Venues & Event Spaces in Dana Point, CA

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC EVENING OF CELEBRATION! The DPYC was the perfect venue for our son's wedding last weekend. The layout of the venue was great for our large group. Everyone was able to mingle and enjoyed the delicious food. The entire staff were professional and genuinely kind. They happily worked together and I watched them help the elderly guests by holding their plates while in line at the buffet. The bar staff, specifically Jimmy, Scott & John worked hard throughout the evening and helped make sure our guests had a great time. Max the manager was a gem to work with. It was a great evening thanks to the staff at the beautiful venue. I would highly recommend the DPYC for any private event.”

“We just spread our father’s ashes at sea on the Curlew. The ship was beautiful and the crew was so kind and professional. The experience was beyond what we could have expected and exactly what our dad would have loved. We will remember this forever. We highly recommend this experience to memorialize a loved one.”

“What a lovely space. It was great a Maison... and now the Cafe has taken up the torch of delicious food, great service, and a wonderful space.The food is a treat. The sweets are amazing.And all served with a smile by a great staff.Highly recommend ?”

“I joined Aventura a few months ago and I can't be more impressed. I've learned so much about sailing! The staff and the members are all so welcoming. Aventura is truly an asset to the Dana Point Harbor. It brings a touch of class to our beach community!”

“I've tried writing this review many times but I've struggled to put into words just how perfectly Amanda from VIP executed all of the details of our wedding at Villa Como. It exceeded our expectations beyond belief. I'll start with the venue...If you're looking for a combination of Italy, Laguna Beach, ocean views, and an elegant dinner party vibe, then Villa Como is the venue for you. The moment my husband and I stepped foot into Villa Como we immediately knew it was the perfect venue and could not stop talking about it. Not only is the property absolutely stunning, but you get panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and it feels like you're above the clouds. We loved that we had privacy (super important for us) and could host all parts of the night in one location - ceremony on the grass, cocktail hour by the pool, dinner on the upper level, and dancing under the stars. I think this estate may be the most beautiful place in Laguna Beach. As for Amanda and VIP - they are the best people you could ever work with. After the wedding, my husband and I actually felt sad that we wouldn't be communicating with Amanda on a regular basis anymore. She made us feel so calm and taken care of not only leading up to the wedding, but also day of, which is incredibly important. All of the VIP vendors were amazing to work with as well, and it was SO NICE not having to source every single vendor ourselves. Knowing that we had a reputable florist, bakery, catering, and DJ took such a weight off our shoulders. Day of, I had a dress emergency where blue ink was left on my dress from alterations, and Amanda handled it all so calmly, remained poised, and even had one of her staff members run out to get some chalk or whiteout to cover it up. You are truly so taken care of every step of the way. Our wedding was in July and our guests haven't stopped raving about how perfect it was. A beautiful venue, amazing view, and every last detail accounted for. We can't emphasize enough how much we recommend Amanda & VIP. Hiring them is one of the best decisions we made!”

“This is a Ritz Carlton experience like no other. You get the standard a excellent service, if course: the over the top follow up, the constant recognition of you as a guest, the turndown service, the excellent food, etc. But above all that, this is possibly a top 10 location for a resort hotel anywhere in the world.

By the way, another item. These are the most comfortable beds I've experienced at any of the Ritz Carlton's I've stayed at.”

“Close to the beach. Along the way are these exercise machines. Clean pathways, mix use bike lanes and pedestrian lanes.
The hotel has all the needed stuff you need for the beach.”

“Its a little dated but its charming! My favorite spot to stay. The marina area is under a remodel. I cant wait to see the changes. The employees here are amazing.”