Top wedding venues in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Zola

Updated 4/13/2025

When celebrating your love, you’ll want to choose a venue that feels true to you as a couple. Barn or brewery? Skyline or shoreline? Your venue is often one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make when wedding planning—but it doesn’t have to be stressful! We’ve got you with this year’s most-loved venues. These wedding venues have some of the best reviews from Zola couples.

San Juan Hills Golf Club

Up to 250 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
San Juan Hills Golf Club
San Juan Hills Golf Club

San Juan Hills Golf Club

Up to 250 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
As a wedding planner, I'm always happy to work with the San Juan Hills Golf Club. The venue is beautiful and the staff is professional and always on top of everything from communication to set up and food service. I highly recommend this venue!
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El Adobe De Capistrano

Up to 250 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
El Adobe De Capistrano
El Adobe De Capistrano

El Adobe De Capistrano

Up to 250 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
As a wedding planner, I have had the pleasure of working with El Adobe de Capistrano countless times, and I can say with confidence that they are truly a standout venue. Their communication style is attentive and organized, which is so important when coordinating a seamless event. The quality of their work is exceptional - their food is delicious, and the service provided by their wonderful staff is simply incredible. It is so important that I guide my clients to venues that I trust wholeheartedly, and El Adobe is most certainly that!
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Jewel of Ortega

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
Jewel of Ortega
Jewel of Ortega

Jewel of Ortega

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
We had our wedding last year at Jewel of Ortega, and while the venue itself was absolutely stunning, there were a few issues that left us disappointed. Dan, the venue manager, was a pleasure to work with—he was helpful and guided us through every step of the planning process. However, there were a couple of things that didn’t meet our expectations. First, there was some confusion around pricing. We booked in 2023 for our wedding in 2024 at a rate of 11,000, with the understanding that prices would increase in 2024. However, we later discovered that the “off-peak” pricing advertised on
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Plaza De Magdalena

Up to 229 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
Plaza De Magdalena
Plaza De Magdalena

Plaza De Magdalena

Up to 229 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
Plaza De Magdalena was a beautiful venue for our wedding. The reception space was lovely. While the ceremony area and bridal suite were a bit on the smaller side, the venue provided great value overall. The food was amazing, and they included all the tableware and linens, which was a nice perk. The venue coordinator, Patti, could have been more responsive which was the most frustrating part about choosing this venue. However, the rest of team still did a great job making our day special. The groom's dressing area was a bit unconventional, being in a storage room, but
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Franciscan Gardens

Up to 200 guestsAll-inclusiveIndoor & outdoor
Franciscan Gardens
Franciscan Gardens

Franciscan Gardens

Up to 200 guestsAll-inclusiveIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
Franciscan Gardens was absolutely incredible! The most stunning venue I have ever seen. We got married there in April and the entire Franciscan Gardens team was an absolute dream to work with. They made the whole process so easy and so magical. Would 1000% recommend anyone to use this venue.
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Bad to the Bone BBQ

Up to 130 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
Bad to the Bone BBQ
Bad to the Bone BBQ

Bad to the Bone BBQ

Up to 130 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
We have used Bad To The Bone BBQ for many occasions and they always exceed our expectations. The communication with their team is responsive, detailed, and understanding, which made planning my daughter’s wedding day a breeze. The food they provided was absolutely delicious, elegant, and of the highest quality. Their staff were true professionals who ensured everything went smoothly. From start to finish, Bad To The Bone contributed to making the special day perfect with their top-notch service and amazing cuisine that perfectly matched the occasion. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional catering experience.
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