Santa Monica Wedding Photographer
Pacific sunsets, palm-lined sand, and Cape Cod–meets–Mediterranean coastal architecture — Santa Monica is a quintessential California beach wedding.
From five-star beachfront hotels to a historic public beach house, we photograph Santa Monica weddings in that soft, golden oceanfront light with a cinematic, film-inspired eye.
Getting Married in Santa Monica
Just west of Los Angeles, Santa Monica delivers the classic California coast — wide beaches, the landmark pier, and hotels built right on the sand where the ceremony ends with the sun dropping into the Pacific.
Options run from all-inclusive five-star resorts to the historic Annenberg Beach House on the old Marion Davies estate, so there’s a fit for both grand celebrations and intimate seaside days.
Our Favorite Wedding Venues in Santa Monica
Shutters on the Beach
A New England–style beach-cottage hotel directly on the sand — breezy, bright, and steps from the water.
Couples praise the caring staff, the food, and the ocean-view ambience. (Google ~4.5★)
Hotel Casa del Mar
A grand 1920s beachfront landmark with the signature Colonnade ballroom and sweeping Pacific views.
Reviewers highlight the oceanfront setting, exceptional service, and all-inclusive ease. (WeddingWire ~4.9★)
Fairmont Miramar
A century-old resort built around a giant Moreton Bay fig tree — a romantic, tropical garden ceremony setting just above the beach.
Couples love the fig-tree ceremony spot and consistently strong reception food. (WeddingWire ~5.0★)
Annenberg Community Beach House
A historic public beach house on the old Marion Davies estate — vintage character, a pool deck, and direct beach access.
Couples love the vintage-meets-modern character and beachfront location; note beer/wine only. (Public venue)
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Nearby cities: Malibu · Los Angeles · Beverly Hills
Real Santa Monica weddings: Palihouse Santa Monica gallery · LA venues guide
Explore our Santa Monica venue photo guides: The Annenberg Community Beach House · Le Meridien Delfina · The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows · Hotel Casa del Mar
More Santa Monica: Palihouse Santa Monica