Anything But Ordinary: 6 Unique Long Beach Wedding Venues

Looking for a unique spot for your Long Beach wedding? This bustling coastal community of Los Angeles County has miles of sandy beaches and a myriad of one-of-a-kind event venues. If you want your event to be anything but ordinary, check out these eclectic locations from Visit Long Beach. From a legendary 1936 former ocean liner-turned-hotel to colorful museums with eclectic works of art to a chic rooftop overlooking the Pacific, these beautiful spaces create a stunning stage for your celebration and come with comprehensive packages that make planning a breeze!


440 Elm

Long Beach, CA

Fab Features: thoughtfully reimagined 1913 church-turned-event space in the heart of Long Beach • enter through a set of gorgeous Arts and Crafts-style glass-paned doors, then exchange vows beneath the Sanctuary's breathtaking 30-foot coffered ceilings • celebrate in the modern reception hall or outside in the gated courtyard

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Long Beach Museum of Art

Long Beach, CA

Fab Features: a restored 1912 brick-and-timber Craftsman-style residence • open-air or tented celebrations on the lawn overlooking Long Beach Harbor • the museum will handle all your catering needs and provide rental equipment (tables, chairs, linens, etc.) and service staff

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Queen Mary

Long Beach, California

Fab Features: legendary 1936 former ocean liner-turned hotel • exchange vows on the massive deck overlooking the Long Beach Harbor • the interior impresses with 14 unique salons boasts a wealth of exotic woods, inlaid marquetry, original light fixtures, handcrafted textiles, and Art Deco design details

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Long Beach, CA

Fab Features: four magnificent ballrooms, including the Grand Ballroom with its floor-to-ceiling window framing a waterfront view • customizable, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems (even the ceiling is adjustable!) • the dreamy Promenade entry boasts a soaring atrium, beach and city views, and a palm-lined & LED-lit pathway

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Museum of Latin American Art

Long Beach, CA

Fab Features: a vibrant museum full of stunning works of art by artists who have lived and worked in Central or South America, Mexico, or the Spanish-speaking Caribbean • the interior impresses with a high vaulted ceiling, lustrous wooden floors, richly colored gallery walls, and vibrant paintings and sculptures • al fresco celebrations surrounded by a tree-lined courtyard, a bubbling fountain, and cutting-edge sculptures

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach, CA

Fab Features: exchange vows in front of a brilliant three-story kelp exhibit • sunset celebrations on the Veranda Roof Top • endless photo ops and entertainment thanks to the two-story glass biomorphic building, the state-of-the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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