Top Rancho Santa Margarita Venues

Laguana Cliffs sits atop the Southern California Coast, offering guests an unforgettable, romantic experience. Even if you are staying for a relaxing vacation, Laguana Cliffs offers numerous activities for its guests. From activities like yoga classes to transportation to popular shopping destinations, the Marriott will make activities easy for all their guests. For the history lovers, there are many site seeing destinations near the hotel that offer a number of differenttours. Also, there are numerous wildlife attractions near the hotel as well as the many local beaches. Additionally, they are popular in hosting business conferences- perhaps due to their Oceanside location!

• Spaces for 200-600 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Country Clubs

At Bella Collina, you and your guests will be able to enjoy an unforgettable experience thanks to the design that is inspired by Tuscany. On 230 acres of lush rolling hills and panoramic views, our award-winning wedding and events venue is conveniently located in the heart of Southern California, between Los Angeles and San Diego. Thanks to our diverse selection of distinctive event spaces, as well as our world-class culinary team, we can assist you in creating a truly unique and unforgettable event. No matter if you are celebrating with your team, impressing clients, or holding an executive meeting, Bella Collina is the ideal location for your next corporate event. Your company will benefit from our expansive facility, which offers a variety of locations to accommodate your guests, as well as a variety of audio visual capabilities, including complimentary Wi-Fi services. Bella Collina can help you make your next fundraising event a huge success! Whether you are planning a golf tournament, a black tie event, or an auction, Bella Collina San Clemente offers custom packages designed specifically for charitable organizations. These packages provide significant savings on your event, allowing your organization to maximize its fundraising potential. Contact us today to learn more. Every aspect of your next special occasion can be handled by our on-site caterers and event specialists, who have years of experience. From wedding receptions to birthday parties to banquets to milestone birthday parties to baby showers and more, the team at Bella Collina will tailor the details to make planning appear effortless and will connect you with the best décor, entertainment, and audio visual vendors to make your event the best it can be.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Prego Restaurant carries more than 40 years of Italian dining heritage to The District at Tustin Legacy in Orange County, California. Originally established in Irvine in 1985 and relocated to its current Park Avenue address in 2017, the restaurant has long served as a gathering place for business lunches, celebratory dinners, and private events throughout the region. The dining room reflects a European sensibility, with arched entryways, polished copper accents, hardwood floors, rich cherrywood furnishings, and soaring ceilings. A patio overlooking lush palm-lined grounds extends the space outdoors, and large windows bring natural light to the interior throughout the day. Executive Chef Ugo Allesina, who has led the kitchen for more than 25 years, guides a menu of regional Italian specialties including house-made pastas, wood-fired pizza, grilled fresh fish, and spit-roasted meats paired with an extensive Italian and California wine list. Private events and full catering services accommodate groups throughout the restaurant's multiple dining areas, which together seat up to 300 guests. Prego has been recognized by the Restaurant Writers' Association and the Wine and Food Society of Southern California.

• Spaces for 10 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Venue with Activities

Boomers Irvine is a family entertainment center located at 3405 Michelson Drive in Irvine, California, part of the Boomers Parks network. The facility offers go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, arcade games, and rides, making it a destination for birthday celebrations, corporate outings, school group events, and community gatherings. Private event options include outdoor cabanas in Boomers Backyard — each accommodating up to 10 guests with comfortable seating, a wall-mounted TV, and complimentary bottled water — as well as furnished indoor party rooms and the open-air Boomers Backyard gathering space. Full and half-day venue buyouts are available for larger group celebrations, with customizable catering and beverage packages.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

