12 of Ventura’s Best Wedding Venues

Fab Features: spectacular oasis with stunning views of the Ojai Valley and the Topa Topa Mountains (yet only 5 minutes from the historic downtown!) • romantic ceremony spot surrounded by natural flora and fauna, native landscaping, and cultivated agaves and cactus • unique cosmic stone walking labyrinth on the mountaintop

Fab Features: former church with a dramatic hand-painted exposed beam ceiling, a 20-foot stained glass medallion, and tasteful Mission-inspired details • celebrations in the garden courtyard are ringed with lavender, pepper trees, and mountain views • 88below, a private lounge that's perfect for after-parties or stylish get-togethers

Fab Features: Cape Cod-inspired yacht club overlooking a scenic 125-acre lake • both laid-back and upscale events work beautifully in the neutral-toned interior, with its oak walls, soaring beamed ceiling and wall of windows • picturesque lakefront panoramas from the deck, edged with forested hills and almost perennial blue skies

Fab Features: spectacular garden wedding aisle boasts dramatic canopies of greenery, fairy lights and aviaries • intimate storybook event sites include a sculptured rose garden and a walk-through waterfall and grotto • picturesque receptions on a lawn dotted with trees, decorative statuary and pots overflowing with colorful flowers--as well as a huge built-in bar.

Fab Features: unique nonprofit housed at the Camarillo Airport • ceremonies on the tarmac beneath sunny skies with the mountains on the horizon and cocktail hours amid vintage airplanes • a "blank canvas" reception space ready for your vision

Fab Features: woodsy retreat tucked in the foothills of the picturesque Ojai Valley • host your event on acres of unspoiled countryside or in the rustic lodge with a fireplace • numerous overnight options including cabins, campsites, and even yurts!

Fab Features: spacious private estate with distinct outdoor event spaces set among acres of lush lawns, gardens and country views • vintage furniture rentals and stylish décor is available to customize your celebration • all-inclusive events with exclusive catering ensure low-stress, high-caliber weddings

Fab Features: turn-of-the-century Queen Anne-style mansion crowns this historic ranch estate • outdoor ceremonies on a manicured lawn surrounded by trees and lush foliage • rustic-glam receptions in the spectacular restored Red Barn

Fab Features: historic mansion set on 9 landscaped acres • wraparound verandas, intricate scrollwork, and a stone tower enhance the estate’s fairy-tale façade • the 12,000-square-foot interior is designed with period details, antiques, and artistic restorations-including a lavish penthouse dressing suite and a secret underground man-cave

Fab Features: a luxury resort alongside the ocean shore • hold your ceremony right on the sand or in the garden courtyard with tropical palms, flowers and two rock waterfalls • treat your guests to a mini-vacation thanks to the beautiful weather, sparkling pool with cabanas, and direct beach access

Fab Features: a luxe venue with prestigious interior styling on the exclusive top floor penthouse • hold your ceremony in the treelined garden plaza complete with stone-fronted stage, or on the white sands of a nearby Ventura beach • celebrate with your guests in the glamorous club, which includes a snazzy bar and lounge outfitted with white-leather furnishings and elegant reception space with stunning panoramic views

Fab Features: hilltop ranch boasting Spanish-style architecture • ceremonies held on the sprawling 5,000-square-foot terrace overlooking the lemon orchard • upscale yet relaxed outdoor celebrations beneath an arbor laced with wisteria and bistro lights

Venue: Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel