Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a luxury resort set on 400 acres of coastal canyon in San Diego, California, featuring Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired architecture. The venue offers multiple ceremony and reception spaces including the Grand Ballroom with dramatic crystal chandeliers, the intimate Capella chapel, the scenic Aria Lawn, and the elegant Manchester Salon and Terrace. With a full-service resort experience including spa amenities, a championship golf course, and award-winning culinary offerings, the property provides a world-class setting for weddings of 50 to 700 guests.
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Guests
Space
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$54,124
100 guests · Aria Lawn · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: A 26% service charge is applied to food and beverage costs, plus California state sales tax (approximately 7.75% for San Diego County). The service charge applies on top of the per-person food and beverage cost.
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The property
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a luxury resort hotel featuring multiple event spaces including grand ballrooms, an intimate chapel (Capella), outdoor lawns and courtyards, a salon and terrace, wine rooms, and access to an on-site golf course and spa.
The setting
The venue is situated within 400 acres of coastal canyon, offering views of lush rolling hills, manicured golf course landscapes, and lush tropical plantings.
Grand stone staircases and Mediterranean architecture add to the scenic setting.
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