Venues & Event Spaces near Coto de Caza, CA

“I cannot recommend this venue enough! We celebrated our wedding here in September of 2024 and thanks to Angela and her team, the day went on without a hitch. Not only is the space itself just so stunning and charming, you get access to a decor room and so many beautiful photo opportunities across the grounds. It is extremely hard to find an affordable wedding venue with a guest count of 200 but by allowing us to bring in outside catering and alcohol we were able to have our dream wedding at a gorgeous venue for a fraction of the cost elsewhere! There are no hidden fees, you get so many rooms to work with and get ready in the day of, and I got to bring in all of our supplies prior to the wedding which relieved SO much stress. We used their bartenders and they were so fun and people were raving about the drinks all night. Angela worked with me every step of the way and we booked her as our day of coordinator and it was the best decision we could have made! You can tell she is so passionate about what she does and truly cares about her customers and wants them to have the most special day. She seriously thought of everything and worked so hard to make our vision come to life. I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing that day because her and her team would have it handled. They were so accommodating and kind and handled our somewhat rowdy crowd with grace and we really had the best time. All of our guests could not stop raving about this place. Do yourself a favor and book this venue and be sure to count your blessings when it comes to working with Angela!”

“This is my second time in the past 2 years to stay at Holiday Inn Express in Lake Forest. Both times were very enjoyable. I arrived for my 3 night stay on this visit and found my room impeccably prepared to the details by Jennifer.
Thank you Jennifer for preparing my room so beautifully!”

“This place is amazing!!Great place for good clean fun!My son is 21 and he loves this place for dancing, We had his 21st birthday party here and they were fantastic even called him on the dance Floor for a dancing steal. I would highly recommend this place for Axe throwing, dancing and just hanging out. You should check out Saturday nights. You will not be disappointed.$15 dollar cover, but so worth it, no alcohol, but they do have mocktails and a lot of other stuff. A+”

“I found this venue on social media and was immediately drawn to the aesthetics of the outer courtyard; it truly feels like you're stepping into a fairytale garden. From our first meeting, the 24Carrots team was incredible to work with. Elizabeth, Nasime, and Anna were all so easy to reach, responsive, and helpful with our myriad of questions. The venue is catered by 24Carrots and they will not disappoint with their staff and their food/drinks. Our guests were (and still are to this day!) raving about the food the entire time. If I had to go through the event planning process once again, I would choose a 24Carrots venue in a heartbeat. They are so professional and well run. I've heard bad stories of other weddings with late food, long wait times, among a myriad of other issues, but this was not the case at all with this team. They had everything under control and were working like a well-oiled machine. I can't recommend them enough!
All photos by Kristine & Charles Photography”

“Best place ever! Not disappointed at all. The staff was perfect, all the kids enjoyed. Parents asked a lot about the place, they wanted to rent for their kids. Thank you so much!”

“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 ?”

“Beautiful coastal setting with easy access to down town and amenities. The Club is warm and welcoming. The homes and Villas in the community are all unique and various price ranges for any enthusiast.”

“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!”

“We bought a nice Van, the service was so Friendly! Thank you Ron,John, and Jason and Jason's Dad! We recommend all to buy from So Cal Classic Car Storage???”

“Just Amazing that in this day and age when other BIG Name brands don't have room service unless you ask??
This place is great
Clean Rooms
Room service everyday
Monday to Thursday they have a mixer its really dinner, ??
breakfast and dinner and room service, and it was the least expensive hotel in this area.
I will definitely book this hotel again if i visit this area, and you should too.”

“By far the best sunset cruise under sail. There’s nothing better, wind in the sails, calm of the water. Except that it’s on a 100 year old ship with quite the history. I love history. And that the ship is open for the guests to explore while the crew tend to a great experience adding champagne and charcuterie.

Great job! Highly recommended for a romantic escape.”

“I photographed a wedding here last year and it was STUNNING! The venue was so amazing to work with, the staff was so friendly and welcoming! I was blown away with how helpful they were to me and the guests. I suggest this venue to all my clients, can't wait to photograph another wedding here soon!!”

“I had the pleasure of officiating a wedding yesterday at the club, along with my keyboard accompanist, Andy Howe (Debbie Reynolds, Eartha Kitt, Ed Ames).On the drive back north, we both remarked how attractive the facility and its appointments are... ( The two of us have way more years of appearing in these venues than we might care to admit to!)The staff we worked with, particularly the lead person, Mackenzie Inderwiesche, the Club's Private Events Coordinator , could not have more helpful or efficient, from our first contact by email months ago, to the end of our stay there.(Mackenzie and another staff member are in the accompanying photos.)Everything ran very smoothly.Kudos to all!”

“Awesome organization. Friendly people and wonderful examples of people who love volunteering to benefit the community. I recently volunteered at the Elk Ladies Fashion Show which is so popular within the community that tickets sold out in record time! Everyone was happy and worked together as a team. I highly recommend this organization.”

“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.”

“A beautiful yacht club that seems likes it's stood the test of time. You have a great view of the ocean here and membership is required to be able to use the facilities. The club and its facilities itself is a 5 star. No question as the decor and the feeling you get inside is spectacular. Their restaurant has a great view upstairs on the second story and they are very dog friendly which is amazing. Their menu is very simple and straight forward and they mostly have a mix of Mexican, American and Italian food. I had ordered their burger with a mix of onion rings and regular fries, the hummus and their flat bread with fig and burrata. They also have a selection of drinks and a daily drink specials. As far as the taste of the food... the burger was just good, it didn't leave a good or a bad impression, but the hummus had very little flavor and tasted very bland. The fig and burrata flat bread had more of a fig drizzle instead of actual figs and the flatbread had the texture of a cardboard. Now the food from what I have tasted was 2 stars. But again the place is so beautiful you won't care what you eat. I was invited here by a member and it's a great place to hang out and enjoy the view.”

