Are you on the hunt for the perfect San Diego venue for your big day? We know finding something that’s really you is a big undertaking, especially when you’re looking for something memorable that reflects who you two are (and makes for a badass celebration for your community). So, we’ve gathered some of our favorite San Diego venues below, for your research pleasure. We’ve organized them by style of venue and linked to each wedding we’ve shot there so you can scope ’em out and see all sorts of amazing inspiration so you can make it your own space. Find your perfect match here!
Brick SD
| description | A flexible and convenient location, with a blend of historic and urban/industrial style right in Liberty Station. Expansive interior with ample brick walls, windows, and vaulted ceilings. Easy to wander through Liberty Station for portraits or for guest exploration. Flexible hours for late-night partying. |
| featured events | Charlotte & Matt |
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Broadway Pier
| description | Huge and right on the water, Broadway Pier is a modern, glass-walled warehouse-style space, with a huge outdoor patio jetting out onto the water of the San Diego bay. Views are gorg, and this somewhat industrial space can accommodate a huge event. |
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Building 177
| description | Big, spacious, bright, and versatile, this space has grand vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and offers over 7,000 square feet of space with a scenic outdoor patio, an entry foyer, main hall, and a cuper cute bridal suite. Plus the convenient location can’t be beat! |
| featured events | Kelsey & Michelle |
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Flora San Diego
| description | Small but mighty, this charming warehouse-turned-chic botanical paradise is a great fit for cozier events. Bright and full of plant life, and very cleverly-designed, it’s a versatile fun space so chic, it takes little addition to dazzle. |
| featured events | Diana & Rashid (coming soon) |
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Green Acre
| description | This indoor/outdoor modern industrial space has charming vegetable gardens with an arbor, canyon views, warm vibes, and a farm-to-table menu. |
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Haven by Communal
| description | A small and charming events space right on the border of North Park and South Park. Sophisticated boho-modern vibe for events of under 50 people, with an indoor flexible event space and a large outdoor garden back patio. |
| featured events | Brand session: Haven launch (coming soon) |
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Hyatt Regency
| description | Versatile venues with fluid indoor/outdoor spaces including a grand foyer, ballroom, and terrace. |
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Julep Venue
| description | Huge modern, and versatile bright space at the north end of Little Italy, can accommodate huge groups with 12000 sf, has a private garden patio for cocktail hour, lots of parking, and offers easy urban access to nearby hotels. |
| featured events | Melissa & Rico (coming soon!) |
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The Lane
| description | A huge modern minimalist space on the second floor with a giant patio/balcony with a great view of the San Diego waterfront. |
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Luce Loft
| description | Compact minimalist warehouse-style space, right in the heart of downtown! Has an upper level loft area and an annexed lobby/entrance room. Great for smaller weddings under 100 guests. |
| featured events | Lauren & Scott |
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Moniker Warehouse
| description | Urban industrial warehouse energy in the East Village. A unique and cool modern memorable space with a stage, a small front streetside patio, and a few different rooms that can be used in different ways. |
| featured weddings | Leah & Matt |
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The New Children’s Museum
| description | Wild and playful and oh-so-much fun. A 50,000-square-foot, architecturally-renowned urban museum venue complete with three floors encompassing open studios, garden views, expansive gallery spaces, and outdoor terraces. It’s a giant wacky kids playhouse that’s just as much fun for adults! |
| featured weddings | Rachel & Jeremy (coming soon!) |
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One Bunk Barrio
| description | Indoor and outdoor spaces that blend traditional Mexican iconography and innovate design. |
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Porto Vista Hotel
| description | Harbor views with indoor and roof-top conference and banquet space in the Little Italy neighborhood. |
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Stone Brewing Liberty Station
| description | World bistro, banquet hall, and landscaped gardens in a historic building with a capacity of 1,300 guests. |
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You & Yours Distillery
| description | A bright and airy urban lounge-like setting decorated with salvaged wood, whitewashed brick, exposed concrete, plush velvet, denim linen, copper and marble accents and cityscape views that accommodate up to 100 guests and seats comfortably 70. |
| featured events | April & Sid |
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- 1010 Events
description Located in the heart of downtown Encinitas, this urban open space has high ceilings, raw concrete floors, exposed brick, & large windows for natural light.
