The Top 10 Resort Wedding Venues in Southern California

Unparalleled Elegance and Beauty

With breathtaking coastal views, luxurious amenities, and impeccable service, Southern California offers some of the most enchanting resort wedding venues in the country. Whether you dream of exchanging vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean or hosting a lavish reception in a hidden garden oasis, Wedding Spot is here to help you discover the perfect location for your special day. Explore our curated list of the top 10 resort wedding venues in Southern California and indulge in the beauty and romance that awaits you.

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    The US Grant

    San Diego, Southern California
    Unlock storied romance when you host your wedding at the iconic US GRANT Hotel. Built in 1910 by the son of President Ulysses S. Grant, THE US GRANT Hotel crowns Downtown San Diego with legendary style, having hosted the city’s most impressive events for over a century.
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    Rancho Bernardo Inn

    San Diego, Southern California
    Tucked away in San Diego, Rancho Bernardo Inn offers the perfect destination wedding venue. Even if your guests are from the local area, they will look forward to spending your wedding weekend with us. Spacious guest rooms, championship golf, award-winning spa, a la fresco dining.
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    Shutters on the Beach

    Santa Monica, Southern California
    Your fantasy Santa Monica wedding becomes a reality at Shutters on the Beach! Whether non-traditional or by the book, destination or local, a wedding at Shutters is bound to capture the surrounding beach atmosphere perfectly. Sophisticated in blue and white, Shutters embodies the look of the ocean and exudes casual elegance.
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    Hotel Casa Del Mar

    Santa Monica, Southern California
    There's nothing like a Santa Monica wedding. You can count on spectacular ocean views and an inviting atmosphere. Let Casa del Mar be the venue to make your wedding a complete success! A mix of both contemporary and traditional styles, this 1920s Beach Club gives off an elegant yet fun vibe.
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    Mar Monte Hotel

    Santa Barbara, Southern California
    Designed in Spanish Colonial Revival Style in the early 1930’s, the Mar Monte Hotel is a historic hotel; popular wedding venue. We are fondly remembered for our stirring social scene and the best furnishings that money can buy. Respectful of our past, the hotel has been revitalized with cutting-edge amenities and forward design to establish today's Santa Barbara.
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    Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

    Indian Wells, Southern California
    Watch the wedding of your dreams come to life at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas. With stunning outdoor spaces from lush lawns and gardens to sparkling lagoons, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa features the most magical backdrop against desert mountains.
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    Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

    San Diego, Southern California
    This hip hotel is an urban retreat in the midst of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter featuring dining, shopping, and nightly entertainment. Here you will find a sophisticated hotel that mixes modern design with attentive service and impressive amenities.
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    Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

    Newport Beach, Southern California
    With our central Orange County location and flexible, purpose-built event spaces, it’s no mystery why Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West is one of the area’s favorite venues for hosting memorable functions, extravagant parties, and magical evenings. From lavish breakfasts to dancing under the stars, our pristine hotel is a perfect backdrop for meaningful moments and transformative gatherings.
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    The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

    Dana Point, Southern California
    Nestled along the coast of the Pacific Ocean on Ritz-Carlton Drive, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel rises from the sandy shore as a stunning setting for an unforgettable wedding and reception. Conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego in Dana Point, this venue presents couples exceptional panoramic views of the beach.
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    Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

    Long Beach, Southern California
    Marrying Latin American flair with Southern California beach-resort style, Hotel Maya sits in a prime location on the Long Beach waterfront. Set on eleven acres facing a dramatic urban skyline, it features a colorful lobby with vibrant Mayan-inspired décor, lush foliage, and five-star hospitality.