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About Highlands House
Based in Ben Lomond, Highlands House works with couples planning weddings throughout Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Barn at River House, Quail Hollow Ranch County Park. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Highlands House
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ben Lomond, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains
- Hartman Inn
- Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
- Brookdale Lodge 3-star
- Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
- Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Monterey
How much do wedding venues cost in Monterey?
Venue pricing in Monterey spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Monterey?
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.
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
- 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005, USA
- Where
- Ben Lomond · 35 miles north of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Monterey
- One of 141 wedding venues we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 454-7938
- Website
- Visit site
From Highlands House's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony
- Areas they mention
- Santa Cruz, Aptos
Read from parks.santacruzcountyca.gov in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Highlands House before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Ben Lomond
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 29 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 7 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Scotts Valley, Felton, Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz
Distances are straight-line from Highlands House; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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