From rooftops to gardens, outdoor wedding venues in Southern California offer stunning views and wow-worthy photo ops. This region of the state is all about sunshine and good vibes, and your wedding style should match. Go with an outdoor fairytale theme or a luxurious garden style wedding to take full advantage of the pristine Southern California weather.
The Golden State has so much to offer. Whether on the coast or in the mountains, California has a wedding venue for every couple. PartySlate has curated a list of 32 elegant outdoor wedding venues in Southern California for your Golden State nuptials.
Take a Peek At This Stunning Outdoor Southern California Wedding Venue
videographer: Cassandra Isabel | planner: Flyte44 Events | venue: Bel-Air Bay Club
*In no particular order…
Outdoor Wedding Venues Near Los Angeles
For a classic LA vibe, this venue offers state-of-the-art A/V technology that will help turn your special event into a memorable occasion.
See how the restaurant and outdoor lounge space can be transformed for an outdoor dinner party or special occasion.
Candela La Brea can host up to 750 guests.
For a historic hotel with a wow-worthy rooftop, The Mayfair Hotel Los Angeles sits in the heart of bustling downtown LA.
See how this corporate launch party mixed colorful décor installations with creative catering that made this rooftop event spectacular.
The Mayfair Hotel Los Angeles can host up to 600 guests.
For an elegant and timeless venue, The Ebell of Los Angeles offers stunning outdoor spaces for your wedding.
See how this timeless wedding used colorful florals that pop against the traditional, grand venue.
The Ebell of Los Angeles can host up to 1,200 guests.
For seaside luxury, this scenic hotel venue boasts stunning garden spaces for your ceremony or reception with views of the ocean.
See how this classic beachfront wedding uses neutral-toned florals on their wedding arch to blend with the natural beauty of the beachfront backdrop.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach can host more than 300 guests.
For elegant ballrooms and whimsical gardens, this hotel venue is a photo op haven.
See how this stunning wedding transformed the Horseshoe Garden area into a dream ceremony.
The Langham Huntington Hotel can host up to 1,400 guests.
For an elegant façade and luscious garden space, Grand Venue is just that, grand.
See how this chic black and white wedding used a reflective black dance floor to maximize the effect of the stunning décor.
Grand Venue can host up to 500 guests.
For a garden oasis, this luxury hotel is the perfect venue for your outdoor wedding.
See how this fairytale wedding lined the outdoor aisle with flower petals to mimic the alter.
Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills can host up to 500 guests.
For rustic glamour, this quaint venue has an intimate outdoor space for your ceremony and reception.
See how this rustic wedding added pops of color to brighten the atmosphere of the venue.
Carondelet House can host up to 275 guests.
For old Hollywood glam, The London West Hollywood is a chic venue for your stylish wedding.
See how this stunning rooftop wedding had a tented reception overlooking the city.
The London West Hollywood can host up to 600 guests.
For a private restaurant atmosphere, this venue is perfect for your wedding filled with dear friends and cherished memories.
See how this patio area creates an intimate setting for your wedding reception or cocktail hour.
Craft Los Angeles can host up to 200 guests.
For a modern warehouse vibe, City Market Social House is a new venue in downtown LA offering an industrial chic space with plenty of room outside for your first dance and other memorable moments.
See how this white floral wedding hosted a boho-chic cocktail hour with delicious bites provided by TGIS Catering.
City Market Social House can host up to 1,000 guests.
For a chic converted space with a backstory, this studio space is perfect for the trendy couple.
See how this romantic boho wedding softened this industrial space with neutral-toned florals.
LA River Studios can host up to 500 guests.
For a lavish space that offers indoor and outdoor excitement, check out Hollywood and Highland.
See how the pool terrace space can be used for a fabulous cocktail hour or reception.
Hollywood and Highland can host up to 4,000 guests.
For a customizable outdoor space, The Oviatt is an iconic rooftop penthouse perfect for your wedding overlooking the city.
See how this beautiful outdoor wedding installed a fabulous black and white dance floor in the middle of the outdoor courtyard.
The Oviatt can host up to 120 guests.
