Sierra Mar Estate 550 Mar Vista Drive • Vista • CA 92081


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • You'll find this hidden coastal sanctuary where the rolling hills meet the sparking sea, perched on a pristine hillside in Vista, San Diego. Manicured lawns and vibrant tropical greenery create a soft, romantic setting for celebrations beneath the color-changing sky, with a fabulously airy indoor space made for dancing the night away.
  • The ceremony gazebo feels like it's set at the edge of the world, with a panoramic view of the hills and endless Pacific Ocean that acts as a breathtaking, natural altarpiece for your vows. Receptions unfold on the surrounding lawns and stone terraces, or inside the event hall beneath high, vaulted ceilings.
  • The venue was created in collaboration with the expert events team at Beloved Weddings, who will streamline every aspect of the planning process to ensure it's cohesive, personalized, and easy as the ocean breeze. Their all-inclusive packages effortlessly handle all the big, important details—great food, music, and décor that elevates your vision—leaving you free to soak in the moments that matter.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $6,000–11,500/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of day
    • Time of year
  • The rental fee includes:

    • Five hours of wedding event time
    • White garden chairs for the ceremony
    • Round tables, high and low cocktail tables, and cross-back chairs
    • Security guard and valet parking
Package Prices
  • $55–250/person
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Package chosen
  • All wedding packages include:

    • Seasonal buffet dinner
    • Photography
    • DJ & MC services
    • Elegant house centerpieces
    • Wedding planning for one month
    • Tableware, glassware, linens, and napkins

    Upgraded packages can also include appetizers, mini desserts, videography, upgraded décor, wedding florals, a photo booth and more.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Sierra Mar Estate, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Sierra Mar Estate in Vista comes with 5 hours of event time, three separate spots for your ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner and dancing, a security guard, valet parking, white garden chairs for the ceremony, 70-inch round tables, crossback reception chairs and high and low cocktail tables. Its all-inclusive packages with Beloved Weddings add a seasonal buffet with an attendant, a DJ and MC, 4 hours of photography, one month of professional wedding planning, tabletop decor and centerpieces. Alcohol is separate: you'll bring your own and hire a licensed bartender from the approved vendor list. The on-site estate home is booked separately, with a 2-night minimum.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Sierra Mar Estate, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, everything happens at Sierra Mar Estate, which has three separate event locations: one for your ceremony, one for cocktail hour and one for dinner and dancing. You can say your vows at the hillside gazebo with panoramic views of the hills and the Pacific, then move to the gardens and stone terraces to celebrate, all without anyone getting back in a car.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Sierra Mar Estate or do we have to use yours?

Sierra Mar Estate's packages with Beloved Weddings bundle the food, DJ, photography and decor for you, and every package can be customized. Alcohol is where you bring your own: you'll supply the drinks and hire a licensed bartender from the venue's approved vendor list. Catering is handled in-house through the seasonal buffet menu.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Sierra Mar Estate, and is there a minimum?

At Sierra Mar Estate in Vista, the venue fee runs $6,000–$11,500 per event, depending on the day of the week, time of day and time of year. That covers 5 hours of event time, ceremony chairs, tables, crossback chairs, cocktail tables, a security guard and valet parking. Packages with Beloved Weddings then run $55–$250 per person, shaped by your day, season, guest count, event length and which package you choose, from Simply Us up to Sweet Love with videography, a photo booth and fresh florals. Since alcohol is bring your own, budget for your drinks and a licensed bartender from the approved list, plus the on-site estate home if you'd like to stay the weekend.

How long do we get at Sierra Mar Estate, and when does the music have to stop?

Your venue fee at Sierra Mar Estate includes 5 hours of wedding event time, with a security guard on site for all 5. Depending on your package, the DJ and MC play for 3 hours with Simply Us or 5 hours with Always & Forever and Sweet Love, and amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors with some restrictions. Staying on the property? Check-in is 3pm and check-out is 11am.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near Sierra Mar Estate, and can you help with a room block?

Your closest crew can stay right at Sierra Mar Estate in the private estate home, which has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two living areas, a dining room and a pool with a jacuzzi and waterfall. It's booked with a 2-night minimum, check-in at 3pm and check-out at 11am. Staying on site also gives you bridal suite access, hair and makeup stations and space for your rehearsal dinner, so your whole wedding weekend happens in one place.

What makes Sierra Mar Estate different from the other venues near it?

Sierra Mar Estate is a private hillside estate in Vista with panoramic views of the Pacific, built around Mediterranean charm and complete exclusivity. All-inclusive packages with Beloved Weddings bundle your buffet, DJ and MC, photography, decor and a month of professional planning, and you can bring your own alcohol with a licensed bartender. The on-site estate home sleeps your inner circle with 5 bedrooms and a pool, so your rehearsal dinner, getting ready and wedding day all happen on the property. Three separate event spaces, from the gazebo to the stone terraces, keep the day moving without a single drive.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 150 150
Cocktails, etc. Standing 150 150
Reception Seated 150 150
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

Preferred List

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Garden
  • Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Private Estate
  • Ranch / Farm

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Canyon
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic
  • Pool Area

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