Went to a friend's wedding here. 2021 is the year of weddings! Hummingbird Nest is a BEAUTIFUL venue. When you drive up, it may look like the world is desolate and incomplete, but once you get behind the gate, you're placed into a gorgeous, rustic, Pinterest/Instagram worthy ambiance. Hors d'oeuvres were delicious with a great team making sure guests are fed, soused, and having fun! If you get the chance to attend or have a wedding here, I'd highly advise against getting the filet mignon. Cooking steaks en mass is difficult, my steak was over cooked. Poor cow who sacrificed his life. The chicken looks amazing though! Bartenders have heavy pours. You will have a ton of fun :) read more

I had a very disappointing experience with Hummingbird Wedding Hall, and unfortunately, it impacted what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives. From the beginning, we were given verbal assurances that the event would go until at least midnight. Based on that understanding, we planned our entire wedding timeline, music, and flow of the evening. However, on the actual night of the wedding, the staff abruptly shut down the music at 10:30 PM -- cutting the celebration short with no flexibility or consideration. When we tried to address this, they pointed to fine print buried deep within a long, 10-page contract -- something that was never clearly explained or emphasized beforehand. Instead of working with us or honoring what was discussed, they relied on technicalities to justify ending the night early. It felt misleading and unprofessional. A wedding venue should prioritize clear communication and delivering on expectations, not hiding behind small print after the fact. The way this was handled left us stressed and frustrated on a night that should have been joyful and memorable for the right reasons. I would strongly advise future couples to be extremely cautious, go over every single detail in writing, and not rely on verbal promises -- because our experience showed that those promises may not be honored. read more

This is definitely one of the most idyllic and beautiful wedding venues I've ever been invited to and the grounds are absolutely GORGEOUS. It was great to be a guest at my best friend from childhoods daughter's wedding today 10/25/25 and we really enjoyed ourselves! The appetizers were plentiful and there were mermaids at the seafood table. The ceremony was incredible under the chuppah and the bride and groom were beaming. They had a 10 member band belting out Earth Wind and Fire tunes. The dance floor was gathering a lot of moisture from the humidity so they kept mopping it between sets. The food service was slow and we didn't have our main course until 9:30 pm but who cares about the food when the out door area is so picturesque! It was a truly magical evening!! read more

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I came here for a wedding and the setup was beautiful. I know they shoot many shows here like the Bachelorette, so really cool to be able to experience where they shot the shows. Parking lot was pretty close to the Villa and it was nice that we were able to get valet parking or just self park. Totally outdoor venue so hopefully it doesn't rain on the day of your event! read more

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Exceptionally beautiful venue -- absolutely stunning! I haven't personally used Hummingbird Nest for an event (yet!), but after visiting the property, I had to leave a review. This venue is breathtaking. Nestled in the hills, it feels like a private oasis -- serene, elegant, and straight out of a dream. The architecture, the landscaping, the mountain backdrop -- every corner of this place is photo-worthy. Whether you're planning a wedding, a private event, or just touring venues, Hummingbird Nest is worth seeing. It's the kind of spot that leaves a lasting impression. Even though I haven't worked directly with their planning team, just being on the grounds was enough to know that this place is something special. If the service and planning match the beauty of the venue (and from what I've heard, they do), then you're in incredibly good hands. Highly recommend adding this one to your list if you're scouting unforgettable venues in the area. read more

Attended a wedding ceremony and reception at this very beautiful and romantic venue. The ceremony was under the old olive trees. The reception was under a large beautiful tent and the cocktail hour was in an old style Spanish casita. Every thing was 5 star. read more

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The Villa section transports you to Spanish/ Moroccan vibes tucked away in the hills north of LA. The space is suited for larger weddings and outdoor receptions. The natural decor can support any trending or classic wedding theme too. We really love the venues that are all in one spots. read more

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Servers don't serve they just stand around, refill soda jugs, and clean up plates...these types of venues are supposed to have full service, they serve drinks and food for you personally. You spend all this money and your wedding cake can't even get distributed to the other half of the party, coffee and tea was cold, so was the food. Landscape is a 9/10, I'm being honest here, not trying to diminish everything, but you can get better service for half the price in Glendale somewhere, you just wont be on a big beautiful hill in Simi Valley, but ultimately exquisite places like this need to be near perfect, and strive for excellence, but service and convenience is lacking at Hummingbird, the landscape is beautiful but thats all, if you book here please be prepared for your food to be cold, you pour your own alcoholic drinks and soda, cold coffee, cold tea being put out since 8pm, and half the wedding doesn't receive any cake... slacking service and disappointing food, read more

