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King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,043 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Calabasas, California
Sprawling ranch in the heart of Malibu Creek Watershed offers 1920s architecture, views & hiking.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 323-221-9944
- Website mrca.ca.gov — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–4 pm |
The setting
“The set up we produced at this venue was stunning thanks to the well kept landscaping and historical buildings.”
“The trail at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas is beautifully lit with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, creative themed displays, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.”
“The set up we produced at this venue was stunning thanks to the well kept landscaping and historical buildings.”
Amenities couples mention
“Be sure to check out the visitor center and discover it for yourself :) They close at sunset.”
“I'm a wheelchair user/paraplegic so getting around the the parking lot and main concessions area was a little challenging with the rocks and gravel.”
What couples say again and again
“The trail at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas is beautifully lit with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, creative themed displays, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.”
From the reviews
The Santa Monica Mountains Visitor Center is in the former Stables for the ranch is very well done and has a wealth of information about the Santa Monica Mountains but many people may not realize this is two seperate things or areas, IMO.
As a party rental company been able to work in such as breathtaking venue is always a pleasure. From the initial onsite appointment to the actual wedding day set up, The staff was there to guide and support in all aspects.
We are wedding photographers and weddings at King GIllette Ranch are so dreamy! This space has so much charm and nature filled-space.There are beautiful spaces for all parts of a wedding schedule. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
Went for their “holiday Road“ event and it was spectacular. Everything under the sun when it comes to food trucks, snacks, and the Christmas spirit within an amazing trail of lights to walk through with your honey or your family.
Getting married at King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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