The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

The Best Beach & Waterfront Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

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2 Wedding Venues in San Marcos, CA

Beaches, waterfront settings
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La Jolla Cove Rooftop by Wedgewood Weddings 

4.3

La Jolla, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $12,715
  • Offer

Say 'I do' with a stunning ocean view at La Jolla Cove Rooftop by Wedgewood Weddings. This premium location brings the breathtaking beauty of SoCal to every event with a spacious, alfresco rooftop, complete with yacht-style decking, an expansive and chic built-in bar, a sleek veranda with a bamboo accented ceiling, and extensive views of La Jolla Cove that are one of a kind. Situated at the top of the La Jolla Cove Hotel & Suites, partygoers have exclusive access to the entirety of the hotel's sixth-floor rooftop. Additional cozy lounge furniture and firepits create an inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy the beauty of the coast all throughout the night.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Provides catering services
  • Pets can join the celebration

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • No free parking
  • No on-site bridal suite
We can't thank Wedgewood Weddings at La Jolla Cove (especially Elizabeth) enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! From start to finish, they went above and beyond, making us feel completely comfortable and as stress-free as possible. Elizabeth and the team understood our vision and brought it to life in the most magical way. We enjoyed every moment and our guests are STILL raving about the event. If you want a team that truly cares about making your dream wedding day come true, book them. SO MUCH bang for your buck! Constant and consistent communication from the planning team, delicious food, fantastic bartenders, great DJ and overall very responsive vendors.
Michaela D., 3 months ago
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Lakehouse Resort 

5.0

San Marcos, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor & indoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Welcome. Whether your vision for your celebration is traditional or trendsetting, festive or formal, intimate or grand scale, Lakehouse Hotel and Resort will capture your down-the-aisle style. Located in North San Diego county, close to Carlsbad and the beaches, Lakehouse spans over 200 acres of breathtaking lake views, serene golf course views and luxuriously appointed indoor and outdoor venues for dream weddings.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Lakehouse Resort & Golf was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the very beginning, Lia and her team were incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs. They truly listened to our vision and brought it to life in the most stunning way, from the cocktail hour setting to the dinner party. Not a single detail was missed, and the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous with its waterfront location. The service was impeccable, and everyone is still raving about the incredible food. Lakehouse also provided additional activities for our guests like golfing and duffy boat rides, making it a full weekend celebration. Choosing Lakehouse was hands down the best decision we made - it was truly a magical place to get married!
Jennifer F., 8 months ago

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About wedding venues in San Marcos, CA

Why Do San Marcos Venues Provide Exceptional Wedding Experiences?

San Marcos, CA delivers truly distinctive wedding settings with its Mediterranean-inspired landscapes and comfortable temperatures you can enjoy year-round. You'll find venues like Green Gables with romantic rose gardens and beautiful statuary that create picture-perfect backdrops. Twin Oaks offers an 1891 historic property where natural forests surround your celebration, while Lakehouse Resort provides a stunning waterfront setting for your ceremony. Most San Marcos venues showcase Spanish-style architecture that adds timeless elegance to your photos. Places like The Griffith House offer wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds and separate preparation spaces so you and your partner can get ready comfortably before the big moment.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in San Marcos?

San Marcos features impressive estate venues like Green Gables that offer exclusive use; you'll be the only wedding that day; with gorgeous rose gardens and multiple ceremony sites to choose from. Twin Oaks gives you a vintage garden estate experience complete with a tented pavilion while Lakehouse Resort sprawls across 200 acres with a beautiful lakeside lawn for your vows. If you're planning something more intimate, you'll also find venues perfectly suited for smaller parties with casual atmospheres that help everyone feel right at home during your celebration.

How Much Will Your San Marcos Wedding Cost?

Wedding budgets in San Marcos scale up depending on your guest count. For 50 guests you're looking at about $25,413 while 100 guests jumps to $42,400. With 150 guests expect around $58,364 and 200 guests comes in at $72,627. Larger celebrations with 250 guests reach $86,889 and 300 guests tops out at $101,151. The average venue itself costs $10,345 in San Marcos which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget for a 150-person event. That's actually a good value compared to the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 where venues typically eat up 25% of total costs.

What Are San Marcos Prices for Additional Wedding Services?

Service CategoryAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Catering$8,27614%
Florists$7,58613%
Bar Services$6,62111%
Planners$4,6908%
Photographers$4,6218%
Videographers$4,1797%
Bands and DJs$1,6493%
Cakes and desserts$7931%
Hair & Makeup$5821%

When Should You Book Your San Marcos Wedding Venue?

Couples typically book their San Marcos venues about a year (359 days) before their wedding date with October being the hottest month for inquiries. You'll want to secure your date within 12-14 months of your celebration if you're aiming for peak season. The good news is you'll find more flexibility if you're open to non-peak seasons when venues have more availability and you might even score better pricing during these less competitive times.

Which San Marcos Venues Offer Exceptional Accessibility?