Amazing location and view. I felt I'm surrounded by super power and energy because it's surrounded by hills and nature that takes your mind off city life for few hours. read more

As a caterer, working with a venue that is accomodating, organized, and friendly is a great pleasure. We (Balabusta Catering) love working with the team at Hummingbird Nest and are always happy when clients select to have their events here. read more

When we first booked Hummingbird Nest Ranch we were off on a rocky start. The prior management and point of contact was disorganized and all sorts of whack making us wonder if we made the right choice. However, Nicole came onboard and everything fell into place. During Covid she was super compassionate and accommodating and that made such an impact that we were glad we picked Hummingbird. My only gripe with them is the approved vendor list because you the catering company we chose (Furiwa) was a nightmare to work with from the beginning right to the week of the wedding! We found them before they became an approved vendor and as soon as they became approved the pricing they gave us jumped up because hummingbird prices are different they said and this was only the beginning of a terrible ecperince. They were so greedy and were the only vendor that gave me anxiety in an already stressful situation. I don't want any other couple to experience what we went through so hoping hummingbird works with its vendors to ensure that they work with the same integrity, values, and compassion. Also while staying in the villa - a random guy entered our friends room and was definitely on something! We told security about it because it was so scary!!!! We kicked the guy out but the guard suspected it was a guest from the owners party! What the heck! They still haven't done anything about it but that was a terrible experience read more

Pulled into valet and immediately welcomed by a troop of buzzing hummingbirds overhead - hello, paradise! I grew up only 20 minutes west, and this place is one of our area's best kept secrets - Hummingbird Nest is the gem of Santa Susana that most never knew existed. Here for an early evening wedding that rocked on until midnight on a Sunday, we really enjoyed this multi-faceted venue. Vows on the terrace, cocktails near the rotunda, then dinner on the expansive grounds overlooking all of the Valley - this place has a special ambiance so beautiful & impressive. The open-air and natural elements of Hummingbird make for a feel typically reserved for destination weddings. The interesting rock mountains that surround the property are mesmerizing and create a setting alike to Red Rock Canyon or Palm Springs. Best of all, events here feel so private. There's not much going on north of the 118 in this area, so it's as if you have the canyon all to yourselves! read more

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I can't believe how our wedding went so smoothly at this beautiful venue during crazy covid season! Nicole is amazing and she does everything to make the customer feel special in any ways she can ! read more

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We went to see this as a potential wedding venue and we LOVED everything about it. There are several gorgeous locations on the property. The villa itself is large and beautiful, then the Grand Prix grass area is huge and can hold up to 1000 and there's another part of the property with a barn, grass area and lake. All gorgeous and private! Positives: Gorgeous private locations throughout property, 24 hr site rental, party can go with music until 2AM, 3 bedroom villa included with rental. Things to note: DIY wedding must coordinate with rental company, catering company, valet and security etc to build your event & $5000 to secure date. We ended up going with another venue due to our budget, but if this place is in your budget, do it! It's beautiful and Trent (our tour guide) was very nice and down to earth! read more

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Absolutely an amazing venue! Attended a wedding there yesterday. I'm not easily impressed..... but, this place is truly beautiful. It felt like a set from a movie. There was a very calm feel being in that surrounding. The different areas for the ceremony, cocktails , and reception were spectacular. Every corner is a nice picture opportunity. The staff was so attentive and friendly. Taylor was waiting on our table. She was so professional and nice. If you get an invite for an event here, make sure you attend ! read more

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It's not often you'll get the opportunity to visit a venue like Hummingbird Nest. Fortunately I've been able to attend a couple of corporate parties/events over the years here and both times I've had a great experience. The grounds themselves are breathtaking. It's really a hidden gem just off the 118 freeway. You would have no idea there's a tremendous mansion and field located in the back hills Simi Valley. After exploring the grounds and the mansion I began to recognize scenes of this place in TV and movies. The views of the grounds are stunning to say the least. I know they hold music festivals back there which seems like the perfect venue for something of that nature. I'm sure the cost of an event at Hummingbird Nest is not cheap. However is $$ is not an issue, Hummingbird Nest has the high end feel and seclusion that a special event would ever want. read more

