25 Charming Southern California Wedding Venues With A Backyard Vibe
Dreaming of a backyard-style shindig but don't want to tie the knot at home? We've picked some of our favorite Southern California wedding venues that give us all the feels when it comes to their laid-back vibe and cozy charm. From gorgeous gardens to romantic ranches, these spaces serve as the perfect home away from home for your special day.
ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY
The Harper by Wedgewood Weddings
Costa Mesa, CA
Fab Features: luxury hidden gem boasting glamorous, versatile celebration spaces with perfect indoor-outdoor flow • event venues include a Mediterranean-inspired olive grove, a separate garden courtyard, and a skylit atrium reception hall with a dramatic, airy aesthetic • customizable packages are paired with Wedgewood Weddings' legendary service
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Red Horse Barn at Huntington Central Park
Huntington Beach, California
Fab Features: upscale equestrian club on acres of pastures, paddocks, and barns • expansive lawns for tents and a warmly inviting great room • gorgeous show horses are playful “extras” in wedding photography
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY
SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY
1880 Union Hotel
Los Alamos, CA
Fab Features: a glam makeover of this historic Victorian boasts vintage lobby, retro dining room and fun entertainment mezzanine • rose garden ceremonies followed by celebrations on the neighboring brick patio with twinkle lights and outdoor fireplace • romantic overnight wedding suite with fireplace, copper tub and antiques
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Arnoldi's Cafe
Santa Barbara, CA
Fab Features: a slice of vintage-inspired Italy in the hills of Santa Barbara • warm, intimate patio with glowing market lights and plenty of flexibility for your décor • delectable authentic Italian dishes served with style
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
RIVERSIDE / INLAND EMPIRE
RIVERSIDE / INLAND EMPIRE
Cottonwood Farms
Aguanga, CA
Fab Features: pastoral award-winning family farm and ranch, nestled amid rolling pastures, lush lawns, and towering cottonwoods • exchange vows on a patio beneath the sprawling arms of an oak, then snap photos in the beautiful surrounding desert, with its striking granite boulders, cacti and desert flora, and mountain panoramas • receptions in the authentic stable barn, which boasts a cool saloon-style bar, open breezeway, and lots of market lights
Catering: BYOPrice: $
Christmas House Inn and Gardens
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Fab Features: historic, landmark 3-story Victorian mansion and grounds • ceremonies in an English garden and dining beneath magnolia and guava trees • six distinctive guest rooms, including a luxurious bridal suite with a fireplace and private garden courtyard with a hot tub
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
VENTURA COUNTY
VENTURA COUNTY
Fillmore Chapel by Wedgewood Weddings
Fillmore, CA
Fab Features: the historic Sanctuary of this former church boasts a dramatic hand-painted exposed beam ceiling, a 20-foot stained glass medallion and tasteful Mission-inspired details • outdoor gatherings unfold in a garden courtyard ringed with lavender, pepper trees and mountain views • 88below, a private lounge that's perfect for after-parties or chic get-togethers, has framed mirrors, modern pendant lamps and a cool vibe
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Newhall Mansion
Piru, CA
Fab Features: an enchanting Queen Anne-style historic mansion • dine under the stars in the tiled garden Courtyard • open-air celebrations on the lovely hedged lawn with a splashing fountain and panoramic mountain views
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
McCormick Home Ranch
Camarillo, California
Fab Features: a white, wood-frame Colonial surrounded by picturesque grounds • ceremonies in the charming brick courtyard bordered by trees • al fresco celebrations on the front lawn beneath twinkling lights and Japanese lanterns
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / PASADENA
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / PASADENA
The Maxwell House
Pasadena, CA
Fab Features: Mediterranean Italianate-style mansion • intimate celebrations in the private rose garden or open-air patio • the interior impresses with a coffered ceiling inset with decoratively painted panels, and paintings on loan from the historic California Art Club
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS
EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge
Palm Springs, CA
Fab Features: 3 private dining rooms each offer their own unique art and ambiance • al fresco receptions on the patio beneath strings of market lights • a buyout is available for indoor/outdoor progressive parties of 300 or more people
