Kennolyn Hilltop Hacienda
Soquel · ranch and barn
A Spanish-style hacienda on a ridge above the Soquel Valley, with a redwood grove for ceremonies and an estate lawn for the rest.
The practical details
Capacity
Up to 300
Estate Lawn up to 300; Redwood Grove ceremony around 200
Rain backup
Full
Curfew / end time
Hard 10:00pm from the county sound ordinance. Timeline is 4:00pm arrival, 4:30 ceremony, 10:00pm end. Extensions $1,500 per half hour
Amplified music
Outdoor amplified music banned after 10pm; dancing restricted to the courtyard because lawn music carries to neighbours
Alcohol
Open bar covering beer, wine and hard seltzer; sangria, cider and specialty cocktails as add-ons
Parking
Around 100 spaces; shuttles encouraged but not required
Season
March-November, other dates negotiable
Pricing
Not published
contract minimums run 90-175 guests depending on month; investment guide is email-gated
Accessibility
The reception spaces are fully accessible, including a designated restroom. Staff assistance is offered across the gravel and grass areas.
See it on your wedding date
Set your date and this page fills in with the tides, what the weather is usually like, sunset, and where the sun will be.
See also: Santa Cruz wedding photographer
Checked against the venue's own page on September 1, 2026