Reserve gorgeous venues for your luxury elopement with our editor's recommendations for elopement-friendly ceremony sites, plus three tiers of options for California honeymoon venues.
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CALIFORNIA
Blurring the lines between edgy metropolis and sleepy resort town, San Diego is paved with some of California's most popular attractions amid what is arguably the best weather in the country. Looking for adventure? The world-famous zoo and safari park offer private tours and ziplining along with access to wildlife. Longing for culture? The city's historic districts are flush with character, as is its epicenter of art, theatre, and museums. San Diego's relaxed vibe and sun-splashed beauty infuses everything from its breathtaking beachfront resorts to its ultra-posh inland estates. SEE COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES >
Airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
High Season: June - August
Low Season: December - February
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
With so many amazing locations to choose from, the state of California is a dazzling destination for a luxury elopement. The Mediterranean-like climate is conducive to outdoor ceremonies, and you have your choice of idyllic settings.
Photo: Joanne DiBona
POPULAR AREAS & ATTRACTIONS
CORONADO
The breathtaking seaside destination of choice for celebrities and tourists for over a century, Coronado was specifically developed as a resort town around the Hotel del Coronado, the iconic resort that has hosted multiple presidents and myriad film shoots. Private villas plus the promise of gondola rides through the Coronado Cays make the peninsula among the most romantic destinations in Southern California.
(Photo courtesy of SanDiego.org)
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
America's Finest City counts beautiful coastal views among its charms, but its heart can be found in Balboa Park, where the San Diego Zoo is situated along with scores of museums, the Rueben H. Fleet Space Center, and the Old Globe Theatre. The waterfront is home to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, while Seaport Village overlooking the bay is a delightful complex of shops and eateries. (Photo courtesy of SanDiego.org)
LA JOLLA + TORREY PINES
The upscale beach community of La Jolla is a sun- drenched oasis of quaint shops, lovely hotels, sophisticated restaurants, and clean, beautiful shores. Rugged cliffs and lush woodlands covered with hiking trails can be found at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla, as can the celebrated Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. A world-class lodge and spa overlooking the Pacific Ocean round out the reasons that make La Jolla a prime proposition. (Photo: Lisa Field)
MISSION BEACH
San Diego's fabulous seaside playground combines the casual fun of a delightful beachside boardwalk with the exceptional luxury of palatial resorts. The beach itself -- complete with landmark roller coaster -- is among the most popular in Southern California, while nearby Mission Bay is a top fishing spot. Best of all, the tropical ambiance harnessed by the beachfront hotels brings an island vibe to the area, combining the best of both worlds in one fantastic location. (Photo: Joanne DiBona)
SAN DIEGO
REQUIREMENTS QUICK GUIDE
BLOOD TESTS: None
LOCAL CITIZENSHIP: Not Required
PROOF OF AGE: Required
LOCAL RESIDENCY: Not Required
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: Legal
WAITING PERIOD: None
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
By Appointment Only
1600 Pacific Highway
Suite 260
San Diego, CA 92101
619.237.0502
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source: arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov
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Sources: SanDiego.org; Visit California
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Reserve gorgeous venues for your luxury elopement with our editor's recommendations for elopement-friendly sites.
ELITE: Legendary properties including five-star hotels + resorts
EXCLUSIVE: Luxury + boutique five- and four-star properties
EXCEPTIONAL: Intimate, romantic hotels + inns of exquisite reputation
The Grand Del Mar
Elite
Taking reservations starting 8/1/20
5300 Grand Del Mar Court
San Diego, CA
619.424.4000
Open and taking reservations
11480 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA
858.453.4420
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Open and taking reservations
998 West Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA
858.488.0551
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Open and taking reservations
435 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA
877.230.0300
Open and taking reservations
600 F Street
San Diego, CA
619.849.1234
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Open and taking reservations
675 L Street
San Diego, CA
619.231.6664
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Exclusive
Exceptional
Open and taking reservations
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA
800.468.3533
Open and taking reservations
4000 Coronado Bay Road
San Diego, CA
808.826.9644
Open and taking reservations
9700 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA
855.318.7602
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Open and taking reservations
1132 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA
805.454.0771
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego
Open and taking reservations
2592 Laning Road
San Diego, CA
619.221.1900
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Open and taking reservations
723 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA
858.270.2323
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa
Open and taking reservations
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA
858.259.1515
Open and taking reservations
1404 Vacation Road
San Diego, CA
858.274.4630
Open and taking reservations
910 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA
855.538.1451
Open and taking reservations
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA
619.232.3121
Open and taking reservations
5951 Linea del Cielo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
619.843.4661
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Open and taking reservations
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, CA
619.239.2200