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About

The Monarch Club, situated in Nipomo, California, is a semi private country club, wedding and event venue that features chic architecture expertly blended with tasteful elegance. As the only all-inclusive resort club on California’s Central Coast, this venue offers a host of convenient amenities to complete your day. This venue boasts stunning views and access to the beautiful native Eucalyptus trees of Nipomo, supplying a breath-taking natural vista for your celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The Monarch Club offers an array of event spaces ideal for hosting a range of wedding events. From intimate elopements to grand soirees, you can find the perfect space for your celebration here. Couples can choose from a range of outdoor areas to host their wedding ceremony, including the serene Tai Chi Garden which presents a natural space nestled among pine trees capable of accommodating 70 guests comfortably. Other outdoor event areas include the beautifully lit Sculpture Garden with a maximum capacity of 300 guests, and the Event Lawn which overlooks the first tee of the meticulously manicured golf course on site.

Situated on the edge of the Monarch Dunes Golf Course, The Avila Room is an ideal choice for a grand wedding reception, boasting beautiful views of bountiful hills and the rich greenery of eucalyptus trees. This ballroom features high cedar ceilings and a 600-square-foot dance floor for your guests to dance the night away.

For more intimate gatherings, The Monarch Club delivers a range of cozy and elegant spaces including The Atrium, Wine Library, and Captain’s Room.

Services Offered

The Monarch Club is a full service club/venue with stellar service and choices for the most dercerning client. Rental of this property for your wedding event includes your choice of ceremony site, consultation with the experienced culinary team, complimentary one-hour rehearsal time, use of the grounds for photography purposes, a range of seating and tables options, six-hour venue time, and much more.

Cuisine

Catering for your celebration is supplied on site by award-winning chef, Charles Weber. Chef Charles brings over 30 years of professional experience to your day, specializing in crafting upscale American cuisine which is sure to please your guests. Chef Charles can assist in planning your catering experience, offering everything from breakfast to buffets, creating a culinary event to remember.

Location

The Monarch Club is conveniently situated just a short drive north from the bustling city of Santa Maria, and just south of Pismo beach known for its variety of wineries. The beauty of Nipomo Regional Park is an 8-minute drive from the venue and features open spaces and stunning scenery. The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located approximately 30 minutes away by car, making this venue ideally located for out of town guests.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$3,500

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

No

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of The Monarch Club

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Kassidy Sent on 02/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

