Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa is a full-service oceanfront resort perched on the cliffs of Dana Point, offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views and lush tropical landscaping. The property features both grand outdoor ceremony lawns and an elegant 10,000+ square foot ballroom with 14-foot ceilings, accommodating weddings from intimate gatherings of 40 guests to celebrations of up to 600. With in-house Marriott catering, a dedicated spa, on-site hotel accommodations, and multiple ceremony and reception spaces, the resort provides a comprehensive luxury wedding experience.
Pricing
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Guests
Space
Day of week
Service style
Duration
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$102,363
100 guests · Richard Henry Dana Ballroom Full · Saturday · Dinner · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
$70,000 food and alcohol minimum
Your food and alcohol comes to $16,500. The minimum adds $53,500, so the estimate uses $70,000.
Taxes & fees: A 25% administrative charge applies to all food and beverage charges. Applicable sales tax (approximately 7.75% for Orange County) applies on top of the total including the administrative charge.
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The property
A full-service Marriott-branded oceanfront resort and spa with dedicated indoor ballrooms, intimate event rooms, and expansive outdoor lawn ceremony and reception spaces set on a clifftop property overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The setting
The resort is perched on coastal cliffs in Dana Point with panoramic Pacific Ocean views from the outdoor ceremony and reception lawns.
The property features lush tropical landscaping including palm trees and tropical plants throughout the grounds.
Numbers are the capacity the venue states for that part of the day. Tap a space to read about it.
Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
10pm outdoors · 1am indoors
Outdoor events have a strict 10pm noise curfew. Indoor ballroom events may continue until 1:00am. Couples provide their own music and entertainment. Pinnacle Live is the on-site AV provider. Third-party AV companies require an Encore technician for supervision.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
The Richard Henry Dana Ballroom, Lantern Bay Room, and Capistrano Room serve as indoor alternatives for ceremonies and receptions if weather does not permit outdoor events.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine & Spirits
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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