Beach and Waterfront Wedding Venues in Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,915

An Iconic Carlsbad Landmark Completely Reimagined. San Diego’s newest 5-star wedding venue. With flower fields on one side and the ocean waves on the other, The Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings combines a quirky Danish-style building with luxe modern amenities and a trendy locale. It's all topped off with spectacular event spaces, expert staff, raved-about service, a dressing suite fit to spoil you, and standout decor that feels both grand and grounded.

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Our wedding at the Carlsbad Windmill was our dream day!! The Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood team made our entire wedding planning process so enjoyable and simple. Every interaction with the planning team we were greeted with helpful (and prompt) answers to any of our questions. We loved Wedgewood because we were given the skeleton of the planning process and then we could add as little or as much as we wanted to make the day feel more special and unique to us. We had a lot of flexibility with adding anything extra we wanted. When we had a little hiccup with one of our outside vendors on the day of the wedding, our coordinator and assistant remained calm and helped take care of any issues. Our coordinator Brianna, was amazing and so helpful since the first day we met her. She remembered all of the little details we told we wanted to include in our wedding day, and she made our wedding decor and set up look just as we had dreamed. Specific to the Windmill venue itself, the location is 10/10! We had our rehearsal on at a local restaurant. For the wedding day, the bridal suite is provided at the attached Carlsbad by the Sea hotel, grooms suite is inside the Windmill venue, the ceremony space and reception space are in the same building inside the Windmill. We did our First Look at the Carlsbad Bluffs overlooking the ocean (3 minute drive from venue). And we even had an after party 12am-2am at the downstairs bar at the Windmill Food Hall. Can’t forget to mention the beautiful Carlsbad Flower Fields directly across the street! Everything was close by and convenient for all of our guests. The Windmill itself is a beautiful and unique venue. The ceremony space is breathtakingly beautiful (I cried the first time I saw it). Overall I can not say enough good things about The Carlsbad Windmill venue and their team. So happy we got married there!
Megan H., 14 days ago
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
Carlsbad, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

An exhilarating oceanfront retreat framed by breathtaking Pacific Ocean views, Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is a coastal wedding destination unlike any other. Whether you envision an intimate gathering of family and friends on a terrace or want to fill an entire ballroom with everyone you know and a full band at the reception, our Carlsbad resort is your dream destination come true.

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The Thursday Club

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,200

OCEAN VIEW San Diego Wedding & Event Venue. The Thursday Club offers a beautiful outdoor garden for your ceremony, and a historic indoor clubhouse for your reception. We allow you to BYOB, which can be served by one of our Approved Caterers. Built in 1927 in Spanish architectural style, our extraordinary Clubhouse sits on a half acre of stunning ocean view property in the Sunset Cliffs neighborhood of Point Loma. The well-tended, often blooming gardens offer an inviting entrance into our charming clubhouse. Inside the clubhouse you'll find original, beautifully maintained hardwood flooring, French doors, stained glass windows, and historic details in the chandeliers, crown moldings and finishes. Outside a wonderland of pristine gardens with a flowing fountain, green arbors, trellises, winding paths, and breathtaking ocean views. Our Garden accommodates 145 chairs for ceremonies with standing room for 15 on our balcony. Indoor seated receptions accommodate 150 with a dance floor.

I am a wedding coordinator in San Diego and I am not ashamed to say that The Thursday Club is my favorite venue!!! A short drive from downtown San Diego & the airport, nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Point Loma, The Thursday Club is a prefect spot for your wedding ceremony & reception! The historic building is pristine with original chandeliers and tradition Spanish architecture. The garden and outdoor spaces are beautifully maintained with blooming flowers, mature trees, succulents and a working fountain - countless stunning spots for amazing wedding photos! Plus it is a convenient drive to Sunset Cliffs for photos on the Cliffs. Two spacious terraces off the main clubhouse have outstanding views of Ocean Beach & the Pacific - you and your guests have a front row seat of the most stellar sunsets! The private garden is the perfect spot for your ceremony, white padded chairs are included in your rental that are set atop the spacious stone patio. Your rental also includes numerous folding tables and a second set of white padded chairs for reception. A working fireplace in the Sun Room and comfortable living room with large windows is a lovely space for guests to visit and relax. The getting ready room has a private entrance and restroom - it is the perfect space for weddings parties to get dressed and prep for ceremony. Newley added Spanish tiles on the main staircase is super cool also! Guests are always mesmerized by the stunning views captivate by the venue’s rich history. The venue has 12 diverse catering companies to choose from to cater your event, something for everyone! Chris Erickson, the onsite manager is SO helpful and easy to work with! He is kind, easy going and cares so much about the property, always working on projects to keep the venue shining. He truly cares about the clients happiness. I am not lying when I say that The Thursday Club is my favorite venue to work with and one of my very favorite spaces to be, my second home : ) Thank you Chris and The Thursday Club for opening your doors for happy celebrations! If you are searching for a wedding venue that combines natural beauty, ocean views, and San Diego historic charm, The Thursday Club is the perfect choice!
Breezy Day Courtney Dahl, 3 months ago
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Los Willows Wedding Estate