website - Bird’s Surf Shed
description An indoor space with 1,800 square feet, which can be entirely cleared to provide a completely open space. Arched ceilings covered by an expansive collection of awe-inspiring boards provide high clearance for installments.
website - Fairweather
description A colorful rooftop patio bar overlooking Petco Park with a beach vibe decor featuring tropical design details that include a ‘living-wall’ of lush vegetation, blue and white Granada tiles alongside white marble.
website - Lola 55
description Indoor and outdoor venue space with a unique white Terrazzo bar top, steel, and geometric components woven together to give the property a retro, yet modern feel.
website - Lot 8
description Outdoor event space with wood walls and lush living walls made from various material, string lighting, and palm trees overhead.
website - Luce Cielo
description Historic meets modern large warehouse venue with brick walls, modern white walls, charming plants and greenery.
website - Quartyard
description An urban park and event venue constructed from repurposed shipping containers in the East Village Neighborhood of Downtown San Diego.
website - Rustic Root
description Indoor and outdoor venue with option of the dining room and or rooftop overlooking the Gaslamp Quarter with a 350 person capacity.
website - Ultimate Skybox
description Located on the top floor of DiamondView East Village with ceiling to floor bay windows, amazing views, and a 14′ long outdoor fireplace. and a 220 person capacity.
website - Underground Elephant
description A 25,00 square foot space in East Village with wood and exposed brick, and indoor plants including live olive trees. Up to 30 person capacity.
website - Vin De Syrah
description A downtown urban lounge with botanical chandeliers, thick 50 year old wine vines, 12 foot natural wood candlelit tasting table, and semiprivate plush sitting rooms.
website - The Wood Shed by Booze Brothers
description Space includes a lounge room, bar, back patio, chalk wall, double 12′ x 12′ living plant wall, and has a 120 person capacity
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
| description | A historic mansion in the heart of Old Town, renovated into a restaurant and event space with several spaces, and a 1,000 person capacity. |
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Darlington House
| description | A most charming and historic property in the heart of La Jolla, a short walk from the beach. Featuring architecture of a Victorian style, a Moroccan moorish style, and Spanish style. Several separated outdoor patios, a rose garden, a fountain courtyard, and private suites for getting ready. |
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El Cortez / Don Room
| description | Vintage glamour with indoor and outdoor space including an urban fireplace, vine covered gazebo, and fountain on the terrace. |
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Estancia
| description | The perfect balance of the convenience of a hotel where guests can come to stay, but also charming traditional gardens and courtyards, Spanish-style architecture, and a relaxed atmosphere of elegance without being too fussy. |
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Heritage Park
| description | Adjacent to Old Town, this darling historic park features an old-fashioned street lined with several restored Victorian homes, a large open grassy field for events, and the city’s first synagogue. |
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Horton Grand Hotel
| description | A darling hidden gem of a historic hotel right in downtown San Diego. Features an enchanting outdoor New Orleans style courtyard, a private alley that can be used in a multitude of ways, vintage hotel rooms, and historic details. |
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Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
| description | An elegant countryside setting surrounded by eucalyptus trees with a dance floor, catering, cottages and guest rooms on site. |
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L’Auberge Del Mar
| description | A historic gem that overlooks the coast, this New England-style cottage-inspired hotel offers lots of outdoor space on two different terraces and amazing ocean views. Also offers private ballroom and courtyard, can accommodate up to 250 guests. |
| featured events | Venessa & Chris |
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La Valencia
| description | This historic pink hotel in the heart of downtown La Jolla has perfect views, sweet nooks and crannies that feel elegant and cozy, and is a super short walk to the park or the beach. The ocean views from its palm-lined garden and pretty terraces make for a gorgeous wedding. |
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La Jolla Women’s Club
| description | What a hidden garden oasis in the heart of La Jolla. This charming venue features several gardens with arches, a fountain, a large oak tree, an arbor-covered terrace with ocean view, a clubhouse and ballroom perfect for a dance party or feast, and a quintessential vintage San Diego Spanish-style vibe. |
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The Lafayette Hotel
| description | This retro classic space is a delight in the heart of North Park. Featuring a gorgeous coverd courtyard, two ballrooms, a conservatory, chic courtyard, and the famous Olympic pool surrounded by a tile terrace. Currently under renovation by the team at Consortium Holdings, we know good things are ahead for this place! |
