Top San Juan Capistrano Venues

• Spaces for 200-2,300 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Soka University of America offers event rentals on its Aliso Viejo, California campus, set amid Tuscan-style architecture overlooking a 4,000-acre wildlife preserve in southern Orange County. The university has hosted corporate functions, weddings, receptions, conferences, and private celebrations for over two decades, with facilities accommodating gatherings ranging from 25 to 2,300 guests. Multiple event spaces span the campus grounds. Founders Hall houses the two-story Art Gallery — an 8,000-square-foot gallery with hardwood floors suited for banquets, cocktail receptions, fundraisers, and holiday parties — as well as a third-floor Meeting Room for lectures and corporate gatherings. The Athenaeum, available exclusively for outdoor events, features a garden and courtyard with a 180-degree view of the canyon, adjacent to the landmark Tuscan-style building. The Recreation Center Gymnasium spans 18,000 square feet with high ceilings, a wood surface floor, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, accommodating large-scale events from galas to athletic competitions and concerts. The campus also hosts weddings, high school dances, dance competitions, gymnastics meets, quilt shows, and summer residential conferences. Outside caterers are welcome with advance notice, and wedding bookings are coordinated through a professional event planner.

• 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 22-294 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Mozambique Laguna Beach is an ocean-view steakhouse and live music venue situated along South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California. Drawing inspiration from South African coastal dining traditions, the restaurant specializes in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood seasoned with signature Peri-Peri pepper, while its second floor hosts Ivan'z House — a dedicated music club featuring regional and national artists Thursday through Sunday. Six distinct event spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes, from the intimate 22-seat Palm Patio to the 294-guest Ivan'z House, covering everything from private dinners to full reception-style buyouts. Spaces include the Veranda Rooftop with panoramic ocean and city views, the Garden Patio with a firepit and lush greenery, the speakeasy-themed Durban Room with a fireplace and piano, and the Parrot Room equipped with a screen and projector. Event packages include linens, tableware, full bar service, audio/visual capabilities, valet, and complimentary transportation — all coordinated by an on-site events team.

• 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!

Seven4one is a boutique coastal hotel on South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California, available exclusively as a full private-buyout venue for weddings and special events. The property's 10 guestrooms and 2 suites, described as the largest vacation rental in Orange County, become an all-inclusive celebration setting when reserved in full — guests enjoy overnight accommodations alongside their event. The venue accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 100 guests across several distinct spaces: an ocean-view sun deck and open-air urban courtyard for ceremonies, an ocean-view deck for cocktails and sunset viewing, a sleek lobby lounge for relaxed conversation, and a central courtyard lounge for dancing. The beachside setting is customizable to match each couple's or group's vision. Kitchen S4O provides in-house culinary services with flexible styles ranging from passed hors d'oeuvres to formal dining, along with bar packages and signature cocktails. Seven4one hosts weddings, anniversary celebrations, corporate retreats, and other private gatherings, approaching each event as custom-built around the client's preferences.

• Spaces for 180-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Occasions at Laguna Village, nestled along Laguna Beach's stunning coastline, invites you to be a guest at your own wedding. We provide individual service to organize and execute every detail of your big day professionally and in a dreamy setting. Our oceanfront wedding terrace offers one of the most stunning vistas on the California Coastline, framed by year-round hillside gardens and surrounded by the peaceful sound of the Pacific surf. The elegance of Occasions at Laguna Village will ensure that your big day is remembered for a lifetime in the most romantic setting on the Pacific Coast. If you read our evaluations, you'll see that people are raving not only about our location, but also about how wonderful our event planning and coordination team, led by Dayna Lewis, was. Dayna and her staff will guide you through every step of the planning process so that every moment of your special day is perfect. Laguna Village's events includes all you need for cuisine, decor, entertainment, and lighting in a variety of packages.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

