The Best SoCal Wedding Venues
Looking for the perfect wedding venue in SoCal? I got you.
Southern California is a great place for weddings because…
….there’s such a variety to choose from! From breathtaking mountain views, sunny beaches, romantic gardens, and luxurious historic architecture, Los Angeles and Orange County offer some of the most iconic wedding venues in the world! It can be a challenge to decide on which venue is the best for your wedding.
As an Orange County-based wedding photographer for the last 14 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work at a variety of wedding venues throughout Southern California and here, I’ve compiled a few of my favorite locations to help you as you search for the perfect place to host your big day.
The Best Wedding Venues in Southern California
Alexandria Ballrooms – Los Angeles
501 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
An iconic collection of ballrooms located in the heart of Los Angeles with a rich history and breathtaking decor. The perfect location for a glamorous and luxurious wedding day!
Los Coyotes Country Club
8888 Los Coyotes Dr
Buena Park, CA 90621
This hidden gem in Buena Park, CA is a great space to host your wedding! Enjoy a lakeside ceremony, cocktail hour with a great view, and dance the night away in a spacious ballroom that overlooks the course. The beautiful Mediterranean style architecture makes for great photo opportunities!
Coyote Hills Golf Course
1440 E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
An award-winning Orange County golf course with a beautiful outdoor pagoda that overlooks a scenic waterfall. Coyote Hills is great for hosting both ceremonies and receptions with options for both indoor and outdoor event space. The staff is known for their gracious hospitality and top-notch service.
The Ebell of Los Angeles
743 S Lucerne Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90005
A historic gem of Los Angeles, the Ebell features breathtaking Italian Renaissance-style architecture, beautiful details, and its events team is well known for high-class service. This is a great location to host your entire event in one place, get ready on-site, and host a large amount of guests.
Brandview Ballroom
111 E Harvard St
Glendale, CA 91205
This spacious 13,000 square foot venue features an incredible grand stairway and giant Italian crystal chandelier that greets you the moment you walk through the door. Upstairs you’ll find a customizable space that allows for both large and small weddings, and a private outdoor patio area that’s great for intimate ceremonies and cocktail hour.
Ebell of Long Beach
290 Cerritos Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
A local landmark featuring opulent vintage decor and stunning Spanish Revival-style architecture. With its glamorous decor, amazing catering, and great location near both Los Angeles and Orange County, you can’t go wrong with hosting an Ebell of Long Beach wedding!
Summit House
2000 E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
A quaint restaurant on a hill in Orange County with an amazing view and wonderful food! Summit House Restaurant has both an outdoor ceremony area with a gazebo and a large ballroom space. On your one-year anniversary, you’ll be welcomed back for a celebratory dinner in the restaurant.
Hummingbird Nest Ranch
2940 Kuehner Dr
Santa Susana, CA 93063
One of Southern California’s most iconic wedding venues! Hummingbird Nest Ranch boasts up to six different options for ceremony and reception space. If you’re planning a luxurious wedding experience with incredible views – this venue is absolutely a must-see!
Old Ranch Country Club
3901 Lampson Ave
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Understated elegance in a quiet pocket of Orange County! Old Ranch Country Club features a beautiful wrought iron topped pergola overlooking the course, ensuring a beautiful ceremony view. Up to 6,000 feet of banquet room space are available and customizable to accommodate both large and small weddings. To top it all off, Old Ranch Country Club is well known for it’s exceptional catering and high-class service.
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
570 W Ave 26
Los Angeles, CA 90065
The perfect outdoor space for wedding ceremonies and receptions located near the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Celebrate your reception under the night sky and bistro lights inside of this beautiful garden venue!
La Ventura Event Center
2316 S El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
This charming wedding venue in the heart of San Clemente features dreamy Spanish-Colonial Revival style architecture and is the perfect location for intimate weddings! The courtyard features red clay tile, exposed wooden beams, a cozy outdoor fireplace, and beautiful tile artwork. This venue also includes both bride and groom suites that are great for preparations. As a bonus, the beach is only about half a mile away -great for wedding photos!
SmogShoppe
2651 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Once home to a literal smog shop, this space was renovated and revisioned in 2008 as an eco-friendly forward event and wedding venue. The unique urban-meets-vintage vibes and the stunning vertical gardens are a dream for couples who want a non-traditional flair for the big day. After the ceremony ends, you can roll up the 18-foot glass garage doors and invite your guests into the SmogShoppe for dinner and dancing.
Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villaverde Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
A private golf course nestled in within Friendly Hills that features beautiful views of the course (a great backdrop for your ceremony!) and a huge craftsman style clubhouse that’s known for it’s great catering and warm, friendly events team!
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
244 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
A historic piece of Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo District. This hidden gem features a beautiful Japanese Garden and a spacious indoor reception space that offers the option of in-house or brought-in catering and bar services. A must see for intimate weddings!
Marbella Country Club
30800 Golf Club Dr
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Enjoy sweeping views of this gorgeous golf course and it’s spacious country club with dreamy Mediterranean style architecture. This high-class venue features a variety of event spaces so your guests can easily flow from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception. The exceptional service and delicious catering will not disappoint!
The Charleston
114 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
The historic Williams building located in Downtown Fullerton has been recently renovated and transformed into a gorgeous art deco style event and wedding venue! This vintage style is a unique find for a wedding venue in Orange County—it’s a must-see!
Walnut Grove Weddings
3370 Sunset Valley Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
https://www.walnutgroveweddings.com/
Nestled within the peaceful countryside of Moorpark, Walnut Grove Weddings offers a rustic, romantic setting beneath a canopy of walnut and eucalyptus trees. With scenic views, a charming outdoor ceremony space, and thoughtful wedding packages, it’s an ideal venue for couples seeking a relaxed yet elegant celebration in Southern California.
Pasea Hotel & Spa
21080 CA-1
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
This boutique oceanfront hotel in Huntington Beach is known for its impeccable customer service. With over 26,000 square feet of combined event space, this beautiful venue is a must-see. The famed, Sapphire Ballroom can fit up to 800 guests and is fully customizable to make your wedding reception vision come to life! With convenient shopping and the beach so close, this venue is also the perfect space for your out-of-town guests to enjoy before and after your event.
JW MARRIOTT ANAHEIM
1755 S Clementine St
Anaheim, CA 92802
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/snajw-jw-marriott-anaheim-resort/events/
Located in the heart of Anaheim’s Resort District, the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort blends modern luxury with timeless elegance – making it a stunning choice for couples planning a sophisticated Southern California wedding. With stylish indoor and outdoor spaces, upscale accommodations, and views of Disneyland fireworks from the rooftop, this venue offers a unique blend of romance, convenience, and refined hospitality.
Monserate Winery
2757 Gird Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tucked away in the scenic hills of Fallbrook, Monserate Winery offers a romantic vineyard setting with Tuscan-inspired charm. With rolling vineyards, tranquil lakes, and multiple elegant event spaces, it’s a perfect choice for couples dreaming of a wine country wedding in Southern California.
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Belinda Philleo is an Orange County Wedding photographer who creates vibrant and authentic imagery of couples and their loved ones on the once-in-a-lifetime day. Belinda Photographs weddings and engagement sessions throughout Southern California.
