After touring over 10 venues across California, we landed on Casino San Clemente to host our wedding reception with about 190 guests and couldn't be happier with the choice. The venue has an incredible beachy and laid-back California vibe -- the outdoor patio with lounge sets and fireplace, the impressive ballroom with its stunning ceiling, and the ocean views make it a truly charming space. Being so close to the beach also meant we were able to sneak away for sunset photos on the wedding day. The staff was easy to work with throughout the planning process, and everything ran smoothly on the day of, from the bartenders to the security personnel. Public (paid) parking is available in the lot across the street but is currently only $1.50/hr. Note that the ballroom can start to feel tight around 200 guests, especially when factoring in the dance floor and buffet space. Alcohol must be purchased through the venue, but this did make planning easier for us, and we found the bartenders' service exceptional. Unfortunately, there have been some recent venue policy changes since our event, such as having only one exclusive caterer, additional fees for cake-cutting, and restrictions on late-night food vendors. Overall, an absolutely amazing venue. read more

Overall an outstanding experience in a lovely location. Know in advance basically all parking is metered but there is plenty of it. $10-$12 for an entire event per vehicle. The outdoor areas inside and outside the property are very well cared for. I would say borderline immaculate. Baseboards and doors etc could use a little touch up painting and some carpet stretching but overall very good shape. I'm being picky. Didn't really use their tables but they had new chairs which was nice. The bar was well serviced and everyone had plenty of drinks (open bar) and the wine that came with it was very drinkable. We tried all the wines in advance and better than expected. Josh Cab & Pinot and Coppola Sav Blanc and prosecco. All were good. Had a berry mojito as the signature cocktail and it was also excellent. The staff that came with the Casino were all great. We planned a year in advance. I would say getting ahold of anyone on the phone or getting called back was a miss. Use email and the responses were usually better but this part of the experience was below average. In the end it all worked out. The venue had a cool stage that allowed for a surprise live performance from the bride and groom which was unique to this venue. Zero regrets for the decision to use the Casino. Very unique and cool. Lots of places on property for great pics. read more

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The Casino offers a really beautiful laid-back beach-side venue for couples. We loved the Mexican palms that roar California-vibes. It's like a cute little Mission (very San Clemente) for a chill, but sophisticated venue. read more

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Went to a wedding here mid September Very nice, good food, indoor outdoor Nice being able to move around the property for ceremony, cocktails and dinner read more

We had amazing time at the casino last night for our charity event. This property offers the best of everything gorgeous interior a beautiful garden and very friendly staff. When you have an event here they go above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great time the food is always so delicious in the atmosphere is amazing. You can book any event for a wedding or a large party. Very close to the San Clemente Beach. And you actually can see the ocean from this property. read more

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Just a day ago Diane and I were guests here at a wedding ceremony, and the cocktail hour and dinner reception that immediately followed. I was very impressed with the venue. The outdoor wedding ceremony area easily held seats for 200 people in a green and wooded garden setting. And in a courtyard featuring an outdoor fireplace, circular high tables held drink glasses and served as good meeting places for informal conversations during the cocktail hour, while a full-service bar nearby featured skilled and friendly bartenders. Inside the capacious Grand Ballroom fortunate guests were served an 8-course Chinese feast at large 10-seat tables while being entertained by 2 Chinese dragons on the large dance floor below a small stage. If one counts the cup of Hot & Sour Soup I scored as an extra vegetarian offering, and a slice of Wedding Cake, I actually had a 10-course meal, in addition to the Pan-Fried Potstickers and other hot treats that were served earlier as pass-arounds by friendly servers. There was ample room for a DJ to lay down the beats, with outstanding acoustics; and the wooden dance floor had a smooth and appealing surface on which to show off one's best dance moves. Also factoring in the glamorous movie star history of this place, Casino San Clemente seems to be a great location to hold a wedding ceremony and reception, or other special event. read more

