Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Our venue is where modern meets coastal chic, with well ventilated and air purified spaces that boast panoramic views of Santa Cruz’s adored Boardwalk, 100-year-old Wharf, picturesque West Cliff Drive and Monterey Bay. Treat your guests to open-air ocean views while enjoying local and sustainable chef-inspired cuisine served by our well-trained, professional catering team. Dream Inn is available for several different ceremony options either on or offsite. Host your outdoor ceremony just minutes away at a historic cathedral, an enchanting redwood grove, or open-air expansive field. Our onsite offerings include Cowell Beach or our ballroom space with stunning ocean views. Make your wedding day unique with unlimited ceremony options and layouts available! Spanning a combined 3,500 square feet, the Dream Ballroom offers floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the Santa Cruz Wharf, West Cliff Drive and Monterey Bay. Our ballroom can hold up to 200 guests (75 in a social-distanced setting) and allows amplified music until 11pm. Work with experienced coordinators to plan the perfect day. Treat your guests to ocean views while enjoying local and sustainable chef-inspired cuisine served by our dedicated catering team. Set up a site tour to learn more information. The Dream Inn provides a full catering services staff as well as bar-tending services. We offer plated, service buffet or family style menus and have several vegan and vegetarian options available, as well as the ability to accommodate any other dietary restrictions. It’s not just about using fresh, organic products from local farms. It’s about supporting your local farmers and sourcing the best quality food you can find right here in the Monterey Bay.