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Talega Golf Club

From 35 to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Ashley
Michelle
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Talega Golf Club is a wedding venue located in San Clemente, California. Situated amidst the scenic San Clemente hills, this traditional club fuses rustic charm with timeless sophistication. The clubhouse is designed in a Spanish colonial style, with a rust-red roof and cream white walls. The main building is surrounded by tranquil woodlands, palm trees, and golf greens, all of which are framed by the sun-drenched Californian blue sky.

Facilities and Capacity

Talega Golf Club can cater to weddings for up to 200 guests. Ceremonies are held in the picturesque courtyard overlooking the manicured landscape and sweeping views of the course and the area's riparian terrain. Couples can host their reception outdoors in the Courtyard, which is ideal for 170 loved ones. Indoor receptions are held in The Signature Room, a classic ballroom that fuses rustic elegance and refinement. Authentic chandeliers and expansive windows help create a romantic and atmospheric backdrop for special occasions. This traditional space overlooks the terrace and gardens, and offers serene views of the fairways and golf greens. Complimentary WiFi and parking are available at this venue, and the golf club and grounds are wheelchair accessible.

Services Offered

The experienced staff is on hand to cater to your every need. An in-house event planner will collaborate with you in curating your dream day, from design and decor to sourcing vendors. The dedicated team oversees setup and breakdown on the day. They provide everything from chairs, tables, and linens to barware, flatware, glassware, and a variety of decorative options.

Cuisine

The culinary team provides delectable cuisine for wedding events. Led by director Michael Voorhees, the expert chefs will tailor their menus and creations to reflect your preferences. You can choose from buffet-style stations or plated service, and treat guests to hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour. In terms of bar service, couples can opt for an open or cash bar service. The bartenders are on hand to serve guests with a selection of wine, beer, alcoholic spirits, and signature drinks.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 25 years in business

  • We speak English, Korean and Spanish

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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?

$3,876

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

$3,876

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Talega Golf Club is a beautiful, recently renovated Spanish‑colonial venue with stunning photo backdrops and consistently praised, delicious food. Couples rave about the experienced, attentive events team and included packages that simplify planning. The day is described as organized, stress‑free, and highly recommended.

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Talega Golf Club is a beautiful, recently renovated Spanish‑colonial venue with stunning photo backdrops and consistently praised, delicious food. Couples rave about the experienced, attentive events team and included packages that simplify planning. The day is described as organized, stress‑free, and highly recommended.

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April Sent on 05/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

We truly had the best experience with Talega and Michael’s team for our wedding in March. From start to finish, everything was organized, seamless, and thoughtfully handled, which allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding day without stress. A special thank you Michael and Myra, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Their calm presence, professionalism, and attention to detail made such a huge difference throughout the day. Our families are still talking about how smoothly everything flowed! The venue itself was absolutely beautiful, and the entire team made us feel so supported throughout the process. We’re so grateful for all the hard work behind the scenes that made our day feel effortless and so memorable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful venue and an incredible team to work with!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding beyond what we dreamt

This review is long overdue. Where to begin?

My husband and I got married at Talega back in May 2025, and people still talk about how perfect everything was. They are right (not biased at all) - everything was absolutely perfect and we wouldn’t change one thing.

Let’s start off with the star of our special day. Michael was such a crucial part of the entire wedding process. He made everything from the start of planning to the end of the event so smooth. He lwas thorough, extremely detailed, attentive, professional, and patient. We didn’t hire a wedding planner, so we were a little nervous about how everything was going to turn out. Honestly, we did not need one because we had Michael. He made sure we had the best wedding ever, and he 100000% delivered. He took care of us so well, and we were able to enjoy our wedding stress-free. I made a few mistakes with some of our guests’ meal selections, but Michael quickly came to the rescue and fixed everything on the spot in the midst of the craziness. Our guests still talk about how amazing he was!

The venue is incredibly beautiful. It was renovated in early 2025, and we had the privilege of having our wedding in such a perfect space. It’s clean, spacious, and modern while timeless. Part of the golf course was blocked off during the wedding so the space truly felt private. The ceremony was held outdoors, and the weather was perfect in May. Our reception was indoors, and the room held our 130+ guests perfectly.