On a clear day, the view from Chart House Dana Point extends 50 miles down the Southern California Coast all the way to La Jolla. As one of the best Dana Point restaurants with a view, Chart House is seated atop the majestic bluffs overlooking the Dana Point Harbor and the pristine azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Simply put, Chart House is one of the most romantic restaurants in Dana Point, year round. In the spring, the ocean comes to life with the mass migration of grey whales as they travel past Dana Point on their trip south. From our restaurant, you can view not only these majestic whales, but also dolphins and seals. Sailboats from the Yacht Club and Harbor streak across vibrant blue waters and fishing boats dot the horizon. Every July, the Chart House affords the best view in town of the magnificent fireworks set off from a barge in the Harbor. In December, holiday lights dazzle as the Boat Parade fills the waters. And all of this can be viewed from your table while enjoying the most unique menu of Prime Rib, steak and seafood Dana Point has to offer. For the best seafood restaurant in Dana Point with an amazing happy hour and the most beautiful ocean views in Orange County - Chart House is the place to be.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Perched on 2.4 acres along the edge of Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point, California, the Ocean Institute is a nonprofit marine science and maritime history center that has welcomed groups to its waterfront campus since 1977. Situated steps from a Marine Protected Area, the facility offers a genuinely distinctive backdrop for private events — one where tall-ship replicas dock at the working wharf and ocean views frame nearly every space. Four distinct event venues span a range of guest counts and atmospheres. The Samueli Conference Center & Courtyard seats up to 180 guests beneath vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, while the open-air Surf Deck delivers 180-degree ocean views for more intimate gatherings of up to 80. The Maddie James Maritime Wharf places events directly on the waterfront, overlooking the harbor and the Institute's historic vessels. For smaller meetings, the Executive Boardroom accommodates up to 18 with harbor views and integrated AV. In-house event staff assist with planning and day-of coordination. The campus catering kitchen is available to outside caterers, and add-on experiences — including live animal encounters and youth programming — are available for groups that want to make use of the Institute's broader educational offerings.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

We are glad to offer our restaurant and event space for your private parties, as well as a wide range of off-site catering choices, ranging from office lunches to huge weddings. Our 6,000-square-foot event space can accommodate a variety of social and corporate gatherings. A private entrance, full bar, state-of-the-art audio/video equipment, private facilities, and a heated outside patio are all available. The Great Room is perfect for banquet-style dinners and intimate gatherings. Our Main Dining Room, located at the center of Andrei's, has a distinct contemporary and welcoming environment. Large open windows provide a cosmopolitan eating experience right in the center of Irvine, revealing glimpses of some of the area's most spectacular high-rises. Sustainable wood floors, a central granite bar, attractive booth seating, and an open floor plan characterize the restaurant. Enjoy the beautiful California sunshine and fresh air while sipping cocktails or eating a meal on our shaded and heated patio with its own citrus and herb garden, one of Irvine's greatest al fresco dining alternatives. Reserve our luxurious Tower Room, located off the Main Dining Room, for seated or reception-style parties for a bit more solitude and an open view of our Citrus & Herb Terrace.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Park Place is a contemporary mixed-use campus in Irvine, California, offering event venues set within modern architecture, lush landscaping, and water features. Situated along Michelson Drive, the campus combines Class A office buildings with an array of event-ready spaces that accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to large-scale galas and weddings. Outdoor celebrations take shape on the Plaza Deck and Fountain Court, where architecturally inspired buildings frame a courtyard with water features and palm-lined walkways. Inside, Atrium 1 and 2 offer lobby-level gathering spaces with collaborative seating, an upscale coffee bar, and a media wall — opening onto a deck with patio seating. The Palm, Sage, and Olive Conference Centers provide flexible indoor options equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities. All events are supported by catering through Bon Appétit.

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Casa Romantica is the most exquisite bluff-top estate in all of Southern California. Casa Romantica, with its breathtaking views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and its stunning architecture, is the ideal location for weddings and private gatherings. The highly trained and experienced staff at Casa Romantica will ensure that your event runs smoothly, allowing you and your guests to take pleasure in every moment of your special occasion in the privacy and beauty of the enchanting Casa Romantica house and gardens. Casa Romantica is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting love and romance. When you book Casa Romantica for your wedding or private event, you are helping to support the organization's year-round calendar of cultural and educational programs for the community. A vendor from Casa Romantica's Exclusive Vendor List must be used for all of your services, including valet, rentals, catering, event planning/coordination, and floral arrangements. All other vendors are at the discretion of the client, though the Casa does maintain a Preferred Vendors List for its clients' convenience. Casa Romantica Private Event Rental Policies specify that vendors are required to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the venue. Casa Romantica requires all vendors to sign the Casa Romantica Vendor Rules and submit a certificate of insurance naming Casa Romantica as an additional insured in addition to any other requirements.

