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The Portofino Hotel & Marina

Up to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Honey
Jordan
Macy
Daisy
Gun

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

You can say 'I do' with breathtaking views of the ocean at the Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California. This elegant wedding venue is set on a tranquil, private peninsula and provides an escape from the hustle and bustle for locals and tourists alike. Couples can relax and celebrate their big day in a laid-back Southern California setting.

Facilities and capacity

The Portofino Hotel & Marina’s striking coastal vistas provide an incredible backdrop for any occasion. With multiple indoor or outdoor event spaces to choose from, you can personalize your experience to suit your vision. A unique option is to say ‘I do’ on the El Rey Catamaran, an elegant watercraft with a capacity of up to 50 guests. For a ceremony and reception with the sun setting behind you, the Seaside Lawn is ideal, with the ability to host around 200 people. You can dance the night away with up to 300 of your loved ones in the Bayside Ballroom, which features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean and a chic ambience. For smaller gatherings, the Pacific Ballroom & Terrace can accommodate around 150 attendees and has a private balcony with seascape views.

Services Offered

You can work closely with Portofino Hotel & Marina’s expert staff to ensure that your special day is a success. They can recommend trustworthy planners, photographers, florists, and musicians to make the planning process a breeze. A number of packages are available so you can personalize their services to your specific needs and budgets. They can also assist with organizing overnight accommodations for you and your loved ones. Your guests will love renting kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles from the Dockside Adventure Center. Seasonal whale watching, fishing excursions, and other activities are also available.

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Weddings at this venue

Rebecca & Matthew's wedding
Rebecca & Matthew
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Jhoanna & Aaron's wedding
Jhoanna & Aaron
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FAQ

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?

$2,900

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

$1,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Set Up

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Waterfront

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of The Portofino Hotel & Marina

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Portofino Hotel & Marina is a stunning waterfront venue with gorgeous ocean and marina views, ideal for sunset ceremonies. Reviewers praised attentive, responsive staff and seamless coordination, noting excellent food, smooth check-in/room blocks, and thoughtful amenities. Guests highly recommend it for weddings and related events.

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Portofino Hotel & Marina is a stunning waterfront venue with gorgeous ocean and marina views, ideal for sunset ceremonies. Reviewers praised attentive, responsive staff and seamless coordination, noting excellent food, smooth check-in/room blocks, and thoughtful amenities. Guests highly recommend it for weddings and related events.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 117 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1428 reviews
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Natalie Sent on 01/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect hotel for our wedding weekend!

We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect hotel for our room block than Portofino Hotel & Marina. From the very beginning, Rain and his team were incredible to work with, partnering with us for nearly a year to coordinate every detail, from our room block logistics to the bridal getting-ready suite and our after-party at Baleen, the hotel's restaurant and lounge.

Most of our guests were traveling cross-country, many of whom had never been to California before, and they were absolutely blown away by the hotel. Between the beautiful waterfront grounds, immaculate rooms, thoughtful amenities, and genuinely friendly staff (Shaw at Valet and Chelsea at Front Desk, to name a few), it was the perfect home base for our wedding weekend.

Check-in was seamless, rooms were ready in a timely manner, and the entire process was incredibly smooth, especially impressive given the number of guests arriving around the same time. There were truly no major issues whatsoever, which allowed our guests (and us) to relax and fully enjoy the weekend.

The Portofino Hotel & Marina exceeded every expectation, and we are so grateful to Rain and his team for their professionalism, organization, and care throughout the entire process. We would recommend this hotel without hesitation to anyone hosting a wedding or special event in the area!
J
J O Sent on 03/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding! Beautiful ceremony, awesome staff

I had such an amazing experience! First of all, the location is beyond perfect. The ceremony space and ballrooms overlook the ocean, and it’s extremely gorgeous during sunset. The staff and service were phenomenal, they went above and beyond to make sure all the details were in place.

Even the staff at the hotel were friendly and accommodating! A few of our family had flights later in the afternoon, so we were nervous they would have to wait around at the airport for a long time. But, front desk was able to extend our checkout easily.

I have to give a few shoutouts! Thank you Diana for your swift responses–you did a great job keeping us updated with the room block. And thank you to Rain! You were such a dream to work with. Not only were you professional and courteous, you made the process streamlined and seamless. I would highly recommend this venue!
Honey
Honey Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great SoCal Vibe!

I highly recommend the Portofino Hotel as the ideal Southern California wedding venue. We held our reception there in September 2025 in the ballroom overlooking the ocean. The location could not have been any more special! The Sales Manager, Rain Villanueva, was easy to work with and very knowledgeable and responsive. The Catering Events Coordinator, Brittany Roberts, was on top of every detail and helped execute the day perfectly. Diana Becerra was very patient and helpful in managing our room block.

