A really nice venue for the New West Guitar group's concert. totally recommend for the great view and nice ambiance.

I've been to St. Hilary's numerous times over the years. This church has been the setting for many seminal moments of my life.I've attended weddings here... and sadly, I've attended quite a few funerals and memorial services as well. Although I'm not a religious man, it's hard to deny St. Hilary's simple yet celestial charm. You can't help but feel at peace here. Located on a sunny Tiburon hilltop, the "little white church" (as it's commonly referred to) boasts magnificent, panoramic bay views. It's no wonder that it's such a popular place to get married. Adjacent to the chapel is a large communal room for receptions/parties. It's by no means fancy, but it's multifunctional and can accommodate a few hundred people and very caterer-friendly. Since I'm not a regular church-goer, I can't speak to their Sunday services and other religious ceremonies. But St. Hilary's is a Marin County landmark and the property is worth a visit. It'll certainly help lift your spirits (especially in these dark, chaotic times). read more

Old St Hilary's Church - Churches Near Me - Tiburon, California

Married here back in the 90s and my mother worked worked as a docent here for many years. Small but great chapel with stunning views. read more

Old St Hilary's Church - Churches Near Me - Tiburon, California

A gorgeous church atop a hill overlooking the town. Don't be mistaken as I was by a single sign on the main road and being led to the newer church with the same same. Very limited parking so either park at the very top beside the church if there's a spot, or down lower. It's a nice walk up the hill, not too steep nor far.... gorgeous houses to see enroute the church. PHOTOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Be aware of the weather, clouds, direction of the church when you come. Otherwise, a very lovely gothic church outside with some stone steps in front leading down to a "resting area". Take a wide-angle and a telephoto to capture the details. I wasn't able to go inside as the church was closed.... another trip perhaps? read more

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GREAT PLACE TO HAVE A WEDDING! SIMPLE, ELEGANT AND WITH A INCREDIBLE VIEW! This small deconsecrated Catholic mission from 1888 is on the side of a hill overlooking downtown Tiburon, Belvedere, Corinthian Island and the Bay. You can see Angel Island, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. A VIEW YOU WON'T SOON FORGET! BREATAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL! The chapel holds approximately 125 guests and is set in the middle of a RARE WILDFLOWER PRESERVE. Originally built to serve railroad families, it is now owned and operated by the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society that rents it out to appropriate functions . . . . such as weddings! An original stained glass window above the door depicts St. Hilary, patron saint of scholars. The interior walls are of natural redwood. . . so appropriate for northern California. Pair this beautiful little white WEDDING CHAPEL with the historic China Cabin for your RECEPTION and your event is all set! Old St. Hilary's and the China Cabin are just blocks apart. Both operated by the Landmarks Society. For information on rental and availability contact the Landmark's rental office at lmsrentals@sbcglobal.net read more

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Two words: stunning simplicity. I love the architecture of this place. It's an old wooden building with amazing views of Marin. Despite being in Tiburon I don't get a stuffy feeling about it. It's simple and beautiful. The pews are wooden and there's no extraneous artifacts. If I were thinking about getting married, this would be the place. The place was de-consecrated so you don't have tow worry about being Catholic to get married here. The volunteer who was there the last time I went was very pleasant and talked to us for a good 30 minutes. Very pleasant. read more

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I have an amazing husband. The type other girls are jealous of because he's just so fabulous and thoughtful. Last year, we had our first date in Tiburon ... the type of date that lasted 6 hours. When he proposed, we knew we wanted to get married in Tiburon. After some internet research, we found Old St Hilary's. Let me be frank ... if you are looking for a church that will truly WOW you guests, this is the place. In fact, we weren't able to start the ceremony on time because our guests were so busy taking pictures outside, we couldn't wrangle them into the church! The view is nothing short of spectacular. You can see all of downtown Tiburon and the SF skyline. As you drive up the hill, to the church, your breathe will be taken away. A few words of caution: -- the church only holds 120, that includes your wedding party, you minister, your musician. So if you are planning on having a huge wedding, this is not the place. -- there is only 6 parking spots at the church. You will need to rent a parking lot in town and "shuttle" your guests up the hill in a limo. Keep this in mind if you are on a super tight budget. -- this is NOT a catholic church (it was deconsecrated years ago). And the catholic church will NOT recognize a marriage here. You will need to hire a non-denominational minister to perform the ceremony. On the pro side, since this is a national landmark, 50% of your rental fee is considered tax deductible! This is a magical place to celebrate your big day ... and Old St Hilary will be a place your guests will be talking about for years to come! read more

