Travel To SoCal

Flight

SNA, John Wayne Airport

The John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana is the closest airport to the wedding venue (20 miles, 30 minutes depending on traffic). This is a smaller airport, but does service roundtrip flights across the United States and Canada. We prefer this airport, and recommend it if you can find a flight that works from your departure location.

Flight

LAX, Los Angeles International Airport

LAX is the airport with the most high volume of flights going in and out. It is 60 miles from the wedding venue (1.5 hours depending on traffic). Give yourself extra time upon arrival to and departure from LAX (that three hours ahead will actually benefit you here).

Flight

LGB, Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport is 40 miles and 45 minutes from the venue depending on traffic. They primarily work with Southwest Airlines and are more limited in the cities they serve, but it's another small airport that might serve you well depending on where you're flying from.

Hotel

Courtyard Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest

This hotel is less than three miles from our wedding venue. We've reserved a block of rooms, ranging from Standard rooms to Queen rooms for $159-$189/night for the wedding weekend. Click "view" below to access the webpage with special rates. The reservation cut off date for this hotel is Friday, March 28, 2025. UPDATE (3/24/25) If you are needing a room from this block, contact Rachel or Events Specialist Eliza Beber (Eliza.Beber@marriott.com)

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest

This hotel is less than three miles from our wedding venue. This hotel offers 18% discount on rooms for people attending weddings at our venue. There is complimentary parking at this location. Click "view" below to access the webpage with special rates.

Hotel

Hampton Inn Irvine East / Lake Forest

UPDATE: ROOM BLOCK FULL This hotel is less than three miles from our wedding venue. This hotel offers 15% discount on rooms for people attending weddings at our venue. There is complimentary breakfast and complimentary parking at this location. In order to receive the discount, you MUST CALL and ask for the COMPANY CODE RANCHO LAS LOMAS to be applied to your stay. The front desk has informed me that their staff should be able to do this with no issues, but if anyone has trouble, ask to speak to Erica (the Manager) or Caroline (evening staff).

Travel Note

Getting Around The Area

Southern California is known for the 8 lane highways and abundant traffic, it's true! We recommend renting a car if you plan to explore the area. Importantly, though, it is possible to get around with a mix of public transportation (LA Metro, OC Bus, etc) and rideshare apps or taxis if that is your preference. There's also the Coast Starlight Amtrak train line that runs from Seattle King Street Station to Los Angeles Union Station, and the Pacific Surfliner Amtrak train line that runs from San Louis Obispo to San Diego.