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  • 2018

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Amenities
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Leanne
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Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

Conveniently located just three miles off Highway 101 in the heart of the Central Coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Avila Beach Golf Resort is poised on the curve of the San Luis Bay.

The property presents a variety of inviting settings – slip on your ray bans for some beachy photos under the palm trees, enjoy a tasty s’more by our beachside fire pits, sip on a refreshing cocktail while playing lawn games, dance the night away under the warm glow of our string lights, or kick off your shoes and sink into the Adirondack recliners! There are endless photo opportunities on the property where you’ll get the chance to explore the beachfront, estuary, and mountain areas with your photographer on our six-seated golf cart.

Local hotels and vacation rentals are within walking distance for your loved ones. Stroll on over to Avila’s local bar, Mr. Ricks, once your reception has concluded for your after party!

Onsite bridal suite and banquet rooms make for the best getting ready locations. The property includes parking for 500 - as well as a security guard to facilitate parking. Entertain guests in the beach club during cocktail hour with bartenders and a full bar on your wedding day - and end the night with an epic dance party on a black and white checkered dance floor. Add on rentals like arches, boardwalks, fire pits, and tiki torches available - as well as golf specials for guests, family and friends.

A spacious wedding venue in Avila Beach, California, Avila Beach Golf Resort is the ideal tropical, scenic setting for weddings large and small. No matter how you customize this gorgeous location, guests will be sure to ooh and aah at the variety of natural wonders they behold, including the golf landscape, surrounding mountains, bay, beachside, and estuary.


Facilities and Capacity

With both indoor and outdoor (covered and uncovered) spaces available, the opportunities are endless to create your dream wedding! Dance across the finely manicured lawn or travel the spacious grounds in search of the perfect photo backdrop. Whatever type of wedding you desire, you can mold this lovely location to fit it! The Avila Beach Golf Resort is especially favored for large weddings as the guest capacity ranges from 20 - 2,000 people for weddings.

Services Offered

The staff of the Avila Beach Golf Resort are known for creating an experience of utmost elegance and pleasure. In addition to the feeling of comfort, the venue also includes:

  • Bridal suite
  • Grooms Room
  • Beach Club Cocktail Hour
  • Event rentals
  • Permittance of outside vendors
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • In-house bar
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access

What You'll Love About Avila Beach Golf Resort

Couples love the breathtaking beauty of Avila Beach Golf Resort! From its incredible location to its stunning event spaces, Avila Beach Golf Resort provides the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams! Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!

Features

Just me

Experience

  • 16 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Ady & Ethan's wedding
Ady & Ethan
59 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Beach
Country/Golf Club
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Avila Beach Golf Resort

Weddingwire
4.7/5 35 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1385 reviews
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Hannah Sent on 09/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

I got married in June 2019 and booked my through Lacee at ABGR. All I can say is, BEST DECISION EVER! Avila and SLO county holds a special place in my heart as both my husband and I are Cal Poly graduates. ABGR is not only the perfect venue because of its location, but it offers so much more than your typical wedding venue. The renovated beach club is a dream, and there are so many options for where to have your ceremony. The black and white dance floor matches any theme. I love that you can go elegant, rustic, beachy, and the venue suits all styles. They offer a lot of seating (which cuts cost for rentals). They offer tables (both cocktail and dining), they allow you to rent their adorable LOVE sign, fire pits, jenga blocks, the list goes on. My guests were so amazed with all the small details that the venue had to offer. I love that you get the view of the beach AND the mountains. You can't really ask for a better backdrop. The bridal suit is SO adorable and is stocked with everything you could need. To top it off, the staff is extremely professional and organized. They were SO helpful and can offer so many suggestions with vendors and etc. I seriously can't say enough about ABGR. Lacee is a true gem and you won't regret working with her. She has an eye for event planning and knows her venue... overall a WIN-WIN!!
Sage
Sage Sent on 03/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Compassion at a Difficult Time

We had to cancel our wedding at this venue because my fiance had a breast tumor diagnosis about 5 months out from our wedding. They were very understanding and agreed to free us from contract and return our deposit. They asked to return the deposit in May once they were more cash flow positive and we completely understood.

This showed us that they were honest, good people who had strong values and cared more about being of service than purely caring about profit. Throughout the process of scheduling their services and cancelling their services they showed great customer service, responsiveness, and kindness. Thank you again.
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Sue L. Sent on 09/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Perfect Day

Avila Beach Resort is a great venue for a wedding! They supply so many items and the staff is so organized. It’s an absolutely beautiful location.
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing views, great people to work with!

