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SANTA MONICA WEDDING VENUES
| From beautiful bluffs and views of the majestic Pacific Ocean to private and enchanting settings, Santa Monica has been the desired destination for weddings and receptions for years. Santa Monica is home to many beautiful locations for weddings of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for accommodations for a small, intimate wedding reception or for a large, elaborate wedding, Santa Monica is the preferred destination for your most memorable moments. Our knowledgeable sales staff is ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you might have regarding any of these potential wedding venues. We’re here to make sure that your special day is held at a special location. Contact our Sales Department for room blocks and special event assistance at (800) 771-2322 or sales@santamonica.com Below is a list of wedding locations for which Santa Monica is world famous. |
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| OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN | ||
| Casa Del Mar | 1910 Ocean Ave, SM | Tel. 310 581 5533 |
| The historic charm and elegance of the Colonnade Ballroom and 6,800 sq ft of event space. | ||
| Shutters on the Beach | 1 Pico Blvd, SM | Tel. 310 458 0030 |
| Luxury beach-house style located right on the sand. Wedding ceremonies held on Pacific Terrace with reception in the Grand Salon. | ||
| Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | 1700 Ocean Ave, SM | Tel. 310 458 6700 |
| Choice of breathtaking locations: 20,000 sq ft of event space, indoor and outdoor reception areas, Arcadia Grand Ballroom, Catalina Junior Ballroom & oceanfront private dining. | ||
| Looff Hippodrome Carousel | Santa Monica Pier | Tel. 310 395-4248 |
| National historic landmark, unique events, both large and small, with panoramic views of the coastline. | ||
| Maria Sol Restaurant | 401 Santa Monica Pier, SM | Tel. 310 319 5050 |
| Unique location at the end of the pier, private room seats 112, plus adjacent open patio area. | ||
| Palisades Park | Ocean Avenue, SM | Tel. 310 458 8974 |
| Cliff-top park stretching north from the pier along the bluffs. Landscaped rose garden. For event/permit regulations call: City Hall Open Space Management | ||
| Crescent Bay Park | Barnard Way/Bay Street, SM | Tel. 310 458 8974 |
| Public Park with large grassy area adjacent to the beach. For event/permit regulations: call City Hall Open Space Management | ||
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| ON THE BEACH | Tel. 310 458 8974 | |
| Anywhere on the sand providing the lifeguard views are not restricted. Events of less than 150 people do not require a permit. For event info/permits/regulations regarding canopies, chairs etc: City Hall Open Space Management | ||
| LUSH GARDEN SETTING | ||
| Michael’s Restaurant | 1147 3rd St, SM | Tel. 310 451 0843 |
| Unique restaurant with exotic garden and terrace. Heaters and water-proof covering for year-round events. | ||
| Angels Attic | Colorado Ave, SM | Tel. 310 394 8331 |
| Lovely, private Victorian garden with gazebo – for an intimate occasion 30-35 people. | ||
| Chez Mimi Restaurant | 246 26th Street, SM | Tel. 310 393 0558 |
| Setting of a French country auberge, romantic courtyard gardens and patios. | ||
| Akwa Restaurant | 1413 Fifth St, SM | Tel. 310 656 9689 |
| Elegant courtyard with a profusion of plants and a graceful fountain. Holds 200 guests. | ||
| World Café | 2840 Main St, SM | Tel. 310 392 1661 |
| Colorful and stylish indoor/outdoor space. | ||
| Wilshire Restaurant | 2454 Wilshire Blvd, SM | Tel. 310 586 1742 |
| Beautiful leafy patio for a less traditional occasion. | ||
| The Buffalo Club | 1520 Olympic Blvd, SM | Tel. 310 450 8600 |
| Patio under a canopy of trees with Chinese lanterns. | ||
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| SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE | ||
| The Victorian | 2640 Main St, SM | Tel. 310 392 4956 |
| Authentic Victorian clapboard house, a block from the beach and beautifully restored for weddings and special events. | ||
| Fairmont Miramar Hotel | 101 Wilshire Blvd, SM | Tel. 310 576 7777 |
| The legendary Miramar offers 2 ballroom spaces, along with the Malibu Bungalow adjacent to the porte cochere and historic fig tree and the Catalina Bungalow, which opens up onto the lovely lush garden patio. Ceremonies can be held in the Miramar Gardens. | ||
| Sheraton Delfina Hotel | 530 W.Pico Blvd, SM | Tel. 310 399 9344 |
| Eight elegant and spacious function rooms including the Delfina Ballroom and the Lucina Suite, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and mountains. | ||
| Le Merigot Hotel | 1740 Ocean Ave, SM Tel | Tel. 310 395 9700 |
| Ceremonies on the elegant terrace with lush waterfall, followed by receptions in the Pacific Room with ocean view balcony. | ||
| Viceroy Hotel | 1819 Ocean Ave, SM | Tel. 310 260 7500 |