We've been to Hummingbird Nest Ranch twice so far. First time was for the Kiwanis Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast for the Round-Up Country Music Festival. Held in the two-winged barn, it was a really fun event. Being on the property, viewing all the stunning natural scenery, and many venue buildings as we drove to the barn, was a tantalizing taste of what the ranch offers guests. We did some walking around after the breakfast and took some photos of the grounds. Really impressive spread. We returned in April for the actual Round-Up event. The lawn space available is so massive that even with a healthy crowd attending the concert, it felt like they were barely scratching the capacity. Hope to have a chance to attend a wedding here one day. I'd expect it to be magical. read more

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Such an amazing property! We came for the Simi Valley Roundup Country Music Festival and had a blast! Perfect venue for such an event! The 3 stars are because this venue really needs to pull it together for the exit strategy! We paid $20 to park at the ranch rather than opt for the free shuttle parking from the high school...well getting out was a joke! They didn't accommodate that many cars yet it took over an hour to get from the grass parking area to Kuehner! What the heck! They had us exit going around the vendor area rather than back the way we came in? MADE NO SENSE AT ALL! Just pissed us off! We thought that paying $20 to park at the ranch was more like a priority parking? Very disappointed, they need to plan ahead and orchestrate a better exit strategy just saying.... read more

Very nice venue with beautiful scenery. Attended a wedding here and it was very lovely

Hummingbird Nest may seem beautiful but they're super shady and are only after your money. They are rude and untrustworthy! They do not respect negotiations and contracts. Their goal is to get your deposits and change everything on you on the last minute, ruining your big day. They also use security that harasses and disrespects guests. Also, my "non-smoking" room smelled like cigarettes and the A/C was broken. They did nothing to fix this or reimburse me for my stay. Miserable experience overall, do not have an event here. read more

2 of my cousins had their weddings here and it was just magical. I literally felt like I was in paradise. It was sooooo beautiful. And peaceful. And green. And just - perfect. I would definitely consider having my own wedding here. So so so pretty. Can't emphasize enough. I was literally in awe the whole time. Couldn't stop staring at the view read more

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There was a wedding and 4 purses went missing. Apparently cell phones were found in dumpsters.

I've been there many times and they're really not good people at Hummingbird. They lie and their security treats you SO poorly like you're an animal (my husband almost got kicked out of a party for just dancing with me on the dancefloor...). They will tell you that they're doing everything according by county law but I was just there last weekend for a wedding and there were no rules and no security and no masks required, but a party that I attended in August with half the amount of guests had crazy rules that were not disclosed to the bride and groom until the day of the wedding! Crazy. Anyway do not trust them for a second. They're a bunch of liars and will steal your money and then try to defend themselves. Trust me!! Also - I saw so many other reviews like this last week and Hummingbird made Yelp remove them since they're trying to cover up their lies. Shady.. read more

Horrible customer service!! There only after your money , I'd think twice before giving a deposit .

Through out my whole experience, their support and amenities was outstanding. Specifically, I really enjoyed how beautiful the scenery was and their outstanding back drop rock formations. I would recommend going to the hummingbird nest for your next special event or wedding. read more

This place has the absolute worse staff. Director of Events, Nicole O was a complete joke! She didn't seem to have any clue what she was talking about and getting a hold of her was the biggest challenge of all. She doesn't respond to anything, emails, calls nothing! There are two younger people that work with her that seem just as lost as she is and just trying to make excuses for her not getting back to me. Management is just as bad! When I asked to speak to them I was told that the manager, Jackie doesn't like for her number or email to be given out so there was nothing they could do. Are you kidding me? What's the point of being a manager then?!? DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! read more

Gorgeous views and location for a wedding. It felt like a wedding in your backyard except your backyard is several acres with great rock views. read more