Our guests raved about the reception food and the service personnel made the evening flow smoothly. We had a great experience at the Portofino.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great value and location

Its a great venue with wonderful staff and food. Rain sold us immediately and the food and service did not disappoint. Its the closest youll get to the water in the area, and they did a good job at renovating the space from when we first saw it. Kudos to the staff that worked our wedding, they were all fun. Special shout out to Rain for the nice amenity in our room to end our night.
Macy
Macy Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day :)

I got married at the Portofino last month and everything was beyond amazing. The venue is stunning and they have such a great team! Rain was super helpful throughout the whole process. He was very prompt with answering any questions we had and made us feel truly cared for. We were so happy with how everything turned out on our wedding day :) We also received so many compliments from guests on how good the food and drinks were!
S
S S Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Seaside Wedding Venue

My spouse and I got married this fall at the Portofino and we had a wonderful experience. The venue is gorgeous and located in a serene, seaside setting. Our guests enjoyed the ocean views, beautiful hotel, and catering. Our wedding day went smoothly, thanks to the kind and hardworking staff at the Portofino. We really enjoyed working with Rain, Dia, and Akira, and appreciated their kindness, clear communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail. They were so patient and helpful in responding to our questions and requests. Dia was the onsite coordinator on the day of our wedding and she was extremely helpful. We are so grateful to the Portofino for making our wedding day perfect.
Daisy
Daisy Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking Experience!

Portofino Hotel & Marina
Redondo Beach, Ca.

We had our wedding in the summer of 2024. This wedding venue is breathtaking; elegant and sophisticated. Ocean view ceremony with white/ gold chiavari chairs and the ballroom has an impressive view towards the ocean and marina!
Rain Villanueva, the catering sales manager was an absolute gem! He took care of every detail, basically orchestrating the entire wedding with ease and precision.
All of our guests were mesmerized with the amazing experience from start to finish!
The quality of the food and alcoholic drinks were beyond expectation. To top things off, they offered us a package that included a gorgeous delicious cake and a night in their high class hotel!
The food was exactly as I envisioned, and he made adjustments whenever needed without a hitch.
His professionalism and attention to detail ensured everything went smoothly.
We couldn’t have done it without him! We owe so much of our day to Rain and his fantastic team. Truly outstanding!

Thank you Rain!:)






J
Jumi Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

It's a YES for me!!

The Portofino is a GODSEND of a venue! When I think about my experience working with them, specifically their Catering Sales Manager, Rain Villanueva, I have nothing but positive things to say!!! Looking beyond the beauty of their hotel and the ceremony/cocktail/reception space - it was the way he responded to my (numerous) inquiries, his willingness to accommodate requests, and the way he made genuine efforts to get to know you as a person (and not just another event) that really made this venue special.

The wedding would not have been a success it was without Rain and the entire team. They understood challenges could arise and were responsive in collaborating on ways to approach each challenge. They were willing to work closely with everyone involved to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for everyone!

From the first communication with Rain 12 months prior to the event, to the day of, and checking in post-event, he went above and beyond, staying positive, consistently uplifting, and being quick with the humor to keep things lighthearted! Seeing the event come to life - as beautifully and successfully as we all imagined - could not have happened without them and for that, I’m incredibly grateful! THANK YOU THANK RAIN AND THE ENTIRE PORTOFINO CREW!
Gun
Gun P. Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome venue for wedding event

We had our wedding event at the Portofino Hotel. Rain and Dia were fantastic in communication. I had a LOT of questions when reviewing the contract, but they were always happy to answer any questions I had. Very professional. The hotel has amazing staff, beautiful venue and the food was spectacular. All our guests loved this beautiful place and I would definitely recommend this location for any events.
Claire
Claire Sent on 07/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The El Rey Catamaran boat was so beautiful!

We booked the El Rey Catamaran for an after-party after our wedding to take us around the harbor on a sunset cruise boat ride, and it was so beautiful.

I worked with Lauren who was super responsive and very on top of everything. She even set aside time to greet us when we dropped off decorations the night before. She gave us an impromptu tour of the boat, and she was so understanding when we were running late the day of.

The food on the boat was amazing as well, and the menu options were so diverse. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend booking with Portofino for any event!
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Team

Rain Villanueva
Rain Villanueva
Catering Sales Manager
Brittany Roberts
Brittany Roberts
Event Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Such an amazing venue! Love love love working there! Such a great group of professionals who take amazing care of their clients on such an important day....

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The Portofino is a fantastic venue by the sea. I've been decorating and designing florals at The Portofino for over 20 years! You will find the staff wonderful to work with. The Director of Catering, Shelley Berry will work tirelessly to orchestrate the wedding of you dreams. The unique ballrooms offer breathtaking views of the ocean and the South Bay.

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The Portofino Hotel & Marina frequently asked questions

The Portofino Hotel & Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Set Up
The Portofino Hotel & Marina includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Portofino Hotel & Marina includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Portofino Hotel & Marina for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Portofino Hotel & Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Portofino Hotel & Marina is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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