Orange County is known for its pristine beaches, awe-inspiring hilltop views, luxury homes, and fantastic shopping, so it’s no wonder that this spectacular Southern California gem is also home to countless incredible options for wedding venues. In this list, we’ve narrowed them down to 14 of the best luxury outdoor wedding venues in Orange County.

Located on a coastal bluff over the Pacific, this beachfront haven spans 30 acres. Celebrate your special day exchanging vows on one of their three lush oceanfront event lawns with space for up to 300 guests or the 1,200-square-foot outdoor courtyard adjacent to the Grand and Gallery Ballrooms.

30801 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website

This Ritz-Carlton has been an icon of elegance, refinement, and luxury for over 100 years and the Laguna Niguel location lives up to the name. This incredible Orange County resort is a coastal paradise located on a bluff overlooking miles of sandy beach and the beautiful blue water of the Pacific. The resort’s three outdoor wedding venues set a new standard in timeless romantic elegance. From the intimate setting of the Sunset Terrace or the Pacific Promenade Lawn, lined with richly colored gardens and native palms, to the dramatic views from The Bluff, each ceremony venue offers breathtaking panoramic ocean views.

One Ritz Carlton Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
Website

Imagine having your wedding on a sun-drenched hillside overlooking the crystal blue ocean. The magnificent 175-acre Monarch Beach Resort boasts a AAA Five-Diamond rating. Monarch Beach Resort offers a number of breathtaking outdoor locations for ceremonies and receptions, including The Grand Lawn, sprawling across 12,600 square feet of perfectly manicured greens and featuring stunning views; The Pacific Lawn, featuring a trellised gazebo, delicate rose bushes and flowering jacaranda; The Botanical Garden, a Mediterranean-style romantic garden with a white marble gazebo and sweeping ocean and golf course views; and the Botanical Lawn, which is adjacent to the garden and also features ocean and golf course views.

Shady Canyon Golf Club is a private club set on 300 majestic acres nestled alongside scenic, rugged, unspoiled natural hills. You’ll appreciate the attention to detail that Shady Canyon Golf Club offers their members. Not only can you have a wedding under the stars orchestrated to perfection, but it will also be uniquely tailored to the both of you. You’ll have the most memorable experience of your life that you’ll be reminiscing about long after it’s over. (Check with their catering department for current rules on hosting your wedding there without being a member).

100 Shady Canyon Dr
Irvine, CA 92603
Website

Balboa Bay Resort is a one-of-a-kind waterfront hotel offering a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired setting in beautiful Newport Beach. Their lovely beachfront and bayfront lawns cater to all types of weddings – big, small, relaxed, or formal.

1221 West Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Website

Pelican Hill brings together the best of classical design with modern California style. You’ll feel like you’re stepping into another world as you witness 504 acres of majestic coastal beauty. Despite its significant size, you’ll still feel a sense of sanctuary and seclusion. Their Villas and Bungalows are designed residential-style, which means that you can experience the comforts of home during your stay. Your wedding can take place under their iconic Rotunda. But before you do, you can relax at their Spa before walking down the aisle. To ensure you have the exceptional experience you deserve and desire, Pelican Hill only celebrates one wedding per day at their magnificent venue.

22701 S Pelican Hill Rd
Newport Coast, CA 92657
Website

Expect as close to perfection as you can get from a wedding at Big Canyon Country Club. You’ll receive first-class service in all aspects. Thus, you’ll be able to let your mind relax and fully appreciate each moment of your special day. Big Canyon Country Club is a private, member-owned club right next to Fashion Island in Newport Beach. If you have your heart set on having your wedding at Big Canyon but you aren’t a member, you can be sponsored by another club member. That member can be a friend, colleague, or family.

1 Big Canyon Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website

This gem of a resort was named among the top 25 resorts in Southern California by Conde Nast Traveler readers in 2019. Surf and Sand Resort has almost everything that you could possibly want in a wedding venue, including balconies facing the ocean, tranquil fountains, first-class coastal dining, a famous spa retreat, unique ballrooms, and so much more. This Mediterranean style village has 167 beachfront guest rooms, as well as 13 Laguna Beach suites, so you won’t have any issues booking accommodations.