5.0

Fallbrook, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $11,995

Los Willows Wedding Estate is a remarkable outdoor event space that immerses you in gorgeous scenery complemented by a glimmering lake, rolling foothills, and grand meadows. Say your vows at your choice of two captivating ceremony sites: on the lakeside lawn with a dramatic grand entrance by boat or in the lush meadow under towering oak trees. Following Your Ceremony, enjoy a quiet moment with your new spouse on a champagne boat cruise around the lake! It's incredibly romantic to spend your first moment as newlyweds on a private boat ride, complete with champagne and hors d'oeuvres for you both to enjoy. Newly renovated with sleek finishes, the reception pavilion features lavish ceiling draping, a Swarovski crystal chandelier, and an inviting indoor-yet-outdoor vibe. This venue is so serene and naturally-stunning that little to no décor is needed to make for a gorgeous wedding - and photos! Schedule a tour on our website today!

Such a beautiful venue! The staff was amazing and super easy to work with! I couldn't have imagined a better place to get married!
Sarah B., 6 months ago
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La Jolla Woman's Club

5.0

La Jolla, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

La Jolla Woman’s Club is located in the heart of La Jolla Village, one block from the ocean. With its exquisite private gardens, historic Irving Gill building and ocean view, the club is a magical setting for any special occasion. The club hosts private events such as weddings, non-profit fundraisers, receptions, lectures, dinners, holiday parties, celebrations of life, retreats and educational meetings.

My husband and I got married here in November 2023 and it was a truly incredible experience. I feel like the La Jolla Women’s club is a hidden gem. I had a lot of family and friends coming from out of town and La Jolla is a great part of San Diego for them to come to and stay for the weekend. The venue is close to everything and has a beautiful charm. It is simple and elegant, allowing us to dress it up as we wanted. Our photographer was able to get some incredible photos because the venue has so many nooks and crannies with slightly different feels. The front lawn in particular, has a gorgeous tree (we got married in front of it) and a beautiful fountain in the other end. There are courtyards on either aide of the main building and then the dance floor/dinning room is in the main building. One of the things that is so great about it is that your guests can come to one venue and experience the whole wedding event, just moving around the venue. Also we had a lot of choice about where things happened (the ceremony in front of the tree and our cocktail hour in a specific courtyard). We chose to do dinner inside, but outside could have been an option. Erin, the Events Manager is great to work with! Communicative and provided us solid recommendations for other vendors. I would love to see other people I know get married here!
Rebecca H., 4 months ago
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Cuvier Club by Wedgewood Weddings