For lovers of science and space, explore how your childhood dreams of getting married in one of your favorite exhibits can come true at California Science Center.
See how the Howard F. Ahmanson North Patio can be used as an elegant wedding reception space.
California Science Center can host up to 10,000 guests.
For a luxe hotel venue with green outdoor space, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is the perfect mix of traditional and modern elegance.
See how this outdoor wedding was turned into a garden oasis.
Marriott Irvine Spectrum can host up to 500 guests.
For a classic Hollywood nightlife vibe, W Hollywood offers a lively rooftop pool for your wedding reception or cocktail hour.
See how this corporate anniversary party lit up Hollywood with a live band and celebrity impersonators.
W Hollywood can host up to 560 guests.
For an intimate seaside ceremony, Verandas Beach House has a beach cottage vibe with a luxurious backyard.
See how this intimate wedding included unique floral bouquets for a romantic ceremony.
Verandas Beach House can host up to 225 guests.
For a romantic setting on the beach, this venue overlooks the ocean and creates an etherial atmosphere for your nuptials.
See how this beachside wedding used hanging string lights by the head table to create a starry night effect at the wedding reception.
Shutters on the Beach can host up to 400 guests.
For everything from ballrooms to the beach, Hotel Casa Del Mar is one of the few beachfront hotels in the city.
See how this intimate beach wedding held their ceremony in the sand.
Hotel Casa Del Mar can host up to 450 guests.
For your Orange County wedding, The Mayne Events Center is a stunning flexible space perfect for all wedding styles.
See how the garden space can be transformed into your dream outdoor wedding.
The Mayne Events Center can host up to 400 guests.
For wide open event space full of art and history, this Los Angeles venue exudes character and charm.
See how the sculpture gardens are the perfect space for your outdoor Southern California wedding ceremony or reception.
Viva Events Center at The Museum of Latin American Art can host up to 900 guests.
For a rustic boho space, Betty H. Reckas Cultural Center offers indoor and outdoor areas for your ceremony and reception.
See how this venue’s outdoor spaces make for stunning photo-ops and beautifully highlights décor.
Contact Betty H. Reckas Cultural Center for capacity details.
For an ideal location and unique event spaces, The West Hollywood EDITION is perfect for the glamorous couple.
See how The Roof overlooks the sparkling city below at night and creates a magical ambiance for your special event.
The West Hollywood EDITION can host up to 300 guests.
For a hacienda-style wedding venue, this luxe hotel is beautifully landscaped and decorated.
See how the courtyard area creates a quaint space between the indoor event areas to host your outdoor ceremony.
Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection can host up to 400 guests.
For a venue overlooking Los Angeles Bay, Bel-Air Bay Club is an elegant seaside venue.
Bel-Air Bay Club can host up to 400+ guests.
Outdoor Wedding Venues Near San Diego
For ballrooms and rooftop terraces, InterContinental San Diego has everything you need to make your wedding day a dream come true.
See how this fairytale chic wedding wowed guests with intimate seating and a candlelit cocktail reception.
InterContinental San Diego can host up to 1,100 guests.
For a world-renowned golf course and incredible views, this coastal venue is an idyllic setting for your Southern California nuptials.
See how this stunning pink wedding added whimsical touches to their ceremony and reception with light pink florals and dreamy décor.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines can host up to 450 guests.
For chic modern architecture and stunning views, The Lane is a flexible event venue space perfect for your indoor/outdoor wedding.
See how this chic wedding used clean lines and simple colors to create a romantic and refined wedding style.
The Lane can host up to 450 guests.
For a versatile venue, this venue offers 17,000 square feet of flexible space plus a stunning rooftop area to host your unique wedding.
Andaz San Diego can host up to 500 guests.
For a newly renovated venue, this luxury hotel offers stunning outdoor garden spaces surrounded by palm trees and beautiful architecture.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort can host up to 1,200 guests.
For a venue with an inspiring mission, Terra Madre Gardens is not only a stunning wedding venue, it is a paradise grown from the roots up by its founders.
Terra Madre Gardens can host up to 100 guests.
People Also Ask…
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