I had a wedding held at Casa Oceana Malibu and it was the best decision I made…read more The owners Mary and Will are the nicest homeowners I know. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs to make sure our guests have a great experience. All the best things: - The house is beautifully decorated. Mary is a talented interior designer with an elegant taste in furniture. The house has many WOW elements. You have to be there to feel the amazingness. - Mary and Will are extremely kind and responsible. Our party rental person arrived the evening before without notice and Will handled everything for us. - The house faces the ocean. - It's intimate and private. After putting up the canopies, the place looks even better than before. My family dropped their jaw after when they arrived. - Mary and Will are capable to plan your wedding of any budget. They will make sure you don't miss any details. - They have a list of vendors and very knowledgeable. - The rate is very reasonable for a beach house wedding. (Resource: I researched all beach houses in So-Cal for a month.) Seriously, please go and check it out. They are the best thing that happened to our wedding.

My wife and I were here for a wedding (we did not get married here... wish we did !) and I have to…read moresay this place is amazing, a real find. Incredible location that you have to see to believe/appreciate. The view is a 10 and the house is first class. Will and Mary are meticulous and thoughtful about making the experience everything it can be and are very generous with their time and services. I believe they limit the amount of events so consider yourselves lucky if you can get this place. I have seen quite a few locations in the area and this place is a gem.

Fantastic! The Food and drinks and service are excellent. Their Honey Pie wine is lovely. Good band…read moreplaying the day we were there. Fun! Be aware: The parking is a tad expensive but it's Malibu. Just be very careful if you are a woman and you like to wear heels. The walk from parking and just the grounds themselves can be rough and dangerous on those on heels.

I really wanted to love this place because it's so close to home, and I was excited to have a new…read morewinery to visit instead of always driving to Temecula. Unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed what should have been a fun birthday celebration. I made a reservation for 8 people, which later increased to 10. When we arrived, the hostess was incredibly kind and seated us in the couch area, letting us know we had a 2-hour limit, which we were completely happy to respect. By the time everything settled, four people had canceled, so there were only six of us. The hostess and valet were wonderful, but unfortunately that was where the positive experience ended. About an hour into our reservation (with over an hour still remaining), a staff member approached us and accused us of lying about the size of our party because they needed the couch area for a larger group. If they had simply come over and politely asked if we'd be willing to move to one of the many open smaller tables, we would have gladly done so. We were there to celebrate, not make anyone's job harder. Instead, multiple staff members approached us within minutes of each other, each becoming more abrupt than the last. We had already told the first employee that we were wrapping things up, and literally just a few minutes later another employee came over with even more attitude insisting they needed the space. At that point, I simply said we'd leave. His response was, "Thank you," in a tone that made us feel completely unwelcome. To make matters worse, a wine flight was accidentally delivered to our table that none of us ordered. We politely let the staff know because we didn't want to be charged for something that wasn't ours, and instead of an apology or even checking what happened, we were met with skepticism, as though we were trying to get away with something. We never touched the flight--we simply wanted to make sure the mistake was corrected. What disappointed me most wasn't that they needed the table back. I completely understand restaurants and wineries have to accommodate guests and maximize seating. It was the way we were spoken to throughout the experience. Hospitality goes a long way, and a simple, respectful conversation would have changed everything. We weren't loud, disrespectful, or causing any issues. We still tipped our server because we believe in taking care of service staff, but the overall experience left us feeling uncomfortable and honestly put a damper on my birthday. The scenery is beautiful, and the location has so much potential. Unfortunately, the customer service made the experience feel anything but welcoming. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I hope this feedback encourages management to focus on how guests are treated. A little kindness and professionalism would have made all the difference. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. We did however leave and ended up going to paradise cove right on the beach and the staff was AMAZING so I'm glad it happened but I hope this never happens to someone else Also very over priced for basic items/food. The staff also just didn't seem like they knew what we were doing and we had to flag them down because service was so slow (mind you there was so many of them just kind of huddled not being attentive) and like they didn't even want to be there I'd like to add because I don't know how to reply to your comment as a manager We never ordered that extra flight and let them know immediately and also they never asked us to relocate as I stated we would've been happy to had them asked us nicely as stated above we enjoying our time until the staff spoke so rudely to us. Clearly this was not well documented because we only ordered 2 total flights and being spoken to like that is unacceptable. It's very disappointing to continue to be treated poorly there was multiple people there who can attest to what I'm saying. I guess you just ban people without getting all the facts and have never experienced this ever. I understand guests number changes AGAIN we would've been happy to move if asked nicely nobody offered or asked us to relocate . Also we forsure never ordered an extra flight so again another staff member lying when it's totally fine if it was mistakenly brought to our table. Best of wishes to your business. Sad sharing my experience got me banned it is what it is I just hope no one ever feels uncomfortable for a place with potential