The Monarch Club is such a hidden gem on the Central Coast. Beautiful property, amazing service and delicious food. Lindsee, the Special Events and Catering Manager, really knows what she is doing and is very responsive and her staff is so friendly and hard working. This was one of the only properties that my husband and I found that included all tables, chairs, silverware, glassware, linens and bartenders in their pricing. They set-up all the tables and tear them down for you, which is rare to find! Reasonably priced for such a great venue! Our wedding day was so special and we owe it all to everyone at The Monarch Club. I would highly recommend this venue!!!
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Claudia Sent on 07/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Shannon and all staff were amazing. I couldn't pick a better venue to have my wedding. I received a lot of compliments on how beautiful the place looked. Shannon worked with me and was very patient and flexible with all my ideas. I forgot my grooms ring but luckily she had an imposter ring and no one knew about it. She's a life saver. Thank you all for making my wedding come true!
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Brianna Sent on 05/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Monarch club was absolutely beautiful. Their food was delicious and their staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely be having another event at the monarch club in the future.
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Jennifer Sent on 02/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was wonderful. Thanks to Aimee and staff for making my day so special.
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Meredith Sent on 11/27/2011
5 out of 5 rating
After looking at several venues on the Central Coast, my groom was actually the one to discover The Monarch Club. At first we thought it would be out of our price range, but upon seeing the club and meeting Danica, we knew it was the one. Because we had a fall wedding, there is always the possibility of rain. The Monarch Club is one of the only venues on the Central Coast capable of seating 200+ people indoors for both the ceremony and reception. By far the best part about The Monarch Club is the decor. It's rustic yet modern with a high-class feel without that snobby air about it. We actually got married in the covered patio in front of the outdoor fireplace, which is different than what they normally do. It was absolutely beautiful, cozy and inviting. The staff is fantastic; Danica and her team took care of every little detail to ensure our day went perfectly. All the tables and chairs are supplied in the rental contract, as well as a huge built-in hardwood dance floor. Danica ordered in special linens and alcohol for the signature cocktails we offered to our guests. I had so many compliments on how amazing the venue was, how great the bartenders were and how attentive the staff was. I am so happy we had our wedding at The Monarch Club and would highly recommend this venue to any bride-to-be.
~Meredith & Jesse
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Samantha Sent on 07/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The Monarch Club is wonderful! Danica Alvarez is so sweet and helpful and on top of everything. She kept us moving throughout the day and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Always kept in contact and responded in a timely fashion and didn't mind meeting multiple times about the same subject. A+ crew! And the venue is just gorgeous!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 03/27/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The Monarch Club and their event coordinator, Danica, made my wedding worry free! My wedding date was in the early spring, when the threat of rain was still looming. Danica helped us plan both an indoor and outdoor option just incase there was a break in the rain. We even rehearsed both. The day of, when there was a miscommunication about where the guys could get ready, Danica got keys to a model home for the men to get ready in, all without a break in stride. The presence of an on-site coordinator is one of the reasons we chose the Monarch Club, but Danica turned out to be much more than we'd hoped. My wedding went without a hitch, started on time, and ended well. I highly recommend the Monarch Club to anyone.
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Kasey Sent on 11/08/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The Monarch Club was an amazing venue for our ceremony and reception. It is a newer golf club so the building and reception room are modern and beautiful. Aside from the beauty of the location, the staff was extremely friendly any time I visited. The event coordinator could not have been any better. I can't imagine what it is like to deal with stressed out brides all the time, but she handled everything with grace and my family was extremely grateful for her.
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Lourdes Sent on 09/04/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
This was the best venue in the area for our wedding, and our wedding guests loved it too. The event coordinator at the time was Danica Alvarez, and both her and her team did an amazing job with everything! They went above and beyond what we expected.
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Alicia Sent on 01/07/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
I absolutely loved my wedding at the Monarch Club. I had a total of 125 guests which was a perfect amount for the Tai Chi Garden for the ceremony. It was beautiful and minimal flowers/decorations were needed. The natural landscape of plants and trees set the tone. We were even accompanied by 2 doves sitting in a tree while my guests waited for the ceremony to start. It has been just over 90 days since the wedding and I still hear about how beautiful and perfect our wedding was. It truly was everything I had hoped for.
The only complaints I received were regarding the bartender at the reception portion of the wedding. A few of my guests on separate occasions expressed their concerns about how they were treated. They all stated the bartender was rude and was charging different prices each time they went up to order the same drink. I did not experience this nor did I meet the bartender prior to that day. If I could suggest anything, maybe it would be to meet the staff that will be working your wedding if that is even possible.
The food at the reception was awesome and several of my guests came up to me at the wedding to tell me how good it was. I did not see or taste any of the appetizers but hope they were just as good as the dinner we served.
For the price and service I personally received, I could not have asked for a better venue. The pictures came out amazing and that sunset over looking the golf course is simply breath taking!!!!!
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Sandy White, Officiant/Minister Sandy White, Officiant/Minister Wedding Officiants

The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes is an outstanding venue for weddings and receptions. I have officiated many weddings here, and find that the staff is OUTSTANDING to work with. They are very flexible and pay special attention to the little details that make each couples experience special.

A Perfect Day A Perfect Day Wedding Planners

The Monarch Club in Nipomo is one of our areas most elegant venues. Adelina's Bistro offers delicious cuisine and an excellent wine selection. This site provides a guaranteed "WOW" factor from the moment you pull up to the portico and continues to please as every corner seems to provide unique beauty.

Coffee Diva Coffee Diva Wedding Caterers

The Coffee Diva & Chocolate Diva has enjoyed doing a variety of events at the Monarch Club at Trilogy over the past 8 years. The experience is always professional and fun. The staff is exemplary. It is one of our favorite venues for wedding receptions as the ballroom is beautiful, well laid out, and the views are awesome.

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The Monarch Club frequently asked questions

The Monarch Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Monarch Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Monarch Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Restaurant
The Monarch Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Monarch Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Monarch Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Monarch Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Monarch Club is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in value, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in average response time and 4.4 in flexibility.
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