| Bridal showers, elegant rehearsal dinners and intimate wedding receptions: The hip and stylish Bristol Room with adjacent private outdoor patio for 120 guests, and the intimate Dorset Room, perfect for smaller occasions. Chic al fresco dining in poolside cabanas. | ||
| The DoubleTree Guest Suites | 1707 4th St, SM | Tel. 310 395 3332 |
| Elegant, sunny atrium, Carousel Ballroom caters for 250 guests and Marquee Ballroom for up to 90 guests. | ||
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| ARTISTIC ALTERNATIVE | ||
| Edgemar Theatre | 2437 Main St, SM | Tel. 310 399 3666 |
| Frank Gehry landmark building, divided into 2 theatres and an art gallery space. Events up to 250 people. | ||
| Track 16 Gallery | Bergamot Station | Tel. 310 264 4678 |
| Art gallery and finished warehouse for events up to 500 people | ||
| Writers Boot Camp | Bergamot Station | Tel. 800 800 1733 |
| 1733 Courtyard and 2,500 sq ft warehouse space | ||
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| PARKS & COMMUNITY BUDGET OPTIONS | ||
| Community halls in Joslyn Park, Marine Park, Memorial Park, Reed Park are available at very reasonable rates | ||
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| NEIGHBORING AREAS | ||
| Temescal Canyon Conference & Retreat Center | 15601 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades | Tel. 310 454 1395 x 103 |
| Nestled in a quiet canyon, a place of tranquil beauty: the lovely beamed Woodland Hall and adjacent grassy meadow, Woodland Terrace. Also, deeper into the canyon, the historic Stewart Hall which opens out on to a garden of sycamore trees and flowers. | ||
| Buerge Chapel | 925 Haverford Ave, Pacific Palisades | Tel. 310 454 6699 |
| Secluded chapel at the Aldersgate Methodist Retreat Center. Also meditation garden and reception rooms in craftsman style property. | ||
| Santa Monica Mountains | Tel. 805-370-2301 | |
| For informal weddings set in rolling hills and chaparrel country, Paramount Ranch, Strauss Ranch and Rancho Sierra Vista offer of a variety of unique outdoor options. | ||
| Self-Realization Fellowship Temple & Ashram Center | 17190 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades | Tel. 310 454 4114 |
| Spiritual sanctuary with10 acres of gardens and a natural spring-fed lake. | ||
| Inn of the Seventh Ray | 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga | Tel. 310 455 1311 |
| Lush, romantic, country setting, with burbling stream, meandering paths and secluded gazebo. | ||
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| DAY SPAS | ||
| Aveda Store, Salon & Spa | 1301 Montana Avenue | Tel. 310.576.0989 |
| Facials, massage, botox, microdermabrasion, salt glow and full salon. | ||
| Burke-Williams Day Spa & Massage Center | 1358 4th Street | 310.587.3366 |
| European-style massages, hydrotherapy and skin, nail, body and scalp care. | ||
| Club Sante in the Fairmont Miramar Hotel | 101 Wilshire Boulevard | 310.576.7777 |
| Massage, waxing, nails and facials. | ||
| Exhale Mind Body Spa (formerly Aqua) | 1422 2nd Street | 310.899.6222 |
| Vichy showers, Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, meditation, wellness programs, nutritious meals and drinks, soothing pools and 27 treatment rooms. | ||
| Finer Skin Care | 1828 1/2 Broadway | 310.393.2598 |
| European facials, peels, Botox, waxing, acne treatments, massage. | ||
| Fred Segal Beauty | 420 Broadway | 310.451.5155 |
| Facials, massages, skin treatments, waxing, nails, makeup and hair. |
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| Kenneth George Sanctuary | 1914 Wilshire Boulevard | 310.453.5497 |
| Two doors down from the Kenneth George Salon. Facials, massages, pedicures, manicures, waxing (including Brazilian, “Playboy” and eyebrow). | ||
| Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | 1700 Ocean Avenue | 310.458.6700 |
| Full-service spa and salon. Facials, massages, body treatments, wraps, skin, nail and hair care. | ||
| ONE the Spa at Shutters on the Beach | One Pico Boulevard | 310.458.0030 |
| Massage, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and extensive menu of treatments created by celebrity facialist Ole Henriksen. | ||
| Original Skin | 407 Santa Monica Boulevard | 310.395.4122 |
| Facials, microdermabrasion, peels, Botox, waxing, massage, laser hair removal and more. | ||
| The Spa at Equinox | 201 Santa Monica Boulevard | 310.593.8888 |
| Soothing body treatments, massage, Reiki, reflexology, manicures and waxing. | ||
| The Spa at Hotel Casa Del Mar | 1910 Ocean Front Walk | 310.581.7767 |
| Facials, body wraps and massages (open to guest only). | ||
| Spa Le Merigot at the Le Merigot Beach Hotel |
1740 Ocean Avenue | 310.395.9700 |
| Full range of spa services, including use of the outdoor pool and gym. | ||
| Willow Spa | 3127 Santa Monica Boulevard | 310.453.9004 |
| Enchanting Zen-influenced setting for a wellness spa offering skin care, massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga and the unique deep-heating treatment of the Japanese Enzyme bath. | ||