18 Outstanding Outdoor San Diego Wedding Venues

Style: Luxurious, AAA 4-diamond resort encompassing 10 acres of romantic gardens minutes from the beach on the La Jolla cliffs, with dramatic entrances from a sweeping staircase to the romantic Garden Courtyard, a manicured lawn bordered with native foliage and magnolia trees.

Style: Seaside luxe at this sun-kissed garden resort on a bluff overlooking miles of pristine beach, sandy coves, and crashing waves.

Style: This upscale boutique hotel overlooking beautiful La Jolla Cove offers a unique celebration setting—a spectacular rooftop deck with an up-close Pacific panorama, a built-in bar and covered seating area, lounge furniture clustered around fire-pit tables, and a greenery wall that's a great photo backdrop.

Fab Features: luxurious resort set on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific • exchange vows on the secluded Ocean Blue Lawn framed by a lush array of trees and white roses or on the Pacific Lawn bordered by towering palms • the ballrooms come equipped with sweeping, columned terraces that afford sunset and starlit vistas, high ceilings, modern chandeliers, large dance floors, and state-of-the-art AV systems

Style: An incredible 1845 farmhouse-turned-tasting room is the backdrop for romantic al fresco celebrations at the heart of this 23,000-acre estate, surrounded by lush vineyards, citrus orchards, avocado groves, and velvety green lawns.

Style: "Out of the box" vintage venue on 40 acres of edible gardens, surrounded by old-growth orchards and 100 acres of organic farmland, and featuring a ceremony lawn and rustic reception barn.

Style: Gorgeous 12-acre private garden bursting with luscious greenery, sparkling ponds and rock waterfalls, meandering paths, romantic courtyards, and a beautiful indoor/outdoor pavilion perfect for an intimate wedding.

Style: Luxurious hotel mere steps from the Pacific Beach, with stylish events held al fresco or in the teak-accented, architecturally stunning on-site restaurant, which opens onto an oceanfront patio with a fire pit.

Style: Laid-back "Old California" estate boasting dramatic mountain vistas and views that reach the horizon. Exchange vows next to a majestic ash tree, then snap memorable photos with the friendly farm animals and the historic red barn before dining and dancing beneath the twinkling stars.

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

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Style: historic property encompassing one of the last remaining private beaches in SoCal boasting 14 secluded acres of gardens on the shores of the Pacific and award-winning cuisine prepared by the Executive Chef and his culinary team

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Style: Secluded mountaintop retreat highlighted by a historic 1912 lodge boasting hardwood floors, open timber beams, native hand carved stone fireplaces, all surrounded by century-old Manzanita, cedar pines, and native California live oaks.

Style: A 280-acre resort with a laidback Mediterranean-style vibe, offering • ceremonies on a manicured lawn bordered by white roses, or next to a magnificent Italian fountain, alongside fabulous amenities like a beautiful golf course, refined restaurants, and a luxurious spa.

Style: Lovely country club with a chic clubhouse and plenty of al fresco event space, from the airy terrace to the expansive ceremony lawn, which is bounded by acres of tree-studded fairways and a sparkling ocean view.

Style: A tropical garden getaway on a 44-acre island overlooking sparkling Mission Bay, this venue allows you to choose from an abundance of impeccably-designed ballrooms, verdant gardens, soothing lagoons, bayfront lawns, and sandy beaches for your celebration.

Style: Elegant country club 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.

Style: Modern, Mediterranean-style country club with a hilltop ceremony site in an intimate garden and a light-filled ballroom overlooking verdant fairways and hills through wraparound windows.

Style: This inviting bayfront hotel offers a variety of spaces—from grand ballrooms to a verdant garden patio to a sunny seaside embankment—and it's surrounded by water on three sides so you get incredible views wherever you look.

Venue: Rancho de Los Peñasquitos