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ACCEPTING BOOKINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2026.

A dream oceanfront venue. Ole Hanson Beach Club is a coastal landmark that embodies the true Southern California beach experience with its panoramic ocean views and historic roots, making it an ideal event venue for a seaside wedding or special event.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Named after Ole Hanson, founder and developer of San Clemente’s “Spanish Village by the Sea,” the 1928 Spanish-Revival-style white stucco building features traditional arches, elaborate hand-painted tiles, ornate stain-glass windows, and original crafted wrought iron grillwork. The venue boasts flexible indoor and outdoor capacity with exceptional views of the San Clemente coastline.

The interior main room on the second floor of the building offers stunning ocean views through original windows and terraces, and The Grand Lawn offers a lovely landscape to host wedding ceremonies and celebrations. The Ole Hanson Beach Club is a dream oceanfront venue for your next coastal California event.

AMENITIES & RENTAL INCLUSIONS

On-site suite for getting ready and storing personal items during your event

An expansive ceremony lawn and rooftop terrace with a 180-degree ocean view

Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests

Bistro string lights and chandeliers

Exclusive DJ and production services

One-hour rehearsal booked upon availability

Menu tasting at 24 Carrots Catering & Events headquarters

Flexible indoor and outdoor event layouts

Access to the property starting from 4 hours before your event start time to 10pm

Unlimited photo opportunities located within walking distance

Ample adjacent parking in City operated parking lot (additional fees apply)

CAPACITY

West Terrace (outdoor)

  • 150 Seated Reception

West Terrace and Main Room (outdoor and indoor)

  • 200 Seated Reception
  • 200 Cocktail-Style Reception

ABOUT 24 CARROTS

24 Carrots is a full-service experiential caterer and hospitality group committed to creating elevated culinary events with personalized service, offering you peace of mind and a remarkable journey. Serving Southern California for over 20 years, our approach is simple: We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards because you deserve the absolute finest.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Historic Building
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Ole Hanson Beach Club

Jamie
Jamie Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

the best venue EVER!

This is the best wedding venue out there!! We had a small, intimate wedding here and it was perfect in every way. All our guests kept telling us how beautiful this venue was! We cannot recommend this venue enough! It was the most amazing views and scenic spots, as well as the best staff! We highly recommend!
K
Kylie Sent on 08/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Ole Hanson is incredible! As a wedding planner, it’s so important to have a wedding day team that compliments each other and the venue and it’s staff us arguably the most important part of that. The venue itself is stunning, but the staff that work at Ole Hanson make my job so easy. It’s always such a joy to be on site. Thank you Ole Hanson team for making my job easy!
H
Hillary Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We just want to say a huge thank you to 24 Carrots for making our day incredible! We got married at Ole Hanson Beach Club in August 2022 and are so thankful to have had 24 Carrots as our Caterer. Special thank you to Nasime who was our main point of contact throughout the planning process, Amanda who was the lead event manager on our big day, and Sarah who answered our many many questions prior to signing! 24 Carrots has a professional, experienced team who guided us through the entire process – making us feel comfortable and answering our many questions. We knew we were in good hands, and our experience on our big day proved it so!

At every step along the way, we felt reassured by the responsiveness and professionalism that we experienced with 24 Carrots. Things went to the next level when we went for our tasting. The entire experience had been customized for us – from the signs welcoming us once we walked through the front door, to the room where our tasting was held. This made us feel so special! And the food was SO GOOD! The tasting was easily one of our favorite parts of wedding planning.

It was wonderful to work with Nasime throughout the planning process! She was responsive, on top of all of the details, and answered all of our many many questions (trust me, there were a lot) with patience and clarity.

Amanda took such good care of us on our big day! She was professional, very clearly experienced, and a joy to interact with! We know there was a lot of work going on behind the scenes, but everything was smooth and seamless for us! If there was a problem, we sure didn’t know about it!

The food was incredible! We enjoyed it so much and many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was! I (the bride) am gluten-free and I was so pleased by all of the options they had available to me in their offerings. We were able to craft a full menu where I could eat everything at our wedding - amazing! They also had vegetarian and vegan options available, which we and our guests greatly appreciated. The 24 Carrots team made sure that we (the bride and the groom) were well fed the entire evening from placing a plate of hors d'oeuvres and our drinks of choice in our bridal suite so we could eat & drink immediately after the ceremony, to placing another full plate of hors d’oeuvres on our sweetheart table so we’d have food immediately after our grand entrance, to bringing our dinner plates directly to us so we didn’t have to go to the buffet, to sending us home with to-go boxes of food! Amanda checked in often to make sure we were doing well & that we had enough food. They also took care of our bridal party and had drinks waiting for them as they exited the ceremony. They even took care of my grandmother by bringing her dinner directly to her - talk about care & class! The entire day-of staff provided such wonderful customer service to us and our guests!

