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Beach wedding venues near San Diego

San Diego is Southern California's deepest beach-wedding market, from the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla to the wide sand at Coronado and the bayfront calm of Mission Bay. You get reliable sunshine, west-facing Pacific sunsets, and a rare mix of true beachfront resorts, oceanfront terraces, and sheltered bay venues within a half-hour drive. The Pacific runs cold, so this is a place couples come for the view and the light rather than a swim — spring and fall beat the "June Gloom" marine layer.

19 beach & waterfront venues · 5 all-inclusive · 9 with on-site lodging · 1 with a private beach · updated 2026

The venues to tour first

Bahia Resort Hotel

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6,082 reviews

998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA

Private beach On-site lodging All-inclusive Elopements breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Simple resort with conservative rooms, plus Mediterranean dining, a Moroccan lounge & free cruises.

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

4.3 ★★★★☆ 4,996 reviews

3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA

Ocean view On-site lodging All-inclusive breathtaking beach settingtoes-in-the-sand ceremony

Polynesian-style rooms & suites, plus a private beach, a spa & a tropical bird room.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4.2 ★★★★☆ 4,836 reviews

1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA

On-site lodging All-inclusive breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Chic rooms & bungalows on an island with a mile of beach, plus 5 pools, dining & a spa.

Marina Village Conference Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 990 reviews

1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA

Ocean view On-site lodging Elopements breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Center hosting events including weddings and parties in a picturesque venue with a marina.

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

1370 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA

Ocean view On-site lodging breathtaking beach settingstaff who go above & beyond

Relaxed hotel offering rooms & suites with nautical decor, plus free Wi-Fi, a pool & fishing.

The Thursday Club

4.9 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

1224 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA

Ocean view Elopements breathtaking beach settingdreamy oceanfront views

Venue featuring gardens, patios and terraces, overlooking the coast and ocean.

All-inclusive beach venues near San Diego

If you'd rather one contract cover the space, catering, bar, and coordination — ideal for a destination beach wedding — these venues offer packages: Bahia Resort Hotel, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, Paradise Point Resort & Spa, The Point, San Diego Mission Bay Wedding. See the national all-inclusive directory or read the cost guide first.

Stay on site: venues with lodging near San Diego

These venues turn the wedding into a seaside weekend — rooms, suites, or villas where you and your guests wake up on the water: Bahia Resort Hotel, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, Paradise Point Resort & Spa, Marina Village Conference Center, The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, The Point. The full list lives in the venues-with-lodging directory.

Before you book a tour

Go in prepared: the beach venue tour questions cover which way the ceremony faces, the permit, the weather backup, and setup over sand; the cost guide explains the price tiers and hidden line items; and the best-time guide pins down the right season around San Diego.

What couples say

My stay at the Bahia Resort Hotel was such a peaceful and relaxing experience. I loved that it was just a short walk to the ocean, giving the best of both worlds. What made the stay especially memorable was the tranquil atmosphere right outside my 1st floor patio.

Out of our entire LA/SD trip, I never expected this hotel to be the highlight! It has so much local character—the grounds are lush with plants and trees, and there are even adorable macaws on-site. While the rooms are a bit dated, they are by no means in bad shape.

Paradise Point Resort has a great location and some unique conveniences, but the rooms definitely felt older during our stay. We occasionally noticed spiders in the room throughout the week, and ants quickly found the dog food if it was left out too long due to some gaps around the doors with the weather stripping.

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