Beach Wedding Venues in California
5 beach wedding venues in California: Malibu, Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Encinitas, Monterey. Compare Duke's Malibu in Malibu (beach wedding venue); L'Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar (beach wedding venue); Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach (beach wedding venue) alongside 2 more properties. Each profile links to the venue’s own website so you can confirm the exact ceremony space, guest limit and current quotation before booking.
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5 venues to explore
Beach · California
Duke's Malibu
Malibu, California
Salt air and open horizon in Malibu, CA — an unfussy coastal setting where the horizon replaces any need for a backdrop.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
L'Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar, California
Coastal architecture, ocean light in Del Mar, CA — interiors built to frame the water.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Montage Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
A weekend by the water in Laguna Beach, CA — easy logistics for guests who want to make a short holiday of the wedding.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
Encinitas, California
Sunset as the reception lighting in Encinitas, CA — a golden hour that does most of the decorating.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Beach · California
Monterey Beach Station
Monterey, California
Dune-side ceremony, sheltered dinner in Monterey, CA — an outdoor ceremony on the sand with a covered space waiting for the evening.
- Flexible · intimate to 200+ guests
- ·Oceanfront or beachfront ceremony…
- ·Sunset portraits along the shorel…
- ·Indoor & covered reception options
Compare beach venues in California
| Venue | City | Setting | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Malibu | Malibu | Beach Wedding Venue | Contact venue ↗ |
| L'Auberge Del Mar | Del Mar | Beach Wedding Venue | Contact venue ↗ |
| Montage Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach | Beach Wedding Venue | Contact venue ↗ |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas | Encinitas | Beach Wedding Venue | Contact venue ↗ |
| Monterey Beach Station | Monterey | Beach Wedding Venue | Contact venue ↗ |
Build your shortlist
- Duke's Malibu: Salt air and open horizon in Malibu, CA — an unfussy coastal setting where the horizon replaces any need for a backdrop. Confirm which space your booking includes and request a written guest limit for that layout.
- L'Auberge Del Mar: Coastal architecture, ocean light in Del Mar, CA — interiors built to frame the water. Confirm which space your booking includes and request a written guest limit for that layout.
- Montage Laguna Beach: A weekend by the water in Laguna Beach, CA — easy logistics for guests who want to make a short holiday of the wedding. Confirm which space your booking includes and request a written guest limit for that layout.
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