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About Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc.
Based in Sand City, Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc. works with couples planning weddings throughout Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, California. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as FDES Portuguese Hall of Monterey, Club Del Monte. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc.
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Sand City, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Embassy Suites
- Residence Inn
- Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay
- La Quinta Inn Monterey
- Magic Carpet Lodge
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
- 479 Elder Ave, Sand City, CA 93955, USA
- Where
- Sand City · 2 miles east of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Florists
- In Monterey
- One of 141 wedding venues we list · 22 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 899-5488
- Website
- Visit site
From Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc.'s website
“Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc. is an event design company based on the Monterey Peninsula. We offer a wide variety of unique rentals, custom fabrication and design services to bring your vision to life.”illusionsofgrandeur.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces
- Experience
- 40+ years
- Areas they mention
- Monterey, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Carmel Valley
Read from illusionsofgrandeur.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc. before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Sand City
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 22 within 3 mi, 49 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 96 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel, Seaside, Pacific Grove
Distances are straight-line from Illusions of Grandeur II, Inc.; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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