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VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,125 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Newport Beach, California · 1.6 mi to the beach

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  • Setting beachfront venue, 1.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 949-640-4000
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

900 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,125 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 9 mentions

“The pool and hot tub were so relaxing, with gorgeous views and you could hardly hear anything except the birds singing.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions
✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

From the reviews

I Stayed here for the weekend with my family. The location was nice, the view was beautiful, and the staff were friendly. It was well-maintained, room was clean and spacious. I spent 66,000 Marriott points + $57 resort fee + $66 for valet parking. It was a little pricey, but overall it made for a enjoyable vacation.

★★★★☆ — Sean, May 2026

Nice place. Very cool pool. Staff was great. Fitness area above average. Bar was good size. Didn't eat there. Nice views on upper floor. The only kind of unusual thing was you have to walk outside into a center courtyard area that 9 or so stories high to get to the rooms.

★★★★☆ — Don, Feb 2026

I am currently staying at the VEA Newport Beach, and it is an immaculate property with superb amenities. I am here for a conference, and all of the services we received, including the meals have been top notch.

★★★★★ — Jusleen, Apr 2026

Had a really nice one-night stay here. Great location, beautiful hotel, comfy beds, spacious room with all the extras to make it feel like home. The sensored lights in the bathroom made for an "interesting" shower experience, but otherwise, everything was great. I'd come again.

★★★★★ — Elina, Mar 2026

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Getting married at VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa

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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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.