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
| description | Possibly San Diego’s most impressive and well-known golf course—historic Craftsman architecture, Pacific views, gorgeous gardens and terraces, ballrooms banquet hall, and you can play a morning nine before you get hitched. |
| featured events | Sarah & Ben (coming soon) |
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Marston House
| description | Historic loveliness at the edge of Balboa Park. It features formal and rustic gardens, a teahouse, a fountain backdrop for ceremonies, and beautiful historic landscaping, with a 200-person capacity. |
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Old Venice Restaurant
| description | An intimate setting featuring indoor an outdoor space with traditional Italian design and delicious food! |
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The Pearl Hotel
| description | I got married here! This vintage retro boutique hotel has 22 rooms, a pool deck with poolside movies, chic midcentury restaurant and lounge, and all kind of good vibes right in Point Loma. Walking distance to the marina with bay views. |
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Polite Provisions
| description | Throwback turn-of-the-century style old-fashioned architecture with vintage decor, a grand bar, and lots of windows allowing in natural light. This space is a fun one to shoot in as all the details are darling and they fix a mean beverage. Great for smaller events or engagement sessions. |
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Rancho Valencia
| description | Rustic and nestled in a gorgeous hidden area, this lovely Spanish-style hotel offers huge ballrooms, and intimate courtyards alike. Their lush gardens and pristine lawns, make for gorg photos. Up to a 500-person capacity but great for smaller events, too! |
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San Diego Museum of Art
| description | Traditional Spanish architecture featuring indoor and outdoor spaces including the sculpture garden and court, rotunda, auditorium, and restaurant. |
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Santa Luz Club
| description | Spanish colonial style architecture with a courtyard, event lawns, bistro, hacienda poolside and a 25o person capacity. |
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The Sinclair on G St.
| description | A classic charmer [formerly known as the Pannikin Building] in the heart of downtown, that evokes San Diego’s most historic buildings: original exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, open beams, and beautiful wood floors. A flexible blank canvas with multiple versatile spaces. |
| featured events | Molly & Peter (coming soon) |
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Spanish Village art Center
| description | A traditional Spanish-inspired courtyard with colorful painted concrete tiles, classic Spanish architectural details, surrounded by charming art studios entryways, and a 500 person capacity. |
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The Thursday Club
| description | Spanish style architecture with a clubhouse with historic details and gardens featuring a fountain, trellis, green arbors and ocean views. |
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Twin Oaks House
| description | This historic estate features a grand parlor, clubhouse, gardens, rose arbors, waterfalls, and towering trees. |
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US Grant Hotel
| description | The Crystal ballroom is an elegant banquet hall and the Bivoauc ballroom features stunning architectural details. |
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- The Abbey on 5th
description Historic cathedral in San Diego with 50-foot ceilings, colorful stained glass windows, polished redwood molding and woodwork, stunning fixtures suspended from the ceilings, and a 175-300 person capacity.
website - Cuvier Club
description An indoor and outdoor sea side venue for coastal ceremonies surrounded by remarkable flowers and fountains in the ocean view courtyard or indoor ceremonies with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and beautiful market lights
website - Junipero Serra Museum
description The architecturally iconic mission-style museum overlooks Old Town with city and ocean views. The arcaded outdoor terrace and intimate interior gallery create a perfect historical atmosphere and has a 200 person capacity.
website - Mount Woodson Castle
description A 1921 Historical Castle located at the base of Mt. Woodson fully restored to be a unique, rustic and all-inclusive wedding venue with Craftsman style architecture, four ceremony sites and three reception sites.
website - Rose Creek Cottage
description A quaint historic English Tudor cottage with a chapel interior, gazebo on the garden patio, and an 80 person capacity.
website - San Diego Rowing Club
description With its 12 foot tall sliding glass wall opening to sweeping views over Mission Bay, this indoor/outdoor space reflects elements of the sport of rowing, particularly in the elegant ceiling, which is reminiscent of a rowing shell’s hull, and has a 250 person capacity.
website - The Soledad Club
description Located across the street from Kate Sessions Park this indoor and outdoor venue featuring a 2,500 square feet auditorium and outside deck with ocean and bay views and a 175 person capacity. The lower level has a 80 person capacity.