St. Francis by the Sea is a historic cathedral in the heart of Laguna Beach, California, operating as the National Historic Cathedral of The American Catholic Church. Located at 430 Park Ave, the venue is known to locals as "Laguna Beach's historic little Cathedral" and welcomes couples, families, and community members for a wide range of sacramental celebrations. The cathedral hosts weddings, baptisms, quinceaneras, and memorial services, and is available as a destination venue for couples traveling from across the country. Its flexible marriage canons accommodate interfaith couples and those with prior marriages who may find fewer options at other parishes, with clergy serving more than 70 communities across Southern California from Ventura County to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Laguna Art Museum is a cultural institution founded in 1918 by local artists, situated at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach, California. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the museum has served as a gathering place for art and community for over a century, dedicated to presenting art that embodies and preserves the California experience. The museum offers a range of event spaces that accommodate gatherings from intimate workshops to large receptions of up to 350 guests. The Steele Gallery, the largest of the museum's event galleries, seats 120 guests at rounds, while a second gallery accommodates 60–80 guests in rows. A conference room equipped with a projector and screen supports meetings, workshops, and training sessions, and a Kids' Studio provides a creative birthday celebration environment for younger guests. Private events benefit from on-site amenities including a stage, podium, wireless microphones, sound system, and a kitchen with a 30-inch gas oven and warming drawers. The museum works with a preferred vendor list of caterers, musicians, DJs, florists, and valet services, and welcomes outside caterers for maximum flexibility.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The luxurious and private Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, located in the heart of Coto de Caza, is the ideal home-away-from-home for golfers and tennis players alike. There are a variety of world-class amenities at our clubhouse, including golf, tennis, swimming, as well as a sports club and spa that are housed in our beautiful, 44,000 square foot craftsman-style clubhouse. Our legendary golf courses were designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and include the North Course, which has been rated as one of the top 25 courses in the country by Golf Magazine. We invite you to come experience resort-style living at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club on a daily basis throughout the year. You'll find that Coto de Caza is the ideal Orange County venue for a picturesque and personalized wedding celebration here. Our craftsman-style clubhouse, with its grand staircase, rich naturally lit lobby, and views of our gorgeous golf course and cascading waterfall, will leave your guests speechless. Our wedding planning team will provide you with unsurpassed service and will coordinate your every desire in order to create the wedding of your dreams for you. By hosting your next corporate event at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, you'll discover new ways to motivate your team and impress your colleagues. Our events team will assist you with every detail of your event, from team-building sessions and employee play days to formal strategy meetings and corporate dinners. We will ensure that your event is personalized and professional in every way.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a lavish event, we have a variety of fantastic venues to choose from. Choose from our curated collection of one-of-a-kind venues and estates. Our Mansion, Garden, Beachfront, Rustic, Nature, and Ballroom properties will inspire you. Our V&E Team members try to provide the greatest wedding experience for each of our V&E Couples. We try to provide comfort and advice every step of the journey, with over 20 years of experience and a language of love driving our business. We understand that your life is going on when you're planning your wedding. We hope this reassures you that you are our top priority! Choose from a choice of One-of-a-Kind V&E Exclusive Wedding Locations in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and San Diego Counties, as well as the Palm Springs Area, to create the perfect background for your Dream Wedding! The wedding will be held in a picturesque gazebo on the grass, followed by a gorgeous reception in the ranch-style country club. The location has a rustic vibe to it without surrendering its glitz.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Our unique VenuesandEstates.com wedding locations may be found all across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties! V&E's Country Vineyard, Tuscan Countryside Ranch, Cobblestone Manor, and Majestic Vineyard, with their lovely country feel, are sure to make your wedding day as amazing as you are! Our Elegantly Rustic Country Vineyard boasts a beautiful historic barn and breathtaking surroundings for the perfect photo opportunity! Get married among lovely trees, then celebrate with a celebration in the charming, rustic barn! Our stunning Tuscan Countryside Ranch, with Spanish Colonial architecture, elegant courtyards, and breathtaking mountain vistas on all sides, will take your guests breath away! This location will undoubtedly steal your breath away! At our V&E Cobblestone Manor, make your day as special as possible! This venue offers a 1920's Ranch house with plenty of greenery and a private courtyard garden and pool! V&E Majestic Vineyard is the place to be if you want to be surrounded by spectacular views. This location is situated on a hilltop vineyard with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys!

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Country Club

Whether it be a small company luncheon, elegant dinner or wedding celebration, Strawberry Farms Golf Club offers an ambiance wonderfully different from the typical banquet or hotel venue setting. With excellent food and exceptional service, Strawberry Farms is the perfect place for your event. a little about us Strawberry Farms Golf Club combines the rural beauty and tranquility of the surrounding area with the challenge of true championship golf to create an unforgettable experience. Strawberry Farms Golf Course, the premier golf course in Orange County, provides a challenging and enjoyable environment for golf enthusiasts and corporate groups of all sizes. There are stunning vistas across the 35-acre reservoir from the course's 18-hole, par-71 layout, which is set among canyons and wetlands with rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural vegetation. The Farmhouse Grill serves delicious food seven days a week, and our Big Red Barn provides a one-of-a-kind setting for any special occasion. Events Strawberry Farms is tucked away in the canyons of Irvine, making it a truly unique and picturesque location to visit. Strawberry Farms, located at the end of a white picket fence-lined road, offers an atmosphere that is a far cry from the typical banquet or hotel setting.

• 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 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 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 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 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 120-175 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

The Balboa Inn’s event planning and catering teams will make sure you have everything you need — state-of-the-art audio-visuals, gourmet cuisine, perfectly timed meeting breaks and oceanfront accommodations for your guests. Complimentary wireless Internet service is available in all of our Newport Beach meeting rooms and accommodations, and valet and self parking are also offered.

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa offers event spaces for your next celebration in Newport Beach, 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.