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We recently celebrated our wedding at The Casino this past September. This is an understatement but the venue itself is stunning - so much charm, history and beautiful Spanish architecture. Our guests loved it as much as we did. Property is very well maintained. Whether you're looking to have an intimate or large event, there's a variety of indoor or outdoor spaces and many available amenities to choose from. A big bonus is the location, which was an easy walk to/from the beach for sunset portraits. Cindy, the venue manager, was very easy to work with and extremely helpful with our many questions throughout the entire planning process. All the staff on our wedding day were kind and professional. This was by far the best decision we made to get married here and be part of history at the Casino. We're forever grateful. If you're looking for a one of a kind place for your special day, look no further! read more

We had our wedding here on 10/8/2022 and it was absolutely perfect! We had our ceremony in the Rock Garden, cocktail hour in the Patio of the Stars and dinner in the West Wing. We had approximately 75 people and the setup was very comfortable space wise. Casino staff was very responsive and accommodating. The Casino has their own bar staff and handles the bar packages. We were very impressed with the bar staff, they were friendly and the cocktails were fantastic! Guests really enjoyed our signature cocktails (we went with the Old Fashioned and the Paloma). The Casino has a list of preferred caterers that you must choose from. We did tastings with all three, and they were all fantastic but ultimately we went with California Fresh and were very pleased. The Casino provided suggestions for other vendors as well, but the only vendor we were required to choose from their list was the caterer. The venue itself is a beautiful historic location with a ton of character and gorgeous views of the ocean across the street. Everyone had a great time, and our photos were fantastic. Finally, the pricing both for the venue and the bar packages were very reasonable, especially compared to other options in the area. I am so happy we chose the Casino for our big day! read more

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A super venue. We keep going for the music and and food venues. The jazz nights are super fun. The setting is historic and fun. While the pictures are of days past and our parents/grandparents era a super fun location to eat and have entertainment! read more

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What a beautiful venue! My cousin got married here last weekend and we had an amazing time. The indoor and outdoor spaces were beautiful and it was great to have the ceremony and reception in the same location. The event ran like clockwork and the team made sure everything ran on schedule, especially with closing the bar promptly at 11 pm. :) The bride and groom seemed relaxed and were able to enjoy their special day, without worrying about logistics. I would recommend this venue to others, especially if they are wanting a professionally planned experience with hands-on event staff. read more

As a wedding photographer, I love this venue! It is gorgeous, the outdoor ceremony area is beautiful! The variety of rooms, and scenery gives you so many options for stunning photos. https://www.jennymarkham.com/ read more

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2/16/2020 Wedding Let's start from the top. My wife and I were pretty close on selecting a wedding venue and had our top picks laid out. Well we took a closer look at Orange County region and came across this small cute beach town known as San Clemente. Upon browsing wedding venue options The Casino San Clemente was a standout. Once we browsed the grounds, heard the history and checked out the surrounding area we were sold. Who doesn't want to get married a minute walk from the beach?! We were fans of the overall Spanish vintage theme of the venue and the history of live music and theatre like productions occurring here (my wife and I met at a concert). The premises has three distinct areas for wedding type events (Rock Garden, Patio of Stars/West Wing, and Grand Ballroom) that are spacious and full of character. Thanks to all the associates we worked with as they were all helpful, easy to communicate with, and timely. From providing preferred vendors, assisting with parking permit set-up, bar clarifications, included furniture/table set-ups etc. On our wedding day everything came together perfectly with great weather and we couldn't of been any happier. All our guests enjoyed themselves and praised how beautiful The Casino and town of San Clemente was. They also really dug the great customer service provided by the bar. My wife and I took the time to quick chat and thank them for killing it on our night. Once again thanks Casino San Clemente and all associates for making our wedding truly special! read more

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Beautiful setting for a wedding or party celebration! Cool ocean breezes and a lot of history in this beautiful land mark. read more

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Very nice venue for my nieces wedding. Outdoors, near the beach. Reception area had plenty of room to mingle with other guests.

Beautiful wedding venue! It is such a gem. I love that there are so many different options for rooms and spaces to use. Cindy was so helpful with organizing all the details for our wedding. And the bar staff with so friendly! read more

Great experience from start to finish for our wedding on 6/18/21. We booked this place a year and a half ahead of time (before COVID was even a thing), and we're certain we made the right choice. Picturesque setting and just the right amount of space to not feel crammed, but not feel like it was empty. We worked with Cindy Boone, who was a pleasure at every turn. I would definitely recommend this venue for an event. read more

Beautiful location for events! The spaces are very open, not to mention how dreamy the outdoor spaces are.

