Casino San Clemente 140 Avenida Pico • San Clemente • CA 92672
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This legendary seaside dance hall captures the essence of Hollywood glamour. Built in 1937 in the North Beach Historic District—in a record-breaking six weeks—this Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece quickly became a destination for Tinsel Town's biggest and brightest stars to perform, from Judy Garland to Mickey Rooney. Today, the space has been refreshed and reimagined as a full-service venue... with the original magic of the place still lingering around every corner.
- The Grand Ballroom is the crown jewel of the property, with its iconic domed ceiling that rises high above the original dance floor. The outdoor spaces are equally remarkable, though: intimate ceremonies are stunning in the Rock Garden, set against a stucco fireplace and plenty of greenery, and the Patio of the Stars makes a dynamic impression with panoramic ocean vistas and star-shaped tiles that pay homage to the icons of Hollywood's golden age.
- All the details are managed by the experts at Jay's Hospitality Group, a third-generation, family-run team that streamlines your planning process by providing personalized coordination alongside full-service, handcrafted catering. You'll love having all-day access to the entire property, including a luxurious VIP suite, with the freedom to design the flow of your day in collaboration with the experienced staff—you bring the vision, and they'll make it a reality.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Casino San Clemente offers an online custom quote tool that lets couples shop for their wedding day and instantly receive an exact, all-inclusive quote in seconds! Compare options like menu selections to customize every detail. Click here to get your instant quote.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,000–8,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
The rental fee includes:
- 5.5-hour event time with use of the historic indoor ballroom and two outdoor terraces
- Private suite (access starting 3 hours prior)
- Market lighting and fireplaces
- Round tables, cocktail tables, and bentwood chairs
- Venue representative, catering manager, and setup crew
- List of trusted vendor partners with exclusive offerings
- Rehearsal dinner discounts across The Collection
- Complimentary seats for two at A Taste of Jay's
- Pet-friendly for the ceremony
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Package Prices
- $77/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Guest count
- Package chosen
Meals (when priced separately)
- $59/person and up
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
The venue fee at Casino San Clemente includes private use of the entire property for a 5.5-hour event: the Grand Ballroom, the Patio of the Stars, the West Wing and the Rock Garden. You'll get a VIP suite, round and cocktail tables, 200 chairs, market lighting and fireplaces, plus a venue representative, catering manager, security and setup crew. Plan separately for catering and bar from Jay's Catering and a planner from the venue's Planner Partners list.
Yes. At Casino San Clemente, you can say "I do" in the lush Rock Garden under twinkling market lights, then gather for cocktails on the Patio of the Stars, with handmade star tiles and ocean views. As twilight falls, everyone moves into the Grand Ballroom, with its iconic domed ceiling and original oak dance floor, for dinner and dancing for up to 250.
Partly. At Casino San Clemente, Jay's Catering is the exclusive caterer and bar provider, and you'll choose a planner from the venue's Planner Partners list and any extra rentals from its Rental Partners. Your other vendors are up to you, though florists must be licensed and approved. You can bring your own cake for a $3-per-person cutting fee, or outside desserts for $2 per person.
At Casino San Clemente, the venue fee is $8,500 on Saturday, $7,000 on Friday and $6,000 on Sunday. Most weddings come in between $27,000 and $31,000 all-in, including venue, catering, staffing and bar, with guest count moving the total the most. The venue's online tool lets you build your day and see your exact price.
Your Casino San Clemente rental includes 5.5 hours of event time, plus three hours before for setup and one hour after for cleanup. The longest option is a six-hour reception, with an optional half-hour ceremony on site, and you can dance in the domed ballroom until 1am. DJs and live bands are welcome on the built-in stage.
Yes. Casino San Clemente includes a private VIP suite, available starting three hours before your event begins, when vendors arrive to set up. By then, tables and chairs are in place and linens are on the guest tables, so you can focus on getting ready.
Casino San Clemente is a 1937 Spanish Colonial Revival dance hall in San Clemente's North Beach Historic District, where stars like Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney once performed. It hosts only one event at a time, sits walking distance from the beach and pier, and your pup is welcome to join the ceremony.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 250 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Garden
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Ocean / Bay
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