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Nice little church about a mile from downtown Tiburon, Not to be confused with St. Hilary Church and school which is about a couple of miles away and is a functional Catholic Church and elementary school. Old St. Hilary is near a residential neighborhood and you have to park on the nearby street and walk up a little hill to get to the church. It is a historical landmark and unfortunately the entrance is closed as evidence of yellow tape at the entrance door. You can walk around the outside of the church and take photos of the church as well as the steeple bell and old anchor. Dogs are permitted on a leash, no bicycles permitted. Charming little Catholic Church, read more

The boy and I attended a wedding here this past Saturday and it's just gorgeous! (Thanks Jeremy + Trisha for inviting us!) The weather cooperated and the view was stunning. I didn't know that it was a Catholic church until I saw the stained glasses inside. The inside is very intimate and charming. A nice breeze and nice shadows from the sun if you have a sunset wedding. The wedding itself wasn't Catholic so for all you lovebirds... this is definitely one of the spots! PS: Just don't have your reception at Servino! read more

We almost got married here, but decided to marry elsewhere because the slope leading up to the church was just too hard to navigate for the older guests we invited. The view up at the church is just breath taking. We love places that have character and this church certainly has it. read more

My wife and I were married here in October 2017. It is a wonderful venue with beautiful views and tons of charm. The staff was pleasant to work with and very responsive. For music, I hired a pianist to play the baby grand piano in the church along with a violin. It sounded great! The space is somewhat limited, so 100 guests might feel very crowded. Also parking is very limited, so we decided to arrange a shuttle service. This inconvenience was a small price to pay considering how reasonably priced Old St. Hilary's was compared to other venues. Bottom line, many people commented that we had the best wedding they ever attended and my wife got the wedding ceremony of her dreams. I highly recommend this venue. read more

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Old St. Hilary's is so classic and sweet! I was married there in 1999 and returned as a wedding photographer March 2011. I don't think anything has changed and I like it that way. It's so sweet and wonderful! read more

I wouldn't call this vista point a location for extraordinary panoramic views of SF skyline. It's a fairly short hike/trail (10 mins) to get to the church if you are walking from Vistazo Drive. Church only open Sunday from April-October. http://www.marincounty.org/Depts/PK/Divisions/Open-Space/Old-Saint-Hilarys read more

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I stare at it all day, I hike around it all the time. It reminds me of a less oppressive time, and a more quaint reasoning behind the workings of it's main intent. But aesthetically, there can be no squabbling.... it's noble and stunning. They have a nice lady in their most days who will talk to you about the history, offer pamphlets and local history. Pretty cool. AND... the Old St. Hilary Nature Preserve and Open Space has got to be the best moderate hiking in the Bay Area. I love it so much! Unbelievable views of the whole Bay, Angel Island, the Bridge, etc.... but just the perfect place for a picnic, photo opp, training and just epic fun. Anyhoo.. yeah. Adorable. read more

I would give this 5 stars because I think my wedding day turned out to be incredible; but I realize that I'm biased, so 4 stars it is. Pros: You really can't beat the location - my family, most of whom were from out of town, absolutely loved the views from the church. The outside and inside of the church are very charming, too. The photos speak for themselves. Cons: -it gets pretty hot inside the church - we had our wedding in early Oct. and our guests, as well as my husband and I, were sweating quite a bit during the ceremony. -parking is extremely limited, so much so that you'll need to arrange a shuttle for your guests to get to/from the church - planning that was a little nightmarish. -while I enjoyed most of my interactions with Barbara, I felt that the evening of our rehearsal she was quick to rush us out of the church, and I also did not realize that she would not be at the church or the landmarks art & garden center (where we had our reception), which was confusing to me since she was the only person from the landmarks society i had ever dealt with, so it was unsettling to see someone totally new on my wedding day. Overall, though, this was the perfect spot for our wedding ceremony and we can't imagine having done it anywhere else. read more

This is an absolutely stunning gem of a church. Placed high on top of a beautiful little knoll. Its stark white exterior, and sharply precise steeple is absolutely breath taking. Not to mention the beautiful view that this wonderful place of worship provides. We came across this gorgeous little church when looking for venues to be married. While we will probably not use this place because its location just seems a bit far for our older guests. If I did not have to consider our older family members, I would most definitely still consider having our wedding here. read more

Named after the church which sits on its lower slopes, the ridgetop at OSH Preserve commands one of, if not *the* best view in the entire Bay Area. How it hasn't found its way onto the tourist circuit (following a brunch at the well-known but overrated Sam's) is beyond me. Indeed, someone is probably going to hate me for spilling the beans on this place. Anyway, there's only about a mile's worth of walking to be had, but plenty of other nearby parks as well to round out your day, including the adjacent, pocket-sized Tiburon Uplands (hey MCOSD, how about a connector trail between the two?), Paradise Beach, and Ring Mountain. But enough from me--best to let the pictures do the talking. read more

