Have you ever dreamed of saying ‘I do’ in the midst of breathtaking ocean views and stunning sunsets? You can now make your dream a reality at Wildish, a new oceanfront wedding venue and primitive campground in the San Francisco Bay Area. Weddings at Wildish are intimate, stress-free, and focused on you and your partner. Known as the “Slow Coast” due to its slow pace of life, outdoor enthusiasts have flocked to this scenic area of San Mateo County for years.
Weddings at this hidden jewel promise breathtaking ocean views, unparalleled sunsets, and an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of tying the knot with the adventure of exploring nature’s wonders. If you’re ready for an unforgettable adventure and to ditch traditional wedding planning stress, keep reading to learn more about this amazing venue and why eloping might just be the right choice for you.
The New Era of
Elopements vs. Traditional Weddings
There are more and more couples opting for elopements over traditional weddings, and it’s not hard to see why. Instead of spending months (or even years!) in wedding planning hell, savvy couples opt for a simplified, stress-free process. Elopements provide couples with privacy, spontaneity, and the chance to craft a day that reflects their unique love story.
The formulaic approach of traditional weddings—with their hundreds of guests, elaborate schedules, and endless details to focus on—seems increasingly archaic after the pandemic. A elopement has fewer formalities, can be planned in a few weeks, or even days, and allows couples to concentrate on what truly matters: each other.
And let’s not forget about the budget! The average cost of traditional weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area has risen to $51,000, making elopements a much more affordable option. You can have a magical day, all about you, for between $5,000 and $15,000 – without breaking the bank.
What makes Wildish a perfect adventure elopement venue?
Featuring breathtaking sunsets and commanding ocean views, Wildish provides an unforgettable setting for your big day. Within easy driving distance of the entire Bay Area, our 67-acre sanctuary is located halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz on the famous Pacific Coast Highway.
Our stunning location is a short stroll from the Año Nuevo State Park and Marine Reserve, providing an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding celebration. It is home to one of the largest mainland breeding colonies of Northern Elephant Seals in the world, with up to 10,000 returning each year to breed, fight, and give birth to their young. Dolphins frolic in the waves, birds abound, and you may even spot migrating whales.
You can find California’s oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, just a minute’s drive south. After a devastating wildfire tore through the area in 2020, the park has flourished and 8 hiking trails have reopened to show how the ancient coastal redwoods are thriving.
A 10-minute drive north leads to Pigeon Point Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast. It was built in 1872 to guide ships along the central California coast after the clipper ship Carrier Pigeon ran aground 500 feet off shore on a foggy night more than 170 years ago.
Discover the timeless beauty of the California coast at Wildish – it’s more than a tourist destination, it’s a place where nature speaks.
A Photographer's Dream Location
For adventure elopement photographers and those contemplating entering the field, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Imagining being able to photograph couples’ raw emotions in the light of a golden sunset and 180-degree views of the ocean. The best views are located at the top of the hillside, which is a relatively easy hike and completely private. There are also a variety of shooting locations on the property, including a pebble beach, a charming ranch, and a small lake. You can create once-in-a-lifetime memories for your clients at Wildish with its unique, captivating setting.
Wildish Adventure Awaits You
Here at Wildish, we’re committed to creating experiences that are as unique and wild as your love story. Our mission is to provide you with a magical, intimate, and serene location for your adventure elopement. And for the photographers out there, we promise an abundance of awe-inspiring vistas that’ll make your portfolio shine.
We invite you to ditch the stress and expense of traditional weddings and start your life together with a wild, spontaneous adventure elopement at Wildish!