We were at a wedding last night and the staff was incredible. We were really impressed! Well done!

My now husband and I got married here last weekend! When we first found the venue online, we both fell in love. I wasn't able to visit the location due to work, so my husband brought some of his groomsmen to check out the place. They all loved it, and my husband told me Jill was so helpful. I didn't see the venue or meet Jill until the final walkthrough a month before the wedding, but she was so great at responding to our many questions through e-mail. She was very patient with us and really clarified everything for us. We were able to do a wedding rehearsal the weekend before. Since we were only able to do it on a weekend, the venue was preparing for another wedding. But I'm so glad we were still able to be there and do the rehearsal with most of the wedding party. The day of the wedding, our coordinator and decorators were able to go in at 9 am to start getting things ready. I love that they had so much time to prepare! (The ceremony started at 3 pm). They were also given an extra hour after the end of the event to break things down. What I love the most was that the venue didn't need much decoration! The ballroom is beautiful in itself and was big enough for our almost 200 guests. I love that chiavari chairs are included. :D The dance floor was also a great size and fit everyone! The bridal room was GORGEOUS and a great place to get ready with my bridesmaids. The Rock Garden was also beautiful and I loved how the chairs were set up. I didn't get a chance to really see the West Wing or Patio of the Stars during cocktail hour, but the areas were beautiful and spacious when I saw them during the final walkthrough. One of our favorite things as well was that the beach is literally less than a 2-minute walk away! We were able to go out to the beach to take our couple photos during cocktail hour. Overall, everything was so wonderful and went so smoothly! Thank you, Jill and everyone at the Casino! read more

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Location location location. Place located across the street from the beach. Nice small outside patio to enjoy sun and drinks. Inside the hallways surrounding the main hall/room filled w classic bw photos of the famous. Main hall is good size for wedding or parties. Definitely great place for capturing pictures and having good time. read more

What a unique and comfortable venue for a celebration! The Casino San Clemente had everything we needed and more. The location is spectacular, the venue is charming, the staff is friendly and professional and the recommended vendors were all amazing. Thank you to Linda, Cindy and the Casino San Clemente Team! You made the planning easy and your team made our company party run seamlessly. You made my job as the event coordinator simple and easy! This is a gem of an event venue - highly recommend! read more

Wow! What a hidden gem. My wife and I and some friends went to a jazz concert at the Casino last night. WONDERFUL. From the great greeting from Robyn up front to the personalized seating to the good grub. More than expected for sure. The music was tremendous and very professional. If I had more thumbs I'd give it more thumbs up. Linda was a most gracious host. Parking was easy and close as well. See you all at Casino San Clemente soon. read more

This venue was absolutely incredible. The proximity to the ocean without the restrictions was key for us. Our wedding (10/7/18) would not have been the same if it had been held anywhere else and it was a memorable experience for everyone involved. The only negative was that I got my wedding coordinator K.Sage (Kelsey Sage) from a list provided by the venue and she was an absolute nightmare to work with. When I reported this to the venue manager, however, she was willing to work with me and even offered to stand in as a coordinator the day of the rehearsal when it looked as though Kelsey was not coming. Between the staff who was kind and responsive, the incredible location, and the vast space it provides -- I absolutely recommend that you choose this venue for your wedding. read more

We were guests at wedding. Fortunately, there wasn't a problem finding parking. I'm not sure if they have a parking lot. Everything was clean & well organized. We enjoyed the evening. I have no idea about rates or dealing with staff to organize. read more

Beautiful venue, terrific live jazz, tasty food and great cocktails for an affordable price.

