There are a million details that go into making a wedding day perfect. And when it comes down to it, the destination can be the deal breaker. Luckily, if you’re looking for a wedding location that has perfect weather year round, sun for days, and romance dripping from its small town charm, Carlsbad really is the ultimate place to get hitched.

Check out one of these beautiful venues for a dream Carlsbad wedding:

Park Hyatt Aviara

World-class food and drinks, activities for guests, and jaw dropping views. These are what the Park Hyatt Aviara are all about. The resort has sophisticated decor with multiple outdoor spaces to plan your special day on the coast. At Park Hyatt, dream weddings become a reality with over 200 acres of rolling hills and botanical wetlands. Combined with over 200,000 square feet of indoor event space, the resort has everything you could ever want for a ceremony and reception that is perfectly personalized and expertly executed.

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa

At the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa, an idyllic Southern California wedding is within reach. This location serves up world-class accommodations with stunning scenery to showcase the quaint and quiet beauty that surrounds Carlsbad. There are secluded pathways that stretch between gardens and palm trees for a calming canopy against the bright skies. With ballrooms boasting 18” ceilings, golf course views, romantically lit terraces, Spanish style courtyards, and open air verandas with pristine landscaping, the Omni La Costa truly is a bride’s dream and a wedding goer’s getaway.

Cape Rey Carlsbad

The third on our list of wedding wonderlands is none other than the Cape Rey Carlsbad, right on the coast. The Cape Rey is Carlsbad’s unique and distinctive option for brides. They are positioned only 150 feet from the beach. Couples can take off their shoes and say ‘I do’ in the sand, or stay on top of the crest with views to die for. Happily ever after has never been easier than booking a wedding at the Cape Rey. With accommodations for guest rooms, rehearsal dinner, and farewell wedding brunch all under one roof, Cape Rey takes the guesswork out of the equation. Couples can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and breathe in the fresh ocean air while celebrating the night away. Contact the events team to inquire about packages for your big day.

The Westin

The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa is another elegant wedding venue location. The contemporary Mediterranean landscape is supported by a skilled events team and spaces to accommodate up to 500 wedding guests.
The seaside resort features state-of-the-art facilities on several beautiful locations throughout the property. There are two outside view coastal ceremony sites, surrounded by white roses, and tropical trees. The resort also has a new Grand View Atrium Ballroom and adjoining Terrace that offer ocean views.

The Carlsbad Windmill

The Carlsbad Windmill has been a landmark of Carlsbad for decades, and now it’s been completely renovated and reimagined into a stunning wedding & events venue. The venue seats up to 200 indoors and 100 outdoors, has a modern chapel-style ceremony space, an outdoor terrace, and supports beachside ceremonies as well.
‘I do’ is the time in your life that you’ll never want to say ‘I can’t. In Carlsbad, you can have the wedding of your dreams in the city of your dreams. Make the most of it and start planning now – your ultimate wedding is around the corner.

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The Trails at Hosp Grove

Carlsbad’s moderate weather makes even city living feel easy and breezy. If you really want to get away from the bustle of the neighborhoods, shops, and restaurants, Hosp Grove Trails and Park in northern Carlsbad is a great retreat. The handful of short but scenic hiking trails surrounding the park are lined with Carlsbad’s native flora and fauna. Cacti and succulents line the pathways, and the easy trails provide a nice quiet walk with calming surroundings. The walkways lead into a canopy of tree cover and there is parking located across from the Buena Vista Lagoon. The park has public picnic tables so that you can pack a lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing on the trails.

Hosp Grove was originally made up solely of eucalyptus trees. Their presence still towers over the park and adds a pleasant fragrance that flows throughout the trails and through the trees. There are two sections in the park and approximately three miles worth of trails. Parking is located on each side of the Grove, with all entrances crisscrossing through the interior. The grounds are well kept, and the pathways are shaded when the sun is high in the sky. Hosp Grove is the ideal place for a low impact walk or jog, an outlet for kids to burn off steam, and a reprieve from the norm.

Rancho La Costa Preserve

If you like a mix of easy terrain and more intermediate trails, Rancho La Costa Preserve is the spot to find your pace. With a mixture of paved pathways, decomposed granite, and soily terrain, you can pick how you’d prefer to cover ground. The Preserve is known by hikers and bikers alike, and no matter what your endurance level is, you can find a challenge to conquer while you explore.

The Preserve is made up of four main trailheads. The Ridgeline Trail is a long and difficult hike. On the flip side, the Old Rancho Santa Fe Trail is an easy paved option. The Preserve is also home to Box Canyon and close to 500 acres of native coastal habitat. No matter which trail you end up on, the views are next to none. The hilltops provide views of the Batiquitos Lagoon, Box Canyon, and the Pacific Ocean.

Lake Calavera Preserve

If you would like to experience native California, Lake Calavera Preserve is a special place to see the habitats, plant life, and ecosystems that are unique to the area. The Preserve was designated as an Ecological Reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 2000, and the pathways within are reserved for pedestrian use only.

There are multiple looped trails throughout the Preserve, and the Lake Loop Trail has 1.9 miles of water views and water friendly wildlife.

Blue Paddle SUP

For water lovers, Carlsbad’s coastline and its lagoons are some of the most fun and relaxing places to experience the outdoors in Southern California. They offer tons of opportunity to lay on the sand, try out new watersports, and casually sail along the shore.

Stand up paddleboarding is an activity that will get you out on the water, moving through the surf, and expending energy all at once. At Blue Paddle SUP, you can explore the Carlsbad coast from a new perspective. Blue Paddle offers a paddleboarding tour that ensures social distancing without having to give up the fun of the lagoon. With a certified guide, you can get a short lesson on land before entering the water. The Carlsbad Lagoon is home to calm surf and natural wildlife. You can float through the water at a relaxing pace and see everything from pelicans to sea turtles and sea lions.

Boards are available for rent and guides will make sure that you have the time of your life, regardless of your experience.

There is really no better place to be than to be outside in Carlsbad. With seven full miles of spectacular beaches, Carlsbad’s coast has some of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean around. Tamarack State Beach is ideal for families and kids and is adjacent to the Carlsbad Seawall where walkers and joggers can look out into the water while exercising. South Ponto Beach is one of the widest beaches in the county, allowing guests to spread out and soak up the sun.  From North Carlsbad beaches to South State Beach – Carlsbad’s coastline is the place to get outdoors and enjoy the views.

Check out any one of these unique locales to experience all of the beauty that Carlsbad has to offer.

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