We held our wedding at the farm and cannot recommend them as a venue enough! The space is so…read morebeautiful and all of the staff was so helpful for every part of our planning process. We loved having our event here!

I am reluctant to review GCF because I feel like it is a complete hidden gem, but they absolutely…read moredeserve all the adulation possible. 100 stars out of 5. If you are looking for a wedding venue in South Orange County and you have come across Gold Coast farm, don't even bother looking anywhere else, make your deposit and get married here. The venue is BEAUTIFUL, all of the vegetation is maturing so nicely. Limes, lemons, grapes. It is so picturesque and if you want an outdoor fairly laid back vibe then this is your spot. Hannah worked with us on all of the details, we got plenty of opportunity to visit the farm, bring stuff early, rehearsal, and next day pickup. We got the whole kit and kaboodle with the tap truck, photo bus, umbrellas and next day cleanup. They were so flexible with us and we are so grateful to have found them. Our wedding was beautiful and perfect and I cannot stress this enough - get married here - stop looking anywhere else!

I cannot thank Christina & the ENTIRE Ciao Bella Team enough for putting together the wedding of my…read moredreams! Christina is the absolute master of her craft -- I was completely overloaded from running my own business and taking care of my family-- to top it off with a wedding was just too much for me to handle myself. Christina's role is a form of art. Her organization, imagination, & ability to deal with my every day emotions is rare to find in this industry. She really cares for her clients and truly goes above and beyond to take the stress off of her client. She saw my vision and nailed every detail from start to finish. Thank you and your team for creating the most memorable day of my life!

Christina Sorenson and the Ciao Bella team made my wedding dreams come true! I worked with…read moreChristina for over a year planning every detail of the wedding. She and her team were always available via phone call, e-mail, and text and at all hours of the day and night and even weekends. Christina makes herself available to her brides and is there to make the planning process less stressful and time consuming. There were many times that I started to feel the stress and pressure of wedding planning and Christina and her team put me at ease. At the very last minute, I told Christina that I wanted Storm Troopers at the wedding for my husband who loves Star Wars. Christina stopped at nothing to find the perfect Storm Troopers! The Storm Troopers were the hit of the wedding and looked so professional! On the day of the wedding, Christina and her team were AMAZING!!! I didn't have to do anything. They were at the venue early in the morning putting everything together and they were there all day helping to coordinate the entire event. The event went so smoothly and all of my guests said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I would highly recommend her to any bride!!!

My wife and I stayed at La Casa Del Camino for our SoCal honeymoon and had the most incredible…read moreexperience! The staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They were warm, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Before arriving, I called ahead to arrange roses, chocolates, coconut water, and a few of my wife's "favorite things" to be in the room as a surprise for her. They had everything set up beautifully! It was such a sweet, personal touch and made our stay feel instantly special and romantic. The updated rooms were comfortable and stylish, the ocean view was STUNNING (especially being from WI!), and being right on the water with walkable access to Laguna's shops, restaurants, and beaches was unbeatable. We also loved the 24-hour coffee and tea station, such a thoughtful amenity for tea lovers like us! Unfortunately it rained during our stay but we made it a point to come back a different day for the Rooftop restaurant. I was surprised to see how many locals were there, enjoying the same view we traveled 2000 miles for. Once the food and drinks came out, we instantly understood the hotspot hype. They also have a rockin' happy hour- be sure to catch a sunset while you're up there!! Between the service, location, views, and attention to detail, La Casa Del Camino was the perfect place to celebrate our honeymoon. We'll absolutely be back again and again. Thank you La Casa Del Camino!!

I was very disappointed with my stay. The location was great....just steps from the ocean....which…read morewas honestly the only highlight. Thankfully, this was just a staycation to celebrate my birthday, because I don't think I could have tolerated more than one night here. The room was extremely small, to the point where it felt more like camping than staying in a hotel. The air conditioning wasn't working, so I had to sleep with the window open just to stay cool. On top of that, the sink faucet leaked water onto the counter and floor, creating a mess, and the shower pressure was so low that washing my hair properly wasn't even possible. Overall, the condition and comfort of the room did not meet expectations at all.