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Wow is all I have to say! My friends got married here in October and i was blown away with how quaint yet elegant this little chapel was. It also has amazing views of the bay. It is very intimate yet holds over 100 guests. If you are looking for a unique, charming location for you wedding in the Sausalito area this is it (heck, it almost makes me want to get married again). Parking is a bit of a challenge apparently so my friends arranged for a limo to drive guests to and fro the church from the site of the reception - this worked out very well. read more

Old St Hilary's Church - Churches Near Me - Tiburon, California

My wife always wanted to get married in the prototypical "little white church on a hill." With the help of Google she found Old St Hilary's Church. It is much, much more than a "little white church on a hill." Our wedding style was elegant, but simple and Old St. Hilary's was the perfect venue for it. Our guests, primarily from the midwest and southeast, were taken aback by the wonderful views and the quaint simplicity of the church. My wife's mother played the piano there and the acoustics were wonderful. The hill did not present a problem for our elder guests, which there were a few. If you use one of the recommended transportation companies, they navigate it seamlessly and the guests have only a short distance to walk on relatively flat ground. Barbara and her staff were very professional or easy to deal with. This is a very special place that far exceeded my wife's dreams. read more

This is a great place to get married. I know this because my friends did exactly that a couple of days ago. If you're planning on doing the same, and are looking for a venue in Marin, Old St. Hilary's should definitely be on your list. The (apparently deconsecrated Catholic) church is the absolute definition of "picturesque". The view is stunning. My friends were blessed with perfect weather that day, and you could see across much of the Bay to San Francisco and on to the Pacific. The church itself has lovely vaulted wooden ceilings, and is an intimate venue - about 90 people were there that day, and filled all but the last few rows. Important to note (as others have as well): there is essentially no parking. We were shuttled from various designated spots in Tiburon, which worked very well. Overall this was one of the loveliest wedding ceremonies I have seen. read more

My husband and I were married here in May and it was love at first sight. Not with my husband but with this beautiful, quaint church :) It's a secret gem of a wedding location--intimate, humble, beautiful. With amazing views and gorgeous surroundings. It's the kind of place I had always dreamed of, but never thought actually existed. Perched on a hill overlooking the Bay, we couldn't imagine a more magical place to tie the knot! Barbara was friendly and accommodating--a real pleasure to work with. There's a piano and parking for a select number of vehicles. Overall, it was an amazing experience and definitely worth the shuttle arrangements to get guests to and from the venue. Just perfect! Thank you! read more

The most beautiful little white church on the hill....breathtaking, ethereal, romantic, quaint, and full of rich history. You can't help but feel moved when you see this church. It is perfect. read more

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Couldn't have asked for more! This chapel is incredible. Sitting on top of a hill in Tiburon overlooking the beautiful views of the town, bay and San Francisco skyline. I flew across country knowing THIS was the venue for my wedding even before ever stepping foot in it. Online pictures were only a hint of the beauty that is, the preserved chapel and grounds. Once there, it was breath taking. The crew of Old Saint Hilary's was onsite and even helped with managing my giant dress train. Both of them were so warm and friendly. If you have the chance, or want something truly unique and magical, this is the place. The preservation society is doing incredible work and so thankful they've kept this chapel in such amazing condition and open for people to rent it, to experience it. I could go on and on but will say, it will forever be engrained in my mind the true beauty that is Old Saint Hilary's chapel. read more

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This was such a lovely place and a perfect place for a wedding ceremony. I played piano for my friends' wedding and it was in tune and in great shape, which is a rarity in churches. They clearly care about this building. read more

Our wedding ceremony at Old St. Hilary's Church in Tiburon, was like it was taken from our dreams. We knew from the first moment we drove up the hill that this was where we wanted to be married. The beauty and timelessness of the little white chapel was enchanting and made for a perfect location for the ceremony. The location and breathtaking views of the bay were the talk of the wedding guests and added a perfect touch of class to our special day. Gwen was there to assist us throughout the wedding and we could not have been more happy with her service. Her experience with weddings at Old St. Hilary's was a great help to us and we would like to especially thank her for her kind hearted congratulations. We plan to return to Old St.Hilary's each year for our anniversary and could not think of a better place to continue our dreamy marriage. read more

This is the most stunning church in a wonderful town. I would highly highly highly recommend having a wedding here. It's just lovely. The landmark staff is great too. read more

I have attended weddings and funerals in this beautiful little church. It is intimate and special and perfect for a small gathering. The views and setting are extraordinary. read more

My husband and I were married here on New Years Day 2011. You would have never thought we were getting hitched on a holiday by the way the Landmark Society catered to our needs. They were so helpful, and they opened early for us. It was the most beautiful little church we could have chosen. i would never change that venue in a million years. read more