My husband and I just got married here, and it was an absolute dream!! We opted to do a private…read moretasting leading up to the wedding, and we brought another couple to enjoy it with us. It was such an amazing experience being in our venue to try the food, and Chef Tiff was the absolute best, willing to make changes based on our feedback, and even throwing in a couple of extra things for us to try. Leading up to our wedding, I was so calm, knowing I had full trust in the venue team, and I was so glad I followed that intuition. We received compliments all night long that the staff was incredible, even noting one waiter in particular was the best! People could not stop raving about the food, saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had. People also raved about our appetizer choices, saying they loved the short rib tortellinis, the tuna tartar crackers, and that the mushroom pizza slices were the best they ever had. The bar never ran out of alcohol, and people spent so much time in that area saying it felt like they were in a cozy living room. Finding a venue that is not only stunning, but affordable for the area, and provides the tables, chairs, flatware, and so many furniture pieces you could opt to utilize, was perfect for us. It was the perfect-sized venue for our 92 guests, and I wouldn't change a thing about our day. At the end of the night, Chef Tiff came out to hug us and presented us with a huge bag of leftovers to take home, which we enjoyed the next night for dinner. I mean, she gave us enough food for 8 people to have entrees, and even threw in several desserts. I honestly can't say enough good things about this venue. I would do this again in a heartbeat. I know people are obligated to say nice things after attending a wedding, but the feedback we received was overwhelming from so many of our guests, saying it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

Absolutely beautiful wedding venue with plenty of parking and breathtaking views. The food here is…read moredelicious and the event staff, bartenders, and everyone else is super friendly and helpful. I love how this spot has great facilities to enjoy spending time outside on the front porch or great lawn (with nice fire and plenty of furniture) as well as great paces with the ballroom and library bar. With so much space available, there was plenty of room to talk with others in quieter settings and avoid feeling cramped. This also allowed for a variety of decorations to be available in all different spots as well as the opportunity to wander between different spots throughout the night. The ballroom is quite large and a great spot both for a delicious meal and fun dancing. With the setup, it was easy to move between different spots throughout the whole night. I also found the dressing room setup very convenient as there was easy access to the ballroom and great lawn, making it easy to coordinate with different people prior to the ceremony.

Spectacular place! Held a retreat there this past weekend and the breathtaking beauty of this place…read moremade it extra special

We got married at Oak Canyon Ranch on last April. Everything was gorgeous and green…read more We had the best weather ever on that day. Not too hot and not cold. I always had a dream of having my ceremony under the oak tree, but finding the nice oak tree in LA can be very hectic. I was so lucky that I found Oak Canyon Ranch with those gorgeous Oak trees. Denise the owner of this venue helped me a lot in all aspect of my wedding. I highly recommend this place if you would like to have an outdoor wedding with a reasonable cost.

