Alila Ventana Big Sur is a 160-acre, 54-room resort above the Pacific, built for couples rather than families, with nine ceremony and dining spaces from a ten-guest redwood circle to a 200-guest ocean lawn.
The resort spreads over 160 acres on the Big Sur coast and has 54 rooms and suites. It is oriented towards adults and couples, and room occupancy is limited to two guests, children and infants included, although children can take part in the wedding itself. The resort puts Monterey about an hour away, with San Jose roughly two hours and San Francisco about three.
The event spaces are small by resort standards and are chosen by guest count. The Ocean Meadow Lawn, around 7,000 square feet, and the Sur House Terrace each hold 200. The Redwood Cathedral takes 75, Sur Vista and The Loft take 50, the Sky Terrace 35 and the Fireside Room 30. At the intimate end, the Glass House seats 12 for a private dinner and the Circle of Life, a ring of old-growth redwoods, suits ten.
Enquire about Alila Ventana Big Sur →The largest event spaces — Ocean Meadow Lawn and Sur House Terrace — each hold up to 200 guests. Smaller and more intimate spaces include the Redwood Cathedral (75), Sur Vista (50), The Loft (50), Sky Terrace (35), Fireside Room (30), Glass House (12), and Circle of Life (10).
Yes — Ventana is tailored to adults and best suited to couples. Each room accommodates a maximum of two guests, including infants and children.
The nightly rate includes meals, non-alcoholic beverages, curated resort activities, wellness programming, access to pools, Japanese baths and fitness facilities, valet parking, daily snacks, minibar, and excursion gear. Alcoholic beverages and select premium items are charged additionally.
Spa Alila offers massages, facials, and body treatments. The resort also features Japanese baths, pools, and a fitness centre.
The Sur House is the signature restaurant; the Glass House offers intimate private dining. SurStream provides seasonal outdoor dining among the redwoods, and poolside and in-room dining are available daily.
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