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Alcazar Garden
| description | A traditional Spanish formal garden space surrounded by Balboa Park’s charming architectural details. Features an elevated arbor area perfect for small ceremony events of up to 20 guests, and a gorgeous view of the California Tower. |
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Bailey’s Palomar Mountain
| description | A 60 acre venue on Mt. Palomar featuring green meadows, old growth forest, walnut trees, a historic dancehall, and restored homestead. |
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Barrels & Branches
| description | An open-air space and garden oasis filled with an array of plants including succulents and cactus, and a unique tree-top deck with a 90 person capacity. |
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Bates Nut Farm
| description | Rustic farm house vibe with a ceremony lawn shaded by mulberry trees and a garden stage area for your reception. |
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Botanica
| description | A tropical oasis in Oceanside, Botanica offers a huge garden venue with charming boho separate suites for couples, a ceremony site with a waterfall backdrop, and a huge tented reception space. |
| featured events | Flo & Jeremy (coming soon) |
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The Condor’s Nest Ranch
| description | An old California ranch with a gorgeous hilly view and vintage theme featuring cowboys, kitsch, and Native American collector’s items. The barn is a working farm with a variety of delightful animals including horses, llamas, cows, pigs, goats, etc. |
| featured content | Suling & Ryan |
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Desert Garden
| description | Garden space with trails and abundant with succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within 2.5 acres. |
| featured events | David & Mathieu |
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Forgotten Barrel
| description | A darling micro-winery located in Escondido, with a rustic, relaxed feel, a small but lovely vineyard field, and a historic barrel room for receptions. |
| featured events | Lauren & David |
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Japanese Friendship Garden
| description | This lush, pretty Japanese garden nestled in the middle of Balboa Park feels like a hidden oasis. Multiple location options in the upper and lower gardens featuring koi ponds, earth bridges, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees, wisteria arbors, bamboo, and traditional Japanese architecture. |
| featured events | Dami & Dylan |
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Pine Hill Lodge
| description | Want to have a mountain wedding surrounded by pine trees? This lodge and cabins is a surefire way to get your northern vibes on. Multiple buildings and multiple possible locations on the property for a rustic charmer of a ceremony and celebration. |
| featured events | Allison & Michael (coming soon) |
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Presidio Park
| description | A green open space surrounded by trees and historical buildings on 40 acres with views of the San Diego River Valley and the Pacific Ocean. |
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Redwood Circle
| description | A large lawn area surrounded by trees with a 200 person capacity. Within Balboa Park, yet feels private as it’s a little tucked away from main traffic areas. Featured lovely redwood trees that make it feel like the only foresty area within the city of San Diego. |
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Salt Drift Pointe
| description | This venue by the water is such a hidden gem. Down south in IB, they have a huge warehouse space with a huge patio and a beautiful deck for ceremonies that overlooks the water with the distant SD cityscape in the background. Beautiful naturey path to wander by the water as well. |
| featured events | Sara & Eric (coming soon) |
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San Diego Botanic Garden
| description | A lush garden setting with spaces that include the Victorian Gazebo Lawn, Walled Garden, and Waterfall View Deck with guest capacity ranging from 30 to 300. |
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Stelzer Park
| description | An ancient oak tree provides a private site for your ceremony, or the amphitheater adds a more formal atmosphere. |
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Temecula Creek Inn
| description | Countryside charm with the choice of a historic stone house surrounded by oak trees or a secluded meadow. |
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Tivoli Villa
| description | Charming Spanish-style ranch house turned wedding venue with darling rustic Italian countryside styling and touches. A gorgeous courtyard is where the feasts happen, with a central fountain, giant outdoor adobe oven. Ceremonies have a few different garden options. Beautiful getting-ready spaces and gorgeous property to explore! |
| featured events | Rizelle & Jimmy (coming soon) |
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Water Conservation Garden
| description | Nearly six acres of beautiful Mediterranean plantings with several venue options including garden spaces, an amphitheater, plaza, and gazebo. |
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- Keys Creek Lavender Farm
description This outdoor venue features eight acres of lavender, rolling hills, and valley wide views, a private patio that seats 40, and an outdoor event area with a 150 person capacity.
website - Saltwater Farm
description Barnwood meets the sea at this earthy rustic Del Mar farm venue.
