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Ceremony
$2,900 starting price
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$1,500 starting price

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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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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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Reviews of The Portofino Hotel & Marina

4.7 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.7 out of 5 rating
104 Reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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The Portofino Hotel & Marina is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including Rain, Sierra, Luis, Paco, Mac, and Melanie, were praised for their exceptional service, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the stunning oceanfront location, beautiful decor, and delicious food. The inclusive wedding packages, including amenities like the hotel room, wedding cake, and open bar, were appreciated by reviewers. Overall, the Portofino Hotel & Marina provided a seamless and magical wedding experience for couples.

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The Portofino Hotel & Marina is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including Rain, Sierra, Luis, Paco, Mac, and Melanie, were praised for their exceptional service, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Guests were impressed with the stunning oceanfront location, beautiful decor, and delicious food. The inclusive wedding packages, including amenities like the hotel room, wedding cake, and open bar, were appreciated by reviewers. Overall, the Portofino Hotel & Marina provided a seamless and magical wedding experience for couples.

Kim
Kim L. Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutly incredible!

Where do I begin?!! The Portofino Hotel & Marina was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! From day one all the way to today, a few days after the wedding, all the staff we encountered has been excellent!! Specifically I want to give a shout out to Sierra, Rain, Luis, Paco, & Mac & Melanie. Sierra was my main hotel wedding coordinator and contact. She was so responsive, attentive, organized, sweet, available, and amazing!! I couldn’t be happier with her and her services. The entire experience was seamless. We planned an entire wedding in under 2 months together as I was eager to marry my man this year. She was so helpful and explained any and all things when I had questions. Starting with booking the venue all the way to the day after the wedding. Everything was so organized, including the deadlines of decisions I needed to make, and payment info, and what to do if it rained. She had everything covered. THANK YOU THANK YOU SIERRA!! Rain was also another venue coordinator & catering sales manager who helped us too and he was amazing as well. He stepped in when/if Sierra was out of the office and he attended our tasting and answered so many questions as well. He was so nice, sweet and great to work with. Very organized and never missed a beat! Thank you Rain!! Luis, the director of Banquets, handled anything food and drink related and everything was perfect. He even placed two of each hors d’oeuvres at our sweetheart table (knowing we probably wouldn’t get a chance to eat them during cocktail hour as we were busy mingling) and he was right!! It was such a sweet, simple gesture that made a big impression on us. Paco was one of the Bartenders from the day of (I never got a chance to meet our other bartender) and he was so fun and cheerful and positive and an overall great spirit. Guests kept telling me how much they loved Paco and me too! Mac worked on the hotel side and we met him when we checked in and he handled ALL our luggage and he also golf carted me around on the actual wedding day so I didn’t have to walk too much. He was super sweet and was so helpful and had a great vibe! Also, my initial point of contact was Melanie who responded to my initial venue request. She was so great and helpful and responsive that right away we were sold and we booked the venue the next day without ever even seeing it in person.
On top of all the AMAZING staff, the venue is just absolutely beautiful!! You can’t find a prettier ocean front venue in the So Cal. Just gorgeous. We chose a type of all-inclusive wedding package that included a sit down 3-course dinner, open bar, ceremony, hotel room, wedding cake, and many more perks such as white linen, candles on each table, arch on the ceremony grass, champagne toast, etc. It was perfect, efficient, organized and made my life so easy. I really didn’t have to do much except invite guests and show up!! many of my guests told me afterward they were so impressed with the staff, venue and the food!!! Seriously, the food was excellent. I know all of this sounds too good to be true but honestly it was. I had zero problems, no horror stories, nothing. It truly was a PERFECT day. I also found out afterward that a coworker of mine got married here too this past summer and she said the same thing. Her day was perfect as well and I am not surprised at all. Thank you to everyone at the Portofino! We cant wait to come back just to enjoy the restaurant, the views and the excellent service 😊
S
Sophia Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem Venue!

We recently eloped and decided to have a reception/family reunion for friends and family to celebrate our union. I did all the coordination myself and because of the event staff at the Portofino Hotel I always felt like everything was under control. They have amazing tools to help visualize everything, super responsive and caring event managers (big shout out to Rain V. who runs a tight ship and understands how to create the best programs for his hotel and his clients!), and a wonderful banquet staff that executed the night perfectly. The location for the price cannot be beat. Cocktail hour at sunset in the marina was truly magical and the venue itself was spacious and well-appointed. Hightly recommend!
Paul
Paul A. Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Seaside Wedding

Portofino was a stunning location to get married at! The events team made sure everything was perfect for the big day. The food and speciality cocktails from the banquets team were incredible. The hotel staff were attentive and gave us the VIP treatment. It was all very inclusive and affordable, especially for a prime, Southern California location. We are so glad we chose this venue for our wedding. It was a perfect day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Real Weddings

Rebecca & Matthew
74 photos · 10/05/2019
Jhoanna & Aaron
37 photos · 08/19/2018

Team

Rain Villanueva
Rain Villanueva
Social Catering Sales Manager

Rain has been at The Portofino Hotel & Marina since 2018 specializing in the social/wedding market. He holds a masters degree in Hospitality Management at The Collins College at Cal Poly Pomona and has worked in the events industry for the past 10 years all throughout Southern California.


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

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