Is there any better place to get married than on a beach with the wind in your hair, the sand between your toes, and the gentle sound of the surf as a backing track?<\/p>\n
Beach weddings are absolutely stunning, an experience that you will remember for a lifetime, and one that will provide an epic set of photos as a bonus!<\/p>\n
As beach wedding destinations go, California is hard to beat. With an exceptional array of beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes to act as a backdrop, and a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for the peaceful vibes of a beach wedding, it\u2019s an exceptional choice.<\/p>\n
There are also some absolutely stunning beach wedding venues, offering that little extra touch of glam and luxury that you might miss in other beach destinations.<\/p>\n
So if the idea of tying the knot in Big Sur, Santa Monica, or Malibu before leaving California on a cruise<\/a> for your honeymoon is an appealing one, look no further! Here are seven of the best beach wedding destinations in California.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This gorgeous Orange County resort is set right on the beach, and ceremonies take place on the sand, almost in the surf itself. The resort then offers a selection of outdoor terraces or the beautiful Pelican Ballroom for the reception.<\/p>\n Laguna Beach itself is world-famous, one of California\u2019s most sought-after beach destinations, and absolutely gorgeous to boot. Set in over 20,000 acres of protected wilderness, and with a dramatic coastline of tiny bays, hidden sea caves, and rugged cliffs, it offers a fantastic setting for the beach wedding of your dreams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Take advantage of Southern California\u2019s \u2018endless summer\u2019 at this stunning Newport Beach venue, organized and run by Beachcomber Catering. With a wealth of experience in coastal events, Beachcomber Cafe offers ceremonies on the sand, a gorgeous terrace at the Beaches Cottage, or the amazing oceanfront Beach Promenade for a touch of glitz and grandeur.<\/p>\n Newport Beach is one of California\u2019s warmest seaside locations, with glorious summer weather and delightful water temperatures that stretch all the way through into October – perfect for an autumnal beach wedding, even!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For a wonderful combination of deluxe treatment and picturesque environs, look no further than the Ritz-Carlton in Santa Barbara. It is high end, high quality, jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and offers an absolutely superb beach wedding experience.<\/p>\n Not only do you get all of California\u2019s inspiring ocean views, but you also get lush, terraced lawns, and a ballroom full of mirrors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n San Diego is often a little underrated as a beach destination, but has some of SoCal\u2019s best beaches, with Mission Bay<\/a> being a standout example.<\/p>\n The resort here is perfect for an elegant beach wedding, with calm waters, picturesque sailboats in the background, and a glorious natural wedding arch formed by palm trees in the Garden by the Bay.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n#1 Surf & Sand Resort, Laguna Beach<\/h2>\n
#2 Beachcomber Cafe at Crystal Cove, Newport Beach<\/h2>\n
#3 The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara<\/h2>\n
#4 San Diego Mission Bay Resort, San Diego<\/h2>\n
#5 Alfredo\u2019s Beach Club, Junipero Beach<\/h2>\n