Find the Perfect Beach Wedding Location in Southern California

The first reason why is that the weather is so perfect.

For an up to the minute weather report at southern California beaches, the California Beach Weather site can't be beat. If you're not from the area, you might think that because it's situated in the southern latitudes that these beaches would be very hot. You would usually be wrong. The average temperatures for southern California beaches in the summer/fall months range from a mild high in the 70s during the day to a low in the high 60s at night. For the winter/spring months the average temps stay in the 60's range.

Beach cities, listed from north to south, considered to be in southern California include Oxnard, Ventura, Malibu, Santa Monica, Catalina Island beaches, Venice Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance Beach, San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solano Beach, La Jolla, San Diego's Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach and Coronado Island.

Malibu is considered one of the most romantic spots in southern California and many couples have been married here. If you are interested in hiring wedding planners, Malibu Phoenix offers the lowest cost wedding package in the area and the pictures on their site are lovely.


There is also the more expensive but beautifully historic Adamson House currently managed by the California Parks Department where plenty of couples have tied the knot. I read on one report that the cost is $6500 just to rent the grounds. Nothing else is included in this and you need to abide by Parks Dept. rules, but if you are inviting fewer than 200 people to your wedding, you can have a beach wedding without actually being on the beach.



Since Malibu has 26 miles of beaches and bluffs, depending on the number of people at your wedding you're sure to find a romantic spot to exchange your most precious wedding vows.

Coronado Beach

Coronado Beach is located in front of the historic Hotel del Coronado. It's a large, beautiful, sandy beach divided into three zones. The most popular sites are South beach, which is the most accessible and has plenty of parking and Central Beach just to the right of Hotel Del.

North Beach is very private but you and your guests will need to hike over heavy sand, something you may want to do if your wedding party is very small and fit. Setting up decorations and chairs is ok and you will need to obtain a permit from the Coronado Chamber of Commerce for groups over 25 people by calling them at 619-522-7342 or on their website.

Windansea Beach - La Jolla

Windansea Beach is reported to be one of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego. It is situated in a residential area of La Jolla, and considered a "locals only" area. Windansea is best known for its sandstone rocks creating a secluded atmosphere for your beach wedding while also providing a magnificent backdrop for your wedding photos.

This beach is an ideal location for smaller groups, offering many enchanting spaces for your ceremony. If you schedule your wedding at sundown you may also get an incredible sunset thrown into the deal. Windansea Beach requires a permit for any number of people - call the City of San Diego Park & Rec Department for information or fill out their permit form online.