The Portofino Hotel definitely exceeded my expectations for our wedding on 5/23/24.
To say that I/WE are impressed is an understatement!! We were searching for a beachside wedding venue in the South Bay and found Portofino Hotel & Marina to be a perfect match! We loved that the venue is secluded and literally right next to the water - allowing us to feel the natural ocean breeze throughout the whole day. This venue is beyond beautiful - from their ballroom to their hotel. We were given a beautiful complimentary suite room for my husband and me on the 3rd floor. Honestly, my only regret was not checking in sooner and staying later!!! The room was so comfortable and relaxing - what was definitely needed for the stress of our wedding planning.

Now for the wedding planning - HUGE shout out specifically to RAIN & SIERRA - our go to event/planning coordinators who I was in constant communication with for literally the past year. These two are seriously the best!! Other than the beautiful venue itself, these two are another main reason why we chose this venue. From the very beginning - they both were super responsive to my inquiry. They were so helpful with accommodating ALL of our requests - from the vendors, to the wedding cake, the layout of our hall with our wedding party, to the FOOD. Whatever we wanted/requested for - these two made it HAPPEN!!! We wanted an in n out truck and an after's ice cream truck for our wedding and these 2 did everything they could to make that happen for us! I even requested specific alcohol/whiskey for our wedding and these 2 made it happen.

Now for the food - we received SO many compliments about how our wedding was one of "the best" weddings attended and that it was so "EPIC." The food was beyond amazing - we chose 3 main dishes: filet mignon, braised short ribs, and sea bass. ALL THREE choices were absolutely delicious. My husband and I couldn't even decide which dish to pick for ourselves so we ordered one of each at the wedding to share LOL. Literally everyone was talking about how good the food was at the wedding. One week later and we are STILL hearing compliments about our wedding.

We seriously had the BEST experience celebrating our wedding at Portofino Hotel. We absolutely want to come back and have future celebrations/parties here! The venue beyond exceeded our expectations - especially with the BEST staff. Thank you sooooo much RAIN & SIERRA!!! Seriously recommending this venue and team to everyone! :)

ADELE

I will attempt not to write novel. But I married the love of my life at Portofino Hotel & Marina last month and it was incredible. Beautiful venue, Beautiful food, and service but the greatest part was the help and support we got from the Wedding Planners/Guides/Helping Hands whom were Sierra Gaffney & Rain Villanueva. Dream Team is what they are. They took care of me and my wife at every turn and made this process one of ease. Every time we had a question they had an answer. They are epically patient , kind and gracious every single step of the way. We CANNOT THANK THEM ENOUGH. Infinite Stars!!! Thank you Rain & Sierra!! Thank you Portofino.

We recently celebrated our wedding at the Portofino Hotel & Marina in May 2024, and it was nothing short of perfect. The exceptional attention to detail by Rain and Sierra ensured that everything went seamlessly, from the ceremony to the reception. Their dedication and expertise were evident in every aspect, allowing us to enjoy our day without any worries. Additionally, the food was amazing and the views incredible.

Many of our guests remarked that it was the best wedding they had ever attended, a testament to the impeccable service and stunning venue. The staff's warm hospitality and professionalism made everyone feel welcome and well-cared for. The Portofino truly exceeded our expectations, creating an unforgettable experience that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a perfect wedding location.