18 San Diego Micro Wedding Venues With Mega Style
For a micro wedding with mega style, San Diego is a destination that can’t be beat. And there’s a plethora of wedding venues that specialize in cozy minimonies and intimate receptions. From outdoor private event spaces surrounded by lush gardens to blank-space canvases just waiting for your creative touch, these San Diego micro-wedding venues can’t wait to accommodate your small-yet-stylish soirée.
Nolita House
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: fabulous first-class restaurant in the heart of Little Italy • event spaces are accented by airy greenery and chic architectural details • bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a massive skylight
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
San Diego, CA
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 • a variety of indoor and outdoors areas perfect for minimonies and receptions, as well as a private room for getting ready
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: pristine beach ceremony site on Mission Bay, or beneath towering palms in the exquisite Garden by the Bay • host your reception on the Bayside Terrace beside a cascading waterfall and striking 60-year-old ficus tree • dedicated event specialists tailor every event to the couple with packages to fit every need and budget
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Los Willows Wedding Estate
Fallbrook, California
Fab Features: luxurious private canyon estate • exchange vows in a beautifully lit, treelined meadow, on a terrace facing the lake, or at a lakeside garden gazebo • upscale amenities like a full-service salon, gourmet cuisine, deluxe accommodations, and superb service—all for a surprisingly reasonable price tag
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
L'Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar - San Diego, California
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-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Paradise Point - San Diego's Wedding Island
San Diego, California
Fab Features: 44-acre island overlooking sparkling Mission Bay • the property is made up of impeccably-designed ballrooms, verdant gardens, soothing lagoons, bayfront lawns, and sandy beaches • indulge in a bachelorette paddleboard or surf lesson party, cruise the bay on a sunset sail, or gather for s’mores at a bridal party bonfire
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Malibu Farm San Diego
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: adorable vintage-inspired barn nestled on the edge of the San Diego Bay, with views of the Coronado Bridge • exchange vows on the manicured lawn, then enjoy farm-to-table bites and craft cocktails on the bistro-lit patio • the Marina Room has lovely indoor/outdoor flow, plus multiple lounge areas, a built-in bar, and gorgeous bay vistas
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Dahlia House
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: stylish, turnkey event space offering amenities like customizable cuisine, event planning services, staffing, and furnishings • light-filled contemporary reception hall with wood-beamed ceilings, greenery-draped chandeliers, and warm natural textures • enjoy craft cocktails and sommelier-inspired wines in the airy cocktail gallery and adjacent Bar Lounge
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Legacy Cruises and Events
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: host your wedding on a 65-foot luxury yacht with a seasoned captain and dedicated crew at your service • expansive 360-degree views of San Diego Bay from the upper deck and an enclosed lower deck with a dance floor • integrated state-of-the-art multimedia system for DJ and live music entertainment
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The LANE
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: luxe, contemporary venue overlooking the San Diego waterfront, with a chic indoor space that opens onto an expansive harborview terrace • stylish furnishings and details include custom furniture, modern lighting, walls of windows, a sleek wood accent wall, and more! • incredible food & beverage is provided by the experts at Social Tap Catering
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Peacock Ridge
Temecula, CA
Fab Features: 13-acre peacock sanctuary with hilltop views and onsite accommodations • affordable DIY-friendly packages are available • weddings support the non-profit wildlife sanctuary and receive a tax break!
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Sheraton San Diego Resort
San Diego, California
Fab Features: seaside luxury resort • stunning Harbor Island views encompassing the marina, waterway, and twinkling lights of the city • ceremonies in a lush garden courtyard or even aboard a yacht
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Luce Loft
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: reimagined 1928 Dairy Warehouse in Downtown San Diego • this urban-chic space impresses with an arched barrel roof and poured concrete walls • the upstairs loft spaces can be utilized for day-of prep or for small celebrations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Sinclair on G Street
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: downtown building with historic charm • expansive event space with exposed-brick walls, a vaulted open-beamed ceiling, and a beautiful wood floor • generous rental fees include all-day exclusive venue use, chic dressing suites, and complete freedom with vendors!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Bali Hai Restaurant
San Diego, CA
Fab Features: versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces with a spectacular view of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline • affordable wedding packages include food, beverage, and the venue itself • enjoy modern Asian-inspired cuisine with Polynesian, Chinese, and Japanese influences along with their world famous mai tai cocktails
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Marina Village Conference Center
San Diego, California
Fab Features: relaxed waterfront venue on Mission Bay • lawn ceremonies against a marina backdrop (it's especially dreamy at sunset!) • choice of reception rooms affording marina or courtyard views, vaulted ceilings and loft spaces, curved walls, built-in dance floors, and expansive windows
Catering: BYOPrice: $
The Chandelier Room Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
Fab Features: charming indoor/outdoor venue in the heart of Carlsbad Village, just blocks from the Pacific • the gated patio is surrounded with lush greenery, created an intimate "secret garden" feeling • the interior exudes a luxe speakeasy vibe, with rich navy walls, sparkling crystal lighting fixtures, plush furnishings, and gleaming poured concrete floors
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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