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About Big Sur River Inn
Couples planning a Monterey wedding will find Big Sur River Inn among the Big Sur area's live wedding bands. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Village, Big Sur and Solstice. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Monterey
How much does a live wedding band cost in Monterey?
Live bands in Monterey commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Big Sur River Inn
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Village, Big Sur | 0.1 mi |
| Solstice | 0.1 mi |
| Glen Oaks Big Sur | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Big Sur River Inn to each venue listed on Lazo.
Monterey weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 43° | 17% | 4:36 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 45° | 22% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 46° | 21% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 47° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4% | 7:31 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 68° | 52° | 1% | 7:49 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 69° | 54° | 0% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 70° | 55° | 0% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 54° | 1% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 51° | 5% | 5:56 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 46° | 13% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 62° | 43° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.
Getting to Monterey
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Sacramento | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 46800 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
- Where
- Big Sur · 23 miles south of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Monterey
- One of 34 live wedding bands we list
- Phone
- (831) 667-2700
- Website
- Visit site
From Big Sur River Inn's website
- Services they list
- Destination weddings
- Areas they mention
- Carmel, Big Sur
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Around Big Sur
- Nearest venue
- The Village, Big Sur, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 7 wedding venues
- Guest hotels
- 9 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Big Sur River Inn; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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