Gorgeous Getaway: 31 Dream-Worthy California Weekend Wedding Venues

Venue Superpowers:

Modern Style

Destination Weddings

All-Inclusive Packages

Fab Features: stunning Paso Robles winery boasting cool California vibes and epic views • al fresco events are magical on the sprawling grounds under massive oaks, bistro lighting, and the starry sky • affordable weekend-long packages include lodging and fun activities like horseback riding or blending parties

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Outdoor Reception Options

Micro Wedding Packages

On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: romantic inn set atop 11 acres of estate vineyards • say "I do" under the Grand Gazebo, overlooking vineyards, rushing waterfalls, and panoramic views of the Temecula Valley • after dining and dancing, retire with your wedding party to the Inn's 24 plush guest suites

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On-site Horseback Riding

In-house Catering

Canyone Views
Fab Features: romantic 70-acre wine country ranch with a 150-year legacy as a working horse & cattle ranch and California's premiere horse training and competition facility • say "I do" in the greenery- and tree-lined Wedding Park then dine and dance in the airy, light-flooded barn • the upscale and modern Ranch House, plush Bunk House, and cozy Cottage are fabulous for wedding party prep and overnight lodgings

Venue Superpowers: 

21-Acre Property

Weekend Weddings

Elopement Packages
Fab Features:stunning views span rolling hills, vineyards, and farms • multiple ceremony sites overlooking the Anderson and Alexander Valleys • elegant climate-controlled barn with rustic touches, like wagon wheel chandeliers and handmade farm tables

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Beach Ceremonies

Glam Ballrooms

Ocean Vistas

Fab Features: say "I do" with your toes in the sand, on a two-tiered event lawn, or beside the sparkling pool—all boast fabulous ocean views • dine and dance in the traditionally elegant Huntington Ballroom, or in the more modern Breakwater Ballroom • delectable menus from the innovative catering team are customized to fit your taste and style

Venue Superpowers:

Boutique Hotel

Pacific Panoramas

All-Inclusive Packages

Fab Features: upscale boutique hotel overlooking beautiful La Jolla Cove with a spacious Pacific-view rooftop • oceanview ceremonies are followed by open-air receptions kissed by a refreshing sea breeze • enjoy Wedgewood Weddings' value-packed, all-inclusive, and fully customizable package options

Venue Superpowers: 
Marina Views

Hotel

Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: legendary 1936 former ocean liner-turned hotel • exchange vows on the massive deck overlooking the Long Beach Harbor • the interior impresses with 14 unique salons boasts a wealth of exotic woods, inlaid marquetry, original light fixtures, handcrafted textiles, and Art Deco design details

Venue Superpowers: 
Mandalay Beach

Small Wedding Options

All-Inclusive
Fab Features: a luxury resort alongside the ocean shore • hold your ceremony right on the sand, on the beachfront lawn or in the garden courtyard with tropical palms, flowers and two rock waterfalls • treat your guests to a mini-vacation thanks to the beautiful weather, sparkling pool with cabanas, and direct beach access

Venue Superpowers: 
Elopement Package Options

Lush Gardens

Unique
Fab Features:"toes in the sand" beachfront ceremonies on Mission Bay • gorgeous photo ops thanks to the lush gardens and the Pacific • set sail on one of their Sternwheeler paddleboats for the ultimate tropical paradise wedding celebration

Venue Superpowers:

Charming Chapel

Tree-Shaded Terrace

All-Inclusive Packages

Fab Features: serene setting on 150 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest • ceremonies in a charming chapel, lush, forested meadow, or along the peaceful creek • dining and dancing on the Whispering Pines terrace, with trees all around and bistro lights and stars overhead

Venue Superpowers:

Private Mountain Retreat

All-Inclusive Destination Packages

Cabin Lodging for All Guests

Fab Features: all-inclusive destination getaway on 28 private, forested acres• towering cedar and pine trees frame a creekside ceremony site, with gorgeous multi-level decks for dancing into the night • celebrate all weekend long with guest lodging in sweet, rustic cabins, while you enjoy the charming honeymoon suite with a stone fireplace and an extra-large Jacuzzi tub

Venue Superpowers: 
World-class Gardens

Affordable

Floor-to-ceiling River Rock Fireplace
Fab Features: lovely retreat on a forested knoll overlooking Moonstone Beach • the quaint 1920s pine-log lodge is beautifully landscaped, with grassy paths meandering through world-class gardens • inviting Lounge warmed by a river rock fireplace, plus luxe suites, an organic kitchen, and an on-site spa

Venue Superpowers:

Summit Ceremonies

Crystalline Lakes

Welcoming Lodges

Fab Features: luxurious resorts in the Eastern Sierras • say “I do” atop Mammoth’s 11,053-foot summit one of the highest peaks in California • treat your guests to a champagne gondola ride for an authentic bird’s-eye view of the town below before disembarking mid-mountain at Parallax, an elegant restaurant with soaring windows on two sides

Venue Superpowers: 

Whimsical Log Mansion

Flower & Fruit Gardens

On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: woodsy retreat highlighted by a whimsical 1928 log mansion • romantic al fresco events in the garden, which is bounded by lush forest and glowing twinkle lights • cozy, welcoming accommodations in seven uniquely adorned guest rooms

Venue Superpowers:

Secluded Getaway

Open-Air Deck

Weekend Weddings

Fab Features: luxury getaway in the San Bernadino Mountains tucked between lush forest and a sparkling creek • exchange vows on the outdoor stage, with the majestic mountains beyond, then enjoy cocktails on the spacious open-air deck • plush accommodations in 6 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites, are the perfect home base for the wedding party

