittani were great...
to work with! They did everything I asked and set up the venue exactly how I envisioned it. I could not have asked for a better day! All the guests kept complimenting me on the venue and how great it was. I'm so happy that we chose Maverick house for our wedding, it was everything and more!
Zack R
5.0
3/18/2024
Our experience with Mavericks House was exceptional from start to finish. Communication was effortless, with easy contact via email and their event portal. Brittani, our main conta...
ct, was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, ensuring that we were always up-to-date on deadlines, payments, and required documentation/forms.
The venue's payment schedule and pricing structure were transparent and easy to understand, and the payment portal made transactions simple and convenient. The portal also let us refer to current and past documents at any time, making planning much easier.
One of the highlights of our experience was the delicious food and drinks provided by the venue. The menu we chose offered a variety of options, including 3 cocktail hour appetizers, starter salad, 3 different mains, 2 sides, a churro bar, wine list, beer list, and His/Hers signature cocktails. The tasting process to choose our menu and drink list was not only enjoyable but also helped us customize our selections to our preferences. During the tasting, we also chose tablecloth/napkin colors, table configurations, and many other details for our wedding. They also took into consideration our guests with sensitive food allergies. We needed accommodations for gluten free, nut free, and shellfish free guests. Our guests with these allergies said the staff were very helpful and provided food they could enjoy.
One thing that truly set this venue apart was their accommodation for guests who didn't drink. They allowed us to have two His/Hers signature cocktails and a mocktail, ensuring that everyone had a special drink option. Additionally, they provided Martinelli sparkling cider in addition to champagne for our toast, catering to our non-drinking guests.
Throughout our wedding day, the staff provided full support and assistance when necessary, including helping us set up our DIY decor/centerpieces. Whenever we wanted to get more drinks from the bar, a staff member made us feel special by getting our drinks quickly, making us feel like the VIPs of our event! Since we were busy taking photos during our cocktail hour, at dinner, the staff provided us with a sampler plate of the appetizers we missed during cocktail hour, which was very thoughtful! At the end of the night, clean up was a breeze as the staff quickly and efficiently helped us clean up well before our 11pm cut-off time.
Overall, our experience with Mavericks House was wonderful, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a picturesque venue that offers great food, drinks, and exceptional service.
Amy L
5.0
3/03/2024
Genuinely a magical, unparalleled, breathtaking venue. It’s hard to articulate how incredible our wedding was at Mavericks House. The staff for starters were some of the most atten...
tive/efficient/detail oriented I’ve had the pleasure of working with. The food is INCREDIBLE. The staff and day of coordinators are INCREDIBLE. The view and scenery is INCREDIBLE. Please reach out if you have any questions— I promise you THIS is where you want to get married. They helped give me and my family the most amazing night of our life.
Jenifer C
5.0
12/20/2021
Mavericks House is the perfect place for a wedding! The seaside setting is gorgeous and Mavericks House is so very charming, with an elegant yet warm and cozy atmosphere. HIGHEST...
PRAISE FOR LISA GRAYE, the Events Manager, who helped us not only plan every detail from A-Z, but during a pandemic! She was always the consummate professional ~ upbeat, genuinely welcoming, endlessly patient, 100% responsive and seamlessly able to trouble-shoot last minute dilemmas (it started to drizzle right before our outdoor ceremony). Our menu tasting was ever so slightly better than the food turned out to be the day of the wedding, but honestly, we were so pleased with all other aspects of Mavericks House, it wasn't of concern. Mavericks House is a true gem!
Kim C
5.0
6/17/2017
My husband and I held our wedding at the Mavericks Event Center on June 10th, 2017. From the initial meeting at one of their open houses, the team was absolutely amazing. I met wit...
h Jodie and Melanie to confirm our date and make general decisions over several months, and then Lisa Graye took over to finalize all the details. Jodie and Melanie were extremely accommodating and communicative, and then Lisa ensured all our needs and concerns were addressed. During the rehearsal, Lisa was just lovely with my family, she helped us to organize our ceremony schedule (we needed it!), and answered all our last minute questions. On the day of the wedding day, she made sure everything was accounted for. I was also so impressed with the staff who were professional, welcoming, and on top of food, drinks, lighting and transitions throughout the entire event. The ceremony grounds were neat and clean, the event center was beautifully arranged, and the schedule went seamlessly! All I had to worry about at our wedding was my vows and spending as much time as I could with our guests.
The beer is from the Half Moon Bay Brew Co, which owns this venue. Their beer is excellent and such a treat to offer to our guests. We chose to bring in our own wine and the corkage fee was very reasonable.
The only area of improvement was the dinner, though this was fully addressed. Full disclosure - My husband is a Chef so we have high expectations, and several of our guests were Chefs as well! Fortunately, when we shared our concerns, we were offered a second tasting, and Mavericks Chef graciously met with us to review all our changes and recommendations. The day of the wedding, the food was even better than our second tasting, and many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed their meal, as did we!
I am so thankful to the staff at Mavericks Event Center for helping us to realize our vision for our wedding day.
Claire I
5.0
7/09/2015
This venue was absolutely everything AND more than I could have hoped for. The staff was amazing from start to finish. Luciana and Melanie made sure it was exactly what we wanted...
, that our questions were answered, and needs met. Amazing food, beer, and wine from their own restaurant, brewery, and winery. Luciana and her staff were very well coordinated on the day of and made sure our needs and expectations had been met. I would highly recommend this venue! The ceremony area is directly next to the reception hall making it easy and convenient for guests. They also have the Inn at Mavericks which has 6 beautiful rooms- we had the bridal party and the bride and groom's families there. Definitely a 5 star location with 5 star service!
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