Planning a wedding in Long Beach gives you access to waterfront elegance, historic architecture and urban sophistication all in one place. The city's sunny shoreline creates amazing backdrops for your special day that you and your guests will remember forever.

Long Beach offers a Mediterranean-like climate with diverse venue styles that include Spanish-Revival buildings, Art Deco landmarks and stunning oceanfront properties. Your out-of-town guests will appreciate the city's compact downtown where hotels, restaurants and entertainment options are all within walking distance.

Wedding venues in Long Beach typically take up about 18% of your total wedding budget, averaging around $11,732. That's actually a great deal compared to the national benchmark where venues eat up 25% of total costs.

The Ebell of Long Beach showcases stunning 1920s Spanish-Revival architecture with original stained glass windows you'll fall in love with. They partner with award-winning Très L.A. Catering, voted "Best Catering in Los Angeles." The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings offers beautiful cathedral-style spaces with rustic wood beams and their award-winning culinary team creates menus your guests will rave about.

Hotel Maya provides a waterfront boutique setting that can accommodate up to 400 guests in its flexible spaces. You'll love the views. The Long Beach Museum of Art combines oceanfront panoramas with artistic surroundings and can host between 251-300 guests on its stunning cliffside grounds.

Several venues make accessibility a priority including Hotel Maya with wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout its waterfront property and The Sanctuary with comprehensive accessible facilities. Ovation Square blends modern amenities with great accessibility features while The Long Beach Museum of Art offers generally accessible facilities for your guests with mobility needs.

El Dorado Park Golf Course delivers exceptional food quality with dedicated culinary teams that will work with you to create your perfect menu. The Sanctuary features dishes developed by an award-winning team specializing in customizable dining experiences tailored to your preferences.

Most couples book their Long Beach venue about 12 months (378 days) before their wedding date. October is the most popular month for venue inquiries. For prime dates during wedding season you should consider booking 14-18 months in advance to secure your perfect spot.

When visiting potential venues ask about service charges beyond the base rental fee specific vendor insurance requirements and sound ordinance restrictions. You'll also want to know about available setup and teardown time allocations and whether coordinators are included or require separate hiring. These questions will help you avoid surprises later.