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Top Reception Venues in Santa Monica, CA
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![Shoreside Dining Room at The Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityShoreside Dining Room
50 guestsThe Shore HotelSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CABest for: Corporate receptions and client entertaining, small wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, and multi-night group bookings. Location: Ocean Avenue oceanfront, sitting directly on the beachfront promenade and giving
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![Entire Venue at Shores Kitchen - Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $375
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsShores Kitchen - Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAOur event space features floor-to-ceiling windows with views of an Olympic-sized pool and Santa Monica beach, offering a picturesque setting. Ideal for intimate celebrations, corporate events, or social gatherings, the space
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![Creative Space Art Gallery at Galerie XII in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $20000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCreative Space Art Gallery
120 guestsGalerie XIISanta Monica, Los Angeles, CALocated in Santa Monica, opened in 2018 and has received critical acclaim.In addition to its exhibitions, the gallery offers four versatile rooms, ideal for hosting, each with a unique atmosphere, ideal for hosting special
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![SaMo Indoor/Outdoor Loft at Santa Monica Event & Meeting Loft in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySaMo Indoor/Outdoor Loft
45 guestsSanta Monica Event & Meeting LoftSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CASaMo Indoor/Outdoor Loft is an Event Space in Santa Monica Event & Meeting Loft that pairs a loft-style interior with a sheltered outdoor extension. Design: The loft has dark timber floors, clean white walls and a patterned
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![Entire Venue at TCC Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsTCC Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CATCC Santa Monica is an event venue presented as a high-ceilinged white studio whose defining quality is a large, uncluttered interior that adapts to different layouts.
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![The Front Room at Upper West in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Front Room
42 guestsUpper WestSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAWant a fun Santa Monica private party venue? The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting.
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![Penthouse Skyline Area at Huntley Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $5950
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPenthouse Skyline Area
80 guestsHuntley Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAEighteen floors above Santa Monica Beach, The Skyline is a semi-private area in our iconic Penthouse Restaurant. The Skyline turns out to be an ideal setting not only for marriage proposals but also for formal dinners, goodbye
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![The Regal & Terrace at Huntley Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $5950
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regal & Terrace
100 guestsHuntley Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAIt’s great for ceremonies, welcomes, and cocktail receptions. Then move inside to the Regal Room, a stylish indoor space with chandeliers and a warm atmosphere for dining and presentations.
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![Event Room at BLANKSPACES Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Room
135 guestsBLANKSPACES Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe venue is a flexible industrial loft centred on a clear, open floorplate that adapts to different layouts. Design: The interior presents an uncluttered industrial aesthetic with exposed roof trusses, white-painted walls
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![Full Buyout at LouLou in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $27000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Buyout
215 guestsLouLouSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAChoose from one of our 3 open-air deck space options, our private dining room, or a full restaurant buyout to fit your specific event needs. A vast array of luxury amenities and Endless entertainment options.
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![Main Dining Room at Upper West in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining Room
95 guestsUpper WestSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Main Dining Room is a Dining Room in Upper West and is a loftlike dining space defined by exposed timber roof trusses and a high vaulted ceiling. Design: The room pairs dark wood tables and leather seating with globe
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![The Restaurant at The Galley Restaurant in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
45 guestsThe Galley RestaurantSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Restaurant — Dining Room in The Galley Restaurant — a compact dining room defined by timber‑panelled booths and a narrow, intimate layout. Design: The interior uses timber‑panelled booths, varnished wood tables and low
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FAQs about Top Reception Venues in Santa Monica, CA
Prices of wedding reception venues average $5950 minimum spend per event. 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 Santa Monica, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $5000 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $160 | to $500 | hire fee per hour |
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 Santa Monica, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average $160 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 110 guests | prices average $5950 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average $9000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $375 hire fee per hour | typically between 75 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $3323 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 80 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $5950 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 130 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Santa Monica start from $2500 minimum spend per event or $150 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Shoreside Dining Room at The Shore Hotel, from $2500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The Main Dining Room at Shoreside offers an oceanfront setting for celebrations, corporate events, and special gatherings. Featuring coastal-inspired design, seasonal menus, curated wines, and signature cocktails, the space... -
SaMo Indoor/Outdoor Loft at Santa Monica Event & Meeting Loft, from $150 hire fee per hour (up to 45 guests seated)
Venue said: Santa Monica Event & Meeting Loft is a loft-style meeting and event space defined by an open, adaptable layout suitable for collaborative work and presentations. -
Entire Venue at TCC Santa Monica, from $160 hire fee per hour (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The space has an accessible step‑free guest entrance and a flexible open plan that accommodates dining arrangements or cleared floor space for standing receptions.
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