• Spaces for 150-1,500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Our facilities can be rented for meetings, parties, banquets, and various events. Completed applications must be received at least two weeks prior to your event date. Once your application is received, it will be processed within 5-10 days and you will be told the total cost of your rental. The entire payment and all paperwork is due to confirm your reservation

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

La Ventura is a private venue in the middle of San Clemente, California. With its lovely Spanish-Colonial Revival architecture, it is one-of-a-kind and charming. You will be transported into an intimate, timeless environment as you approach through the beautifully manicured hallway with Spanish Red Clay tile, into the open-air private courtyard with exposed wooden beams, suitable for any event or special occasion. Every event is one-of-a-kind, and our talented team of event planners will collaborate with you to design and realize your vision. Ceremonies are held in the nicely decorated courtyard for those who require a ceremonial space. The Grand Parlour is where the events and receptions take place. The Bride and her guests have their own bridal suite, while the Groom and his groomsmen have their own lounge. This event location is magnificent, opulent, and timeless, and is conveniently located in the tiny city of San Clemente. There are simply too many elements to convey this event space's wonderful character. It's something you have to see for yourself!

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Red O Restaurant - Mexican Inspired Steak & Seafood by Rick Bayless Dining at Red O is an experience like no other - offering a unique combination of highly acclaimed Mexican style cuisine and genuine service in an elegant atmosphere.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Sherman Gardens provides a stunning botanical backdrop for your dream garden wedding. Wide brick walks thread their way through the gardens, through boiling tile fountains and colorful, textured, and fragrant flower beds. Hanging baskets of fuchsia, begonias, and seasonal favorites line the aisle in the lovely Tea Garden. Alternatively, you can tie the knot beneath the 81-year-old California Pepper Tree. The Tropical Conservatory, which features bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and a koi pond, makes for a lovely photo backdrop. You get exclusive use of the full gardens to plan the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for thinking about Sherman Library & Gardens for your special occasion! For you and your guests, our magnificent botanical setting creates a picture-perfect garden wedding. We are excited to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams! "Farm-to-Table" and "Garden-to-Table" are not simply buzzwords for 608 Dahlia's food philosophy. We not only talk the talk, but we also walk the walk. We are honestly committed to giving you fresh, seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients, sometimes literally right from the garden. We are fortunate to be located in the heart of Sherman Library and Gardens, which encompasses 2.2 acres of exquisite beauty and wealth.

• Spaces for 10-220 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

We recognize that your love story is one-of-a-kind, and so should your wedding. That's why, instead of wedding packages, we've replaced them with wedding planners, creating a more personalized experience for your perfect Southern California wedding. In our exquisite settings, which offer a more intimate, refined experience than other wedding venues in Southern California, we've included all the extras to make your special day even more extraordinary. So tell us about your dream, and we'll make it a reality. Ayres Hotels offers exquisite indoor and outdoor event venues where friends and family congregate in breathtaking destinations from Anaheim to Los Angeles, Paso Robles to Costa Mesa, whether arranging the perfect proposal, an intimate wedding reception, or a lovely honeymoon. Our California wedding venues provide European-inspired décor and elegance, as well as inventive catering, audiovisual, and magnificent courtyards and pool areas for outdoor celebrations. Our wedding planners will assist you in planning every detail so that the days leading up to the big day go off without a hitch. Explore venues by clicking on a destination above, or start preparing by submitting a request for proposal. All Ayres Hotels locations offer group room blocks if your guests are searching for a convenient and luxurious place to stay near your wedding ceremony or event area. Allow our experts to assist you with every aspect of the preparation process, from booking a hotel block to organizing local activities for your wedding party.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