The food was amazing. Everything was delicious and worth every penny. For appetizers, we selected the beef skewer with thai plum sauce, grilled scallops wrapped in bacon, and the spinach and feta puff pastry. For our entree, we chose the grilled shrimp and tournedos of beef. Everything was delicious and eaten too quickly.

If you want the wedding of your dreams, I highly recommend going with Talega. You will not be disappointed!
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Melinda Sent on 10/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day

My husband and I got married at Talega Golf Club on 10/4/25 and it was the best decision we ever made! We got engaged in 2022 and started scouting venues back in late 2023. Our little secret is Talega was the one and only venue we toured and we fell in love with it immediately so we secured our date well far in advance! We, like other couples, read these helpful reviews and the highlight and selling factor was the mention of an amazing individual named Michael. And they were right. Michael has been in communication with us since 2023 and has helped to answer all our questions, concerns, and everything you could name. He never felt bothered by the millions of emails I would send to him which I really appreciated. We also hired him to be our day-of-coordinator and he made our vision come to life. Michael has been patient and kind, he made wedding planning a lot easier because he prepares you for everything and is extremely detail-oriented. He also had a sweet assistant Mayra who also took care of us on wedding day. Talega was wonderful because it includes everything that you need including in-house food and drink as a part of their packages, so I didn't have to worry about plates, utensils, linens, etc. because Michael took care of it all.

In addition, my husband and I lucked out because the venue got re-modeled earlier this year so the entire ceremony and reception spaced was re-vamped and looked stunning. I initially fell in love with Talega because of the Spanish architecture/arches so the re-model was just the icing on the cake. Our photos with the building came out gorgeous.

If you're planning a future wedding, Talega is the perfect venue and I would highly recommend choosing Michael and his services.
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Nicole Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very Pleasant Wedding Experience

After working with Michael at Talega Golf Club for 10 months, we were very pleased with our wedding at the property.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 08/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend a better venue and team!

I only have great things to say about Talega, Michael, and the team! First, the offering for the price is a great value and takes out a lot of the decision making (linens, chairs, cake, etc. included). Second, the venue is so pretty and the new renovations look great. We loved the california coastal spanish charm. Third, Michael himself is a dream to work with. So on top of everything and ran a great day of show (we hired him as coordinator along with Myra). Lastly, Talega has curated a strong group of preferred vendors which we leaned into!

Thanks again to Talega, Michael, and the team. You made our big day more than perfect
J
Josey Sent on 06/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If you want the perfect South Orange County wedding, book here!!!!

We just got married at Talega this past weekend (06/21/2025), and we have nothing but praises for the Talega Golf Club, Michael (the events director and our coordinator), and his staff!
We looked at 6 venues in total (all in south orange county) and none of them came close to what Talega had to offer. Once we secured our date, we were given a decent list of recommended vendors which we selected all of our vendors from. I had complete faith and trust in all of these vendors that Michael had listed (once you meet him, you'll understand), and as someone who is very type A, I was shocked that I was so relaxed about everything!

My husband and I have ZERO regrets on choosing this venue and have been raving to everyone we talk to about Michael. Michael is literally the BEST!!! He is so kind, personable, professional, and hilarious! He not only is a walking encyclopedia of all things weddings but he one of the most genuine people we have encountered! There truly needs to be more people like him in the world!! I am truly going to miss working with him. Michael, if you are reading this, THANK YOU!!!!
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Ashley Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue/staff!

