Magical Venues in Southern California Perfect for Theme Weddings

Kimberly Crest Mansion & Gardens in Redlands - the perfect venue for your themed Southern California wedding.

Southern California offers many exquisite wedding venues. From coastal splendor to rustic ranches and picturesque gardens, this region offers wedding venues that are mythic in beauty, theme and proportion. If you're planning your special day, stunning landscapes and year-round pleasant weather, makes So-Cal a perfect destination for dream themed wedding. Let's explore some of the hidden gems that promise to make your wedding themes come true.

Kimberly Crest House & Gardens

1325 Prospect Dr, Redlands, CA 92373

Traditional, Fairy Tale, Victorian and Vintage

With acres of Italian gardens and the a Victorian era French chateau in the background, Kimberly Crest will be an unforgettable setting for your elegant affair. Kimberly Crest House & Gardens the perfect venue for your Southern California wedding. Your rental of the venue includes: the exclusive use of the gardens, a bridal suite, guest restrooms, a venue facilitator, and an hour rehearsal prior to your event.

Event Pricing $1,200 - $7,800
Attendees: 300 maximum

Kimberly Crest Gardens

Kimberly Crest House - Redlands, California

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Traditional, Formal, Romantic, Nautical and Art Deco

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara embodies the romance of this coastal city with a collection of distinctive wedding venues and expert planning services. Exchange vows against a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, or celebrate with a lavish reception in the Bacara Ballroom, where high ceilings and gilt-framed mirrors create an feeling of romantic excess. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara offers a fantastic setting for any wedding. Explore versatile options ranging from the beach to the ballroom as you plan your ceremony and reception.

Event Pricing: 7,000 - $125,000
Attendees: 1100 maximum

Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara - Romantic wedding venue with an ocean view.

Ritz-Carlton Santa Barbara

The Houdini Estate

2400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

20's, Vintage, Fairy Tale and  Bohemian Chic

Escape the ordinary venue with a wedding at The Houdini Estate. Beautiful garden settings with room for 1,200 guests. Parking for up to 150 cars.Experience the magic of century-old trees in five romantic acres tended by 15 gardeners, beguiling artwork in unexpected places, curated flowers, fabulous sunny and shady photographic vistas. There are nine outdoor terraced levels for entertainment, meals, and ceremonies, hours of hiking trails, hidden passageways, a three-story waterfall, a swimming pool, and outdoor and indoor spas. Adding charm are ponds with brilliantly colored koi, regal peacocks, curious turtles, giant bullfrogs, stately blue herons, and wild deer and their dear babies. 

Your guests will never be bored. All this in the central Laurel Canyon, two traffic lights from Hollywood Blvd. When your celebration is at the legendary Houdini Estate, don't expect empty chairs — people do come and will remember your Houdini event for a lifetime.

Event Pricing $6,500 - $54,000

Attendees: 500 Maximum

Houdini Estate Exterior

Houdini Estate

Oak Canyon Nature Center

6700 E Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807

Bohemian, Rustic, Fairy Tale, Hand-fasting, Pagan and Woodland

Discover one of Orange County’s best kept secrets! Share that special day with family and friends under a majestic canopy of coastal oaks, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of their stream. Oak Canyon Nature Center offers a unique, picturesque venue for your rustic wedding or hand-fasting ceremony. There is an amphitheater, use of our state-of-the-art sound system, 2-hour rehearsal, indoor restrooms, and seating for guests.

Event Pricing: $840 - $910

Attendees: 200 Maximum

Oak Canyon Nature Center offers a unique, picturesque venue for your rustic wedding or hand-fasting.

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Lazy C Ranch

88 Lazy C Ranch Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States

Old West, Wild West, Rustic and Historical

The Lazy C Ranch an escape from the ordinary and an authentic working ranch. Lazy C Ranch is proud to host wedding ceremonies of all sizes and denominations in beautiful Palm Springs, California. From large weddings to intimate, impromptu elopements, we delight in being a part of a couple’s special day. The unique venue will make sure your event is not one your guests will soon forget!

Event Pricing: Request Pricing
Attendees: 200 Maximum

Lazy C Ranch

Lazy C Ranch is also an ideal venue for private gatherings or corporate events.