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: 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: Beautiful estate perched atop edible olive & herb groves, manicured gardens and stunning mountain views, plus handcrafted custom wedding packages with fun extras like lawn games and lounge furniture.

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: Warm, welcoming historic venue on a picturesque knoll offering stunning outdoor spaces, a cozy lounge and whiskey bar, and a spacious main house, nestled among sparkling water features, winding paths, and charming vintage details from the property's nearly 100-year history.

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: Hilltop garden estate with enchanting outdoor ceremony sites, a chiffon-draped tented pavilion, and endless photogenic spots surrounded by ivy-covered arbors, blooming rose gardens, fountains, statuary, and thousands of bright twinkling lights.

Style: Beautiful family-owned boutique hotel boasting one of San Diego's best garden ceremony sites, along with elegant ballrooms, top-tier cuisine, and hands-on assistance at every step.

Style: Historic 1891 estate surrounded by blooming gardens, twinkling rose arbors, tranquil waterfalls, romantic statuary, and the towering trees of a private, intimate forest.

Style: Hidden tropical oasis and luxurious gardens bursting with blooming florals, historic trees, and trickling fountains, all surrounded by natural springs, waterfalls, and ponds and cooled by refreshing coastal breezes.

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.

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: 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