Their required vendor list is a joke! They literally provide a single vendor to use for some of the services, no exceptions, no buyout fees. This means you have no leverage to negotiate with the vendors. Alcohol which could've costed me 3k is now costing me 15k at minimum. To top it off you can't even choose your own wine! They've contracted with a specific winery and you're restricted to that. I've paid over 29k JUST for alcohol, security, and valet. HORRIBLE! Their recent changes are HORRIBLE. They even force you to pick from just 3 rental companies. By the way, all this implemented very recently. read more

I was married at Hummingbird in 2019 and the property is absolutely stunning. They maintain the grounds with such care and the landscaping is perfection. We were also able to make the event our own... not cookie cutter like a ballroom! We worked with Nicole as our point of contact and she was always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate our requests. HBN will always hold a special place in my heart! read more

My family had an unfortunate, disappointing experience at Hummingbird. On a carefully planned evening celebrating the marriage of our daughter, the un-professional behavior of the staff turned the festivities into arguments. They would do well re-training their staff to match a potentially magical venue. read more

DONT TRUST THE VALET!!! My fiance and I attended a wedding here a couple months back. We had a very expensive pair of RayBan sunglasses stolen from our car from the valet. It was a pair of sunglasses that I recieved as a gift from my fiance on our anniversary. It was even more disapointing that both my fiance and I called the management office multiple time and neith of us recieved a call back. Before the event, my fiance and I were planning on looking at this place for our wedding, and we quickly scratched them off our list. read more

This place is truly a gem. One of the most stunning locations in all of LA. My fiancé and I feel in love with Hummingbird Nest after attending a party there in early 2012 and it became one of our top choices for our wedding venue. We reached out to the wedding coordinator Michelle around January and were provided the cost for the location. Although on the higher end of venues, it was still in our budget and worth checking out. After proposing in April I immediately began looking into venues. I contacted Michelle again to book a tour. She was very difficult to get a hold of and quite slow in returning my messages. She emphasized that the venue cost didn't included valet, security, etc. Her attitude seemed to imply that we couldn't afford the venue. Perhaps she had forgotten we had corresponded several months prior? When we finally met Michelle for a tour she couldn't have been more rude. We called her cell to confirm we were in the right location and she didn't answer. A few minutes later we saw her coming from a different entrance, talking on her phone. She gave us the "one minute" sign and reached out to shake our hands without even getting off the phone. She then said to the person on the call (allegedly the owner) that she had to go so she could "make them some money." Classy. The entire time she seemed annoyed to be showing us the grounds and was acting like we couldn't afford the place and they didn't want our business. Not only did she spend the 30 minute tour of the property texting on her phone but even made a few rude comments to us. When we inquired about availability, she was dodgy. This year was booked up, but next year (the cost was going up 25%) they had some openings but she condescendingly implied that was because nobody booked that early. It's really a shame that she is representing a property so lovely and magical. The last event we attended we spoke with some lovely people that worked for the ranch. I can't speak for anyone else's experience, but none of the Yelp reviews are from someone who has actually thrown an event at Hummingbird. Yes, the location is five stars, but the hassle of dealing with the coordinator is -5 stars. She is 100% the reason we aren't booking the location and the reason for the 1 star. read more

these people don't respect their contract negotiations and are so rude. they are horrible. they will drop a bunch of last minute changes on you within days of your wedding when you cant change anything. do not have an event here. they will cheat you. Their response below is bullshit. You guys aren't complying with anything. You've had MANY WEDDINGS WITH MORE THAN 200 people. I know because I was invited and did not attend but saw all the Instagram videos. Liars. read more

AMAZING! Found them on WeddingWire. From start to finish - the whole experience at Hummingbird Nest Ranch was above our expectations. My husband and I knew we wanted an outdoor spring wedding and when we started to do our research, Hummingbird Nest Ranch was the first place we looked at. During the site visit, we absolutely fell in love (how could you not). Since we had a smaller wedding (125 guests) we decided to have our ceremony on Pepper Lawn and reception in the cobble stone area. It was absolutely breathtaking! The process of contracts and deposits was painless and cost was exactly what we had expected. We also went with their preferred caterer - Command performance, and to this day we still get compliments on how delicious it was! Nicole was incredible. From start to finish, so always made us feel so welcomes and day of she stopped by many times to ensure we had everything we needed - she even opened up the bridal suite an hour early so we could start on hair and makeup. We were the only wedding on the property, so took photos everywhere. What other venue has so many sites? The Villa, Lake, Barn, it was amazing. HIGHLY recommend staying the casita the night of. They are so fun and convenient for you and your bridal party. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this venue to anyone looking for an amazing place to get married! THANK YOU NICOLE & HUMMINGBIRD NEST TEAM!!!! xoxo read more

