16 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.

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: 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: "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: 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: 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.

Style: Hilltop venue with unobstructed views of the French Valley offering a handcrafted experience with custom menus from the executive chef, wedding coordination, one-of-a-kind decor, and more!

Catering: In-house

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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: 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: charming Balinese-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of La Jolla with panoramic ocean views offering all-inclusive packages covering everything from music and photography to overnight accommodations

Catering: In-house
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Style: 13-acre ranch abounding with picturesque sprawling meadows offering all-inclusive packages covering everything from catering and open bar to DJ services and coordination

Catering: In-house
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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!

Catering: In-house
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Style: Romantic 70-acre wine country ranch with a 150-year legacy as a working horse & cattle ranch and California's premiere horse training and competition facility.

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
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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: 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.

Venue: Rancho de Los Peñasquitos