Plaza de Magdalena is a lovely venue that is perfect for a holiday party. First off it's in the…read moreheart of San Juan Capistrano which is a good and bad thing, mostly considering the traffic if there are other events going on and parking. I'd also caution in case there's road closures like this particular time I was there which made it hard to get into the parking garage. There is an option to take the train since it's right by the tracks if that's your cup of tea. The venue itself is a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor space, starting with the cocktail hour outside under the string lights with very tasty appetizers and was pleased that they also had outdoor heaters. A short walk inside opens up to a large space, in this case it was set up for dinner with festive red and green lighting. The catered food was pretty good with a nice variety of salmon, chicken and prime rib. The staff were also so friendly and did a good job serving and keeping everything tidy. I heard quite a lot of feedback from others that they liked this venue and had a great time at the party. I would have to agree.

I wanted to give a HUGE thank you to Abi and her Sundried Tomato staff for all of their hard work…read moreduring our baby shower this last Saturday 5/2. Abi went above and beyond to personalize and make this day feel special for our husband and I. She made the planning process as easy as possible, and even enjoyable which is rare planning these huge life events! So much gratitude for Abi and her crew on that day. We've joked about coming up with things to celebrate at Plaza de Magdalena in the future.

It was such a pleasant treat to walk upstairs and visit Shaun's gallery. Not only was the art…read moreunique and interesting, but also applicable to home installations. He was very patient in helping us understand how not only his work, but his colleagues art can integrate into our home. I have a feeling we will be back soon.

Best gallery in Laguna Beach, by far! The ambiance is brought to life by a natural fusion of…read morecontemporary and coastal inspired art, sculptures, lighting, and furniture. Simply put, I would live in this studio if I could. Also - Shaun is absolutely wonderful to work with. I am a new collector of his contemporary sculpture and I highly recommend setting up a meeting with him as he is incredibly passionate about his work!!! Thanks a million, Shaun!

A mini plaza in downtown San Juan Capistrano that takes just five minutes to walk through,…read morefrequently used for vintage-style corporate events and outdoor weddings. 位於San Juan Capistrano市中心，一座五分鐘就能逛完，常用來舉辦復古風情的商宴和戶外婚禮的迷你廣場。

Serra Plaza is a perfect, intimate, special place for someone who wants to host an outdoor wedding…read morethat feels like a small European town. Lauren from Jay's Catering was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She worked closely with us on menu selection, food tasting, the walkthrough of our venue, and overall moral support. Our wedding was like out of a fairytale. To this day, we still have friends and family tell us that the food at our wedding was the best wedding food they ever had - a huge compliment to Jay's Catering (and shout out to the Vietnamese Short Rib!) Wedding planning is difficult and it can feel like every decision might be the wrong thing. I am so happy that we trusted our gut and went with Serra Plaza as our spot.

My husband and I had our wedding here and it was an absolute DREAM…read more From the very beginning, every person we worked with and all their associated vendors were very kind, helpful, responsive and professional. Dayna was our wedding producer and was the biggest help from the day we signed the paper. She made sure we checked all the boxes, even things outside of the venues direct responsibly, just to make it as easy on us as possible. We had multiple check ins and she was always open to answer questions via text or phone when we had them. She gave us tons of photo recommendation, took pictures throughout our rehearsal and wedding, and made sure we all were where we needed to be. Andrew with the Cliff restaurant was easy to communicate with and was very nice when we came in for our tasting. We tried a large variety of foods that were hard to pick from because they were all so good! We had great reviews of the food after the wedding and they were great about minding all allergens and dietary restrictions. The crab cakes, goat cheese crostinis and chicken curry skewers were all amazing hors d'oeuvres. The veggies and salad fresh and flavorful and of course our chicken and salmon were really really delicious. They take care of all set up of table, chairs, decorations, ceremony, reception, cocktail hour and everything in between. They gave us tons of freedom to do our wedding the way we wanted and it felt so seamless, I never had to stop and make a decision or handle any problems the whole night. Whether there were any snags, I have no idea, that's how great a job everyone did. All the staff were great! 100% recommend.

If there were a way to bottle up magic, love, and excellence and pour it into one perfect wedding…read moreday--Occasions at Laguna Beach found it. From the very first walkthrough to the final dance, **every single person** involved in our wedding, from the owners Sharon and Kathy, to her wonderful son, our planner Dayna, our florist Jean, the incredible photographer Jared Sislin and his team, and restaurant and bar manager Andrew, made our day the absolute best day of my wife Hayleigh and I's lives. Sharon and Kathy have cultivated something special here--not just a gorgeous venue, but a place filled with heart. Dayna was a total rockstar: organized, calming, detail-oriented, and always ten steps ahead. Jean's floral arrangements were breathtaking--elegant, unique, and bursting with our personality. Jared and his team... where do I even begin? Their work made us relive every emotion through stunning photos. And Andrew ran the bar and dining experience like a maestro--every guest raved about the service and attention to detail. It didn't feel like a team of vendors--it felt like a family rallying behind us to make something unforgettable. They didn't just help us plan a wedding. **They helped us create a memory that will last a lifetime.** If you're even *considering* Occasions at Laguna Beach: stop searching. This is the team you want by your side.

