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Martin Johnson House
4.8 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in La Jolla, California · 0.4 mi to the sand
Quaint venue for weddings and other events, featuring an ocean view and a large deck.
Plan your tour
- Setting oceanfront venue, 0.4 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone (858) 534-5604
- Website scripps.ucsd.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“It sits right above the coast with an amazing view of the water.”
What couples highlight
“A beautiful small area above the cliffs to watch the surfers at Scripps Pier or enjoy the local scenery!”
From the reviews
Great venue for events, attended a friends wedding here and the views and location are wonderful. Parking is scarce
As a local wedding photographer, I've been to all the wedding venues in the San Diego area, and Martin Johnson House is one of my favorites. This hidden gem combines a quiet and charming vibe with a dramatic oceanfront view.
I have been the DJ/emcee and officiant for many weddings here. It is absolutely beautiful with views looking over Scripps Pier, La Jolla and the Pacifuc Ocean. There is a large deck area with 2 levels and a lower grass area for the ceremony. Large trees provide shade and look great with up-lights at night.
It's nice, quiet, and beautiful. A good and proper place for occasions like weddings, celebrations, etc. The view is great. The small house looks good and has a nice galley. It's part of UCSD, so be sure to follow UCSD policy.
Getting married at Martin Johnson House
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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