24 of Southern California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

Location: on a hilltop above beautiful Santa Barbara

Fab Features: 230-acre nonprofit park and urban oasis with seasonal color and incredible city, mountain, and ocean views • expansive oceanview meadow and hillside amphitheater surrounded by trees • oak-shaded terrace for dining

Location: an agricultural small town in the Heritage Valley

Fab Features: lovely former church reimagined as a stunning event venue • a white brick outdoor fireplace is the unique focal point for the landscaped garden courtyard ceremony site • The Sanctuary boasts rich wood finishes, vintage fixtures, open-beamed ceilings with hand-stenciled rafters, and a gorgeous stained glass rose window

Location: in Heritage Valley, a mere 10 minutes from Valencia’s Magic Mountain

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

Location: in Temecula Valley with views of the San Jacinto Mountains

Fab Features: secluded golf club with a perfect location in the heart of Temecula • exchange vows beneath an ancient oak • cocktails and games on the manicured lawn followed by open-air dining beneath the wedding canopy

Location: gracing the highest hill of Temecula’s famous Wine Trail

Fab Features: sprawling 300-acre property offers a completely separate hillside for weddings with an unobstructed panorama of Temecula Valley • they specialize in highlighting personal, cultural, and religious preferences with a wide array of menus options, expert chefs, and suggested vendors • dreamy al fresco reception plaza surrounded by blooming florals and herbs, fountains, and lawns

Location: a private 800-acre off-the-grid reserve in the Coachella Valley
Fab Features: unspoiled desertscape surrounded by mountains • unique celebration areas include the grotto with a fountain and fire table, an outdoor game arcade, a cozy amphitheater, and a ceremony stage • book a signature "red jeep tour" mini-adventure with your wedding party!

Location: at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley

Fab Features: romantic ceremonies on the sweeping green fairways have up-close views of a stunning mountainscape • receptions are held in a unique open-sided pavilion that frames the desert panorama • affordable, all-inclusive catering packages

Location: quiet hilltop above Temescal Valley

Fab Features: Sophisticated country club set on estate-like grounds, complete with a grand ballroom, a fountain courtyard and outdoor fireplace • a dramatic 80-foot aisle leads to a manicured ceremony lawn • Tuscan-inspired clubhouse boasts an adjacent terrace overlooking a garden landscape and the tree-studded hills just beyond

Location: alongside the shore of sparkling Lake Elsinore
Fab Features: luxurious 1.5-acre estate • private beach, lawn, and terraces for a romantic lakefront ceremony and reception • on-site lodging for up to 50 guests, plus fun amenities like a fire pit, game room, dramatic stairway entry, and more!

Location: tucked on 3 picturesque acres on Mount Baldy

Fab Features: picturesque hideaway offering all-inclusive packages and unbelievable views • exchange vows with a mountain backdrop, either under a canopy of oaks or beside the sparkling pond • al fresco receptions under an airy tent or under the lounge areas' twinkling lights

Location: in the heart of the San Pasquale Valley

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

Location: in the hills above San Diego

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

Location: nestled along the lakeshore in the richly forested San Bernardino Mountains.

Fab Features: full-service AAA Four Diamond Resort • exchange vows on the lovely lakeside lawn, flanked by towering pines • the Lakeview Terrace Room boasts warm tones, picture windows, and glass doors that open onto an al fresco terrace

Location: nestled between two parks just west of Irvine

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath ancient pepper & olive trees • the versatile greenhouse can accommodate everything from rustic receptions to luxurious galas • endless DIY opportunities

Location: nestled among lemon groves adjacent to Cleveland National Forest

Fab Features: the expansive property is surrounded by pristine chaparral & oak forest • luxurious ranch-style home offers overnight lodgings for up to 20 people • exchange vows under the vintage-style gazebo before dining and dancing as the sun sets over the ocean

Location: in the heart of cool Costa Mesa

Fab Features: versatile and stylish venue that blends al fresco charm and urban industrial • quaint courtyard separated from the main event space with glass roll-up doors for indoor/outdoor flow • chic loft-like event space outfitted with chandeliers and paneled walls

Location: in the urban Art District of downtown LA

Fab Features: loft-style warehouse with large skylights and wooden bowstring-truss ceiling • exposed brick and unique, hand-made, gold ceramic tile walls • two oversized glass roll-up doors connect the Grand Hall to the lush courtyard garden

Location: down a quiet, oak-lined residential street in La Canada Flintridge

Fab Features: private estate set on 150 acres • enchanting ceremonies on a broad, open lawn under wide-spreading coast live oaks • the grounds boast a serene Japanese garden, a 5-acre rose garden, the classic Boddy House, and craftsman-style Van de Kamp Hall for indoor receptions

Location: sequestered in the Angeles National Forest

Fab Features: ceremonies beneath a giant oak or in the sprawling field with mountain vistas • open-air celebrations in the meadow with sweeping mountain views • event enhancements include photo ops with animals and a petting zoo

Location: in the heart of charming, historic Los Alamos

Fab Features: former filling station transformed into a restaurant, bar, and rustic-chic indoor/outdoor event venue • garden courtyard and patio with oaks, lovely landscaping, a fire pit, and wood benches, plus an airy, open-beamed indoor banquet space • customized culinary creations prepared with local wine country ingredients

Location: set on an elegant clifftop overlooking the Bay

Fab Features: ocean view ceremonies on the Lido Patio • dance the night away inside the Pacific View tent with its 25-foot peaked ceiling, overhead lighting, and clear sidewalls that highlight the breathtaking views • intimate celebrations inside the cozy and serene Coastal Room

Location: in the hills just 5 minutes east of Pismo Beach

Fab Features: Italian-inspired private estate surrounded by lush landscaping • ceremonies on the manicured lawn accented by indigenous oaks, and stunning water features • grand receptions inside the 2-story, old-world villa with arched windows and a glamorous chandelier

Location: on a lovely hilltop just outside Paso Robles

Fab Features: Tuscan-style inn framed by hundreds of acres of lush vineyards • exchange vows in a dramatic courtyard framed by gorgeous circular staircases • elegant al fresco receptions on the tree-lined terrace or among the manicured gardens

Location: overlooking Paso Robles wine country

Fab Features: charming boutique hotel with plush accommodations • warm, modern event spaces include a cozy library, wine cellar, and a romantic al fresco courtyard • covered bridge, formal gardens, airy patios, and sprawling vineyards

Venue: Huntington Bay Club