Venue Superpowers:

European Vibes

All-Inclusive

Landscaped Gardens, Lawns, and Courtyards

Fab Features: a 280-acre resort with a laidback Mediterranean-style vibe • ceremonies on a manicured lawn bordered by white roses, or next to a magnificent Italian fountain • fabulous amenities like a beautiful golf course, refined restaurants, and a luxurious spa

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Sweeping Ocean Views

Rooftop Patio

Luxe On-Site Spa

Fab Features: stunning views of the sea from the Pacific Terrace, an expansive rooftop patio, or Seagrove Park, a grassy knoll on the water's edge • French doors in the plush Platinum Ballroom open onto a lovely patio with a waterfall wall • luxurious Spa L'Auberge offers a full menu of soothing indulgences, plus a private couple's garden on the spa's lush grounds

Venue Superpowers:

AAA 4-Diamond Resort

All-Inclusive

Gorgeous Garden Courtyard

Fab Features: fabulous resort encompassing 10 acres of romantic gardens minutes from the beach on the La Jolla cliffs • a sweeping staircase leads to the Garden Courtyard, a manicured lawn bordered with native foliage and magnolia trees • sumptuous event details and indulgent on-site amenities (like the full-service spa!) create an elevated resort experience

Venue Superpowers:

Full-Service Resort

Lakeside Ceremonies

Destination Weddings

Fab Features: full-service AAA Four Diamond Resort nestled along the lakeshore in the richly forested San Bernardino Mountains • exchange vows on the lovely lakeside lawn, flanked by towering pines • the Lakeview Terrace Room boasts warm tones, picture windows, and glass doors that open onto an al fresco terrace

Venue Superpowers: 

Mid-Century Modern Vibes

Rooftop Ceremony

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: sleek, vibrant boutique hotel in the heart of Little Italy boasting with diverse modern venues that can accommodate small or large gatherings • exchange vows on the Ripassi Rooftop, the area's only rooftop event space, with 360-degree views of the city • affordable all-inclusive packages are customizable, with menus that showcase locally sourced cuisine and handcrafted cocktails

Venue Superpowers: 

Rehearsal Dinner

Late Night

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Fab Features: 1924 gem transformed with a dose of modern nostalgia • urban al fresco weddings at Poppy, a unique garden oasis outfitted with succulents, olive and cherry trees • the dramatic Grace Ballroom (a former gymnasium!) boasts massive windows and original 30-foot ceilings

Venue Superpowers:

Luxe Boutique Hotel

Penthouse Rooftop

Secluded Gardens
Fab Features: luxury boutique hotel with an unpretentious, relaxed vibe • glamorous Penthouse retreat with rooftop deck affording 360-degree of the Hollywood Hills and West Hollywood skyline • stunning receptions in the secluded rose garden or opt for the elegant ballroom that opens to a marble-floored terrace shaded by trees

Venue Superpowers:

Pastoral Surroundings

Authentic Barn

Affordable

Fab Features: award-winning family farm and ranch, nestled amid rolling pastures, lush lawns, and towering cottonwoods • exchange vows on a patio beneath the sprawling arms of an oak, then snap photos in the beautiful surrounding desert, with its striking granite boulders, cacti and desert flora, and mountain panoramas • receptions in the authentic stable barn, which boasts a cool saloon-style bar, open breezeway, and lots of market lights

Venue Superpowers: 
Michelangelo Greenhouse

On-site Accommodations

1,200 acre retreat
Fab Features: luxurious private getaway just 20 minutes from the heart of downtown SLO • unique overnight lodging options in a Ranch House, Bunkhouse, Airstreams and Grand Tipis • private estate vibes, with a built-in bar, seasonal spa and pool, and plush lounge furniture

Venue Superpowers: 
On-Site Accommodations
Garden Views
Historic Building 
Fab Features: rustic-chic destination venue set on 144 secluded acres in the mountain-ringed San Pasqual Valley • celebrate al fresco, or in a historic, tile-accented lodge with an outdoor patio and fireplace • 15 cozy cabins offer plenty of sweet accommodations for your guests

Venue Superpowers: 

Rustic Romance 

Intimate Destination Weddings 

Serene Setting 
Fab Features: mountaintop private ranch and retreat • exchange vows in the meadow with 360-degree views of mountains and ancient oaks • variety of event spaces from the vine-covered cottage with a deck overlooking the secret garden to the restored rustic barn

Venue Superpowers:

Ojai Oasis

Camp Weddings

Rustic Lodge

Fab Features: woodsy retreat tucked in the foothills of the picturesque Ojai Valley • host your event on acres of unspoiled countryside or in the rustic lodge with a fireplace • numerous overnight options including cabins, campsites, and even yurts!

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Historic Charm

Al Fresco Affairs 

Fab Features: exclusive hilltop hideaway with spacious stone terrace and awe-inspiring panoramic views • cliffside garden ceremonies beneath towering palms and colorful bougainvillea, and open-air receptions under a starry desert sky • the Old World villa's long balcony is perfect for romantic couple photos or a bouquet toss

Venue Superpowers: 
Affordable

Outdoor Reception Options

All-Inclusive 

Fab Features: the San Jacinto Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for ceremonies • outdoor celebrations take place on the beautiful Veranda Patio with market lights overhead • flexible event spaces can accommodate intimate gatherings to extravagant affairs

Venue: Villa & Vine