1555 S Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Website

The Pacific Club’s trademark services include timeless elegance, award-winning cuisine, top-notch service, and hospitality. Plus, this location is quite different from many of the other venues on this list – you’ve got intriguing rolling terrain, with unique water features to perfectly complete the setting.

4110 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website

The Newport Beach Country Club is a sophisticated and contemporary private club that captures the spirit of Southern California with exceptional golfing, warm beach air, and panoramic views of the crystal blue seas. In their 4,000 square-foot Newport Ballroom, you will find terraces with panoramic views of the beautiful Newport Harbor and their rolling fairways.

One Clubhouse Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Website

If you want a picture-perfect garden wedding (with some early California history sprinkled in), then consider Sherman Library and Gardens. This 2.2-acre garden sanctuary makes for an absolutely fantastic wedding venue. Desert fauna, tropical fauna, you name it, and they likely have it! Sherman Library and Gardens happens to be a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, which means a portion of your venue rental fees may be tax-deductible.

2647 East Coast Hwy
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Website

If you’re looking to have a more intimate wedding, then Five Crowns is the place for you. “Micro weddings” have become increasingly popular in recent years, no doubt due to venues like the Five Crowns Restaurant. This restaurant is open for both daytime and evening private events. You can opt for their specially designed private party menu selections or work with their award-winning chefs to come up with a uniquely customized menu. This venue also offers greater flexibility in that they’re willing to help you find and coordinate with additional vendors to make your special day perfect.

3801 East Coast Hwy
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Website

This outdoor wedding venue is located at a garden and reception patio overlooking the charming rolling hills of the Trabuco Creek Reserve and the Rancho Mission Viejo. The club includes a private bridal suite as well as a ballroom where you’ll have access to all the necessities and luxuries you need to prepare for your big day. The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club and their restaurant O’Neill’s Bar and Grill will serve as the backdrop for your wedding and give you a ranch-style ambiance. And as for the scenery, the golf course and surrounding canyon hillsides will take your breath away.

26772 Avery Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Website

Located in the coastal city of San Clemente, The Historic Cottage features 1930’s architecture and colorful gardens that make for a wonderful vintage-inspired wedding. Outside the cottage, you’ll see beautiful adobe bricks lined around the patio. There is also a romantic courtyard where you and your guests can enjoy an outdoor gas fireplace with a view of the ocean. Sunsets here are best in the spring and fall, so be sure to plan your wedding accordingly! While gazing at the sea, you might get the chance to see whales migrating through the coastal waters in between Mexico and Alaska.

225 Avenida Califia
San Clemente, CA 92672
Website

California-based Bonnie Foster Productions (BFP) travels globally and has provided its award-winning, world-class live and hybrid musical entertainment for weddings and special events at the majority of these Orange County wedding venues on this list.

BFP offers the following services for your wedding:

We also team up with highly-rated, professional, creative, and service-oriented vendor partners to provide custom dance floors, stages, backdrops, event lighting, P.A. sound systems, vintage and contemporary furniture rentals, floral designs, traditional, contemporary & mobile photo booths, LED walls, wedding photography and videography, virtual online wedding live-streaming services and much more.

Bonnie Foster Productions incorporates a decades-evolving proprietary winning formula developed over 42 years at Wayne Foster Entertainment, a legendary musical family business established in 1972 by Bonnie Foster’s parents, Marin and Wayne Foster.

Your wedding will be the one that you and your guests will be inspired to participate in, truly enjoy, always remember and talk about for decades after the last note is played. Call or text us today at (858) 967-0167 to see how we can partner with you to make your wedding musically extraordinary, exceptionally gorgeous, and ultimately memorable and engaging for you, your families and friends; both the young and the young at heart.

Contact Us