Young Beach Shack is our favorite place to go for breakfast lunch or dinner! They have delicious…read morebreakfast burritos, French toast and good coffee. They also have delicious ceviche and fish tacos, and the best burger you're gonna get anywhere in Orange County! But most importantly, they are kind and welcoming to animals. We ordered a side of bacon for our dog's birthday and we were delighted to see that they wrote a special little note inside the box just for her!

Good spot with beautiful ocean views, located below Ritz Carlton and slightly above the beach…read more My wife and I went with a tuna poke bowl each and we ordered chicken tenders with fries for our kids. The poke bowl tasted great, served on the bed of steamed rice and some greens, topped with chunks of fresh tuna, fresh slices of very ripe avocado and all of it topped with tangy, savory sauce resembling a light spicy mayo. Very yummy! My kids' chicken tenders and fries were solid as well. The tenders were crispy on the outside and incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. The fries were golden brown, crispy and tasted just right. The spot is outside seating only and pretty much all tables are ocean-view. The customer service was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely come back to this place again to try some other items.

We truly could not have asked for a better venue owner than Cate for our son's wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, she was warm, kind, and genuinely invested in making the day special. She went above and beyond in ways both big and small, and it made all the difference. Her space is absolutely beautiful. It has such an artsy, welcoming feel and was perfect for our 80 person reception. The lighting created a magical atmosphere, the sound system worked flawlessly, and the indoor outdoor flow gave guests room to mingle, relax, and celebrate comfortably. One of the most generous touches was allowing us to use her home for staging the bride and groom. That level of trust and hospitality meant so much to our family. Throughout the entire process, she was accommodating, helpful, and always available with a calm, reassuring presence. If you are looking for a venue with heart, creativity, and an owner who truly cares, this is it. We are so grateful for everything she did to make the celebration unforgettable.

We recently had the opportunity to DJ an event at The Fish Tank in Capistrano Beach (34233 Via…read moreSanta Rosa, Dana Point), and it immediately impressed us. Start with the owner. Cate is professional, responsive, and genuinely collaborative. Communication is clear. Load-in is organized. The space is clean and well maintained. When a venue runs this smoothly, it reduces friction for vendors and creates a better experience for clients and guests. That kind of operational competence doesn't happen by accident. The design is what makes this venue distinct. The short-throw projectors transform the walls into a fully immersive aquarium or fishbowl environment. It's not a novelty effect; it's a production tool. For weddings, the room can feel atmospheric and romantic. For corporate events, branded visuals wrap the space in a way that feels custom and high-end. Few venues at this size offer that level of visual flexibility. From an audio standpoint, the room performs extremely well. We run MagiCali, a Southern California mobile DJ company specializing in weddings and corporate events, and we evaluate every room through a production lens. We look at ceiling height, wall material, reflection patterns, power distribution, and how low-end energy travels across a dancefloor. We've worked in luxury ballrooms, outdoor coastal venues, private estates, and converted industrial spaces. The Fish Tank is one of the rare venues where you don't have to compensate for the room. Speeches are articulate and easy to understand. Dinner music sits comfortably without overwhelming conversation. When it's time to transition into dancing, the room holds energy evenly instead of creating hot spots or dead zones. That tells you the space was built and tuned with care. For clients, that technical quality translates into confidence. You don't have to worry about muddy sound during toasts or harsh reflections once the music turns up. The venue supports the event instead of fighting it. There are many event spaces in Orange County. Very few combine strong visual identity, flexible projection capability, solid acoustics, and hands-on ownership. The Fish Tank is an undiscovered gem, and for what Cate currently charges, it represents exceptional value. It would not be surprising to see this venue commanding significantly higher rates in the near future. If you're planning a wedding, private celebration, or corporate event in Dana Point or Capistrano Beach, this space deserves serious consideration. It's distinctive, technically sound, and professionally run -- exactly the kind of venue that allows a well-executed event to shine.