We loved it from the minute we visited it, the people, the town, and the overall feel of the place made us know it was the one! Couldn't have asked for a more perfect location/venue!
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Gabrielle Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing beautiful venue - great staff

I got married at this venue a little under three months ago. I emailed the venue and was immediately sent information from Lacee, the Sales Manager. After a few back and forth emails with Lacee, my then fiancé and I scheduled a tour with Lacee and immediately knew this was the venue for us. The proximity to the ocean really sealed the deal for us. After the next several months I planned my wedding and worked closely with Lacee to bring my vision to life. I liked that I was able to bring in my own caterer, and selected Popolo Catering off the list of preferred vendors.
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Kristin Sent on 11/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I am so thankful that we chose ABGR to host our wedding ceremony and reception. The venue staff were incredibly helpful, responsive, and accommodating to our needs throughout the entire planning process. This venue doesn't nickel and dime you very every last detail and we felt as though we got a tremendous value for all that we wanted on our big day. Plus you really cannot beat the charming golf course / beach setting. Thank you ABGR for helping us create the wedding of our dreams :)
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Mathew Sent on 11/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Allison Adams and Lacee Nordstrom were amazingly helpful!! What a dream day and venue!!
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Rachel Sent on 08/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When first searching for our perfect wedding venue in the city where our relationship first started, we found that it was very difficul given our budget and our inability to make a trip in the area last minute -- until we found Avila Beach Golf Resort. When we first did a walkthrough to our final meeting, Avila Beach Golf Resort was AMAZING. The grounds itself is BEAUTIFUL and everything included in the wedding packages were perfect. To top it all off, it's not often you find such great and accomodating services -- our wedding was definitely stress free when it came to Lacee, Allie and Avila Beach Golf Resort. Thank you thank you thank you for helping to make our day so special.
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Laura Sent on 08/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I am so glad that we chose Avila Beach Golf Resort for our wedding! It was the PERFECT outdoor venue-- beachfront (but not sandy) with stunning mountain views. Most importantly to us, the venue felt very intimate and private (unlike at a hotel where everyone is watching you get married from their balconies). We chose to have our ceremony face the mountains instead of facing the beach/bridge, which I think is less popular, but we are so happy that we did it because we didn't want random beach-goers and cars in the background of our pictures. Lacee and Allison were extremely helpful the entire way; I emailed them pretty frequently with random questions, and they always got back to me right away and made me feel at ease. On the day of, they had everything taken care of-- the fire pits, heaters, the bar, the bridal suite (with champagne of course), and everything else I could think of. It was all perfect and I'm sad it's over!
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Camille Sent on 07/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at Avila Beach Golf Resort flawlessly created the wedding of my dreams. Lacee and Allie were so pleasant and easy to work with. They cared deeply about putting on the perfect wedding for me, and I am so grateful for their genuine care put into our day. The resort is STUNNING, and my guests loved the view and how close the ceremony and reception sites are to each other. Lacee and Allie answered every single one of my questions with such detail and ensured I was 100% clear with all the logistics prior to the wedding day. They went above and beyond, and I am so grateful to have had my wedding at the resort.
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We LOVE Avila Beach Golf Resort. Your staff is absolutely fabulous, and everything about the venue is great! Our team feels at home when they are on property. Thank you for providing the Central Coast with an AMAZING venue!

Flowers by Kim Flowers by Kim Wedding Florists

Avila Beach Golf Resort is truly an amazing venue! If you're looking for the perfect beach wedding this a warm, inviting feel this is definitely the place for you. Another spectacular bonus: Lacee, the venues coordinator is such a pleasure to work with! She is sweet, flexible, and accommodating. This really is a perfect venue all the way around! I look forward to events there in the future! -Kim ~ Flowers by Kim

DJ Solstice DJ Solstice Wedding DJs

The fine folks over at the Avila Beach Golf Resort really go the extra mile to make the venue look beautiful and provide an unforgettable experience for any event. With the ocean as a backdrop, it's hard to beat as far as location. Easy to get to and plenty of parking for your guests. Most events are inside a tent on the lawn but with open sides it gives a nice airy feel. Weather can be unpredictable in the fall just FYI. I do recommend this place though!

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Avila Beach Golf Resort frequently asked questions

Avila Beach Golf Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Avila Beach Golf Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Avila Beach Golf Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Avila Beach Golf Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Avila Beach Golf Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Avila Beach Golf Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Avila Beach Golf Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Avila Beach Golf Resort is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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