We arrived and thought the house was beautiful but shortly thereafter the power went out and there…read morewas no water. The host did nothing to compensate and throughout the next 2 days the power and water never came back on. We had to stay at a nearby hotel and when we went back to the house to retrieve the bulk of our luggage the host called the police because they claimed we were past the check out time. A joke and ridiculous. Avoid this house and any other managed by Stay Awhile

I requested a tasting through the owner who passed my girlfriend and I on to Tony. We requested a…read moreprivate tasting by text for 22 people because he wouldn't answer the phone. Our budget was between 4-5k for a couple hours. Tony replied with condescending comments such as " We have no options for a catered event for 30 people for 5k at a 40 million dollar estate in Malibu. I would throw parties myself regularly if there was such an option." Tony either has attention deficit disorder or is just too cool to listen, as I asked for a wine tasting with my budget and no valet as we have a limo for the day. I've done wine tastings at Caymus and Opus One and will stick to Napa Valley to avoid the pretentious people involved with this group. Tony can go choke on his grape juice!

Beautiful beautiful space. The views are stunning! The venue is so spacious and clean. They have a…read morespace for any kind of event you could have, both inside and outside. The little outside play area they have for kids is so cute! When I was walking the grounds, I just felt at peace. There is plenty of seating. When I came by, they were having a class for seniors and a band was rehearsing in the teen lounge. You really get a sense of community here. I learned that they do summer concerts here and I would LOVE to check one of those out! Honestly I wish I knew about this venue when I got married. I definitely would have considered it! Prices seem very fair and they include close to everything (chairs, linens etc). Parking is limited but they have shuttle companies they work with for larger events. Staff was very friendly too! Looking forward to my next visit.

Would avoid at all costs! Too bad I can't leave a review less than 1…read more It came to my attention that, after my wife and MINOR children got undressed in their bridal suite that there was a surveillance camera on the wall of the suite. How they could have a camera in there, to this day, without complaints is astonishing to me. I tried to calmly address this issue with the front desk (before coming here) only to be met with absolute absurdity. The lady managing the desk saw no issue with it and said the camera is there to make sure nobody "damages the room", I argued that we don't want damage in changing rooms and bathrooms but we don't put cameras in them... she didn't understand my correlation, and argued that it's of no concern. I didn't take a photo of the camera, but having looked back on the venues photos of past events, you can see the camera on the wall in that suite for years. Why can't it be hidden during events? Why aren't there signs posted that the bridal suite where everyone is changing is being recorded? Who has access and can monitor that footage? Recommendation: hide the camera when people are changing or provide an alternative location for people to change. If you can't provide a safe space for people to undress without recording them maybe don't hold events. Demand: Delete all past footage that this camera has collected immediately.

I worked as a vendor here on May 4th and was the most impressed by the venue itself. Guests are…read moreable to go down to the beach while still having plumbing accommodations which feels so luxurious. It is a bit of a smaller space with a large bridal suite and patio to fit even more guests. The only con is the lack of parking that requires a shuttle or parking across the street as Ubers and Lyfts are sparse due to lack of WiFi/being so far out.

This was my first beach wedding. I was a guest. This place is absolutely dreamy…read more CEREMONY The ceremony takes place on the outdoor patio which overlooks a beautiful private beach in Malibu. The view is breathtaking and you can hear the soft sound of the waves in the background. PICTURES: The bridal party took pictures on the beach with the guests behind them looking over the balcony. I'm sure the bride and groom also got some gorgeous wedding photos out there too. Note if you are in the bridal party to come prepared with shoes you don't mind getting sand in. I noticed the men brought sneakers and the girls were barefoot. WHAT TO WEAR I was unsure what to wear to a beach wedding. The wedding I attended went from day to night. I wore a pink cocktail dress and that was perfect. Everyone at the wedding I attended wore colored clothing. I would stay away from black. And heels are fine because you are on a patio, not the actual beach. I recommend some nice open toe shoes with heels. I suggest wearing sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses (for a daytime wedding) to protect against the sun. I also suggest bringing a sweater as it can get chilly by the beach and also in the reception hall when they put on the air conditioning. Just note that there isn't really a place to store extra stuff except in the bridal room so pack lightly. RECEPTION The reception is inside in an intimate room with beautiful white tables, chandeliers, and a beautiful white draped backdrop with lights. The venue is small and intimate. It feels like being in someone's private home in Malibu. You have the place all to yourself. LOCATION This venue is deep into Malibu. If you are coming from the Westside of Los Angeles you will pass Pepperdine and Zuma Beach to get here. OTHER This place got an award from "2018 Best of Weddings" award from The Knot. The venue works best for smaller weddings. The one I attended had approximately 50 people and that was the perfect size for this venue.

