As gorgeous as our region is, wedding planning in SoCal can be super intimidating. There’s a venue for everyone and every budget, and it can be a lot to wade through. You can opt for an intimate wedding at an industrial DTLA venue, a chic beachside wedding in Malibu, or a romantic vineyard wedding amongst rolling hills outside the city. TBH, we can’t even begin to narrow it down, but we *can* share what’s catching our eye as of late, from San Diego up through Santa Barbara. Keep reading below for 20 100LC approved wedding venues in Southern California that have the best views we’ve seen!

Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm is a forever fave because of its stunning greenhouse and 50 acres of coastal farmland. Its location in Goleta is perfect if you love the beauty and tranquility of the Central Coast, but want to keep the drive to a couple hours for guests driving in from LA. (photo by Jacob Tovar, design by Wild Heart Events)
Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm (photo by Christine Donee)

Cielo Farms in Malibu, CA is a Tuscan-inspired estate with panoramic views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
(Photo by Jose Villa, design by Beth Helmstetter)

Botanica in Oceanside, CA offers three choices for wedding ceremonies amidst their hidden tropical paradise, which is surrounded by natural spring fed waterfalls, ponds, and lush gardens. (photo by Briana Nolan)

You can’t go wrong with a photo opp like this! Inspired by Mediterranean grandeur, The Fairmont Grand Del Mar in ...