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The Grove, formerly known as Coaconut Grove, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a captivating wedding venue located in Santa Cruz, California. There, couples can exchange their vows with stunning ocean views.

Facilities and Capacity

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk dates back to 1907, making it a fun and historic setting for your special day. This iconic, oceanside venue offers a beautiful mix of indoor and outdoor settings. As the Bay Area's largest oceanfront venue, The Grove can just as easily accommodate groups of 25 as it can large-scale bashes of 950 people. However, weddings require a minimum of 100 guests. Ceremonies can be held inside the aptly named Sun Room, which features a glass wall and ceiling that flood the room with natural light. After, dine and dance the night away in either the Bay View Room or the ballroom, both of which offer an elegant setting for your celebrations. The Aloha Deck and its beach party vibe are perfect for outdoor dining experiences with a gentle sea breeze.

Services Offered

At The Grove, formerly known as Coaconut Grove, the full-service staff will work hard to bring your vision to life. They'll guide you throughout the planning process, handling all the details so you can relax and enjoy the celebrations with loved ones. They can walk you through the bar and catering options, helping you select the perfect menu to suit your taste. Whether you prefer plated or buffet dinners or a cash or open bar, this venue offers flexibility in addition to delicious fare. Included with your booking are tables, chairs, and linens, along with free validated guest parking for your convenience. Lighting, sound equipment, and photo booths can also be arranged, allowing for complete personalization. From September through April, couples can host anything from all-inclusive beach parties to celebrations with ride and arcade exclusives or even full park buyouts for an unforgettable day.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$21

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center

Weddingwire
5.0/5 5 reviews
Google
4.6/5 48891 reviews
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Yoli Sent on 11/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My event Coordinator was Katie at the Cocoanut Grove, and she was absolutely the best!! My daughter wanted to have her quinceanera in the Sun Room. Katie from day one listened to all of our ideas and made it become a reality. Our event was flawless and Katie was there the entire day to make sure things were going well. The whole staff at the event were super friendly and professional and made my event so special and hard to forget. Thanks to all the staff and Katie, our event was unforgettable!!! The Sun Room is a beautiful room and so unique. The special feature I would say is the ceiling that opens up and of course, the breathtaking views of the ocean ♥. They food was the bomb!!! everything was just perfect!
Katia
Katia Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

We had our wedding reception in the ballroom at The Grove on 09/27/2025 and couldn't be happier with our experience. We had a hard time finding venues in Santa Cruz that could accommodate more than 150 people. Not only is the Grove larger than other venues, it's more affordable than some of the alternatives we looked at. Our coordinator was Sabrina and she was lovely to work with. Communication was easy, everyone was so kind and helpful. You truly get the sense that the people who work here are passionate about what they do. We were lucky that no one was using the room the day before our event and the venue was generous enough to let us do a lot of the set up the day before. The day of our wedding was like clockwork. Everything matched the floor plan Sabrina created. Food was ready on time and tasted great. People always say something will go wrong the day of the wedding, but really nothing did.

What's also special about this venue is the ability to control the natural light. I dreamed of having a candlelit dinner, and I was able to have that despite it being completely bright at 5pm.
Another asset was the dressing rooms and bathroom behind stage. I had to completely undress to use the bathroom so l appreciated the privacy. I cannot recommend this place enough.


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User1833121 Sent on 09/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
After searching for the perfect beach venue in Monterey Bay, I decided to get married in the Cocoanut Grove Sunroom for many reasons, and was not disappointed! The staff were phenomenal, helpful, and fun to work with. The view of the beach and wharf, with the famous boardwalk below, creates a fun and whimsical mood. Yet the venue itself is elegant, with the lovely glass ceiling and bistro lights The location is PERFECT and it falls right into average wedding venue pricing - not too expensive and worth every penny. Plus, it was so exciting to see our names on the marquee day of! We had a fantastic time, and my guests loved every moment.
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Karol Sent on 10/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We held my daughter's reception at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz, CA in the Sun Room. The reception venue was absolutely beautiful! Annie McNeill was wonderful to work with and was very professional. It was awesome and I would recommend the Cocoanut Grove as a reception and/or ceremony site.

The Cocoanut Grove also provided the food. The food was delicious, we choose a buffet and there were many food choices to choose from. We received several compliments in regards to the food, thanks to the Cocoanut Grove.
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Kendall Sent on 08/18/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Incredibly happy with our wedding at the Cocoanut Grove!

The team at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk went above and beyond to accommodate us for our 170 person wedding. The things we were most happy with were:

The food! A full sushi bar that our guests could not stop complimenting us on - the display was absolutely beautiful. There were so many options on their menu that we had a difficult time deciding what we wanted. I've been to several weddings where the food was sub par, and the Boardwalk did a great job at not leaving that impression on me or my guests. They were also very accommodating to every food allergy or dietary restriction you could imagine.

The Sunroom! This venue was perfect for natural sunlight but protected from the elements. It was a gorgeous location for our Spring wedding.

The value! I appreciate that the Boardwalk does not upcharge you for anything just because it is a "wedding", which I found many other venues did when we were looking. The prices were fair and clear ahead of the final bill, so we were not surprised and felt it was great value.

The staff! Everyone involved in our wedding from the planning stage to the day of bent over backwards with a smile on their face to ensure we had everything we needed and that the wedding went exactly the way we wanted it to.

Overall we could not have been happier with how our wedding turned out, and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a dreamy wedding in Santa Cruz!
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The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center frequently asked questions

The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Grove, Santa Cruz Event Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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