Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in Los Angeles
Nothing frames a wedding quite like the Pacific. From oceanview bluffs and Malibu beaches to historic waterfront ships and marinas, these are our favorite beach and waterfront wedding venues along the Southern California coast. For the complete list, see our full guide to the top wedding venues in Los Angeles.
Beach and Waterfront Wedding Venues
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1. Villa de la Vina, Malibu
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Mansion, Vintage Interior
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★☆
Similar Locations: The Maxwell House, Ebell LA
Also known as “The Mansion,” Villa de la Vina is a wonderful establishment located within the Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu. Nestled on a beautiful 10 acre property, it offers 10,000 square feet of interior space and 20,000 square feet of outside space. This 200 year-old Mediterranean-style revival house, with its one-of-a-kind pool and romantic archways, exudes the rich feeling of a picturesque hideaway with canyon, mountain and vineyard views. It’s considered a little “taste of Tuscany” for those of you wanting an Italian essence.
Tip 1. You can get a really nice image of the entire property and pool area from the 2nd floor balcony.
2. Fantasea Yachts, Marina Del Rey
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★☆
Let’s take the party on a boat! Fantasea Yachts offers full-service yacht charters that will take you around Marina Del Rey’s gorgeous waterside views. Sunset cruises are highly recommended for some awesome photos. For all you nautical lovers, a wedding on the water is truly unforgettable!
3. Queen Mary, Long Beach
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Queen Mary is one of the best wedding locations if you have ever wanted a wedding by the beach. This is a luxurious ocean liner launched in 1934 and one of the most celebrated ships of the 20th century! The ship contains some awesome ceremony spots, like the bow, stern, sun deck or under the Gazebo during sunset. If you'd prefer a more traditional setting, the beautifully crafted Royal Wedding Chapel will make any couple feel like Royalty - the Queen Mary offers enchanting indoor and outdoor wedding venues unlike any other in Southern California.
4. Pasea Hotel, Huntington Beach
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
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The Pasea Hotel features about 25,000 square feet of space for events, including a 12,000-square-foot lawn where you can enjoy great ocean views. Firepits overlooking the ocean are great to enjoy an evening of chatter for the after party. The wave-like balconies add to the beauty of the hotel as they mimic the waves in the ocean. Luxurious and boho, Pasea Hotel has a great wedding venue.
5. Catalina View Gardens
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Vineyard, Shoreline overlook, Gardens
Getting Ready: None
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Catalina View Gardens is exactly what it sounds like: a picturesque view of the coastal bluffs of Palos Verdes. This venue overlooks the property’s vineyard, the Pacific Ocean, and beyond to Catalina Island, giving the perfect “California” vibes for your photos. Sunset here makes for wonderful photos and overall classic background.
6. Bel-Air Bay Club, Pacific Palisades
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Oceanview, Mediterranean, Garden, Sunset
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Similar Locations: La Venta Inn, Terranea Resort
Close byalternatives: Adamson House, Calamigos Ranch
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Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific in Pacific Palisades, the Bel-Air Bay Club is a Mediterranean-style estate with sweeping ocean views and manicured gardens. The upper club's lawns and terraces catch incredible light at sunset, and the ocean backdrop makes for breathtaking ceremony and couple portraits. It is one of our favorite coastal venues for couples who want timeless elegance with a golden-hour view.
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7. La Venta Inn, Palos Verdes
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Oceanview, Spanish, Garden, Sunset
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Similar Locations: Bel-Air Bay Club, Neighborhood Church
Close byalternatives: Neighborhood Church, Terranea Resort
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Set high on the Palos Verdes peninsula, La Venta Inn is a 1920s Spanish-style villa with panoramic views of the coastline and the LA basin. The historic architecture, bougainvillea-draped courtyards, and hilltop sunsets give every wedding a romantic, old-California feel. We love the ocean-view terrace for ceremonies and the warm evening light for portraits.
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8. Adamson House, Malibu
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Beachfront, Spanish Colonial, Tilework, Garden
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Similar Locations: Bel-Air Bay Club, Calamigos Ranch
Close byalternatives: Calamigos Ranch, Villa de la Vina
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Right on Malibu Lagoon beside Surfrider Beach, the Adamson House is a 1929 Spanish-Colonial landmark famous for its handpainted Malibu tilework and lush oceanfront gardens. The setting is pure Malibu romance, with palm-lined lawns, tiled fountains, and the Pacific just beyond. It is a stunning, character-rich backdrop for ceremonies and portraits alike.
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