I am ASHAMED I have taken this long to write this review.
FIVE STARS is not enough and a review is not enough to show the gratitude and happiness La Jolla brought to our wedding. From Day 1, Betsy went above and beyond, in everything. She always was one step ahead with suggestions, took the time to make sure I was happy and always was on top of our wedding date details. To begin, the venue is absolutely gorgeous, perfectly situated by Miracle Mile with parking all around. The venue has been remodeled for cocktail hour and the space is just perfect! It works so well from the cocktail hour and the transition to dinner. THE FOOD OMG! It was TOO good, not cause it was our wedding and I always make fun of the older people commenting on the food, but I have now become that person after my experience with La Jolla. If you have a chance to get desserts shots, DO IT! We could not stop talking about them!!! AND the staff gave the leftover ones to me in a pan to take home...without even me asking. THE STAFF I have to mention the staff. They were the most courteous and humble staff ever, they saw my husband and I sitting out the cocktail hour cause we were already so exhausted and wanted a breather. Someone came and brought two trays with one of each of our hors’ d’oeuvres, it was such a sweet sweet gesture. AND they were all amazing 😉. If you have a chance to have your cake with Cake Lounge they did not disappoint either! Again I became the old ladies commenting on the cake so so so yummy and moist and so many options. DJ Duni was THE BEST just so easy to work with EVERYONE was so easy to work with. So honest so humble funny just great amazing people. OH THE PHOTO BOOTH! You have got to get the mirror photo booth!! But my final note is reserved solely for Betsy, our perfect night was perfect because of her. She took her time on our day as if it was the only one and it meant the world to us. Like my whole family knew “Betsy” 🥰. We have beautiful memories of a beautiful day because of the wonderful people that work at La Jolla. The food, the music the venue everything was a plus. If you are thinking of this venue DO IT, you will not regret it!

I just celebrated my wedding in December of 2024 and Raul was an incredible planner, day of coordinator and partner in making our wedding a success! Gracias Raul por hacer de nuestro dia una experiencia tan inolvidable. Te agradecemos por todo. The food and decor was incredible. We also were able to comprehensively create our menu, do our cake tasting and create our song inspirations with the DJ. Overall, we are so happy! It was exactly what we wanted. Thank you La Jolla and Raul Martinez.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about La Jolla Ballroom and Raul, the wedding coordinator! My wedding day was absolutely perfect, and it was all thanks to Raul’s dedication, attention to detail, and incredible organization. From the moment we began planning, Raul went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, helping bring my vision to life effortlessly.

The venue itself looked absolutely stunning—it was everything I dreamed of and more. Every element was set up perfectly, creating a magical atmosphere that left everyone in awe. Our guests have been raving about how beautiful everything looked, and I’ve received so many compliments on how flawlessly the day flowed.

Raul made the entire process so smooth, and I felt completely at ease knowing he was in charge. If you’re looking for a dream wedding experience, La Jolla Ballroom and Raul are simply the best. Thank you for making my wedding day everything I ever wished for and more! 💖

I searched far and wide for a venue that would work with us for a high school reunion. I am so grateful to have come across La Jolla. From the moment I met Raul, he has gone above and beyond to make this event a reality. He is a true visionary, and has been able to bring the event to life with his wonderful ideas. If you want a beautiful venue, perfectly located in Coral Gables, where the staff is truly invested in the success of your event, look no further!

At the beginning of the pandemic we had another venue that canceled our contract in the middle of the year. We were desperately looking for another venue just 6 months before the wedding. La Jolla Ballroom helped us tremendously due to the consequences. They were able to accommodate everything that we wished for and More!
Betsy and Glorymar were wonderful, they really went above and beyond for us to have the wedding of our dreams.
The food was amazing and the drinks too!
We are so glad that we found La Jolla Ballroom, everything turned out better than expected. Thank you so much we are completely happy with your service.

We got engaged and had no experience with wedding planning. After narrowing down a handful of venue choices, we visited two. The first was in Boca Raton, the second was La Jolla in Coral Gables. There’s a reason there wasn’t a third venue to visit.
When we first arrived at La Jolla we were truly impressed with the overall feel of the venue. It’s located in an historic building and it’s simple elegance shines through.

We were blessed to work with Yanel, whom we felt an instant connection with. We relied heavily on Yanel for her input and wealth of suggestions for other vendors such as florists, cake bakers, DJs, musicians, officiants, and photographers…in fact as time went on Yanel even provided contact information for makeup artists and hairstylists too.

LaJolla made the planning flow seamlessly. We picked our table settings and decorations through a related vendor. We were able to look at as many table clothes and accessories as needed in order for us to feel comfortable with our selections.

Yanel’s experience and professionalism proved to be invaluable to us. She was always a text or phone call away. She always provided prompt responses to the little things that popped up.

Our food tasting was unforgettable. La Jolla offers a vast amount of culinary choices. After settling on our choices we were impressed by the way LaJolla and it’s staff made us feel.

As our big day was getting closer, Yanel and my wife were in frequent communication. We had our rehearsal the week of the wedding. Again, Yanel put us at ease and patiently explained what we should expect and what we needed to do. We were at ease because of Yanel…that alone is priceless during your wedding week.

Next up was the big day. I had a sneak peek at the reception hall. Jaw dropping is the best way to describe what I saw. The tables looked exquisite. The bar was nicely stocked and looked like a bar at an exclusive club. The overall charm of LaJolla was everywhere I looked.

Hours later, I showed up. Many of our guests were seated. The violinist Yanel suggested was playing beautifully. The area the ceremony was being held looked wonderful.
At this point, Yanel’s help proved invaluable. She made sure we had our boutonnieres and corsages. She ensured my beautiful bride arrived and entered at the precise moment. The entire ceremony was flawless thanks to Yanel.
We didn’t participate with the cocktail hour, but everyone I spoke to raved about the hors d’oeuvres and drinks. We were busy with photos and once again Yanel assisted us well. She ushered us around the venue with our photographer for some great photos. She also ensured we were fed hors d’oeuvres.

The entire reception was special. The music and lighting were perfect. The temperature was ideal. No one complained about being too cold or hot. The food was presented the exact same way as it had been during our tasting. The food was delicious.

I also need to praise the LaJolla staff and servers. No one waited long for drinks from the bar. Water and wine glasses were constantly being refilled throughout the night. When it was finally over, the staff was still as pleasant as they had been from the very start.

In the end, many of our guests lingered because they had such a great time. Once again, Yanel and the staff were gracious. No one hurried us.

We categorically recommend LaJolla for your wedding. You will have to look long and hard to find a better overall venue. The personalized service at all stages of our experience cannot be easily duplicated. When you factor in the great value LaJolla offers, you would be wise to have your wedding at LaJolla too!

We will forever be grateful for Yanel and the entire LaJolla staff! They each played a vital role in making our wedding day special! Thanks LaJolla!

I got nothing but compliments from my guests on how well organized everything was. They made this stress free for my big day.

The food and service was on point everyone at the party loved the food and had great flavor and was warm. The appetizers were so good. The captain of my wedding was Mario and he made sure everything was great and going how it should. I had the help from Jeda who was super nice and made sure I had everything. Thank you all so much for everything

Once you walk into the place you fall in love. The ballroom is beautiful and you can make it exactly how you envisioned your dream wedding. Ask for Blanca she will take care of you.

We had an 80th. Birthday celebration there. Extremely pleased with the wonderful service, efficiency, food and attentiveness to all details. We highly recommend La Jolla for any celebration, beautiful spot in Coral Gables, with the best service in town.