12 of the Best Beach Cities Wedding Venues in L.A. County
Thanks to year-round sunshine, the charming seaside towns of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Downey, and Long Beach are packed with picture-perfect wedding destinations. Whether you want to tie the knot with your toes in the sand, inside a one-of-a-kind glass chapel, or at a gorgeous cliffside resort, you'll find no shortage of swoon-worthy locations for your grand soiree in the South Bay of Los Angeles County.
LONG BEACH
LONG BEACH
Hotel Maya - A DoubleTree by Hilton
Long Beach, California
Fab Features: Latin American flair with Southern California beach-resort style • two spectacular outdoor ceremony areas both offer water’s-edge views • full-service boutique hotel set on eleven acres with a lush, tropical landscape
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: full-service 4 Diamond Award–winning hotel set on a prime waterfront spot in Long Beach • al fresco ceremonies in the Rainbow Lagoon, where a verdant lawn sits alongside a sparkling, palm-lined pond • dine & dance in the sumptuous Regency Ballroom, with its 16-foot ceilings and recessed chandeliers, or the airy Seaview Ballroom, which boasts a 4-story atrium with views of the pool and Rainbow Lagoon
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Recreation Park 18 Golf Course
Long Beach, California
Fab Features: beautiful and historic golf club • a 75-foot garden walkway leads to a beautiful ceremony gazebo bordered by rosebushes • 1920s-era ballroom with original architectural details like a soaring ceiling, dark wood crossbeams, and period chandeliers
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Skylinks at Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows under a white, trellised arch set against a striking backdrop: a free-form rock waterfall and cascading pools • a vaulted ceiling and wall of windows creates an airy vibe in the Sky Room • al fresco receptions under a custom-designed tent on the verdant lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: a restored 1912 brick-and-timber Craftsman-style residence • open-air or tented celebrations on the lawn overlooking Long Beach Harbor • the museum will handle all your catering needs and provide rental equipment (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) and service staff
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Grey LB
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: fabulous historic loft repurposed as a creative events space •.original industrial details include red brick walls, an open-beamed ceiling, and magnificent arched windows that flood the space with natural light • located in the heart of Long Beach, with both indoor and outdoor options
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
El Dorado Park Golf Course
Long Beach, California
Fab Features: historic golf course next to lovely public park • the grounds boast manicured greens, towering trees, pretty paths, and picturesque waterways • variety of event spaces from the ceremony lawn to the elegant restaurant to the white tented Garden Pavilion
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Lakewood Country Club
Lakewood, California
Fab Features: historic Spanish-style clubhouse tucked away on a quiet residential street • outdoor ceremonies on a sprawling garden lawn encircled by lush foliage and flowering borders • vintage-influenced courtyard adjacent to three distinct ballrooms with spectacular amenities
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: exchange vows in front of a brilliant three-story kelp exhibit • sunset celebrations on the Veranda Roof Top • endless photo ops and entertainment thanks to the two-story glass biomorphic building, the state-of-the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Los Verdes Golf Course
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Fab Features: elegant event venue perched on the crest of a private slope • exchange vows on the Catalina Terrace, overlooking the verdant fairways and the sparkling Pacific beyond • floor-to-ceiling windows in the Vista Ballroom frame more gorgeous views
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
REDONDO BEACH
REDONDO BEACH
The Portofino Hotel and Marina
Redondo Beach, California
Fab Features: nautical-chic boutique hotel set on a lush private peninsula • ceremonies on the Seaside Lawn overlooking the Pacific • 2 distinctive ballrooms both boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that offer unobstructed views of the sparkling sea
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
SAN PEDRO
SAN PEDRO
Michael's Tuscany Room
San Pedro, California
Fab Features: converted warehouse with a rustic Tuscan-style vibe • the interior impresses with soaring, 30-foot-high open-beamed ceiling with pyramid-shaped skylights and mix of ornate Old World chandeliers • a mouth-watering array of dishes—most with an Italian influence—is offered, but menus can also be customized for your particular event and budget
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Featured Los Angeles County Waterfront Wedding Destination
Featured Los Angeles County Waterfront Wedding Destination
VISIT LONG BEACH
Looking for a unique spot for your wedding? Maybe a museum, botanical garden, aquarium, or beachfront hotel? Heck yeah! Check out Long Beach! This bustling L.A. County harbor community has miles of sandy Pacific Ocean beach and a cool variety of unexpected wedding venues. You'll find great deals and comprehensive packages for celebrations large and small.
Venue: Bluewater Grill
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