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Calamigos Ranch Events
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About this venue
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu is a luxury wedding venue located in Malibu, California. Situated against the rugged backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains, the ranch provides a relaxing space to celebrate the beginning of your journey together. Since 1937, it has been a favorite wellness retreat for the local community.
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Spanning 250 acres of rolling hills and woodlands, Calamigos Ranch is a serene escape just minutes from Malibu’s iconic beaches along scenic Latigo Canyon Road. This breathtaking venue offers five distinct event spaces, a boutique resort, spa, and beach club, creating an unforgettable setting for weddings of up to 500 guests.
Exchange vows amidst lush gardens and towering trees, with each venue offering a unique ambiance. The Birchwood Room, the most intimate space, accommodates up to 120 guests and features a tranquil lawn ceremony site beside a cascading waterfall. The Redwood Room, the oldest venue on the property, offers a warm and rustic atmosphere with century-old willow trees and a historic stone hearth, hosting up to 250 guests. For a waterfront setting, the Oak Room welcomes up to 160 guests with a ceremony deck stretching over a serene pond and natural waterfalls as a backdrop.
For grand celebrations, the Pavilion at North Point provides expansive lawns perfect for up to 500 guests. Those seeking an all-outdoor experience can celebrate at The Vineyards, where guests dine alfresco among the vines with panoramic views of the Malibu Mountains. No matter the vision, Calamigos Ranch blends natural beauty with timeless charm for an unforgettable wedding experience.
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Calamigos Ranch gives couples with everything they need to host their fairytale wedding. Their accomplished events team offers planning services to couples who book the venue. They can assist in all areas of wedding planning, including choosing catering services and providing coordinator and vendor referrals. The venue includes set-up services with a variety of items for both your ceremony and reception. There are also on-site dressing suites for the engaged couple and their wedding party.
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The ranch provides catering packages for all weddings and events held here. Their catering team uses only the freshest locally-sourced ingredients, either from the property itself or the surrounding area. They offer a wide spectrum of catering packages, including hors d’oeuvres, plated, buffet, stations and desserts. There are also several bar packages available, ranging from basic packages to premium, full-bar service.
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89 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Great Venue in the Malibu Mountains
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The most magical wedding venue!!!
Throughout the property you will find so many little things that will delight you and your guests. The attention to small details set Calamigos Ranch apart from other venues, the lights in the trees, the various nooks and sitting areas, the sound of relaxing water from creeks and fountains you hear almost everywhere, it all adds up to an unforgettable and amazing ambience.
The food that Calamigos Ranch offers for weddings is outstanding, truly high end with ingredients, preparation, presentation and of course taste. My husband and I have been trying sea bass everywhere since we had it as one of our main meals at our wedding and still can’t beat the one we had at Calamigos.
The way they do “room blocks” is a bit odd compared to what we are used to seeing (prebooked/paid vs. min. commit) … but we found the team to be very accommodating, helpful, and flexible when it came time to finalize all of the room arrangements.
We stayed on property a few days before and after the wedding, which gave us the opportunity to relax and really enjoy it as both a resort and wedding venue. The staff and particularly the team at the Ranch restaurant on property made it a very special week for us. Special thank you to Helen as our coordinator, bartenders Chris and Barbara, and restaurant manager Tyler! You all made our wedding unforgettable for us and our guests! The venue's beautiful water features and unique elements such as the carousel and ferris wheel helped us capture some amazing wedding photos. Highly recommend the Oak Room at Calamigos and also highly recommend booking the Estate Suites for your wedding night as the suite is absolutely gorgeous and huge! The venue was the perfect size for our 75 guests but can definitely fit way more if needed.
Shayne is always a great!
I am grateful to have players like this on my team during an event.
Amanda
Salt and Sparrow
The dreamiest venue ever
Most amazing venue in the world
Calamigos Ranch is a real life Shangri-La
We stayed at the Ranch for three nights for a wedding and enjoyed every minute of our time there. Our Villa was spectacular- spacious, clean and comfortable. The outdoor shower was probably my favorite part of the Villa, however, the cozy/clean bed and strong air conditioning tie for a close second.
The pool area and grounds of the entire ranch are pristine- you can tell they take pride in keeping the space well kept. Aside from the beautiful landscape and amenities that Calamigos has to offer, the staff was also top notch. Very attentive and friendly, especially the bartenders! We started our mornings at the Ranch Club (my boyfriend swears by the breakfast burrito and their iced coffee) and spent most of the day relaxing poolside with cocktails and food brought right to our chaise lounge.
The last night of our stay was the Wedding and it was truly out of story book. Beautiful scenery for the ceremony, and the reception cocktail hour to dinner/dancing was nothing short of perfection.
Would HIGHLY recommend Calamigos Ranch to anyone looking for a Wedding venue or retreat type vacation. Thank you Calamigos and hope to be back someday!
Texas sized venue in California!
We attended two events and the wedding at this venue. We were very impressed with the staff and Calamigos. It was truly a memorable stay for us!
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Love this wedding venue! Beautiful, elegant! Well worth the drive! You're guests will be delighted!
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu is one of my favorite places to work. They have beautiful surroundings, great service and a very knowledgeable staff. They treat every wedding as if it is their most important wedding. I would recommend this location to and bride and groom who are looking for a wonderful place to host their special day.
Love, Love to shoot wedidngs here. Garden Setting and beautiful growns. Staff is wonderful.
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