The hubs and I were invited to a gorgeous wedding at the Casino San Clemente. The setting for the wedding was just absolutely romantic! The ceremony was held outdoors in the romantically lit courtyard with chairs facing the fireplace and heated lamps surrounding the guests on a somewhat cold November night. Appetizers were located in the front of the building in an enclosed garden type setting with a fireplace and more heating lamps. The reception was held indoors and the lighting, chandeliers, flowers, etc. all combined to make the ambiance of the room feel intimate, warm, and welcoming. Such a beautiful ceremony/reception for two beautiful friends. read more

Absolutely gorgeous venue. The Casino was an extremely beautiful venue and Cindy and staff were incredible to work with. Very professional and helpful in every way possible to make our wedding vision come true. They calmed the nerves of a stressed out bride and created a beautiful event for us. Highly recommended! Gabriel & Leonora read more

My husband and I just had our wedding here and we are so pleased we did! This was the first and only venue we looked at because we knew right away it was "the one". Jill is currently the venue manager and she is SO helpful and accomodating, one of the many reasons we wanted the Casino was because of her! The staff, other than Jill, are also very friendly and helpful..made the weeks leading up to our wedding day and the day of a smooth sail. Every single one of our guests commented on how much they loved the venue and how perfect everything was! We recommend the Casino to anyone and everyone. It is such a beautiful venue and we couldnt have asked for a more perfect wedding day. read more

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If you want a perfect venue for your wedding start here. From beginning to end, it was a seamless experience. Our family immediately fell in love with the unusual spaces and the history behind the Casino. The day of the wedding we were welcomed with organization, cleanliness, and everything we were promised to find. The fireplace was lit and everyone was working to provide a beautiful setting for the nuptials! We had lots of room for 215 guests to mingle and feel comfortable in the many spaces. I can't begin to say how pleased we were with the staff, security guards, bartenders and the director that created a relaxed day for our family. Thank you to everyone at the Casino! read more

My daughter got married here this past w.eekend after year half of planning and waiting and it was great! The facility was beautiful and from the get go Cindy was awsome and Christy was great! We had the whole facility and all of there guest really enjoyed it! The customer service the from all the staff member was wonderful. Huge shout out to the Bar Manager Cori great job and the other to guys thank you for taking such good care of all of our guest!! Thank you for making their wedding day so speical read more

I was on vacation and found an online offer for a Jazz concert with dinner for $28! Ok, sure. Sounds like a blast. Since I come to this area at least once a year for vacation I was shocked to see the new outlet area and in my mind I rationalized that maybe they had built a new casino in the area. lol I am blonde- so I was thinking gambling casino! Just being honest. I decided to show up early to gamble some. HAHA oh well. Hubby said in text message- "It's like the casino in Catalina" which didn't help because I always thought that was a gambling casino too! lol unfortunately, getting there early was a mistake because parking is free after 6 PM (I was the only person that paid their meter anyway) but there was a nice farmers market across the street (on a Tuesday) and I enjoyed checking out there offerings. (Wish I had a ice chest for the fish!!) I met another patron and we chatted for a while in line with some others waiting to get it. The locals are sweet here! There was some shade, but it was super annoying that they opened late with all these senior citizens standing out in the sun in line! (not acceptable, large building and no one cares about sound check excuses- open on time) My other complaint was that it was one trip for food. I was early so I didn't know that you could load an entire plate with salad and then they would fill the second with the other stuff. Yes, the food was good! I am a plus size woman and I loved the salad. I would have enjoyed a larger serving of it and no dessert. lol Plus the way you have it set up, dessert is free for everyone. No ticket required for it and setting out leftovers in back of concert area. I LOVED the concert. I didn't plan on staying for the entire event but time flew by and I did. The singer noted out loud that it was a little warm. I would have opened up more windows or moved curtains so air could come in? While the artists were smart enough to have an email list to join- the establishment is not. Because of a man that we were sitting with we met the owner. She seems self occupied, maybe too busy? You are the most important face of the establishment, I feel you should be shaking hands and thanking people for being there. Pay someone to handle the other tasks and smile more! You are blessed with an awesome job- look like you are enjoying it. Some of us slave in crappy accommodations at work and do not make a fraction of what you probably do. Just my take on it. I could absolute imagine having a huge celebration here- it is lovely! I especially love the patio and fireplace. I would come back again and wish I lived closer. It was a great night overall!! You could have so many different and wonderful activities in this building daily for the community!! just blessed- and I am not sure you know it read more

As wedding photographers, we get to work at many, many venues. The Casino is one that always gets us excited because of it's diverse use of space. From the gardens to the patio to that incredible ceiling in the Grand Ballroom, it's a unique and fun space to work. The staff has always been great to us & we always love our return visits to shoot. read more