A luxurious retreat overlooking the rolling Pacific waves, Newport Beach Hotel & Spa delivers unparalleled opportunities for discovery. Soothing spa treatments and an unmatched setting near Corona del Mar inspire guests to soak up all SoCal has to offer. After a dramatic $70 million transformation, we offer a whole new take on coastal living with sleek, modern style. Retreat to one of our Newport Beach hotel's elegant accommodations and enjoy sweeping Pacific views, vibrant decor and plush furnishings. Our Newport Beach luxury hotel near Corona Del Mar features 532 newly redesigned hotel rooms, each offering a private enclave of refreshing comfort. This Corona Del Mar hotel in Newport Beach, CA offers over 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, ideal for weddings and receptions. Host an unforgettable event in one of our stunning venues and allow our dedicated event managers help you create a productive conference or celebration that exceeds your expectations.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Green River is a Wedding and Special Event Facility with breathtaking views of the nearby Santa Ana Mountain Range and proximity unlike any other in the area. With borders of the property in Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, it makes Green River the perfect meeting point for spread out guests. Upon arrival to the property you are greeted by the beautiful Spanish-style clubhouse featuring a courtyard fountain and manicured landscape. The Grandiose banquet room is spacious yet inviting and can be set for as many as 600 or arranged for an intimate group of 50. This space provides our signature wall of windows with patio doors that open up to our veranda overlooking the wedding ceremony area. Allow yourself to be taken away by the amazing views and well kept golf course that surround you. All of this, along with our first-class service staff, makes Green River a perfect oasis for any special event in the Inland Empire. Fairview Green River eases the worry of wedding planning with four specially designed wedding packages. Our wedding specialists are ready to offer expert assistance in planning your ceremony and reception, allowing you to anticipate your special day with pleasure and confidence. Whether your dream of a grand gala or an intimate gathering, our team of professionals will ensure that every detail of your special day is attended to with the utmost care and attention to detail. You can choose from one of our designated packages or create an event entirely on your own. Every wedding held at the Fairview Green River includes dinner, invitations, DJ and MC services, and a toast. If one of their pre-designed packages is not quite what a couple is searching for the pair can design their own. Additional services include a guest book, centerpieces, and flower arrangements for the ceremony. For those that love golf, a number of their packages have the option of a foursome on the course. While they are deeply proud of their outdoor ceremony space, they allow just the reception to take place at the club if the couple so chooses. The top-notch service staff ensures an enjoyable evening and they provide setup and breakdown for a stress-free event. Due to their plethora of choices, the club encourages having a free consultation with their team of planners to go through all of the various options.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California, was founded in 1958 and is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs on the West Coast. Members of the BCYC have reciprocity with yacht clubs all around the United States and the world. As soon as you walk into BCYC, you'll notice the welcoming and relaxed attitude that has been the club's signature and reputation. The main benefits of membership are the long-lasting camaraderie and friendships formed among members who share their passion for the sea through active social, racing, and cruising programs. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club's special events are hallmarks of style and award-winning hospitality. BCYC is the preferred location for holiday gatherings, private parties, and business meetings. As you organize your event with a professional in the field, you can expect excellent attention to detail, delectable meals, and breathtaking views. Our knowledgeable personnel will assure your happiness by paying attention to even the smallest details and exerting extra effort.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Green River is a wedding and special event venue with spectacular views of the Santa Ana Mountain Range and a location unlike any other in the area. With borders in Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, Green River is the ideal meeting spot for guests that are spread out. When you arrive at the property, you'll be greeted by a lovely Spanish-style clubhouse with a courtyard fountain and well-kept landscaping. The grandiose banquet space is vast yet inviting, and can accommodate up to 600 people or a smaller group of 50. Our characteristic wall of windows with patio doors that open up to our veranda overlooking the wedding ceremony area can be found in this location. Allow yourself to be swept away by the breathtaking scenery and immaculately maintained golf course. Fairview Green River offers breathtaking views and easy accommodations, making it ideal for any bride. Fairview Green River's wedding packages can be customized to fit almost any budget or style. Our wedding planners can help you design your dream wedding while alleviating you of the stress of coordinating various vendors and other arrangements.