Venues & Event Spaces near Coto de Caza, CA

“As a wedding photographer and videographer I love the unique country charm this venue has to offer. Such a beautiful outdoor gazebo ceremony space adjacent to lush green landscaping complete with ponies, white fencing and green hedges that add to the natural beauty of the landscape. Inside you also have spacious rooms for both bride and groom prep with plenty of entertainment for the groomsmen including pool and foosball tables for the guys. The reception room is large and has a beautiful barn door backdrop for the couples table and plenty of room for guest tables and dancing. And Angela is a pleasure to work with and the couples really love her. It really is a hidden gem in South Orange county for those that want to add a touch of country appeal to their wedding day.”

“This is my favorite tea house because it's cute and offers gluten free (gf) food that looks just as delicious as the regular food. I brought my family here because I wanted to show them how wonderful this place is and I'm so happy to report that they enjoyed it as well! Everything is so scrumptious and pretty! I look forward to my next visit!”

“As a steak lover who has been grilling steaks on a weekly basis for over a decade and has tried some of the best steakhouses in this country and beyond, I can say that this is one of the best steakhouses in SoCal.Short review:Excellent food. Even better service. Try the Wagyu steak trio. Their complimentary fries, soups in cups and a fried bun are excellent offerings. They ask about your dietary restrictions so as to accommodate you fully. Their dessert offerings were delightful. Ask for blankets if you get cold sitting on the balcony. Valet parking only ($10+tips with validation)Overall Experience: 9.5/10Food: 9/10Service: 10/10Cost: $$$$Reservation needed: No, but I would recommend getting a reservation just in case.Long review:To begin, the restaurant is located inside a Waldorf Astoria. Valet parking only and the restaurant will validate the parking ticket making it come out to $10 plus tips.The restaurant looks classy (as expected). We sat on the balcony which had views of the ocean and the resort. When we got cold, we were offered blankets (very nice touch) and the heaters were turned on. Excellent Service. Meal started with complimentary fries (3 different kinds coupled with individual sauces), and cups (actual cups) of tomato soup. The fries were likely duck fat fries and were definitely a treat. Tomato soup was great (it's tomato soup, not much to say here) but definitely tasted well after the fries. They offer table side bourbon which is an experience altogether but as we drove from San Diego, we opted for non-alcoholic cocktails. Furthermore, they provided bread/bun but it was pretty unique as it had cheese inside and was first baked and then fried. Kudos to Bourbon management for pairing those great little appetizers.We kept the order short and sweet. 2 orders of the Wagyu Trio and a side of Truffle Mac and Cheese. Wagyu Trio was $198 each and came with 17oz of Wagyu beef (10oz of Missima Ultra NY Strip (American Wagyu), 4oz of Snake River Farms Ribeye (American Wagyu) and 3oz of Hokkaido A5 Wagyu (Japanese Wagyu)). I ordered them Medium rare plus. The steaks came out with the right warmth (maybe a smidge overcooked, I didn't expect them to hit medium rare plus anyway) but the steaks were perfectly seasoned. Needless to say the A5 Wagyu melted in the mouth so it was our favorite. The Snake River Farms have always stood out as one of the best, if not the best, American Wagyu producers and it was very evident here. Think of it being the middle ground of A5 Wagyu and the Missima ultra. The Missima ultra (ultra being the highest richness in Missima meat categories) fell short compared to the others but that was expected. They also came with peppers and they weren't spicy and tasted great with the steak. The Truffle Mac and Cheese was a little disappointing to be honest. It tasted like a regular Mac and Cheese from any steakhouse. I was expecting a hint of truffle flavor but didn't feel anything was different.As we were dining, rain started pouring out of nowhere. The servers sprung to action and moved us into the restaurant quickly and efficiently and each and every server genuinely apologized to us for the rain. They didn't cause the rain, but they apologized. Nevertheless, it's a sign of a very empathetic team of employees. Excellent service!!!!As dinner ended, we ordered 2 desserts. We were already stuffed from the steaks (which neither of us could finish more than half way) but ending the night on a sweet note is always good. We opted for the Souffle and the Beignets. The souffle was passion fruit so very fruity yet not too sweet. The Beignets were large and coupled with a chocolate ganache (maybe a thicker consistency than a ganache) and they were the perfect end to the evening.But wait. They offered us 2 cubes of honey when they brought the check. Think of a lightly sweet cube of honey gummy. That concluded the dinner.Will we back? Considering we live in San Diego, driving an hour to come here regularly is tricky but for celebrations, I don't see why not!Parking: $10 for p”

“Me and my friend come here a few times a month and every time it's been great. The servers are super nice and remember us as soon as we sit down! I feel as if we are 20-30 years younger than the usual clientele but they always treat us with respect, and we always feel welcomed, (A bit of a rarity for this area.) Even if you don't love wine, this is a great place to stop by. It's definitely my favorite place in SJC.”

