What's not to love about Agape 1928?! My cousin had her wedding here, and the venue was absolutely…read morebeautiful! The outdoor ceremony was a little warm, so I used the wedding program to fan myself and hubs... hush, please don't tell the bride! Thankfully, the overcast rolled in and cooled things down. The indoor reception was nice and air-conditioned, with a small dance floor perfect for celebrating. The food was great, they served sashimi as an appetizer, and there was an open bar--which was a very nice touch! Yes, please!

Agape doesn't just host events; they curate lifelong memories with a level of sophistication and…read morewarmth that is genuinely rare. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, we knew we were in the best hands possible. A massive, heartfelt thank you to Malea Jenkins. Malea is an absolute rockstar who guided us with poise and expertise from our very first contract draft through every intricate detail of the planning process. Having her support throughout every step of the process was a game-changer; her guidance ensured our day was not just special, but flawlessly executed. Her passion and dedication made our event everything that we could have imagined and more. The entire team at Agape has redefined hospitality for us. Every staff member we encountered was remarkably kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to be accommodating. The food was simply incredible and was easily a highlight of the evening for our guests. Agape has officially set the highest bar for what a premier event venue should be. If you're even considering them, do yourself a favor and attend one of their Happy Hour or Date Night events to experience the magic firsthand. We are already looking forward to hosting all of our future milestones here. Highest possible recommendation!

Terrific wedding venue! In the summer the sunset is just gorgeous and the lawn is well-manicured…read moreand well-equipped for ceremony throughput. The Spanish-style steps are really neat and the view that overlooks the beach is something else. Bear in mind there are noise ordinances in place that are pretty darn strict: the processional music is going to be quiet, and the wrap time is 10 PM (if not a little before) to ensure that the neighbors don't complain. The inside area where the dancing is can get pretty hot and steamy and the ordinance forbids having the doors open to air the place out. But the view/grandeur of the space to cost ratio is pretty unbeatable, just hope that there aren't any trains passing by during important parts of the ceremony! Would love to come back for another wedding!

Ole Hanson Beach Club has been a staple to San Clemente since I can remember. I used to take…read moreswimming lessons there as a kid, and now my friend's kids too. They offer some awesome classes to the community, as well as a kids club in the summer, swim lessons and can be rented for various events, like weddings. This has always been the spot for high schoolers to take prom pictures too! The building itself is beautiful and the surrounding views are amazing. There's a ramp that leads down to north beach and the train station. Also, there is a walking trail right at the beach too. There's also some great restaurants nearby, like Moulin, Beach Hut Deli and a new Steak restaurant. Just note that all parking is metered and you will get a ticket if you don't pay. Ultimately, this is a gorgeous venue for a party, picnic and more!

Such a nice space for events. Came here to watch Jazz in the Garden. The jazz band and performance…read moreby Mando Cordova was amazing. It was held at the courtyard under the stars. The evening was perfect: cool atmosphere and delicious food! The venue itself is interesting with photographs of long ago stars who performed here. The evening was a memorable night. There are two more performances in September and October.

Run don't walk from this location!!!!! you will be treated like shit from their Staff!!!…read more This is a picture of the employee that works at The Casino San Clemente. He was extremely RUDE AND NASTY to my husband and I. We were in the neighborhood looking at possibility of using the place for an upcoming wedding. And he basically said we were trespassing and asked us to leave in a VERY rude manner. He also threatened to call the police for supposedly "trespassing" even though we're locals that live in the neighborhood and just wanted to get a brief peak at the facility that they were decorating for a wedding. Even one of the vendors said please come take a look. What a stupid and horrible, horrible way of providing customer service to Potential clients. This person should be fired and reprimanded for his behavior. Nothing I would expect from a San Clemente Community center.

The hours are limited here and the first time I discovered this place, I came after it closed but I…read moremade a mental note to visit when back in San Clemente. Today, I was on my way back from Irvine and remembered that I wanted to come here and made it here before they closed at 2pm. They have very limited hours so check their schedule. Admission is $8 and they have a ample parking here too. This place is just gorgeous. This is one of the homes of Ole Hanson, who is the founder of San Clemente. He also had residence in LA. He built San Clemente to resemble a Spanish village and that explains why I love San Clemente so much. I came here a few months ago and just loved walking around San Clemente and it reminded me of the Mediterranean. Two hours is plenty of time to explore this house with devastatingly beautiful views of the ocean. The breeze coming into the Museum part of the house is just lovely and made me want to linger just that much longer. You see, I love the ocean and seeing the water is so calming and relaxing. There are beautiful trees, plants, flowers here and I found myself wanting to just have a picnic here. Or lay in the grass and read a book. There is a gift shop here and beverages and light snacks can also be purchased there. I also grabbed a calendar to see what events they have here and I will def be back one evening to see the sunset here. Dont miss this place in San Clemente, it is such a treat to visit!