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
BEACH CITIES / PALOS VERDES
BEACH CITIES / PALOS VERDES
Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach, CA
Fab Features: a restored 1912 brick-and-timber Craftsman-style residence • open-air or tented celebrations on the lawn overlooking Long Beach Harbor • the museum will handle all your catering needs and provide rental equipment (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) and service staff
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SAN LUIS OBISPO
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Bella Terra Vineyard Estate
San Miguel, CA
Fab Features: enchanting estate in the midst of a 28-acre vineyard • the grounds boast a rustic event barn, lush tree-lined gardens with a babbling brook, and vine-covered arbor • the luxurious 5-bedroom manor house is perfect for weekend weddings
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
LAKE ARROWHEAD
LAKE ARROWHEAD
Gold Mountain Manor
Big Bear, CA
Fab Features: woodsy retreat highlighted by a whimsical 1928 log mansion • romantic al fresco events in the garden, which is bounded by lush forest and glowing twinkle lights • cozy, welcoming accommodations in seven uniquely adorned guest rooms
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Willow Woods Park
Skyforest, CA
Fab Features: this majestic redwood setting was once the home of an early 20th-century logging camp • exchange vows among the soaring trees, before a sparkling rock waterfall, or beneath a natural wood arch in the wildflower gardens • intimate receptions under glowing bistro lights with the historic cabins as your romantic backdrop
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO
Rancho Guejito Weddings
Escondido, CA
Fab Features: incredible 1845 ranch with remarkable Old West history • the exquisite historic farmhouse-turned-tasting room serves as a unique backdrop for romantic al fresco celebrations • 23,000-acre estate is surrounded by lush vineyards, citrus orchards, avocado groves, and velvety green lawns
Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
River Garden
Vista, CA
Fab Features: dreamy indoor/outdoor gated hideaway filled with lush gardens, waterfalls, mature trees, and water features • al fresco ceremonies under the expansive Pavilion Lawn or in the lovely Conservatory garden atrium • flexible open vendor policy and generous 12-hour rental time
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
San Dieguito County Park
Del Mar, CA
Fab Features: lovely park on 100 acres of rolling, chaparral-covered hills, just a short distance from the Pacific • lovely ceremonies beneath the white Victorian Gazebo in a secluded corner of the park • then, host your reception in the spacious dance pavilion or beneath the shady arms of the trees on a generous grassy lawn with views of the pond
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY
TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY
The Oaks at Cross Creek
Temecula, CA
Fab Features: secluded golf club with views of the San Jacinto Mountains • exchange vows beneath an ancient oak • cocktails and games on the manicured lawn followed by open-air dining beneath the wedding canopy
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Knollwood Country Club
Granada Hills, California
Fab Features: elegant clubhouse set in the hills • ceremonies on the manicured lawn backed by pine trees and the rolling fairways • multiple event spaces serve as the ultimate blank canvas that can be customized to your event - just like their packages!
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Reptacular Animals Ranch in the Forest
Sylmar, CA
Fab Features: ceremonies beneath a giant oak or in the sprawling field with mountain vistas • open-air celebrations in the meadow with panoramic mountain views • event enhancements include photo ops with animals and a petting zoo
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Upper Las Virgenes Ranch
Calabasas, CA
Fab Features: unspoiled 5,600-acre parkland landscape • exchange vows overlooking a sycamore-lined canyon • stunning receptions on the expansive lawn surrounded by majestic oaks and panoramic vistas
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS / LAKE ARROWHEAD
SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS / LAKE ARROWHEAD
The Sky View Inn
Skyforest, CA
Fab Features: mountaintop inn offering exclusive weekend buyouts of the property and 10 unique guest rooms and suites • ceremonies on an open-air terrace backed by sweeping views of the San Bernardino National Forest and surrounding mountains • delectable in-house dining keeps things simple
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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