Coastal Romance: 8 Orange County Waterfront Wedding Venues With Amazing Ocean Views

Ahhhh…the Orange County coastline… Its beaches, cliffs, and ocean vistas are guaranteed to add more than a little romance to your big day. Here are some of OC's most captivating waterfront wedding venues where the setting—and view—are custom-made for an incredible event!


Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Huntington Beach, California

Fab Features: relaxed, full-service resort presents an alluring choices of indoor and outdoor venues • al fresco ceremonies offer sweeping Pacific vistas • luxe ballrooms with classic columns, hand-blown glass chandeliers, and large foyers and terraces

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Occasions at Laguna Village

Laguna Beach, California

Fab Features: breezy waterfront venue with an enviable bluff-top perch • west-facing circular ceremony site offers spectacular sunsets, ocean breezes, and a verdant lawn • expert on-site coordinator makes planning easy

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Waterfront Beach Resort

Huntington Beach, CA

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

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Dana Point, California

Fab Features: upscale, Cape Cod-inspired resort • gorgeous ocean, park, and marina views from all three outdoor venues • swanky Richard Henry Dana Ballroom highlights high-end décor and dramatic mood lighting

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Harborside Grand Ballroom

Newport Beach, California

Fab Features: located in a majestic Victorian structure overlooking Newport Harbor that was built in 1905 at the foot of Main Street • Florida ceiling windows provide unbeatable views of the Harbor • experienced staff is ready to give you a fully customizable experience

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, California

Fab Features: Mediterranean beach-luxe style • ceremonies accompanied by the sound of the surf below and breathtaking views of Catalina Island • luxurious accommodations with seaview balconies

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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BONUS VENUE

Speaking of breathtaking waterfront settings easily accessible from Orange County, another gem that comes to mind is the exquisite Hotel Maya. Its reputation for luxurious amenities and stunning views truly sets it apart


Hotel Maya

Long Beach, California

Fab Features: Latin American flair with Southern California beach-resort style • two spectacular outdoor ceremony areas both offer water’s-edge views • full-service boutique hotel set on eleven acres with a lush, tropical landscape

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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