“An amazing place with excellent table set up, decoration, service, great tasting food, and very friendly staff, management, and ownership. I highly recommend Mirage Banquet Hall. All of our event guests shared the same sentiments with us about the excellent service, food, and the staff. Absolutely great experience and hall!”

“Very nice staff, laid back, if you have wild kids it might be too mellow for them at this place. Some kids like a little more action. But for people who just are climbing and are cool with just that then it's a great place”

“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.”

“Nice rink. Subbed for an adult league once and the ice was good. Big locker rooms but I don’t think there’s a shower but I could be wrong . Then brought my son to a 8u open house. Really great program and drills from what I can tell. Brandon was super nice. The players in goldrush jerseys seems very skilled for their age. Definitely a program I’d like my son to join next year”

“What a beautiful wedding venue! I attended a wedding here while I was a teenager and told myself I’d LOVE to have a wedding at Rancho Las Lomas. Fast forward >15 yrs later and we had the pleasure of having it on Easter. You feel like you're in your very own world with all the greenery, detailed tiling, and photo ops! We fell in love with the Spanish-style El Teatro and its string lights, which is where we had our ceremony. Our intention was to have the reception in the El Teatro area as well, but due to the heavy rainfall in the morning we decided to move it indoors to the Grand Saloon. It ended up being a great call, making for an intimate cozy reception. We were very thankful to have the Grand Saloon as an alternative for the rainy weather. This also saved us on heat lamps, which would have been very much needed in the cold weather outside. The slight drizzle during the ceremony made the ambiance so magical and dreamy. Truly such a perfect wedding venue rain or shine!”

“I’m writing this to give my appreciation to Tristan. On May 14th i went to celebrate my birthday in the OC area. My phone had died and since I’m not from the area I rely on navigation to make my way around places. I got lost trying to find my way home and had no luck at all. With my phone being dead I had no directions to get home. After driving for a long time in the dark at almost 1:00 in the morning , feeling completely lost not knowing where I was, I decided to stop at the first hotel I came across to ask for help. I ended up at this hotel. When I got to the front desk I was greeted by Tristan. I explained my situation and he didn’t hesitate to help me by letting me use a charger to get my phone back to the battery it needed. He made me feel very welcomed and kept assuring me I’m okay and that I’m going to make it back home. Tristan also provided me with water as well which I really appreciated , and offered me anything to eat in case I was hungry. Before I left I thanked him so much for what he did for me and that it meant the whole world to me. He made my birthday 100 times better and thanks to him I was able to get home safe. He gave me a couple pieces of chocolate for my birthday which really made me happier. Tristan is truly an amazing person and anyone who meets him is blessed to cross paths with him. Thank you Tristan for helping me make it back home. I appreciate you more than words can explain.”

“This is a quality hotel that offers great service. The most important quality was customer service at all levels of the organization. This includes the front desk, bellman, valet, room service, security, all servers in each and every restaurant we visited during our stay were great. The food was delicious! This hotel is my favorite and I have travelled a lot in my career. This will be a place I will go to annually.

Rooms: Our view was fantastic. Housekeeping was great.

Nearby activities: The town of Dana Point gives you access to the harbor and unique shopping. You can take a trolley to Laguna Beach and enjoy boutique shops and art galleries.

Walkability: You never have to leave the hotel. Everything is floor away. Excursions to the beach with all the supplies you need. Food and drink are always available.

Food and drinks: All restaurants are five star and the servers are fantastic.

Noteworthy details: The hotel offers excursions like whale watching and hiking”

“Great spot for laser tag! Lots of different games available, and a very responsive team. Our group had trouble with some kids that were breaking just about every rule they had, and he was efficient and polite about asking them to leave so the birthday could go on! Thanks Nick, you’re a good manager! 10/10 will go again.”

“It is a nice hotel. Great staff. It is not 5 stars to me. They cut corners a little on certain things. This is just my opinion based on the basics expected in a room. An example is that the bath towels are scratchy. These are minor things but subtract from the rating.”

“Rooms: King size bed w/couch. Was quiet even though close to elevator. Good curtain which kept light out. This contributes to good nights sleep.

Food and drinks: Within walking distance of Starbucks and decent Thai restaurant.”

“My husband and I stayed unexpectdly at the Sonesta Irvine Spectrum location for many months. We experienced several new staff and everyday business. Our experience was excellent. The Manager is extremely professional, respectful and does the best she can to help every guest. The rooms are clean, the property is in a perfect location - near hospitals and serene walking paths and the team is absolutely amazing! Brenda and Karen, Ester, Allen, Andrea, Edwin were the best. We truly appreciated our stay and will definitely visit when we are back in California.Rooms: Clean, comfortable and quiet.Nearby activities: There is a fabulous walking path behind the property extending for miles.Safety: Extremely safe!!!!Walkability: Depending on where you going. Access is about 10-15 mins. away.”

“Updated review as we stayed yet again over the weekend. You get what you pay for. You're right on the harbor and that is great. Everything else is just ok. Service at the front is hit and miss. Check in declined to let us know that iPhone magnets kill the card keys. Would have been a point to bring up before we went all the way to the third floor just to find out our keys were demagnetized. lived with that. I'm sad to see this may soon be gone.. Sadly. Here is a photo with ducks swimming in the pool. Lot of memories here .”