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Beach Wedding Venues near Washington, DC
Washington has 6 beach wedding venues nearby — including 3 with ocean views. Each one is verified within a few miles of a real shoreline, and listings are ranked by what couples say (rating weighted by review count), with the distance to the water, ocean-view and private-beach flags, and what's included — so you can shortlist your tours and go see them in person.
The Wharf DC
4.7 ★★★★★ 15,769 reviews
Vibrant waterside venue featuring restaurants and seafood venues plus a boardwalk and piers.
InterContinental Washington D.C. - the Wharf by IHG
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,879 reviews
Chic hotel featuring an upscale restaurant, a fitness center & a spa, plus a rooftop pool & bar.
District Pier at The Wharf
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Dramatic riverside gathering place for concerts and festivals, plus a range of restaurants and shops.
The Wharf Dockmaster Building
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Waterfront event venue at the Wharf featuring 360-degree views.
Fathom Gallery Georgetown
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Gallery featuring a courtyard, where weddings and other events are held.
The Potomac View Terrace
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know around Washington
All 5 venues with posted hours are open on Sundays — handy if a weekend tour is the only time you can both get away.
For that water-as-your-backdrop ceremony, the venues here with standout ocean views are The Wharf DC, District Pier at The Wharf and The Wharf Dockmaster Building — the horizon does half your decor budget's job.
More planning links
- Best beach wedding venues in District of Columbia — the state-wide ranking
- Confirmed wedding venues near Washington — the 6 venues here proven to host weddings
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