My family planned a last minute getaway. My son had been taking swimming lessons so we wanted to…read morefind a place with a pool close to home. We stumbled upon the Malibu retreat. It looked perfect due to its saltwater pool and gorgeous photos online. There were so many great reviews...what could go wrong? We booked the guest house as some of the other options that were less pricey did not have pool access according to one of the owners. So we paid the extra couple hundred for the pool. We arrive and all seemed as described in the guest house. Within the first hour my daughter was crawling anround and picked up a cigarette that was on the floor just under the couch. No big deal. We unpack and head to the pool... The pool was green, smelled, and was cloudy (nothing like the photos online). I message right away and get a text back indicating the levels were tested that day and were fine. Hmm. At this point I didn't know what we could do other than make the best of it. We decide to make some food as we were told the kitchenette included a convection oven. Nope nothing but a microwave. So we order take out instead $$. My son wanted to roast marshmallows bc I told him there was a fire pit outdoors. We head over and it's filled with leaves. This was also the case with the outdoor bbq. Not a big deal but we didn't spend the money to clean the amenities, and we were worried about the smoke if we left the leaves. On our last day my son opens a little decorative box in the living room to find a green rotten string cheese yikes! It is important to note the guest house has sliding glass doors at the entrance of the guest house. Directly in front is where guests of the main house will park. Our view was of 5 cars and there was a lot of activity so we had to keep curtains shut the entire time. FYI- There is no sink for washing dishes or baby bottles. We had to make do with the bathroom sink. Once returned I let them know how the stay was and I was told they found out the pool had been clogged and they were out of the country. They offered a discount next time which was appreciated but I honestly feel we should have been compensated. I sent a text and emailed my thoughts but am getting no response. They were quick to respond when it came to booking and taking my 500$ deposit. I'm so bummed about this experience because it is a beautiful place if it were maintained and if the pool were safe to put the kids in. Last photo is of us making the most of it on the rock :)

April is absolutely amazing!!! I went into it not knowing exactly how powerful the energy would be…read moreshe's definitely a healer and I will be going back for many more sessions and sound baths and all she has to offer!!!

Such a great gem with beautiful views. The food is made fresh and high quality ingredients. The…read morestaff were wonderful too. Mr Henry is so special and kind. He took special attention to our table and even treated our kids to ice cream. I highly recommend a stop here when you are in the area. It's a wonderful establishment!

Haven't been to Sunset Restaurant since before the pandemic. Took the family there for my wife's…read morebirthday dinner this paat Sunday. The best thing abot Sunset Restaurant, of course, is the stunning view of the beach and crashing surf from the tables closest to the windows. But, the food and service are better than they need to be given the setting. Started with the raw oysters and the grilled octopus. Both were very good. Octopus was cooked perfectly and the oysters were so fresh and briny. Yum! Mains were the seafood linguine, the rock cod, and the wild salmon. Not a fan of wild salmon, so can't speak to that dish, but the rock cod was excellent- served with a tomato-olive sauce, and the linguine dish was absolutely packed with seafood. Our server, Scott, is a hospitality vet and a charming gentleman. We're far from being regulars at Sunset Restaurant, but he gave us the VIP treatment. We'll ask to be seated in his section next time we visit. Scott took extra care to see what my lactose-intolerant daughter could eat and made a big deal out of my wife's birthday. I appreciate when it feels like the waiter is invested in your dining-experience. Valet parking adjacent to the restaurant for only $10. Easy to get in and out, and you don't have to hunt for parking or park far away. So convenient. Just a fantastic return visit to Sunset Restaurant. I highly recommend for special occasions and for entertaining out-of-towners. We drove up from the Westside and it was well worth it. Bon Appétit!