I'm here working on the HBO hit show "Entourage"...... And I can't stop saying "Wow how Beautiful"!!!! This place is amazing. Great place to have a venue :) there's flowers and green grass everywhere. It looks like your in Mexico and Palm Springs at the same time :) read more

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I live off Kuehner and I NEVER knew that this place existed. From the freeway exit, you drive towards the hills where you think nothing is there. I thought it was a farm or something not a freaking ranch mansion! Great for ceremony/reception weddings or other large or corporate events. It's perfect for outdoor weddings. You can take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding you. This venue can hold 1000 people...maybe more!! You enter through a gate, drive up a curvy road, then all of sudden, BAM! A glorious spanish-like mansion. My friend had their ceremony at the front of the house, equipped with a beautiful staircase and water fountain. The reception was below on the HUUUUUUGE grassy field, with the beautiful Simi Valley hills surrounding you. You must provide your own vendors/catering, but is absolutely worth it if you or your parents have money to spend. By far the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended to date. read more

We looked at nearly 20 venues in the Southern California area and Hummingbird Nest Ranch stood out from all of the others. Both sides were beautiful and we got married on the Sitting Bull side. Our ceremony was at the Olive Grove, cocktail hour was at the Cobblestone area and the reception was on the Peppertree Lawn. We really liked that there were three distinct areas for each segment of the wedding which we looked for in a venue. Our guests and vendors raved about how beautiful the location was. The location was "site only" which was fine with us as that offered us flexibility for our vendors and theme we were going for. Note, as of May 2021, if you want to go through outside companies for catering or rentals, you have to pay a buyout fee, which we ended up doing for catering. Also, you are required to use their winery, preferred security and valet company, which were fine to work with. Additionally, Hummingbird was the most flexible site we found in terms of restrictions and guidelines (sparkler send-off, noise curfew, drone footage, etc.). Overall, Hummingbird was a stunning site to have our wedding at. The couple drawbacks were on the day of the wedding, there were multiple mice in the bridal suite and also where our vendors at their meals. Also, the bridal suite is older/outdated. Overall, the venue was beautiful, functional and felt like we were in our own private space for our wedding/event. We would recommend Hummingbird to others without hesitation! read more

Just went to a wedding over the weekend that was held at this facility.. AMAZING!! sooo pretty... there is a main house to the ranch and about 5 surrounding houses.. the groom / bride and wedding party stayed there for the whole weekend!! they had a 2 day wedding and it seemed like everything was planned out nice and very nicely organized.. i highly recommend this place for a special day!!! read more

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Wow ,,, What a beautiful property.. Came here for an event and was more intrigued with the property than the event.. Tucked away in the hills of simi valley you would never know this place existed unless invited.. An enormous 123 acre property is just breath taking.. This place was recently up for sale for 50,000,000 so this alone will tell you want a place it is.. Driving into the white fenced long drive way you are winded into the main mansion which sits on top a little hill over looking the front lawn which by it self could hold 5000 guests.. continuing past the mansion you will past the full stable facility,, which then leads to guest faciltities which then leads to the bungalows past the lake and on and on.. Positioned in such a perfect location you feel like you are far away is some secluded ranch and all that surrounds you are the rock filled mountains of simi. Although a very cool place, beware to come here with invitation only, for this 50 million dollar property comes packing with heavy security well decked out in all black suits, looks like a scene from a movie and maybe that movie was filmed right here, since they do alot of filming on the grounds here.It is private property so you would have to either pay the heavy heavy fees to use the grounds for an event or be invited to one.. If you do by chance get to experience this place make sure you were invited and do take the opportunity to walk the grounds of this ranch... read more

Had the good fortune of spending a night here. This place is breathtakingly beautiful like something out of a story book. The property itself if huge. So many houses, a barn with horses, a breathtaking ranch. The Biggest Loser was shot here, and recently was up for sale for $60 million. Night time offers peace, quiet, and a breathtaking view of the night stars. The good company, and great, professional people that run it all made for an unforgettable time. read more