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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a wedding reception venue cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Wedding reception venues in Santa Monica average $203 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $154, whereas larger venues run about $573 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a wedding reception venue in Santa Monica?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking wedding reception venues in Santa Monica.

How popular are wedding reception venues in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 5198 people into their wedding reception venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent wedding reception venues in Santa Monica?

Most wedding reception venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 37 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Wedding Receptions starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for wedding reception venues

Viridiana A.
Centrally located dynamic Offsite/Event space with a Madmanesque classy vibe. Comfortably serving up to 75 people at a time.
This space was amazing! I'm having a destination wedding and wanted to host a small reception for friends and family in Los Angeles that are unable to attend. This space provided exactly what we needed. About 40 people attended and even though the space appears small it comfortably fit...
Jeanine A.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
We selected this venue for my son''s wedding and reception. We were uncertain whether our 50 guests could be comfortable with this venue. Because though there are two levels and an outdoor patio attendees were able to spread out. Some guests commented how surprised they were how spacious the...
Antonio A.
Pristine Venice Beach Sanctuary
Absolutely amazing - The Sanctum was the absolute perfect venue for our little boho wedding. Street parking was easily obtained for our guests that drove and the rest just had a short 10 minute Uber ride from Santa Monica. Leo provided incense, chamomile tea, and alkaline water for a lovely atmosphere...
Connor C.
The Speakeasy | Barbershop, Bar, 70's Den, and more
If you’re looking for a great time in an awesome space, this is the spot. I had my wedding after party here and it was perfect. It has 3 separate rooms, each with a different vibe. Connor was responsive and easy to deal with, I couldn’t imagine...
Joshua E.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
The space itself is great, very inviting and comfortable for our wedding reception. Graham is a great host, very accommodating and helpful. I will definitely look into this space again if I plan future events...
Jamie G.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
We loved this space. It was perfect for a casual welcome reception for our wedding. Graham was amazing to work with and always responded to our questions quickly. He even helped us figure out set up when our vendors arrived. Would definitely recommend this space and working with Graham...
Lalitha G.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
We have rented this space for our small wedding reception with about 40 guests. The space is beautiful and exactly as pictured! Plenty of space to setup food and we had enough seating to accommodate our small group. All of our guests were able to relax and enjoy the rooftop...
Elizabeth H.
Huge Industrial Event Space with 70 Parking Spaces
and were always quick to respond. We fell in love with the space and beautiful decor. It was a perfect location for our vintage/rustic wedding reception. The space is huge, so it was the perfect size for an indoor event. We would definitely love to book with them again. Thank...
Pasia Ari J.
Mid Century Venice bungalow with a Palm Springs vibe
Beautiful home to have my micro-wedding of 15. Craig is such a gracious and responsive host! The backyard is the perfect location for a romantic, quaint ceremony and reception. The string lights, firepit, and proximity to the beach are an added bonus as well (good parking too!) You won...
Jeimmy L.
Chic and Cozy home for your event!
had the best experience. Hosted my wedding dinner party in Rosey's beautiful home. Everything with Venue was as discussed her house is very intimate and lovely had no problems she made sure my event was the best it could of been. I am very happy and pleased we made...
Adrienne L.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
This space was perfect for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary party! Graham was super friendly and responsive, and made us feel really at ease as we planned the event. I highly recommend this space...
Samantha L.
Centrally located dynamic Offsite/Event space with a Madmanesque classy vibe. Comfortably serving up to 75 people at a time.
We held a small 40 person wedding reception at this space and it was great! The space is decorated very well and all the essentials are provided. Saam was extremely accommodating with letting us view it on short notice before booking, providing detailed information about the space, and he let...
Marisa M.
Westside Los Angeles Event Space
My husband & I rented this space for our wedding reception party and it was perfect! It was very spacious and even more beautiful in person...
Autumn N.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
can’t rave highly enough about this space! It was every thing we wanted for our wedding reception and then some! Great layout— lots of room to spread out, and cute, stylish decor. Everyone we spoke with about the loft was wonderful...
Abby & Tim O.
Top Level Event Space
This space is seriously SO special! We held our wedding welcome party here with ~150 people. The second everyone walked into the venue they instantly got the "WOW" factor. We were able to bring in all are own vendors which made things super fun to customize our experience. Sophie was...
Austin R.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
absolutely perfect for our event! We wanted to host a small pre-wedding reception for our friends and family that were coming into town and this was referred to me by an old coworker who used it for something similar. Although there are a few staircases to walk up and...
Lauren S.
Chez Lister; A Mid century home and yard with fire pits, spa and bar located on the Westside.
Kirsty's space was perfect for our COVID wedding reception. The host was so communicative, thoughtful and supportive. Would HIGHLY recommend...
Hannah T.
Modern Bohemian Loft with Feasting table and Caravana lounge
This space was the perfect venue for our last-minute, intimate wedding reception. The space was beautifully decorated with every detail thoughtfully curated. The hosts were so gracious and helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you again...
Johnna T.
Top Level Event Space
This was a great space! We had our wedding welcome party here and it worked out perfectly. We had about 120 people. Everyone loved the outdoor section and it was fun for the out of towners especially to see the view onto the promenade. Sophie was very helpful. Great space...
Christina W.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
This space was everything we needed! We used the space for our wedding reception and our guests could just walk one block from St. Monica’s where we had our ceremony and then we stayed at the Proper hotel across the street so everything was super convenient. The space itself...

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Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.