“We needed to store our Tesla for a month and we called Dean and he setup a spot and let us come In same day. The facility is extremely clean and secure. We felt very comfortable from the minute we stepped in the garage. Thanks for the first class service.”

“We love this place, the snacks, the wine, the owner of the ambience the other patrons this is a really fun gem in Rancho, Santa Margarita highly recommend if you enjoy wine this is the place to go and just have an afternoon with others.”

“Great original beer in a massive, chilled brew cave full of friendly geeks. Grab a hazy and a couple empanadas while watching a level-five wizard crush a hit-point impaired troll into a fermenting mash no doubt re-used for the next perfect double-hopped IPA. Pure nerdy deliciousness.”

“Awesome use of the space with the upstairs loft and video games. During our visit, there was a slight smell of maple and it was wonderful. The selection of beer was impressive. The only thing I would have preferred would have been an option for wine, as I am not much of a beer or soda drinker. Being able to see all the silos was interesting. The place was clean and the gentleman manning the bar was kind and attentive.”

“Great people, lots of fun! Highly recommend for a good time dancing or axe throwing with friends. If you don't feel comfortable swinging round the dance floor, go chuck some blades into the wall, it's stress relieving”

“Great experience and a very nice course, the home of PGA pro Michael Block! The greeting and clubhouse is nice and they do take care of you. I rented clubs and bought some golf balls/ hat. They carried my clubs to a very nice cart and were very pleasant!The price before 1 however is steep! $155 a round. After 1 it’s like $80? Or so.Didn’t take advantage of the grill but patio and clientele I met were awesome. Definitely a great experience, just wish it didn’t take such a bite out of my midwestern wallet on a Monday!”

“We had a wonderful experience using Franciscan Gardens as our venue for our son’s rehearsal dinner. I worked with Elisabeth, Nasime and Anna long distance and their consistent communication exceeded our expectations! 24 Carrot caterers also exceeded our expectations! The food, service and all staff provided a wonderful event! Highly recommend Franciscan Gardens!”

“We had my Wife's 50th birthday at Perspektive Studio and it was absolutely amazing. Jaimee was fantastic to work with and made things easy during the entire planning process. She always made herself available for questions and made some great recommendations for vendors (chef, DJ, balloons). Our guests were amazed by the studio and all the fine details. I would highly recommend Perspektive for any event you are planning. You will not be disappointed!!!”

“I want to express my appreciation for the outstanding experience I had at Marbella Country Club. My husband and I played golf with Ambassador Rick, who was very knowledgeable, providing us with detailed information about the courses and introducing us to fellow members. Rick's warm and welcoming demeanor put us at ease and made us feel very comfortable. He is a major reason why we chose Marbella.Jessica, the Membership Director, was also very kind and helpful. She is professional and made the membership process smooth and enjoyable. Thanks to Rick, Jessica, and the whole team, we're happy members of Marbella Country Club! :)”

“Plaza de Magdalena was the dream venue for our wedding, offering not just a stunning setting but also top-notch service. A special shoutout to Patti, who was incredibly helpful in answering all our questions and making sure everything went smoothly. The food was delectable, the service staff were friendly and diligent, and the overall value was unbeatable. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience and highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for anyone looking to host their wedding or next big event.”

“Our team LOVED sailing aboard the Curlew. We were able to charter a private, sunset sail for our corporate retreat and it was the perfect event. She is a beautiful schooner and Captain Bob and crew were amazing - fun, helpful and professional. They taught us a bit about sailing and took care of all of our needs while on board. We are so glad we chose this sunset sail as our team outing!”

“Awesome place to have some excellent food in a casual sit down atmosphere that will not break the bank. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Food was delicious and high quality, and service was outstanding. Waffles were amazing and eggs, steak, and breakfast potatoes were top notch.”

“The rooms are clean as well as the entire hotel. A variety of food for breakfast with Kerig coffee makers. I loved the down -like pillows and comfortable beds. The linens were cozy.The staff is friendly and customer service oriented.”

“I had not been here in yrs and I can say the place is better than I remember. My son’s party was a breeze. The staff was so helpful with the planning and during the event. All my guests were extremely happy. Everyone had a great time!”