I went on a free day which definitely influences my review, but the rainy weather also impacted…read morethis specific experience. Regardless, the free entry automatically made the visit a great value. This is a small museum (and even smaller now due to unfortunate damage caused by landslides in recent years) with a gorgeous interior, a vibrant garden, and regal ocean views. The interior includes many collected works of fine art that betray quite good taste, something to be attributed to the provenance of the home. I liked that because it was during the winter holiday season, the house was decorated accordingly; I wonder what the house looks like during other times of year! I am not sure how involved the museum docents are meant to be, but they appeared happy to show us around and give further explanation on some details of the house. Important note: public restrooms are available, and also there are even functional in-situ bathrooms. Using one made me feel like I was a proper guest to the home. This will probably be a good time for the whole family, if art and culture is something yours values. I'm bringing my mother on my next visit, hopefully on another free day.

What a nice Elks lodge. We went in and they had food out for everyone. The bartender was a very…read morenice woman. I am so sorry I forget her name. There were a lot of nice members here as well as a few guests. The football was on both tvs and easy to watch. The music was nice and you could play whatever you wanted. I would recommend this Elks to everyone in the San Clemente area!!

The Elks Lodge of SanClemente is a great place to fold events for charitable events or even private…read moreparties private parties are available Sunday to Monday 10,000 ft.² of mod space can be used just contact Sieckman lodge they're actually really nice people How will take care you he's the main man and remember there's two parts one upstairs one downstairs and they got tons of part

I could write a book about how wonderful this venue is! A truly hidden gem in the historic art…read moredistrict in Dana Point. What makes it even more amazing are Cynthia and her husband Doug! Cynthia helped me coordinate and plan our event for my son's Baptism reception and she brought the ideas in my head to life!! I've been disappointed with coordinators before. Cynthia is amazing! She took all of my stresses away and eased my mind with her guidance, experience, and professionalism. And one of the most important things to mention is that she worked with the budget I had to create that wonderful evening for us. She and Doug truly treat you like family. And they treated all of our family during the event - like family! Making sure everything was set up perfectly. And that everyone was enjoying themselves! I can't thank her enough and would absolutely recommend her catering services as well as this venue to everyone! Here are major points: Venue: Absolutely unique! They have projectors throughout the venue that can display moving backgrounds or photo montages throughout your event. So it can feel like you're in an underwater aquarium, or NY in the 50s, or in a peaceful forest! They can also display different backgrounds or photo montages in different areas of the venue. Music: they have speakers throughout the venue and also outside so you can give them a playlist or even sync your Bluetooth so you can have your own playlist going. I suggested to Doug the "vibe" I was going for - Nora Jones meets Michael Buble meets Indie Arie. He definitely delivered!! You can also hire a DJ or a live band, however that may decrease your space usage for the venue. So it just depends on how many guests you want to have. Dance floor: they can stage the dance floor almost anywhere in the venue! Again, depending on how many guests you have. Outdoor patio: cute stylish outdoor patio area with fire pit! Our guests loved lounging in this area. Flower arrangements: Cynthia showed me several examples and were exactly what I envisioned! Food and beverages: SO delicious! Cynthia has a website of her catering services and menu options to choose from, or you can let her know the type of food you're thinking of having and she can totally work with you! With her expertise, you can rest easy that she will deliver. We chose to have food served buffet style, but hors d'ouvres were butler In terms of beverages, we had water and tea station as well as a coffee and hot tea station. There is also the cutest little bar on the patio of the venue where Cynthia let us purchase our own alcohol to be served to our guests! And our bartender was awesome - professionally courteous yet super friendly and down to earth. The wait staff - professional and courteous! Very kind to all of our guests. Parking: There is a lot across the venue where guests can park and a few parking spaces right next to the venue. BONUS: We were able to drop off materials we needed to set up for the evening of the event a week prior! Depending on if the venue has events going on, Cynthia let me store most of our materials there a few days before the event which is such a time saver and stress reliever!! I was able to bring in the set up for our DIY photobooth, the frames that we were to display throughout the venue, and the beverages we purchased for the event as well as the cake! I highly recommend this venue and will definitely contact them again for future events!! Thanks so much again Cynthia and Doug for making our event so wonderfully special!!