- Wolf Feather Honey Farm
description A secret 20 acre nomadic destination with ranch style homestead, rolling hills, forests and a vineyard.
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Admiral Kidd
| description | A catering and conference center on a naval base, with views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline. featuring multiple indoor catering spaces, a lawn setting for ceremonies, and giant deck overlooking the bay. 500-person capacity. |
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Bali Hai Restaurant
| description | Indoor/outdoor venues right on the water, with a tropical South Pacific tiki-style vibe, featuring views of San Diego bay and the downtown skyline. |
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Centennial Park
| description | Wide-open spaces, breathtaking views of the bay and the San Diego skyline, close to the the Coronado Ferry Landing. |
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Coronado Marriott
| description | Featuring multiple indoor and outdoor venues with picturesque views of Coronado Bridge or San Diego. |
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Hotel Del Coronado
| Description | One of San Diego’s most historic hotels, and one of the oldest wooden seaside hotels in the country. Several historic ballrooms, a large lawn with a beach view for ceremonies, and ample rooms, villas, gardens, and space for guests, as well as the opportunity for beach ceremonies. |
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Humphrey’s
| description | A romantic, tropical, midcentury-tiki garden setting of arching palms, exotic flowers, and delicate waterfalls. Featuring views of the marina, gorgeous sunsets, and city lights sparkling across the bay. |
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Inn at Sunset Cliffs
| description | Laid-back partying right on the cliffs, this unfussy classic brightly-colored motel featured a central pool, some little garden details, and is a 2-minute walk to Sunset Cliffs natural park. Features aren’t super modern, but the vibe is top-notch for low-key great energy. |
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Kona Kai Resort
| description | Waterfront venue with tropical vibe that include a ballroom, lawn, courtyard, patio, beach, garden, and skyline view park |
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
| description | This Spanish-Style laid-back yet charming and sizable hotel is right at the south end of La Jolla Shores Beach. With easy beach access outside and both indoor and outdoor courtyard spaces for a party, it’s a lovely gem. |
| featured weddings | Alice & Misha (coming soon) |
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Martin Johnson House
| description | Rustic cottage with ocean views of Scripps Pier, La Jolla Cove, featuring multi-level teak decks, surrounding grassy areas with bench seating, and tall cypress trees. |
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Paradise Point Resort
| description | Like a tropical getaway on the Mayan riviera, this island resort hotel offers ample private cottages right on the water, event spaces from small and intimate to ballrooms, and charming gardens surrounding a giant fountain pond. All surrounded by miles of beaches and view of San Diego bay. |
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Scripps Seaside Forum
| description | This waterfront location with modern facilities, and award-winning architecture features an auditorium with balcony, ocean view conference rooms, and an outdoor garden plaza. |
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Southwestern Yacht Club
| description | Waterfront marina venue with a grassy area for ceremonies, and views of San Diego Bay and Point Loma, surrounded by (you guessed it) boats. |
| featured events | Martha & Alex (c0ming soon) |
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Torrey Pines Reserve
| description | This state reserve has breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, and a large swath of San Diego coastline. Abundant with plants and peppered with the famous Torrey Pine tree, this rustic area has many spots for a beautiful private ceremony either high on the cliffs, or on the beach. |
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- Bahia Resort Hotel
description Iconic Mission Bay resort surrounded by a private beach and lush gardens.
website - Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
description A Polynesian-themed resort and tropical hideaway in San Diego’s Pacific Beach community.
website - Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
description Eatery in a landmark building features a functioning lighthouse, a seafood-driven menu & epic views.
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