Shadowbrook Restaurant is a beloved Capitola dining destination established in 1947, offering an enchanting wedding setting on the banks of Soquel Creek near the charming village of Capitola-by-the-Sea. Recognized as the Most Romantic Restaurant in Northern California by San Francisco Focus and voted one of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the nation by Open Table, the venue features lush grounds, waterfalls, old-world charm, and multiple intimate event spaces including the Wine Cellar, Green House, Redwood Room, and Owner's Private Reserve.
Pricing
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Guests
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Include ceremony
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$11,621
100 guests · Semi Exclusive Afternoon · Afternoon · Fri-Sun · Shadowbrook Package · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: A 23% service charge applies to all food and beverage charges. The service charge encompasses compensation for service staff and is not solely a gratuity. California sales tax also applies to all charges.
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The property
A historic fine dining restaurant established in 1947, set on a hillside along Soquel Creek in Capitola. The property features multiple private and semi-private indoor dining rooms connected by stairs and pathways, along with outdoor patios overlooking the creek and gardens.
The setting
The restaurant is situated on the banks of Soquel Creek, surrounded by lush green vegetation and waterfalls.
The iconic red cable car descends through a canopy of greenery to reach the restaurant. The Green House room offers direct views of the creek through large windows, and the Creekside Patio sits alongside the flowing creek.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
Indoor ceremony options are available in the Rock Room Lounge (Monday-Thursday, November-May, 11am-5pm only), which seats 60 with standing room for up to 100. All reception spaces are indoors, so no rain backup is needed for the reception.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine & Spirits
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering.
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