11 Outstanding Outdoor San Diego Wedding Venues

San Diego is one of the top wedding destinations in the entire country. Its incredible weather, beaches, ocean vistas, and lush gardens make it hard to resist, especially for an al fresco celebration. Whether you want to get married with your toes in the sand, surrounded by flowers, or on a paddlewheel boat, the San Diego Area wedding venues we've included here all take full advantage of the region's outdoor assets.


L'Auberge Del Mar

Del Mar - San Diego, California

Venue Superpowers:

Sweeping Ocean Views

Rooftop Patio

Luxe On-Site Spa

Fab Features: stunning views of the sea from the Pacific Terrace, an expansive rooftop patio, or Seagrove Park, a grassy knoll on the water's edge • French doors in the plush Platinum Ballroom open onto a lovely patio with a waterfall wall • luxurious Spa L'Auberge offers a full menu of soothing indulgences, plus a private couple's garden on the spa's lush grounds

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa

Carlsbad, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Pacific Ocean Views

All-Inclusive

Cultural Weddings Welcome

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

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Shadowridge Golf Club

Vista, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Landscaped Gardens

Natural Light

Mediterranean Clubhouse

Fab Features: modern, Mediterranean-style country club and golf course • events begin with hilltop ceremonies nestled in an intimate garden, followed by receptions in the light-filled ballroom overlooking verdant fairways and hills through wraparound windows.

Catering: In-house
Price: $
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

San Diego, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Bay Views

All-Inclusive

Destination Weddings

Fab Features: inviting bayfront hotel surrounded by water on three sides • multiple spaces include grand ballrooms, a verdant garden patio, and a sunny seaside embankment • perfect for destination weddings, with delicious restaurants, spa services, and plush accommodations

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Terra

Murrieta, CA

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Valley Views

Custom Menus

Fab Features: hilltop venue with unobstructed views of the French Valley and mountains beyond • handcrafted experience with custom menus from the executive chef, wedding coordination, and one-of-a-kind decor • charming dressing suites and game room for bridal party prep and pampering

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Ethereal Gardens

Escondido, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Rustic Reception Barn

Edible Gardens

Experienced Venue Management Team

Fab Features: "out of the box" vintage venue on 40 lush acres • exchange vows under a forged bent iron pergola in an open-air setting with climbing vines • al fresco celebrations surrounded by old-growth orchards and 100 acres of organic herb and vegetable farms

Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Tower23 Hotel

San Diego, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Upscale Hotel

Modern Architecture

Pool Deck Celebrations

Fab Features: luxurious hotel mere steps from the Pacific Beach • al fresco events on the twinkle-lit modern pool deck with an ocean view • teak-accented, architecturally stunning on-site restaurant opens onto an oceanfront patio with a fire pit

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Japanese Friendship Garden

San Diego, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Balboa Park Location

Authentic Japanese Gardens

Private Get-Ready Room

Fab Features: tucked away in historic Balboa Park, the garden’s lush trees and tall bamboo provide a uniquely intimate event space • authentic Japanese garden features include koi ponds, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees, and wisteria arbors • can accommodate everything from minimonies to grand celebrations in a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Rancho Guejito Weddings

Escondido, CA

Venue Superpowers:

"Old California" Ranch

Farmhouse-Turned-Tasting Room

Historic Vineyards

Fab Features: incredible 1845 ranch with remarkable Old West history • the exquisite historic farmhouse-turned-tasting room serves as a unique backdrop for romantic al fresco celebrations • 23,000-acre estate is surrounded by lush vineyards, citrus orchards, avocado groves, and velvety green lawns

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

Solana Beach, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Oceanview Ceremonies

All-Inclusive

Customizable Packages

Fab Features: lovely country club with a chic clubhouse and plenty of al fresco event space • airy terrace receptions following the ceremony on the expansive lawn • acres of tree-studded fairways and a sparkling ocean view

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Carlsbad, CA

Venue Superpowers:

Luxury Resort

Sunset Terrace

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: 200 lush acres of outdoor event space with resort accommodations • exchange vows in the palm-lined gardens • host your romantic sunset celebration in the pavilion or a sophisticated ballroom soirée

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $$$
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