That was the best wedding we’ve ever been to and, while we’re biased, we don’t think that’s an overstatement. It was phenomenal to work with you all — thanks for making our big day so special!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ole Hanson- Stunning Views and Great Food

My husband and I got engaged February of 2020 right before everything shut down due to COVID, but luckily we were able to see Ole Hanson. As soon as we saw the ocean views and the flexibility of the space we fell in love. The team at 24 Carrots was so helpful with any questions we had especially with our constantly changing guest count and actually helped us to find our Coordinator with their recommendations. It was so easy to pick out all the decor and rentals through them so we didn’t have to find a rental company, and we were able to do everything we wanted. The food was absolutely phenomenal and I still crave the tuna on wonton spoons. If you love a calm beach town, ocean views and amazing food I would highly recommend.
tayler
Tayler Sent on 05/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most gorgeous San Clemente spot!

I'm the owner of Tayler Ashley Photography and I've had the pleasure of working at Ole Hanson Beach Club. If you're looking for the perfect mix of spanish and coastal style, this is your spot! The views are incredible and I truly enjoyed shooting here.
Eric
Eric Sent on 03/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We love Ole Hansen

My name is Eric and I own an entertainment company by the name of Extreme DJ Service. Ole Hansen is a preferred venue that we have had the privilege of working at for many years. If you are looking for a beautiful beach front venue with a great view of the bay, great food along with professional service… look no further, the Ole Hansen is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff.

Eric Morales
Extreme DJ Service
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 03/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beach Views

If you're a bride looking to get married at Ole Hanson Beach Club we 100% say go for it. As wedding photographers, we loved photographing here because of its unique location and gorgeous Spanish architecture. The ceremony overlooking the ocean is simply breathtaking. If you're worried about the train going by you simply don't need to; it crosses quickly and is much less bothersome than it might seem. You also can't beat being able to take advantage of the white Spanish walls and tile staircase and then turn around and take a 1 minute walk down to the beach for newlywed photos! It's such a unique and convenient opportunity that most venues can't offer. Finally, the rooftop reception space has hands down some of the best sunset views in Southern California! We encourage you to schedule a tour to see the venue, you won't regret it!

Written and Photographed by Dan and Tyler Photography
www.danandtyler.com
Nathaly
Nathaly Sent on 08/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spanish Style with an Ocean Backdrop

This is such a hidden gem, but I don’t think it will stay hidden for long. That’s because Ole Hanson is amazing in itself. The view overlooking the water, the Spanish style with details that make for beautiful photography backdrops, and the amazing staff! We looked at 4 venues, two of which were run by 24 Carrots Catering. Both venues by 24K had staff that were informative, friendly, and creative with different ideas to help you envision your day. We ultimately decided on Ole Hanson because it would offer our guests, which were majority east coasters, a great opportunity for a California beach vacation. What more could you ask for than getting married with the beach as your backdrop, brunching rooftop near the beach, dancing inside with beautiful wood details? This venue makes it EASY if you want to keep it simple. It offers so many details already that there’s no need to splurge on additional decor and details. The best part is they make it so simple to connect with the best vendors. Communication is always on point and quick.
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 06/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ocean front venue

This venue is breathtaking!!! You can’t go wrong with an ocean front view. The reception can take place on an open rooftop deck looking at the ocean too!one negative is they are very strict on vendors. They use 24 carrots for catering needs. The food is great but it would be nice to have more options.
K
Kirk Sent on 03/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing eye for detail. Perfect event

Thank you for your attention to detail last weekend for our daughters wedding. I know you are doing weddings every week but your attention and recommendations made her evening perfect. Thank you
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Ole Hanson Beach Club frequently asked questions

Ole Hanson Beach Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Ole Hanson Beach Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by Ole Hanson Beach Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Ole Hanson Beach Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ole Hanson Beach Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Ole Hanson Beach Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Ole Hanson Beach Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Ole Hanson Beach Club is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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