Hastings House

At a Glance

• PHONE: 650-726-2513
• ADDRESS: 347 Mirada Rd • Half Moon Bay • CA 94019
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 50 ( Ceremony or Small Reception Only)
• ALCOHOL: Beer & Wine Only / Provided
• CATERING:  Provided

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

Welcome to Hastings House, an intimate garden wedding venue tucked into Half Moon Bay, California, where the Pacific Ocean behaves like a well-trained supporting character and the gardens do most of the talking. This is not a “build-it-from-scratch” property or a blank slate begging for drama. Hastings House knows exactly who it is: romantic, restrained, and quietly confident.

The atmosphere feels coastal and cultivated—lush gardens, winding paths, and historic textures that make everything feel settled. This is a ceremony-focused venue, ideal for couples who want their vows to feel intentional rather than oversized. The garden overlooking the ocean is the most popular ceremony location, and for good reason: it frames the moment without competing for attention. Expect an ideal guest count of around 40–50, firmly in the “everyone here actually knows you” category.

Receptions typically happen off-site at nearby restaurants or venues, which is part of the charm—and the strategy. Hastings House excels at beginnings, not late-night dance floors.

Wedding Day Blueprint

Pre-Ceremony Preparation | Bridal Cottage & Garden Paths

The day opens quietly at Hastings House. Light slips through cottage windows and lands exactly where dresses hang, unbothered by nerves or timelines. Someone pours coffee. Someone else exhales. Outside, garden paths unfold naturally—roses brushing past, herbs underfoot, photographers drifting without direction because the shots keep presenting themselves. The ocean stays just out of frame, close enough to feel, patient enough to wait.

Ceremony | Garden Overlooking the Pacific

Guests follow the garden path and instinctively lower their voices. Chairs face the horizon, angled just right. The aisle doesn’t announce itself—it reveals itself. When vows begin, the Pacific moves in the background, steady and uncompetitive. Nothing distracts. Nothing rushes. The moment holds.

Appetizers & Cocktails | Garden Alcoves & Ocean Breeze

After “I do,” the gathering loosens. Guests wander into garden alcoves like they’ve been there before. Glasses catch the light. Conversations pick up mid-thought. Laughter drifts between hedges, carried just far enough by the breeze to feel effortless.

Dinner | Nearby Reception Spot

As the sun drops, everyone transitions—no scramble, no confusion. Dinner happens nearby, where tables feel intimate and menus lean local. Stories from the ceremony stretch across courses. No one checks the time.

Dancing & Farewell | Coastal Twilight

Shoes slip off. Jackets loosen. The farewell arrives softly—less exit, more exhale. Hastings House doesn’t host big weddings. It hosts moments that land exactly as they should.

Event Sites

• Outdoor ceremony garden
• Bridal cottage
• Garden paths & photo areas

Food & Beverage

Let’s get this straight right up front: at Hastings House Garden Weddings in Half Moon Bay, we serve scenery, sea breezes, and chlorophyll-rich romance—not chicken piccata on a china plate. This venue is designed for intimate ceremonies in a private garden; it doesn’t come with an in-house catering kitchen or a built-in restaurant prepared to whip up hors d’oeuvres at the drop of a boutonniere.

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