5.0

La Jolla, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,740

At Cuvier Club by Wedgewood Weddings, you'll find a grand lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace, followed by an event hall with cathedral ceilings and window walls. These architectural features provide a sense of grandeur, spaciousness, and natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere on your special day. As you venture outside, you'll discover Cuvier Club's courtyard, lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and carefully manicured landscaping to create a picturesque backdrop for a San Diego wedding. The courtyard's remarkable elegance and tranquility evoke a timeless romance that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Cuvier Club is dedicated to providing couples with various options to suit their preferences. Whether you envision a comprehensive, all-inclusive wedding package that takes care of every detail or you prefer the freedom to curate your own amazing team of vendors, this venue ensures your wedding day exceeds all expectations.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you are looking for the BEST venue and catering company for your wedding, this is the place. From the moment we toured The Cuvier Club, we knew that this was different than the rest. Our venue manager Anders Cueva was the most personal, warm and thoughtful person from the start of our process to the very end. She guided us through any question or uncertainty that we had about our wedding, allowing us to build the perfect wedding we envisioned. The wedding coordinator provided to us by the company was Federico Tomas, a person who excels at being the absolute best at this job. Federico remained in constant communication with us during our planning process, offering us the best ideas and collaboration for our big day. On our wedding day, he was an amazing source of support that was never too far away, making sure we were having the best time. On top of these two incredible workers, was our event captain David and his amazing team of servers during our wedding night. All of our guests raved about the beyond friendly servers and how smooth their process of getting food and drinks to everyone was. There was not a single hiccup or delay during the event. With all this wonderful service, the food served was out of this world. Our chefs Kyle & Kody serve nothing but the best food, and ensured that even our guests with dietary restrictions were taken care of. The Cuvier Club by Wedgewood Weddings gave us the most perfect wedding. They offer nothing but the best in all corners of the planning process and leave an everlasting impression on everyone that attends their events.
Melinda A., 10 months ago
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Bella Luna Yacht

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 40 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,279

Bella Luna is a 50' modern classic motor yacht with spacious decks, both inside and outside with one of the best sound systems on the water. Bella Luna is a house dance party on the bay! Our interior salon has a food service area where you can set up your casual buffet style meals or snacks and a bar area for cocktails. Bella Luna is a US Coast Guard inspected and certified private charter yacht capable of comfortably accommodating up to 40 guests. She has been completely customized with safety, comfort, and style in mind! Bella Luna is a very versatile yacht that is fun for any type of wedding event, bachelor and bachelorette parties... and our Captain has even officiated several micro-weddings on board! Captain John is a US Coast Guard licensed 100 Ton Master Captain. He, and his professional crew, can help take care of your wedding event and make it unforgettable. Call us for questions or inquiries. 619/928/2441.

Bella Luna yacht is wonderful for a fun, intimate wedding party. Captain John is awesome!
Lauren & J., a year ago
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Tower Beach Club

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,500

Discover the Tower Beach Club, a 4,300 sq ft indoor/outdoor event venue that redefines the essence of Southern California beach elegance. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Mission Bay, our venue boasts 270-degree panoramic views that capture the essence of San Diego's waterfront beauty. Our beachfront patio and open-air bar encapsulate the quintessential Southern California beach vibe. As our guest, you have the freedom to bring your own food, beverages, and catering to tailor your event to your tastes and budget. Fun fact: the Tower Beach Club is 30% owned by Mark Cuban from ABC's Shark Tank.

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My catering company has been around since 2011. We cater 150 - 200 weddings a year and The Tower Beach Club is one of my absolute favorite venue to cater at. The reception area has the best view in all of San Diego County. (FACT) There's a built in bar area where guest can get drinks/hors d'oeuvres from inside or outside. (You don't understand how super convenient that is for everyone in volved) The inside is always super clean and comes with tables and chairs. AND the PARKING IS FREE! You can not go wrong with the Tower Beach Club venue. From working with the owner and his staff to parking. 10/10 down the line!
Chef Terry Matthews, 6 months ago
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Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

5.0

Coronado, CA
  • Up to 400 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $17,000

Imagine saying "I do" at your Coronado Island wedding while feeling a warm evening breeze fresh off the San Diego Bay at sunset. Our hotel makes every effort to make Coronado Island wedding planning successful, magical, and exceptional.

