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 listPrice: $ • $$

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.
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, BYOPrice: $ • $$

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!
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!
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-housePrice: $

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!
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.
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.
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.
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!).
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-housePrice: $ • $$

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, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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, BYOPrice: $ • $$

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 listPrice: $ • $$

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-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

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-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

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