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.

A beautiful venue! Was here as a wedding guest weeks back. Location is in San Clemente on S El…read moreCamino Real. This is a lovely place for a wedding. Love how the outdoor seating and the dining hall are both located on the property. The hubby and I arrived early as he was also a guest and the singer/acoustic guitarist for part of it. The dinner was amazing. My roasted chicken over mashed potatoes and carrots was delicious. Tried my husband's salmon and that was good too. The bar area had both non-alcoholic and alcoholic mixed drinks. Parking was valet for the majority. The valet staff were all nice. We had arrived early so we parked ourselves but they had to move a vehicle that was in front of us and that was ok. At one point, the wedding party rode golf carts to the beach for photos. Overall it's a lovely venue for a wedding or special occasion.

It's been way too many years since our family has had a wedding so I was super excited when one of…read moremy cousins announced last year that he was getting married. Fast forward to last night and we attended their ceremony at La Ventura and we all had such a wonderful time! La Ventura is a very beautiful and intimate place. There's a small indoor bar area by the main lobby and an outdoor patio where there was a photo booth and gelato station set up. I am not sure if they were outside vendors because while the photo booth staff was GREAT and he was just so patient with all of us but the service from the gelato bar staff kind of fell short. Other than that, everything about the wedding was fantastic.

We started working with Simone/Aventura Ocean Club/Orange County Beach Weddings in…read moreSeptember/October 2018. I (the bride) was working in the area when I stopped by Aventura Ocean Club by myself at first to check the venue out. I loved it so much I had to bring my now husband back as soon as we got back from a mini vacation and on that day, we secured the location. Just imagine an amazing view of the harbor and sailboats while feeling relaxed in a room that is modern, intimate and designed well. This venue is NOT old school like some weddings that we have all been to, its updated and amazing. Besides the view, another huge selling point is the largest wrap around balcony I have seen at a wedding. Aventura Ocean Club sets up couches, chairs, and a firepit outside for the guests to enjoy while they are not inside. We had our wedding on 8/10/2019 and we have nothing but great things to say about the venue. We got married at Heritage Park in Dana Point (Simone coordinated all of this) and had our reception at Aventura Ocean Club. I am still getting compliments to this day about the venue, the view, the decorations, the food, the grand entrance that we did (think sail boat entrance) and even the florals, DJ and photographer we used (all who came recommended from Simone). We could not have asked for a better wedding and we are truly pleased. It is obvious Simone cares about her clients and truly believes in marriage and happiness, she was wonderful to work with. A few helpful hints about this venue: 1. It is intimate but fit 100 people on the inside with no issue. 2. Your guests will rave about the sail boat grand entrance if you choose this option. 3. If you use their wedding package/coordinating services (which you should in a heartbeat) your event will look even better than you imagined but with your style through and through. 4. Simone/Aventura Ocean Club/Orange County Beach Weddings and all her recommended vendors will give you the wedding of your dreams. 5. This was in our price range where a lot of other beach/beachy/coastal venues were significantly more money and you had to do everything yourselves.

I've been to the harbor a few times and never had the chance to visit this venue. I met Jeff who…read moreworks here who was amazing and welcoming. The drinks were good and let's talk about the view! Wow! There's a TON of parking so that's always good too. I would highly recommend this venue. Service, food, drinks and the view. Can't beat that!

I've now booked five events at Bella Collina including my daughter's wedding ceremony and luncheon,…read morea nonprofit gala for 180 people, and 3 high school basketball banquets. Working with Mia and her excellent team for each event has been a truly delightful and seamless experience. Mia goes above and beyond to meet your every need, and I appreciate the elegant yet laid back feel of the venue. The food and bar offerings and service are great, and I love how they take care of every details - from linens to tables and chairs to catering... and free parking! AND - Bella Collin is beautiful - from driving past the tall Tuscany-like trees in the tucked away location to overlooking a stunning golf course of rolling hills at sunset, we love having our events here and will come back!

We recently had our wedding at Bella Collina and it was an absolute dream! We had both our ceremony…read moreand reception outdoors here and we cannot stop getting compliments about how beautiful our venue was! There were multiple gorgeous spots among the venue to take our photos. The food was phenomenal as were the drinks. The venue coordinator, Mia, was so helpful throughout our planning process! She was so responsive and we could tell that she really cared about making our day as perfect as possible. We could not recommend this venue enough!