“we visited this country club for a wedding of a close friend of ours last month. i'm not sure the name of the wedding planning company that they used but this was the venue we were at for the outdoor ceremony and we used the inside of the building for the reception afterwards. i would definitely note that the drinks, appetizers and food were each delicious. the staff who was working throughout the night were all very kind and professional as well. the parking lot is huge and the scenery is also very nice inside and out. i truly enjoyed coming here to be able to enjoy a wedding and everything was top of the line.”

“We booked Wedgewood Weddings at Aliso Viejo for our wedding reception and our wedding day turned out wonderful. What was great was the all inclusive package they were offering, the beautiful spaces including the ceremony site and also the groom and bridal rooms that were available to us the whole night.We did forgo some options that were included in the package such as the DJ, and some of the decor and brought other vendors that saved us money and also would bring more energy to our party. We had a friend that attended a wedgewood wedding that influenced us to make such a decision and it worked out better.We took a tour of the venue with Ashley who was very welcoming. The patio and ballroom areas were large and nice for a party of about 100-200 guests. The patio had an amazing view of the golf course and the inside was really nice and clean to our liking.The planning process with the WW team was pretty smooth but there were some small bumps along the way. Nothing too stressful just timing with other vendors would come up at the wrong WW scheduled times which wedding planning is never perfect no matter how ready anyone is.Our day of coordinator Alyssa who was also our planning leader was very nice and easy to work with. I will say she did give a different vibe than Ashley when we took the tour but she made the wedding venue very beautiful and exactly how we envisioned it during our planning process. She along with the banquet crew were very enthusiastic to work with.Overall we would choose Wedgewood Weddings at Aliso Viejo again since everything came together so well.”

“I IQC'd for ASA214 with Ric Dahlin through a partnership with a different school in a different town. It would be so incredibly difficult to have a better experience!Firstly it was very cool of him to work with a partner school and very generous of him to travel. He seemed sincerely happy to be there and to help - just a super cool guy. We were short-handed in the class, and he didn't mind taking helm or grinding winches when I needed to run forward. This guy still loves sailing and still loves time with students, which is fanstatic!Secondly, we had an absolutely phenomenal day on the water. He set the tone and pace at the outset to be very calm and professional. We both showed up early and well-rested, which is great if you've experienced the other side of that. Zero stress, just a great day sailing with some hands-on skills and a written exam at the end.It's also cool that they are a charter base, and so close to Catalina. If I am ever around the Dana Point area again, I'll for sure make a stop at Aventura.”

“A really great place to host an event. I had my mothers Celebration of Life here. I had to plan it from out of state. Mr. Lodin handled everything. I was nervous as how it would turn out but it was way better then I expected. They went above and beyond to provide what I needed and guide me through the planning process. I really appreciated everything they did to make this emotionally difficult event the best it could be. I had many compliments after as to how nice the event was.”

“We stay pretty much exclusively at Staybridge suites. We love the chain. I'm giving this one 3 stars for service simply because our coffee supply in the room wasn't refreshed when they serviced our room. This was a problem only because the coffee maker in the food service area had broken so we had to rely on the coffee maker in our room.”

“From the first call where Trevor answered to the birthday party where Peter guided the participants - Aesthetic Climbing gym has been first class in service. The area for eating has two large and beautiful wood tables and benches, fridge, and private restroom for one. It overlooks the belaying area and has swaying doors that open to an upstairs smaller bouldering area.From the moment I walked in to the time I was paying - they made the experience fun and enjoyable. I recommend getting anyone’s party done here from age 3 to 150. It looked so fun that I want to repeat it for my gal pals!”

“We were there for the live band and we were not disappointed. The band was amazing, food was excellent and service was great.It was a Friday and the place was packed. It's advisable to come in early in order to secure a seat. Lots of guests were turned Beck because there were no seats by the time the band started playing. The dance floor was always filled with guests dancing. It was a fun place.”

“The wedding was greatThe only misfortune we had was during the ceremony there were some very loud members in the restaurant overlooking the area we couldn’t even hear the words being said by the bride and the groom”

“I was invited as a guest and I had the best time. Great dinner and line dancing. Nicest group of members that go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I can't wait to go back!! Thank you to everyone I met for showing me such a fun time!”

“This rink has been a good hockey home for my young hockey skater. The rink isn't super fancy and luxurious, but the people that manage it are friendly and helpful. I'm glad they have partnered with a great hockey club like Goldrush to make this an excellent place for hockey in south Orange County.”

“Went for bingo night it was a great time. We had never been there before everybody was extremely outgoing and nice! Also had never played bingo at an official bingo hall everyone was more then willing to help explain the rules and diffrent games. I definitely recommend!But get there early because it was packed.”