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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through July 2026.

How much does a event venue cost to rent in Monterey?

Event venues in Monterey average $100 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $176, whereas larger venues run about $819 per hour.

How long do people rent event venues in Monterey?

Most event venues are scheduled for 2 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

How popular are event venues in Monterey?

Our local hosts have welcomed 9 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

Reviews for event venues

Yaseen A.
Flexible Meeting Room In Downtown
The Host was very kind and responsive. Everything was exactly as we wanted, making our event smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend...
Joshua B.
6100 Sq. Ft. Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
my wife and I who love nature and the outdoors. She was very accommodating and allowed us to view the property prior to the event. We had a memorable wedding with absolutely amazing photos many thanks to her...
Audrey C.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
natural lighting, which made shooting effortless throughout the session. There were plenty of useful, high-quality props available, and everything felt thoughtfully curated and functional rather than cluttered. The layout was spacious and versatile. Access was easy, communication was smooth, and the overall atmosphere of the studio was inspiring and...
Claudia D.
Newly Renovated Historic Ballroom Event Space in Gilroy, CA
patio vibe, a conference/meeting style setup, or a full banquet hall experience, they have it all. 10/10 highly recommend! If you’re planning any event, book with Toni at Neon Exchange. You will not be disappointed...
Juan F.
Newly Renovated Historical Ballroom for Film & Photo Production
This venue was perfect for our event! The host was fantastic and very professional. From start to finish, there was clear communication, reminders, and we were very much satisfied with our event. Would highly recommend and definitely will reserve again for future events...
Fabien G.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
to say about my experience with this host/venue on PeerSpace, so I would 100% recommend it to anyone who’s looking to throw an event or film in a house or magical redwoods forest. Thank you again Kim, we will be coming back soon...
Marissa H.
Newly Renovated Historic Ballroom Event Space in Gilroy, CA
We had such a great event at The Neon Exchange. The staff were incredibly helpful and the space itself was so fun. The space is so versatile so you can use it for almost any event. We would definitely book again for our next event...
Divya J.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
She was in constant discussion with us on any questions we had from the time we looked the place till the date of the event. We would love to have another event here in the future...
Shazia J.
Beautifully Appointed Fitness/Dance/Yoga Studio Room
cannot recommend this place enough. The studio is clean, functional, and just the right size for a small group or one-on-one session. Helen is an absolutel joy - professional and incredibly kind. Will be booking again in the near future...
Sarafina K.
Top of the wharf
am forever grateful to them and can't wait to continue to visit they're establishment. Whether it's a small gathering or big event this team can handle all your needs. Many of our guest are already trying to find an excuse to do it again. Thank you team...
Valeria M.
6100 Sq. Ft. Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
sweet, thoughtful and well prepared hosts! They were very kind with all our wishes and have the most memorable home to host such lovely events. Our team is still gushing about our offsite and can't wait for next years. Bonnie was so great at communicating and gracious as all...
Tristan M.
Private garden at a Vintage Shop for intimate events and parties underneath a Giant Redwood tree!
shower beyond my dreams and having it at the Loot garden was a big part of that. I loved renting the garden for my event so much that I also rented it for my rehearsal dinner coming up! Thank you Amanda for being so kind, helpful and responsive!! Tristan...
Kaz M.
Newly Renovated Minimalist Plant Shop with High Ceilings
Beautiful venue with plenty of plants covering the entire space. Wonderful and functioning kitchen. Great for any cooking events...
Kimmie M.
Private Meeting Room in Los Gatos
Room set up was great with functioning equipment easy to plug in laptop and present. Reception was helpful in receiving our lunch order. Parking available could be limited based on time of day, but there’s ample street parking nearby. Alexandra was super responsive, thank you...
Bobby N.
Small Conference Room in The Pruneyard
Great space and very functional
Gabriela P.
Private garden at a Vintage Shop for intimate events and parties underneath a Giant Redwood tree!
before, during, and after my shower with anything we needed. I would definitely rent from her again and would recommend her space for private events! Also, there is parking along the street or across the street that is super convenient and easy...
Jamie R.
Light and bright, open room with kitchen, fireplace, table for 8 and great wooded outdoor space w a peek of the ocean!
Our group had a great event here. Nice space, communicative host
Akshay R.
Beach and Bay Views From Sunrise to Sunset
Berkeley were super accommodative in allowing us to arrive a bit early to get the house decorated, and even allowed me to call an event planner to help decorate the house with balloons and flowers. The hosts were gracious enough to keep providing us with updates on the house with...
Suzanne S.
Newly Renovated Historic Ballroom Event Space in Gilroy, CA
notch! Toni and her mom were extremely helpful and communicative through the entire process, from booking all the way to the end of our event. The service and venue itself rivals that of every other event space we have used in the past. Some of the perks of using the...
Alicia T.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
back grounds are great for headshots and 1/2 body images. I love that I can book as many hours as I need for the event, and the location is fantastic and central...
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