The Griffith House gives you fully accessible Spanish-style grounds including dedicated ceremony lawns and separate preparation areas everyone can navigate comfortably. Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate features wheelchair-accessible garden pathways patios and beautifully landscaped grounds plus they offer A/V equipment and a kosher kitchen if you need those options. Green Gables Wedding Estate is also wheelchair accessible throughout with charming settings that make both ceremonies and receptions feel magical while ensuring all your guests can participate fully in your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Culinary Experiences in San Marcos?

Green Gables Estate delivers exclusive culinary experiences you and your guests will remember with their high-quality catering services. You'll love Lakehouse Resort's premium catering from professional culinary teams who specialize in waterfront receptions that match the beautiful setting. Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers custom catering options focused on excellent food tailored specifically to wedding events. Their attention to detail in both presentation and quality means your wedding meal becomes a highlight of the celebration rather than just another part of the day.

How Can San Marcos Venues Support Remote Participation?

While San Marcos venues don't explicitly advertise advanced remote participation features you can work with places like Twin Oaks House & Gardens and Green Gables Estate to create custom AV setups for enhanced virtual experiences. They provide spaces that can accommodate the technology you need to include distant loved ones. If you're looking for more advanced tech integration you might consider venues near San Marcos like Parq Event Center in San Diego where you'll find state-of-the-art sound systems and projection capabilities that make remote guests feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

Why Do San Marcos Venues Provide Exceptional Wedding Experiences?

San Marcos, CA delivers truly distinctive wedding settings with its Mediterranean-inspired landscapes and comfortable temperatures you can enjoy year-round. You'll find venues like Green Gables with romantic rose gardens and beautiful statuary that create picture-perfect backdrops. Twin Oaks offers an 1891 historic property where natural forests surround your celebration, while Lakehouse Resort provides a stunning waterfront setting for your ceremony. Most San Marcos venues showcase Spanish-style architecture that adds timeless elegance to your photos. Places like The Griffith House offer wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the grounds and separate preparation spaces so you and your partner can get ready comfortably before the big moment.

What Types of Wedding Venues Can You Find in San Marcos?

San Marcos features impressive estate venues like Green Gables that offer exclusive use; you'll be the only wedding that day; with gorgeous rose gardens and multiple ceremony sites to choose from. Twin Oaks gives you a vintage garden estate experience complete with a tented pavilion while Lakehouse Resort sprawls across 200 acres with a beautiful lakeside lawn for your vows. If you're planning something more intimate, you'll also find venues perfectly suited for smaller parties with casual atmospheres that help everyone feel right at home during your celebration.

How Much Will Your San Marcos Wedding Cost?

Wedding budgets in San Marcos scale up depending on your guest count. For 50 guests you're looking at about $25,413 while 100 guests jumps to $42,400. With 150 guests expect around $58,364 and 200 guests comes in at $72,627. Larger celebrations with 250 guests reach $86,889 and 300 guests tops out at $101,151. The average venue itself costs $10,345 in San Marcos which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget for a 150-person event. That's actually a good value compared to the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 where venues typically eat up 25% of total costs.

What Are San Marcos Prices for Additional Wedding Services?

Service CategoryAverage CostPercentage of Total (150 guests)
Catering$8,27614%
Florists$7,58613%
Bar Services$6,62111%
Planners$4,6908%
Photographers$4,6218%
Videographers$4,1797%
Bands and DJs$1,6493%
Cakes and desserts$7931%
Hair & Makeup$5821%

When Should You Book Your San Marcos Wedding Venue?

Couples typically book their San Marcos venues about a year (359 days) before their wedding date with October being the hottest month for inquiries. You'll want to secure your date within 12-14 months of your celebration if you're aiming for peak season. The good news is you'll find more flexibility if you're open to non-peak seasons when venues have more availability and you might even score better pricing during these less competitive times.

Which San Marcos Venues Offer Exceptional Accessibility?

The Griffith House gives you fully accessible Spanish-style grounds including dedicated ceremony lawns and separate preparation areas everyone can navigate comfortably. Twin Oaks House and Garden Estate features wheelchair-accessible garden pathways patios and beautifully landscaped grounds plus they offer A/V equipment and a kosher kitchen if you need those options. Green Gables Wedding Estate is also wheelchair accessible throughout with charming settings that make both ceremonies and receptions feel magical while ensuring all your guests can participate fully in your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Culinary Experiences in San Marcos?

Green Gables Estate delivers exclusive culinary experiences you and your guests will remember with their high-quality catering services. You'll love Lakehouse Resort's premium catering from professional culinary teams who specialize in waterfront receptions that match the beautiful setting. Twin Oaks House & Gardens offers custom catering options focused on excellent food tailored specifically to wedding events. Their attention to detail in both presentation and quality means your wedding meal becomes a highlight of the celebration rather than just another part of the day.

How Can San Marcos Venues Support Remote Participation?

While San Marcos venues don't explicitly advertise advanced remote participation features you can work with places like Twin Oaks House & Gardens and Green Gables Estate to create custom AV setups for enhanced virtual experiences. They provide spaces that can accommodate the technology you need to include distant loved ones. If you're looking for more advanced tech integration you might consider venues near San Marcos like Parq Event Center in San Diego where you'll find state-of-the-art sound systems and projection capabilities that make remote guests feel like they're right there celebrating with you.

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