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We photographed a wedding here and it was a classy event with an intimate garden are for the ceremony and beautiful ballroom for the reception. The cocktail hour was held on the patio, great details in the background of the historic casino. Unique place for a wedding close to the beach. read more

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We looked at every venue in Southern California and nothing beat The Casino San Clemente. Micki is the absolute sweetest and was extremely knowledgable and helpful in setting up our special day. What is most fantastic about this venue is that you can have the ceremony outside, reception inside, cocktail hour on the patio all while remaining at the same location. It was by far the most convenient venue I had visited. When having an outdoor wedding, many places request that you put a deposit on a tent for rain or even the possibility of rain. It really is a lot of money to tie up in a "what-if" scenario. The Casino has a great indoor area as backup! No need to stress about anything. The venue is beautiful, the service A+, and the location is to die for. read more

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We love this venue!!! If you are looking for a beautiful space with both a beach and vintage vibe this is your spot. The staff is incredibly professional and the service is excellent. There are so many gorgeous backdrops for beautiful pictures. The ceremony space is a dream and our guests loved all of the spaces. The casino was the perfect location to make our wedding dreams come true! read more

My husband and I got married here in December and we could not have been more pleased with the venue and management. The venue is historic and unique, and very cozy. We loved that we didn't have to worry about transporting our guests from the ceremony to reception. The venue is already beautiful on its own so any additional decorations from your vendors only enhances the space and makes it more unique to you as a couple. Liz was so great to work with and very quick to respond. The pricing was so reasonable for the number of guests and location. Overall so pleased, we hope we get to go back as wedding guests someday! read more

Wow! This place was so perfect! We were looking for a venue that screamed San Clemente...Spanish Village by the Sea. This place hit everything we needed. We had a Sunday wedding in the eve. We rented the Rock Garden for our ceremony, the patio of the stars for Cocktail hour, and the ballroom for the reception. It was soooo nice to not have to leave the entire time. The venue is large and beautiful. We didn't have to do much in way of decor because it already had the old charm and sophistication. We had the ballroom columns lit up blue and the dome of the ballroom lit up lavender. It was truly unbelievable. Aside from how perfect the venue is, the general manager Kelly was incredible. She was on top of everything. She handle so much for us with out us expecting it or asking. She knew exactly what was on my mind before I said it, came up with ideas before I thought it...she was great! She was such a superstar that day, that so many people complimented how great she was. She isn't a wedding coordinator folks, she is the general manager who I felt was so invested in making the day beautiful, smooth, and memorable. I can't even tell you how impressed I was with her. With the Casino of San Clemente you get two major things, the amazing venue and awesome staff. It was a hit with all of guests. They were impressed with every step of the evening. Thank goodness! It was a stressless night for me knowing we were in a solid location with a staff that was professional, courteous, and friendly. read more

Perfect place for a "Vintage Chic" or "Southern California Beach" Wedding! Ocean and sunset views from the wood burning fireplace Patio. There's really nothing like it left in Orange County. (And No, it's not a casino, no bingo either! Just a name, sorry gamblers!) It's not for everyone though... If you're looking for glossy opulence, marble statues and gold leafing-- then cross this off your list! The Casino San Clemente is for the "edgy, non-conformative, subdued elegance" type Bride! Complete privacy too. No sharing your space with golfers or tourists (like at my wedding, Uggh!) read more

Went to a gorgeous wedding here last January. This place has it all. I believe Jay's Catering provides the good which made it a perfect night. read more

I wish I could give negative stars. I never had the opportunity to host my wedding at this venue as I chose not to because of the u professionalism of the staff. Micki is the venue manager... I called her and emailed her over and over and received no calls back or emails. Instead I received a text one day from her a few weeks later... A text? I hadn't even ever spoken to her! In addition.... My fiancé made an appointment to meet with one of the other ladies and we drove all the way down to San Clemente from Orange County, and she wasn't even there! So the girl who was there couldn't give us an pricing or talk about dates or anything. I wasn't able to get information via phone or email, and then not even when I went to visit the property! Such a frustrating experience I gave up and would not recommend this venue to anyone. read more