I got married at the Coronado Island Marriott in April 2023. It was the most magical weekend of my life! It was an Indian wedding - 300 guests and had events both Friday and Saturday (3 events total), all held at the Coronado Island Marriott. The views from the wedding site are stunning - you get the water and downtown skyline as your backdrop, and people were stunned. One of our events (Sangeet - Friday night) was at the hotel's Skyline Terrace, and the sunset hitting downtown and the lights in the night were breathtaking. You also get a view of the Coronado bridge. Everywhere you go, there are views. Our guests were raving all weekend about the accommodations. The hotel boasts the biggest hotel rooms in San Diego, and they did not disappoint. They were extremely clean and modern. The biggest bonus was the hotel wasn't huge to where people felt overwhelmed walking from one side to another. It was intimate while still being spacious, and you got the vibe it was my wedding wherever you went in the hotel. The hotel is super close to the ferry to downtown, so when people had free time, some of them would go downtown for food or site-seeing, and come back. It was super easy. The hotel has a spa as well (my husband and I got a couples massage the day after the wedding), which is so tidy and relaxing as well. There's a park nearby, and flamingos on site which I know a lot of the kids loved watching. The Coronado Beach is a 10 min drive (which is where we got some of our wedding pictures done), and a few people spend time there. The hotel also has a wonderful/spacious pool area, which a lot of my friends used. There are also a lot of restaurants walking distance from the hotel, which was nice since each of the families had welcome dinners at separate places - guests didn't have to worry about ubering or walking far distances. There's something for everyone to do/see during down time at or near the hotel. The hotel at the restaurant is called Albaca, and served up some delicious food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all great), and cocktails. My husband loved Albaca's spicy margarita so much when we visited one time, that he decided to make it his signature drink! I know a lot of guests spent time there hanging out. I have to give a shoutout to Kheshini over at the Marriott (Director of Event Planning) who was with us every step of the way - from site tours, to signing, to helping us plan the event, to being there when it all came together. Even if we visited the Marriott unannounced and we let her know we were in town, she'd go out of our way to say hi. She is so friendly, and just the person you'd want helping run your event. She worked with us to try to get everything we wanted, and to make sure that we were happy (ex. I wanted a very specific watermelon vodka for my signature drink, and Kheshini made sure that they were able to find it and order it in time). She was also extremely patient with the questions that came from our parents (which was a lot!). If you're considering booking the Coronado Island Marriott as a wedding venue, I 10/10 would recommend to anyone. You will not be disappointed, and I felt like a princess the entire weekend. Everyone there is extremely polite and accommodating, and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and happy on the most important weekend of my life thus far.
Meha M., 9 months ago
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
San Diego, CA
  • Up to 700 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

Celebrate the love you cherish at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. Say “I Do” at one of the most scenic wedding venues near Mission Bay Marina, including 9 indoor and outdoor spaces and an 8,800 square foot ballroom and terrace. Let our wedding specialists assist you with customized ceremony and reception packages that will reflect your personal style and preferences. Our Mission Bay venues will have the bride beaming and the guests enjoying the surroundings until the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. Whether you choose the expansive Bayview Ballroom with its panoramic Pacific Ocean views, the Mission Ballroom - only steps from our world class marina - or the stunning Regatta Pavilion, you’ll cherish the memories of your wedding forever.

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La Jolla Cove Rooftop by Wedgewood Weddings
La Jolla, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $10,990

Say 'I do' with a stunning ocean view at La Jolla Cove Rooftop by Wedgewood Weddings. This premium location brings the breathtaking beauty of SoCal to every event with a spacious, alfresco rooftop, complete with yacht-style decking, an expansive and chic built-in bar, a sleek veranda with a bamboo accented ceiling, and extensive views of La Jolla Cove that are one of a kind. Situated at the top of the La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites, partygoers have exclusive access to the entirety of the hotel's sixth-floor rooftop. Additional cozy lounge furniture and firepits create an inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy the beauty of the coast all throughout the night.

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Found Studio
La Jolla, CA
  • Up to 66 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Open concept studio in Bird Rock, La Jolla Who we are: Design studio of stunning custom events What we do: We integrate precisely designed comforts with organically existing elements to support a meaningful gathering space Found Studio aims to be the ideal space for your next occasion. Take away the stress of hosting by bringing your event into our highly designed and outfitted boutique. Located in the heart of Bird Rock, we have developed a space where you can enjoy what we have created or transform it into your perfect vision. We are a blank canvas with a bold approach.

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About wedding venues in Carlsbad, CA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Carlsbad, CA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Carlsbad, CA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $1,000 and average $5,000. All-inclusive packages start at $750 and average $7,500.

What types of venues can I find in Carlsbad, CA?

Carlsbad offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Park and garden and Beach and waterfront.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Carlsbad, CA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Weddings At Twin Oaks, San Diego Botanic Garden and Fruitcraft Winery & Distillery. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Carlsbad, CA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (43% in Carlsbad do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (36% in Carlsbad do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Carlsbad, CA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Carlsbad, CA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 1040. The average venue in Carlsbad can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Carlsbad, CA offer?

The venues in Carlsbad, CA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Clean up, Wi-Fi and Bar services. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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