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There are few places to begin your journey together that are more beautiful than Terranea Resort. Located a short distance from Los Angeles, along the picturesque California coast, Terranea provides an ideal, romantic backdrop for your celebration.

With 60,000 square feet of indoor venues and 75,000 square feet of outdoor space, Terranea can accommodate any party, from intimate gatherings to grand galas of more than 1,800 people. Our premiere indoor venue, the Catalina Room, provides a truly unforgettable experience. From the grand staircase for the bride’s dramatic entrance to the enchanting terrace with breathtaking ocean views, this is the place for fairy tale weddings.

If you pictured your “happily ever after” starting with an outdoor celebration, our extensive and well-manicured grounds have everything you need. From a lush lawn to gorgeous gardens, from “The Meadows” to a bluff-top oceanfront gazebo, our outdoor venues are stunning. A once-in-a-lifetime event deserves a special setting, and when you watch the sunset reflecting on the ocean, golden shimmers mirroring the champagne bubbles in you glass, you’ll know that there is no place like Terranea to celebrate love.

Not just a hotel, but a luxurious destination, Terranea Resort includes pools, restaurants, lounges, fitness facilities, a world-class spa, and an array other services and amenities. Out of town guests will enjoy plush accommodations in one of our 582 warm, spacious guestrooms. The appreciation of the surrounding natural beauty and the attention to detail that characterize every aspect of the resort are apparent in each room. Your guests will enjoy the commodious, peaceful rooms after a festive day. The most jovial members of the wedding party, the bride and groom, receive complimentary wedding night accommodations.

Our professional planning and catering staff will work with you to plan every detail of your day. When it comes time to walk down the aisle and celebrate with your loved ones, you will be able to appreciate each moment without worrying because we will make sure every detail is perfectly executed. Terranea even provides a dedicated butler to assist the bride and groom.

Whatever your dream wedding, we’ll make it come true.

For more information, please contact us directly through the "Plan Your Wedding" section of our website. We are excited to hear from you!

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

Reviews of Terranea Resort

Crystal
Crystal Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Terranea = fairy-tale wedding! 5 stars

We had our ceremony and reception at Terranea Resort and it was truly a fairy-tale wedding. From the planning stages to the ceremony itself, everything was perfect - and we want to thank Terranea Resort and their incredible team for help turning our dream into reality. We'd like to thank Tori, Terri, Robert and Alfredo for going above and beyond in making every little detail of our stay memorable. Tori, our catering manager, was on top of everything from day 1. She was prompt in her responses to all of our questions, and you could tell she really cared about our big day and the success of the event. At the end of the day, we couldn't be happier that we chose Terranea as our wedding venue. If you're planning on having an upscale type of wedding anywhere in Los Angeles, you really should consider Terranea as a first choice.
Megan
Megan Sent on 01/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Venue

I know it's on the pricier side but it is one of the most spectacular places. We were so happy we chose this location. The night before our wedding it rained heavily. It even rained the morning of. My dream was to have our ceremony on the cliff overlooking the ocean, one of the reasons we picked this venue. We were worried we would have to move it inside but the staff was amazing and got the area cleaned up and dry by the time our 5:00pm wedding started. We were so thankful they made our dream come true. From the planning to the actual wedding Terranea provided first class service.
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Cydney Sent on 07/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This is the most beautiful resort I've ever been to. We had our destination wedding there and Eleni and team was absolutely amazing in making sure everything went perfectly! They went above and beyond - the service was incredible!
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User1986419 Sent on 12/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful setting, and great staff
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User1933177 Sent on 11/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We searched high and low for the perfect venue for our destination wedding, and Terranea was everything we were looking for. The event and catering staff that I worked with were tirelessly attentive to my questions and emails, and were very accommodating to help us achieve our vision for the day. Jennifer and Lindsey were so wonderful to work with, and from long distance! Terranea itself is breathtaking....the staff are remarkable - they really made me feel special as a bride. The valets even knew I was getting married there in a few days and remarked things like "almost your wedding day!" every time I saw them. It's a pretty pricey place, but the room block rates made it more affordable for my guests, who had a wonderful few days of spoiling themselves in paradise. My only complaint is that my perfect wedding day was over too soon.
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Ellie Sent on 11/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Terranea was a lovely venue for our wedding! Catalina Point was a breathtaking place for our ceremony and the Catalina lawn and ballroom were perfect for the cocktail hour and reception. Of course the view was gorgeous for our ceremony, the rooms were fantastic, and the food was delicious. All our guests raved about how much they loved staying at Terranea.

But more importantly, Gina Knight and Leslie McCammon were AMAZING to work with. Leslie helped us in the initial stages of booking the venue and really worked with our budget. Gina helped us finalize the catering, including the menu, linens, table set-up. They were both really pleasant to work with, very responsive, always worked hard to meet our needs and made us feel taken care of.

Our only problem with Terranea was that organizing the room block for our guests became a huge headache. The person we worked with was unresponsive by e-mail and did not follow through on things. The biggest problem was that once we set-up the room block it quickly filled up but no one gave us a heads up about this. And when we called to expand the block, we were told that there were no more rooms available. So we were in a real panic to try and figure out how to accommodate our guests. We ultimately had to refer our guests to another hotel, but the closest hotel was 20 mins away from Terranea.

All in all, we absolutely loved having our wedding at Terranea and are so grateful for all the great memories and beautiful photos!
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User6407221 Sent on 02/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We decided to stay and have our reception at the Terranea Resort and couldn't of asked for a better place to stay. They were very accommodating and Gina our wedding coordinator was very helpful and helped us with everything we needed for our reception. If you are looking for a place to have your wedding reception in the Rancho Palos Verdes area this is the place to have it.
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Delia Sent on 10/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Super expensive but priceless after you experience this ocean front resort. Such a beautiful place of endless sites and restaurants for everyones different taste levels. Singles, honeymooners or reunions. Definitely worth the expense.
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Joe Sent on 07/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Terranea Resort made our dreams come true. Contact our coordinator, Jennifer Hyman, and she'll make sure everything is taken care of!

Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, friendly staff and scrumptious food! You can't go wrong! We were married at Catalina Point and had our Reception at the Catalina Ballroom!
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Rebecca Sent on 11/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The service was outstanding. Their staff was incredibly helpful
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Amazing venue! Professional staff, many different layout options and the best ceremony view around. We always enjoy working here and highly recommend Terranea to host your wedding or special event.

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Terranea Resort frequently asked questions

The space offered by Terranea Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Terranea Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Terranea Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Terranea Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Terranea Resort is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.4 in flexibility and 4.4 in value.

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