One of the most frequent questions readers ask me is “Where should I have my outdoor wedding?” or “Where can I host my outdoor event (school auction, fundraiser, family reunion)?” I hope this grows into the ultimate list of OUTDOOR wedding and private event venues in Orange County.
I’ve divided the directory into 3 categories of settings:
- Beach and/or Ocean View Settings
- Garden and Natural Settings
- Restaurants, Hotels, and Clubs with Park-like Settings
Outdoor Wedding and Private Event Venues
Beach and/or Ocean View Settings
Cannons in Dana Point
- Terrace
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente
City of Dana Point – Parks (wedding ceremony only, not receptions)
- Heritage Park
- Palisades Gazebo Park
- Pines Park
- Lantern Bay Park
- Sampson Overlook Gazebo
City of Laguna Beach
- Various beaches
City of Newport Beach
- Various beaches and parks
- Newport Beach Civic Center Community Lawn
Cliffs at Laguna Village
Crystal Cove State Park
- The Beach Promenade
- The Beaches Cottage, #13
- The Outdoor Educational Commons
- Cultural Center Deck and Cottage #34
- The Historic District, Sandy Beach
Dana Point Yacht Club
- Bay View Patio
- Ballroom Patio
Historic Hotel Laguna
- Beach Wedding
Ocean Institute in Dana Point
- Surfscience Deck (60-80 guests)
OCParks.com Weddings and Receptions
- Salt Creek Beach/North Shore in Dana Point (up to 500 guests)
Ole Hanson Beach Club in San Clemente
- Grand Lawn
- Two outdoor terraces
The Resort at Pelican Hill
- Event Lawn with Italian rotunda
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
- The Monarch Bay Sunset Terrace
- The Gazebo Lawn
- Pacific Promenade Lawn
- Dana Lawn
Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach
- Catalina Terrace
- Ocean Terrace
- Beach
Garden and Natural Settings
City of Newport Beach
- Various parks
- Newport Beach Civic Center Community Lawn
Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
Franciscan Gardens in San Juan Capistrano
French Estate in Orange
Fullerton Arboretum
- Arbor
- South Lake
- Orchard Lawn
Giracci Vineyards and Farms in Silverado
Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton
Oak Canyon Nature Center
OCParks.com Weddings and Receptions
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange (100 guests)
- Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest (75-150 guests)
Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach
Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda
Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar
Soka University
- Peace Fountain
- Garden – Athaeneum
- Garden – Gazebo
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon (up to 65 guests)
Restaurants, Hotels, and Clubs with Park-like Settings
Aliso Viejo Country Club
Anaheim Hills Golf Course and Clubhouse
Bella Colina in San Clemente
El Adobe de Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano
- Garden Patio
Historic Laguna Hotel
- Rose Garden
Mission Viejo Country Club
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
- Harvest Lawn
- Harvest Patio
- Sage Patio
- 1st or 9th Fairways
- The Grove
- Scout Camp
Summit House in Fullerton
- Vista Park
- Queens Room patio
Talega Golf Club in San Clemente
- The Terrace Garden
- The Courtyard
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Wedgewood Aliso Viejo Center
Wedgewood San Clemente (San Clemente Municipal Golf Course)