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Top of the Town
4.5 ★★★★★ 286 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Arlington, Virginia · 0.5 mi to the beach
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 180 guests, per the venue's own info
- Phone +1 703-387-8696
- Website topofthetown.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“The view is absolutely stunning and the transition from afternoon to dusk to evening light meant that the vibe was always becoming beautiful in new ways.”
“The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and it really felt like they were celebrating with us, not just hosting an event.”
“We hosted a reception here and it was the best - great location, spectacular view, and plenty of parking was an added bonus.”
“Showed up to a wedding at this venue and it was phenomenal, and the coordinator (Denise?”
From the reviews
Our friends had their wedding reception here. The view is truly unrivaled! There's only one elevator to the top floor so entrances had to be staggered.
We hosted a reception here and it was the best - great location, spectacular view, and plenty of parking was an added bonus. We will hope to host here again in the future!
This was the best view in DC and the vibe was great food we held an event here and I would do it over and over again. The food, staff, and view were top tier.
Our wedding reception at Top of the Town was the best night of our lives! The view is absolutely stunning and the transition from afternoon to dusk to evening light meant that the vibe was always becoming beautiful in new ways.
Getting married at Top of the Town
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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