Old St. Hilary's is the little white church that girls dream of getting married in. It would be perfect all on its own, but it also has this panaoramic view of everything from the SF skyline to the Golden Gate and Sausalito in addition to being in the center of a rare wildflower preserve. Our daughter was married here this past May and everyone loved the intimacy of the church and its breathtaking views. The acoustics were very good for the harpist the couple chose for the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony after the guests are outside, you are encouraged to have someone ring the large bell. This is to let the town know that there is a newly married couple and can be heard for quite a distance. There are few places that can compare with this one. One thing to note -you will have to arrange shuttle service for your guests as there is no parking at the church itself. A special thanks to Barbara who was extremely helpful in coordinating the rehearsal and answering our questions as they came up and also in providing a list of local vendors. read more

Absolutely breathtaking little white church on top of a hill overlooking the gorgeous bay. We had a very small wedding here and had an amazing day. The weather was perfect and the view was stunning. Nancy (who coordinates events) was so helpful and professional. I am so happy that my husband and I were able to exchange our vows in this beautiful church/location. read more

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - I WOULDN'T WANT TO GET MARRIED ANYWHERE ELSE!!! I got married at Old St Hilary's last April and it was the perfect place for our wedding! The drive up to the church itself is stunning, it took my breath away (literally) and I started to cry -- it's that moment when you see it and YOU KNOW that's where you want to get married. We booked about 11 months in advance, which was a good move since they book up dates quickly. In fact when we inquired for our date in April 2013, they said they already had a request for that day (so we quickly paid the deposit so we could get the time we wanted). We used 2 Pure Luxury Limousines' shuttles to move people up and down the hill before and after the ceremony - they come recommended by the church... Pure Luxury were very efficient and professional. We had our wedding at 12am (so technically it was rented from 11am to start setting-up/decorating until 2pm to cleanup completely). Thankfully they gave us until 3pm to move completely off the hill so we could finish up taking group pictures outside. It was the perfect amount of time and no one felt rushed! It was a wonderful time of day and the view of the SF skyline really started to open up during the ceremony which made for stunning photos! Guests loved the view after the ceremony, so much so that we had a hard time getting them to move off the hill!!! BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, GREAT VALUE (very inexpensive deposit), GUESTS WILL LEAVE IMPRESSED! Perfect for an intimate wedding ceremony in a rustic, country-esque setting. read more

Absolutely spectacular location, it can't be beat. The white stark church stands in the blue sky on top of a hill. Highly recommend for weddings, special events. read more

So glad I got married here! I could not imagine a more perfect place for us to have married. It is stunningly beautiful inside and outside and perfect for pictures. I would recommend booking early - we planned a wedding within 3 months and our options were limited in regards to days due to booking only a few months in advance. read more

Incredible views, beautiful building and surrounding grounds. Our dog had a fun time romping and exploring the hilly areas around the church. Would like to return when you can go in the building (closed in the winter) and the native wildflowers are blooming. read more

Our daughter was married at Old St. Hilary's last month and it was the perfect beginning to a very special event. Barbara was delightful to work with, and gets the prize for the quickest email responses of all of our vendors! Barbara was out of town for the big day, but her A-list assistant, Susie, did a great job for us at both the rehearsal and ceremony. The setting is so beautiful and peaceful, and where else does the newly married couple get to ring a bell following their nuptials? The church is beautifully maintained including the regularly tuned baby grand piano, and while the site does have guest capacity limits and transportation logistics, we found it more than worth the extra effort. read more

My husband and I were married in this church February 2014, it was an amazing venue! A dream location, with amazing views both inside and outside. As soon as we first saw the church; when visiting Tiburon we knew we found our venue. All of our guests loved the views and location. Working with Barbara and Sue was wonderful, the day went off without a hitch and our pianist enjoyed the recently tuned piano. read more

My Husband and I were married in Old St. Hilary's Church in 1978. We just celebrated our 35 th wedding anniversary. Unlike many of those who married in this little church subsequently I have another story to tell. I grew up with my four sisters in a house just above the Church, on Tiburon Hill. Very few houses were up there at the time. My younger sister and I walked past that church every day going to and from home to the little school at the bottom of the hill. It no longer exists. I was in second grade and she in was in first grade. Then later we met the bus at the bottom of the hill to go to Reed School, Del Mar School (as we grew) and etc...you get the picture. The Church was boarded up then...old and in disrepair. But it was part of our life and landscape and we loved it. Fast forward many years later. My husband, Jim, and I decided to marry. The church was at at that time refurbished and made into a wild flower museum. Weddings, we learned, were performed on the weekends. While I grew up in Marin and my family still there at the time I met my husband in Santa Fe, New Mexico where we spent four years in College. I wanted to marry in Old St.Hilary's Church so imagine our surprise and excitement to learn that the cross over the alter came from Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was fate. We had a beautiful wedding in July 1978. Now, this month we are helping our engaged daughter to find a venue for her wedding. While Old St.Hilary's means nothing to her and her fiance we hope they will find a venue that means as much to them as this church has to us. read more