Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $17,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, just outside of Los Angeles, the Ranch offers a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Southern California. The Ranch is quiet retreat get-away offering vacation rentals or an event venue for groups of all interest. The Ranch invites you to come share unforgettable moments at our mountain top property. The historic site of the Ranch is dated back in history over a hundred years ago and was the original site of grazing land of ranchers. It was soon discovered by Hollywood and used for sets of many famous movies including “Brigham Young” starring Dean Jagger, episodes of Bonanza with James Dean and many more. This timeless gem has kept its historic features for any event and awaits your booking. Create your own history here at the original (Shay Ranch) Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort.

Seated guest capacity

  • 250

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
1325 Midway Blvd, Big Bear City, CA 92314

Our event spaces

Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort

A perfect event starts with an unforgettable setting. Make your next event more memorable with an outdoor, mountain-top setting at the Ranch.

Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort features a beautiful mountain setting that’s the perfect backdrop for your wedding, plus multiple on-site properties for family and guests to enjoy their stay as well.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort

A perfect event starts with an unforgettable setting. Make your next event more memorable with an outdoor, mountain-top setting at the Ranch.

Shay Meadows Ranch and Resort features a beautiful mountain setting that’s the perfect backdrop for your wedding, plus multiple on-site properties for family and guests to enjoy their stay as well.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Reviews

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  • Unforgettable Venue with Breathtaking Views!

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    •Amanda T.•Aug 5

    We had our wedding at Shay Meadows Ranch and it was absolutely beautiful. The venue itself is stunning—surrounded by natural beauty with a spacious and thoughtfully laid-out property that made the entire day feel magical. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the location; it truly made a lasting impression. The setting provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and celebration, and we’re so grateful for the memories we made there. The only thing to be aware of is the early cutoff time due to the residential zoning—it meant the party had to wrap up sooner than many of us would have liked, especially since the energy was still going strong. That said, we completely understand the need for those restrictions and still had an incredible time. Overall, we loved our experience at Shay Meadows Ranch and would definitely recommend it to other couples looking for a beautiful, serene, and memorable wedding venue.

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