Happiness Is Calling! 18 Affordable San Diego Wedding Venues


Hoping to find an affordable San Diego Area wedding venue? Don't despair! From resorts and hotels to a historic ranch and county park, here's a selection of places that won't break the bank.


The New Children's Museum

San Diego, CA

Style: Eclectic museum with loft-like characteristics and one-of-a-kind art installations

Fab Feature: Experience 3 floors of interactive event space – complete with open studios, garden views, expansive gallery spaces, and outdoor terraces.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Morgan Run Club and Resort

Rancho Santa Fe, California

Style: Private country club and resort
Fab Feature: Generous all-inclusive packages include a gorgeous ceremony on the Del Mar Lawn, followed by an outdoor cocktail reception and a 2-course farm-to-table dinner in the a stylish ballroom, along with tons of extras, like a custom wedding cake, florals, and a complimentary wedding-night suite.

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

The Heights Golf Club

San Diego, CA

Style: Elegant country club on manicured grounds

Fab Feature: This lovely spot is highlighted by the sprawling Vista del Lago Ballroom, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the verdant golf course, lake, and surrounding hills.

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Carlsbad, California

Style: Dreamy hidden gem with multiple event spaces

Fab Feature: In addition to the lush lawns, romantic gazebo, ballrooms, and spectacular garden terrace, the all-inclusive packages can't be beat. Enjoy incredible perks like a wedding-night suite for the newlyweds, delectable and customizable menus with a complimentary tasting, and more!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings

Carlsbad, CA

Style: Fresh and whimsical indoor/outdoor coastal retreat

Fab Feature: This secluded spot boasts a bistro-lit patio, a Grand Ballroom with a vaulted ceiling, wood beams, and a built in-bar, and plenty of natural scenery on site for al fresco photo ops—and the beach only five minutes away!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Shadowridge Golf Club

Vista, California

Style: Modern, Mediterranean-style country club and golf course

Fab Feature: Events begin with hilltop ceremonies nestled in an intimate garden, followed by receptions in the light-filled ballroom overlooking verdant fairways and hills through wraparound windows.

Catering: In-house
Price: $

The Crossings at Carlsbad

Carlsbad, California

Style: Upscale golf club and window-lined clubhouse
Fab Features: Lawn ceremonies against an ocean panorama and chic receptions with amazing views of rolling fairways, sunsets over the horizon, and rugged canyons, are paired with award-winning cuisine and even custom wedding cakes!

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

Bonita Golf Course

Bonita, CA

Style: Gorgeous golf course nestled alongside Sweetwater Summit Regional Park
Fab Features: Lovely ceremonies are set on the putting green, which glows with the afternoon light over Mt. Miguel, and unforgettable receptions take place in the spacious reception hall, outfitted with large, bright windows and a vaulted ceiling.

Catering: In-house
Price: $

Milagro Winery

Ramona, California

Style: Spectacular 110-acre property lush with vineyards, an organic farm, and a lake

Fab Feature: The gorgeous oak-shaded ceremony site is set alongside unique, signature structures like the rustic granite wine cave and Tuscan Crush House.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Escondido, CA

Style: Innovatively designed arts & cultural center

Fab Feature: This multi-faceted venue can deliver on any couple's vision, from an on-stage ceremony with dramatic flair to a romantic ballroom reception or swanky intimate soirée.

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

Fallbrook Estate by Wedgewood Weddings

Fallbrook, California

Style: Luxurious Mediterranean-inspired event center with pretty fountain courtyard
Fab Feature: Your celebration flows effortlessly from tiled ceremony patio, to cocktail hour on the twinkle-lit garden plaza, to the sophisticated ballroom with fireplace—and photo ops abound on the picturesque grounds (don't miss the romantic trellis bridge!).

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Lakehouse Hotel and Resort

San Marcos, California

Style: Luxurious 200-acre resort on the shores of Lake Marcos.

Fab Feature: This exquisite resort delivers terrific lake and golf course views, with dreamy al fresco celebrations lakeside, in the lush garden, or on the expansive boathouse patio.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

LUCE CIELO

San Diego, CA

Style: Vintage warehouse located in the vibrant East Village

Fab Feature: The spacious interior is illuminated by a massive skylight and warm brick walls, creating a stunning blank canvas that allows for endless DIY opportunities.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Lavender & Olive

Ramona, CA

Fab Features: sprawling ranch with plenty of dreamy spaces, including two sweet casitas for wedding party prep • say "I do" in the romantic Olive Grove, followed by on the Terrace (the venue's vintage horse trailer bar is a fun addition to the festivities) • dine and dance under the stars on the twinkle-lit patio, framed by soaring oaks, lavender plants, and manicured landscaping

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Forgotten Barrel Winery

Escondido, CA

Style: Vintage-inspired and romantic winery

Fab Features: Elegant courtyard cocktail hour transitions into dinner in the dramatic brick-and-wood barrel room with its vaulted ceiling and rustic wrought-iron chandeliers for an authentic wine country vibe.

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Nolita House

San Diego, CA

Style: Fabulous, first-class restaurant in the heart of Little Italy, with event spaces accented by airy greenery and chic architectural details, and bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a massive skylight.

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

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

San Diego, CA

Style: Chic, energetic hotel

Fab Feature: The airy and inviting Regency Ballroom, with its 18-foot ceilings and adjoining open-air Terrace, is beautifully appointed with décor and artwork inspired by nature and the area’s sunny coastal vibe.

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


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