Malibu’s wedding reception venues bring the wow factor, from sun-kissed beaches great for laid-back celebrations to majestic mountain venues suited for glamorous events. Picture hosting a romantic dinner under the stars in a vineyard or choosing a modern venue with breathtaking ocean views. With beautiful gardens, open-air spaces, and unique settings in locations like Malibu Beach or the Santa Monica Mountains, you’ll find the right spot for your celebration. Start your search with Tagvenue and book online today!.
Prices of wedding reception venues average $450 hire fee per hour. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Malibu, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $300 | to $900 | hire fee per hour |
| From $5000 | to $9000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $5000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find wedding reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Malibu, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $350 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 120 guests | prices average $400 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average $600 hire fee per hour |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| House | prices average $600 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $375 hire fee per hour | typically between 75 and 140 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 80 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $5950 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 130 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $23000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 75 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Malibu start from $1000 hire fee per day or $150 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Full Space at The Lantern House, from $1000 hire fee per day
(up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Many politicians have held their campaign events here; as well as several major charities. It holds 100 or so people comfortably. Weddings and receptions, birthday parties, corporate meetings, and the like are well suited...
Whole Venue at Bungalow With Cactus Garden, from $150 hire fee per hour
(up to 18 guests seated)
Venue said: Looking for a venue for your next event? This renovated bungalow, located just a few minutes' drive from Venice Beach, offers a colorful setting with a purple exterior and red accents.
Private Room at LouLou, from $3323 minimum spend per event (up to 45 guests seated)
Page last updated in September 2026
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