We loved every second with Talega! From the moment we first met Michael and toured the venue, we knew Talega would be our wedding reception venue. Michael is THE BEST! His professionalism, understanding, patience, vast experience/knowledge and kindness is a big part of why we ended up choosing Talega. Knowing Michael would be on our team and helping us with details of the reception played a huge part of our wedding reception going perfectly! Michael met with us several times in person and over the phone, as well answered all our emails promptly (this was super important for us since we live in LA and couldn’t meet in person every weekend). Michael has done so many weddings - all his recommendations for us whether it be vendors to work with, decor, timeline, small details worked perfectly for our wedding day. We’re sooo happy we choose Talega for our wedding day. It was everything we imagined and more. And a huge shoutout to Michael and his team! They helped ensure our wedding reception ran smoothly and all our guests had the best time!
- Ashley & Neil (5/25/25)
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Haley Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Endlessly Grateful for Talega and Michael

Talega Golf Club was beyond what my husband and I could've ever imagined for our wedding last October! The venue is gorgeous, the food was amazing, and we have nothing but incredible things to say about Michael, the event coordinator.

He was also our day-of coordinator, and he, alongside his incredible assistant Myra, truly made the day unforgettable. Michael and Myra's attention to detail and dedication to us on and before our big day was outstanding - we felt so well-taken care of, and we knew the day would go off without a hitch because of them. Our appreciation for Michael and Myra are endless!

Their wedding package inclusions made our planning process so seamlessly easy! The choices for linens, tables, chairs, etc are all gorgeous and just what we wanted for our big day. The courtyard where we had the ceremony was clean and well-kept, and had the perfect backdrop for our altar. The cocktail area was gorgeous and had plenty of options for seating or standing without feeling cramped. The reception area was perfect for dinner and dancing - there was plenty of room for all of our tables, dance floor, bar, and DJ booth! Dinner selections were inclusive to all diets and we still get complements on how incredible the food was - we totally agree (best food we've ever had at a wedding, and that's not even us being bias lol). All of the waiters/bartenders were so sweet and made sure our guests were well-taken care of all evening.

My husband and I will always have nothing but amazing things to say about Talega, Michael, and all of the wonderful staff. Thank you for making our special day even more amazing!
K
Kimberly Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!!

Our entire experience at Talega for my daughter’s wedding was outstanding! Everything from our initial tour, the contract and details, communication, and the rehearsal and wedding were amazing. The venue is charming and beautiful (so many locations for pictures), food was delicious ( cocktail hour and hors de vores were perfect), and best of all the bride and groom’s vision was 100% met! Listen to Michael, the venue coordinator, and you will end up with the wedding your dreams! Michael made everything easy and we literally had no stress with the wedding planning or wedding day. He has systems down and is very detailed. Go with the venue’s recommendations for photo, DJ, bakery, transportation, and florist (they have a list of options). They all work together as a team and are familiar with the set up and flow.
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Sg Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day and best venue ever!

My husband and I got married on 11/2/24 at Talega. And wow! All I have to say is that it was so magical! Michael, who runs the venue, and who was also our wedding coordinator for the venue did absolutely amazing! He is so organized, very responsive, and wants to make sure you have the best day of your life! When my mom and i booked this venue, all i read about was about how great Michael was amd how beautiful everything was. And boy were all the reviews right! Michael is just the absolute best! Hes been doing this for 20 years and knows all thr vendors and gives you a selection of vendors hes worked with for about 20 years. All of the vendors we chose were from his list, and they all dod an amazing job to make our day the best day!

You get the outside for the ceremony and the banquet room for the reception. After the ceremony, the outside turns into a nice outdoor area for those who want to get away from the music and participate in any activities you have, such as a photobooth, cigar guy, cornhole, etc. The venue is just absolutely beautiful! The staff is amazing and very friendly. On my wedding day, when I was stressing, Michael did everything he could to make sure I was not stressed and taken care of. He took care of my mom as well!

Overall, everything was just the best! No issues at all! Talega made our dat so magical! I didn't want it to end.
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We find ourselves at this venue pretty much every year, sometimes more than once! They offer it ALL!! Great views, atmosphere, service, and delicious food! If you meet Michael you will be blown away by his attention to detail and his willingness to serve his clients! As a Wedding Coordinator I love working along side him. As a floral event designer it is a gorgeous venue to add our flowers too! One of our top 5 venues in Souther Orange County!!

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Talega Golf Club frequently asked questions

Talega Golf Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Talega Golf Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Talega Golf Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Talega Golf Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
Talega Golf Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Talega Golf Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Talega Golf Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Talega Golf Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Talega Golf Club is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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