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Welcome to The Portofino Hotel & Marina, South Bay's only oceanfront luxury wedding venue. Situated on a private peninsula within the beautiful King Harbor of Redondo Beach and home to uninterrupted sunset views. Combine this dazzling coastal backdrop with our personalized service and exquisitely prepared cuisine to bring that quintessential Southern California experience together to create the perfect wedding weekend for you and your guests.

The Portofino Hotel & Marina is proud to offer two spacious oceanfront ballrooms with unobstructed water views, sunset vistas and a picturesque outdoor ceremony venue located a few steps from the water. Seating up to 140 and 240 respectively, our Pacific Ballroom and Bayside Ballroom offer that storybook perfect Southern California luxury experience to say I Do and create sun-kissed memories to last a lifetime.

Our wedding packages are all fully customizable based on your needs and include white or ivory linens, Chiavari chairs, hardwood dance floor and candlelight to set the ambiance. Let our team assist you with recommendations for a wedding planner, photography, music and floral to complete the celebration. Our team of event professionals is here to attend to every detail of your dream day.

No wedding weekend is complete without a rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch, partnering with our famed BALEENkitchen or with one of our marina boats to complete the seaside experience. Additionally, we offer private changing rooms for each of your wedding parties to start the days’ festivities over champagne and brunch or perhaps bourbon and burgers.

We are happy to assist with room blocks for you and your out of town guests for the full destination wedding experience. Each room has been newly remodeled with luxuriously appointed amenities and each with private balconies onto the harbor or marina. Our Dockside Adventure Center also offers bicycle, paddle board and kayak rentals along with seasonal whale watching, fishing excursions and many more opportunities to share what you love most about SoCal with your visiting guests.

On behalf of our exceptional Culinary and Events teams, Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you to The Portofino Hotel & Marina very soon to celebrate!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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

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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Rebecca
Rebecca B. Married on 06/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding Experience

When Rain promised us a magical wedding, he was not kidding! We needed a last-minute venue and were particular about how we wanted our seating arrangements and entertainment. Rain made it all happen quickly and gave very valuable advice, guiding us every step of the way. This is a great venue for any occasion and we are so glad we chose to get married here. We still enjoy the periodic staycations to remind us!
Rosanne
Rosanne M. Married on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience having our wedding at the Portofino Hotel & Marina

The Portofino Hotel & Marina was the venue my husband and I chose for our wedding. It was the perfect venue for us. We always dreamed of having a wedding by the beach, and the minute we walked into the beautiful hotel we knew that was the one. The staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Rain and Sierra answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make sure the cost stayed within our budget. The valet guys and banquet staff helped us load everything onto carts, so we didn't have to carry everything ourselves. And the front desk helped us with our hotel room and even gave us a discount since I stayed an extra night the day before the wedding. One of the nights we stayed at the hotel, they had live music and it really added to the relaxing, chill ambiance.
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Corinne Married on 04/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!!

We had our reception at the Portifino Hotel and It was such a delight! We are not based in L.A. and I was nervous about planning a wedding (I did not have a planner) from far away, but the Portifino and Rain Villanueva made the process so easy and stress-free! Rain was so responsive from the start before we had even signed a contract and provided us with all the information we needed. He was so flexible and even FaceTimed with us to show us the ballrooms. We visited the hotel in person before deciding where to have the reception, and as soon as we showed up all the staff were so lovely and welcoming. The beautiful views of the Marina from the ballrooms, the gorgeous and serene lobby, and the delicious food at the hotel restaurant were more than enough to convince us to have our reception there and It did not disappoint on the wedding day! The staff were all so sweet and professional and the reception was so much fun, our guests couldn’t stop telling us how much they enjoyed It! Also, a few family members had strict diets and the chef and staff did an amazing job with the food and making sure they also got to enjoy their meals. It was an all-around great experience and I can’t thank the Portofino and Rain enough for all they did for us to make It a dream come true!
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Team

Sheena Persichina
Sheena Persichina
Social Catering Sales Manager

Sheena has been with the Portofino since 2017 specializing in our Social Event market. She has been in the hospitality industry in the South Bay for over 6 years and prior to that did work as an Event Planner and Coordinator.

She is extremely versed in all social events but especially loves the wedding market. She is always ready to support our couples with any questions or concerns they have, from Design to Budget she will definnitely work with you to find the perfect fit!

Please reach out and ask any questions you might need or schedule a property tour to see our oceanfront venue and meet Sheena for yourself!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
LA Exposures LA Exposures Wedding Photographers

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....

Flowers by Laurel Flowers by Laurel Wedding Florists

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 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 93% 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 flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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