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Sand Rock Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Aptos, California
Turn-of-the-century B&B offering rooms & suites with Jacuzzis, plus gardens & free Wi-Fi.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 30–30-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- 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
- Phone (831) 688-8005
- Website sandrockfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The flexibility is amazing, to have a beautiful redwood Grove, historic wine cellar and historic barn all available plus the gorgeous house.”
“Tucked off the road, nestled in redwoods and trees, complete with dogs, cats, chickens, and only 10 minutes from the beach.”
“The house retained the authenticity of its Arts and Crafts interiors, and the look of a Martha’s Vineyard vacation home and gardens.”
“There’s charming furniture in the bed and breakfast, an arch covered with wisteria vines, a garden filled with beautiful old-fashioned garden roses, and so much more.”
Amenities couples mention
“The lodging was spotless, comfortable, and cozy, with the fireplace always lit to keep the space warm and inviting.”
“The beautiful old stone walls are covered with ivy and string lights strung across complete the effect.”
“The adults love the spacious deck, fire pit area, open living areas in the house, huge dining table and catering kitchen.”
What couples say again and again
“The flexibility is amazing, to have a beautiful redwood Grove, historic wine cellar and historic barn all available plus the gorgeous house.”
“On the day of the wedding, the SRF team (owners, florist, caterer) worked very hard to set everything up and make it look amazing and just as we dreamed of.”
“The photo opportunities are endless as you’re constantly surrounded by beauty.”
“The food is delicious, truly a great cook, and if you have special eating needs they will accomodate for you”
“We also had the rehearsal dinner on their beautiful deck on Friday night (catered tacos - reasonably priced - fun and casual).”
From the reviews
I am still pinching myself that we were able to have our wedding at Sand Rock Farm. Sand Rock Farm is truly such a magical place! Jen and Derek are amazing and you can tell they truly love the property and being incredible hosts.
I was a vendor for a wedding at B&B. The venue is surrounded by large beautiful trees. The grounds were clean, safe, and welcoming. I will be referring my family, friends, and clients to this wonderful venue.
Our daughter was married at Sand Rock Farm(SRF) in October 2019. One year prior, after visiting a number of wedding venues in Santa Cruz County, we knew immediately, upon visiting SRF, that it would be THE PERFECT VENUE for us. Plus we live in Aptos, so it was local!
My husband and I recently got married at the Sand Rock Farm, and our entire wedding party stayed there the weekend of our wedding. Kris did an outstanding job helping us to plan our wedding. She was very prompt and organized and had a lot of connections to local vendors.
Getting married at Sand Rock Farm
Sand Rock Farm 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Sand Rock Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Sand Rock Farm — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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