Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Drive • Carlsbad • CA 92008
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Perched on a seaside bluff and gently graced with cool ocean breezes, this luxury resort seems custom-made for exquisite destination celebrations. With all the amenities and impeccable service of a world-class retreat, you'll find everything you need right here: welcome your guests with cocktails and nibbles at the chic 20/Twenty restaurant, begin the big day with some pampering at the Ocean Pearl Spa, and kick off the honeymoon with a stay in a plush ocean-view suite.
- Beautifully curated cultural celebrations are a specialty here, with diverse venues that can accommodate multi-day events, flexible packages, and a talented team to coordinate outside specialty services to meet your unique needs. The Grand Pacific and Sunset Ballrooms are especially well-suited to grand, large-scale weddings, each outfitted with light-filled foyers and sweeping, columned terraces that afford sunset and starlit vistas.
- A dramatic staircase leads to the secluded Ocean Blue Lawn, where you can l say "I do" against a panorama of the shimmering sea. Or, opt for the expansive, palm-shaded Pacific Lawn, which unrolls towards a circular patio adorned with a magnificent magnolia tree. Continue with a ballroom reception, or transition to the Palm Courtyard, a wonderful al fresco option which overlooks the garden and pool.
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Deals
Enjoy waived ceremony fees plus 3 complimentary nights in a suite and custom popcorn bar for new weddings booked in the rest of 2025. Estimated $4,500 value. Please contact the venue for more details.
2026 weddings enjoy a complimentary 3-night stay for the couple!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $1,500–3,000/event
Ceremony packages vary depending on space reserved and include:
- 1-hour rehearsal and 2-hour use of the ceremony space
- Use of dressing rooms
- Chair setup
- Gift and guest book table
- Fruit infused water
- Microphone and speaker for the officiant
- Complimentary parking
Package Prices
- $145–195/person
All packages include:
- Butler-passed hors d'oeuvres
- 1-hour premium well hosted bar
- Plated or buffet-style dinner
- Sparkling wine or cider toast
- Wedding cake cutting and service
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 26%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 900 | 900 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 1000 | 1000 |
| Reception | Seated | 600 | 600 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 900. | ||
CEREMONY & MEETING CAPACITY: The site holds 900 seated guests indoors and outdoors.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The facility can accommodate 600 seated or 1,000 standing indoors or outdoors.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Conference Center
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Resort / Spa
- Retreat
- Beach / Ocean
- Restaurant
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Canyon
- Garden
- Hills
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Pool Area
- Valley
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: portable provided
Dressing Area: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: some provided, more CBA
Parking: large lot, valet available
Accommodations: 208 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: panoramic coastal views from Carlsbad’s highest point
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house
Smoking: non-smoking
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required
Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa
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Alternate Info: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort Hotel & Spa