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the best San Diego wedding locations

The best wedding locations and reception sites in
San Diego - Orange County - Newport - Laguna Niguel


When it comes to planning your Orange County or San Diego wedding reception, it's all about the location.
That's why we feature only the most stylish wedding locations and luxury wedding reception sites.

The Grand Del Mar

The Grand Del Mar

One of the most romantic and visually stunning properties on the West Coast, The Grand Del Mar is a world unto itself. Just minutes from San Diego, it captures the opulence and sun-drenched beauty of the finest Mediterranean villas and delivers warm service and world class cuisine that is very rarely encountered. You’ll be delighted by the unique array of ceremony and reception spaces that are ideal for weddings from 30 guests to 600, including the divine and dramatic Elizabeth Capella chapel and the lush Aria lawn.
 
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA
Call 858-314-2000 or visit www.TheGrandDelMar.com

Montage Laguna Beach

Ocean side and drop-dead gorgeous, Montage Laguna Beach is the perfect place to make memories that last a lifetime. With two rolling lawns for ceremonies perched high above one of the most famous coastlines in the world and a selection of lovely ballrooms where you can kiss, toast, dine, and dance the night away, Montage simply sparkles with style and sophistication. You can expect to find unparalleled service, impeccable table settings of Bauscher china and Riedel crystal, and a gourmet menu full of artisanal ingredients among the many signature features Montage provides to make your event unforgettable. For a chic Beverly Hills wedding, don't miss their Los Angeles property, Montage Beverly Hills.
 
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
Call 1-888-715-6700 or visit www.MontageLagunaBeachWeddings.com

Orange County waterfront reception site, Montage Laguna Beach
Beautiful San Diego beachfront wedding location - L'Auberge Del Mar

L’Auberge Del Mar

Stylish weddings begin at the elegant L’Auberge Del Mar with friendly, impeccable service, and end with memories to last a lifetime. Ideally located in the charming town of Del Mar, California, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the beautifully renovated L’Auberge combines all the comforts of a luxury home away from home with the amenities, spa services, and extraordinary cuisine of a world class resort. Choose from a stunning array of site options for your ceremony and reception, then relax while their onsite Director of Romance exceeds your every wish and wows your guests from start to finish.
 
1540 Camino Del Mar -  Del Mar, CA 92014 
Call 858-793-6445 or visit www.LAubergeDelMar.com

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Set amidst 504 lush oceanfront acres, this gorgeous new resort is a brand new star on Newport’s coastline. Designed with celebrations in mind, the property features a lovely Italian rotunda with expansive ocean views for ceremonies both large and small, an array of reception ballrooms that shine with warm inviting décor, and a lovely bridal suite that is any stylish bride’s dream come true. Complete with world class catering and luxurious honeymoon villas that leave nothing to be desired, The Resort at Pelican Hill is one of the few places on the planet where planning your wedding to perfection is truly possible.
 
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA
Call 1-800-315-8214  or 949-467-6800 or visit www.PelicanHill.com

The Resort at Pelican Hill
Luxurious wedding reception location, Rancho Las Lomas, Orange County San Diego

Rancho Las Lomas

Set on a hillside sprinkled with twinkling lights, stone washed pathways, and exquisitely manicured gardens lies the lush, private estate of Rancho Las Lomas.  Known for its stunning, whimsical, Spanish architecture and magnificent collection of exotic animals (all lovingly cared for by professionals dedicated to conservation and environmental awareness), this ultra-private oasis is a delightful surprise that you and your guests will always remember. Hold your ceremony in the outdoor theatre on a marble stage under centuries-old oaks, then host your reception in their Grand Salon with its stained glass windows and French doors opening onto sparkling fountains. Whatever your fancy, this is a one-of-a-kind wedding location that is bound to impress.
 
19191 Lawrence Canyon, Silverado, CA
Call 949-888-3080 or visit www.RanchoLasLomas.com
 

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The romance and grandeur of a European castle await you at the picture perfect Mission Inn Hotel and Spa; where rich history, old-world elegance, and modern luxury combine to create a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests. Just an hour away from the hustle and bustle of downtown L.A., this breathtaking oasis in Riverside, California, features dozens of gorgeous reception spaces, world class accommodations, and the truly magnificent St. Francis of Assisi Chapel with it's soaring vaulted roof, 18 karat gold altar, and stunning stained glass windows designed by Louis C. Tiffany. Make an appointment to tour the property or simply plan your destination wedding from afar, then relax and find out what it really feels like to be treated like royalty.
 
Call 1-800-843-7755, or visit www.MissionInn.com

The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa - one of the top wedding locations in Southern California

Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa

Sitting atop rolling hills with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, the brand new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa will open this summer, fully prepared to bring your dreams for a elegant beachfront wedding to life. With over 25,000 square feet of beautiful indoor and outdoor reception spaces (many with ocean views) to choose from, a luxurious full service spa, Chandler's Restaurant, and world-class accommodations; you and your guests will want for nothing while you celebrate your marriage at this extraordinary destination resort. Check in for your perfect weekend wedding - you’re bound to have a once in a lifetime experience that you’ll simply never forget.
 
1 Ponto Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92011
Call 760-602-0800 or visit www.HiltonCarlsbadOceanfront.com/weddings
 

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