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About Crow's Nest Restaurant
Based in Santa Cruz, Crow's Nest Restaurant works with couples planning weddings throughout Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center and All Occasions Entertainment. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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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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Wedding venues near Crow's Nest Restaurant
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center | 1.0 mi |
| All Occasions Entertainment | 1.3 mi |
| Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Crow's Nest Restaurant 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
- 2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
- Where
- Santa Cruz · 26 miles north of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Monterey
- One of 34 live wedding bands we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 476-4560
- Website
- Visit site
Around Santa Cruz
- Nearest venue
- The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center, 1.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 29 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 12 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 63 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Capitola, Soquel, Aptos, Scotts Valley
Distances are straight-line from Crow's Nest Restaurant; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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