Terranea Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Rancho Palos Verdes, United States, hosting 2,400 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$52,000 (our estimate).
Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort sits on the coast at Rancho Palos Verdes, with the sea as the backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions alike.
About Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort sits on the coast at Rancho Palos Verdes, with the sea as the backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions alike.
The resort holds up to 1,500 guests standing and seats up to 2,400 for dining across its meeting and banquet spaces, so both intimate gatherings and large celebrations fit comfortably.
In-house catering covers coastal fare built on seasonal ingredients, with customized menus available for your guest list.
Accommodation ranges widely, from ocean view bungalow king rooms for two to villas sleeping as many as 10, and transfers from LAX take about 30 minutes.
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We absolutely love Terranea! The resort is beautiful, the rooms are impeccably appointed, and the service is consistently exceptional.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 2,400 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,500 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 582 rooms
- Room types
- 71 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$52,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$200 to US$350 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LAX, 30 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Customized menus, coastal fare and seasonal ingredients
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Coastal setting on the sea with outdoor ceremonies available
- Capacity for 1,500 standing guests and up to 2,400 seated for dining
- Both indoor and outdoor event space, including meeting and banquet venues
- In-house catering with customized menus, coastal fare and seasonal ingredients
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LAX · about 30 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into LAX.
- Direct line
- (310) 494-7891
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Terranea Resort offers outdoor ceremonies in its coastal, seaside setting, and has both indoor and outdoor event space.
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 1,500 guests standing, and up to 2,400 seated for dining.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
LAX is the nearest airport, roughly a 30 minute transfer to the resort.
Is catering provided by the resort?+
Yes, catering is in-house. The team works with coastal fare and seasonal ingredients, and customized menus are available.
What accommodation is available for our wedding party?+
The resort has a broad range of rooms, including ocean view bungalows, casitas, suites and two and three-bedroom villas, with some villas sleeping up to 10 guests.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 2,400 guests
“The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom provides 18,048 square feet of versatile event space and seats up to 2,400 guests for dinner and dancing.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,500 guests
“Set on a 102-acre luxury estate, this Mediterranean-inspired resort offers over 135,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, with breathtaking oceanfront views, perfect for receptions up to 1,500 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 582 rooms
“Each of the resort’s 582 spacious guest retreats exudes a warm and luxurious feel with comfortable furnishings and private balconies that overlook elegant gardens and breathtaking ocean vistas.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 71 listed
“Suite”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“It’s so big it can host five weddings at once.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“A picture-perfect outdoor venue, The Meadows offers expansive grounds framed by lush greenery and panoramic ocean views, creating an ideal setting for grand celebrations and romantic open-air soirées.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“At Terranea Resort, we offer countless ways to personalize your wedding and reception, ensuring your special day is one-of-a-kind. Our expert catering and culinary team handles every detail, delivering flawless service and creating a celebration that’s truly yours.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Customized menus, coastal fare and seasonal ingredients
“Terranea Resort's acclaimed culinary team creates a taste for every palate and customized menus featuring coastal fare, seasonal ingredients, and personalized flavors that bring every craving to fruition.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Enjoy coastal cuisine and a warm, friendly bar atmosphere surrounded by outdoor fire pits and unrivalled sunset views.”
Read the source for bar on siteExclusive use required: No
“It’s so big it can host five weddings at once.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, Terranea Resort welcomes pets and provides designated pet-friendly accommodations along with walking areas to ensure a comfortable stay for guests traveling with pets.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“While Terranea offers the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, it’s also an extremely family-friendly destination.”
Read the source for childrenNearest airport: LAX, 30 min by car
“LAX”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Reserved parking provides effortless access, creating a seamless coastal escape.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Yes, we provide accessible accommodations with thoughtful amenities to ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay for all guests.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Tennis at Peninsula Racket Club via complimentary shuttle”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“For grand celebrations, Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom & Terrace presents an expansive oceanfront venue, ideal for both indoor and outdoor events.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“For grand celebrations, Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom & Terrace presents an expansive oceanfront venue, ideal for both indoor and outdoor events.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom provides 18,048 square feet of versatile event space and seats up to 2,400 guests for dinner and dancing.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Terranea provides full-service event planning, indoor and outdoor venues with ocean views, catering, and accommodations for weddings, meetings, and private celebrations.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“With 102 oceanfront acres featuring a variety of scenic spaces, Terranea Resort offers the most stunning wedding venues in Palos Verdes for all special celebrations.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Four heated swimming pools, including the Resort Pool with a 140-foot waterslide, two adults-only pools, and the Vista Pool for guests ages 13 and older”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Poised above coastal bluffs with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Terranea Resort (pronounced “terra-NAY-a”) debuted in June 2009 as the only luxury destination resort on the Los Angeles coast.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Discovery Trail nature walk and hiking trail and secluded beach cove”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Each of the resort’s 582 spacious guest retreats exudes a warm and luxurious feel with comfortable furnishings and private balconies that overlook elegant gardens and breathtaking ocean vistas.”
Read the source for gardens