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Ideal Multi-Purpose Coastal Event Venue in Los Angeles

From private celebrations to corporate functions and film productions, La Venta offers tailored packages and breathtaking ocean views, making hosting any occasion exceptionally memorable.

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La Venta Inn, built in 1923, was the first building on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Our famous ocean view grass lawn connected to our stone veranda patio overlooks the Queens Necklace and South Bay beach towns along the coast. Our private outdoor courtyard, with string lights above and a Spanish fountain in the center, is ideal for mingling. Inside, the ballroom features wood floors, a stone fireplace, exposed beam ceilings with two chandeliers, as well as sweeping ocean views through the glass doors and windows. Three connected indoor dining rooms have views of our lush gardens to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the north, making it an ideal private event space for those looking for a memorable and elegant setting for a special occasion.

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Private Event Venue

Bridgerton-inspired baby shower and bridal shower table setting at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes, California, catered by Made by Meg Catering. A white linen-covered table is styled with elegant gold flatware, crystal water glasses, and a delicate blue-and-white toile napkin. A fine china plate features an artful arrangement of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, including bite-sized tarts topped with fresh herbs, edible flowers, and vibrant seasonal vegetables. A lush, garden-style floral centerpiece overflows with coral roses, yellow ranunculus, lavender stock, pastel sweet peas, and greenery, creating a romantic spring tea party aesthetic. This picturesque shower venue offers sweeping ocean views, included tables and chairs, and in-house catering, making it an ideal, stress-free choice for planners seeking a charming baby shower location or a unique bridal shower venue in Los Angeles County.

Baby Shower + Bridal Shower

Equally a charming baby shower venue and unique bridal shower venue, La Venta is the perfect private event space for excitedly celebrating upcoming major life events with friends and family. As a garden-themed shower venue rental with an in-house caterer, it features photogenic spaces and includes tables and chairs, making every special celebration both stunning and stress-free for both the shower planners and attendees.

Peaceful and elegant outdoor event space at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes, California, set for a Celebration of Life service with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the coastline stretching toward Redondo Beach. A stone ceremony platform holds a wooden easel adorned with a floral cross made of white hydrangeas, blush roses, and pink blooms, framed by manicured green hedges and tranquil gardens. Wooden folding chairs with white seat cushions are arranged for guests, creating a serene and comforting atmosphere for memorial gatherings, remembrance ceremonies, or intimate outdoor services.

Celebration of Life

Peaceful and elegant event space ideal for hosting a Celebration of Life service or memorial reception. With its serene outdoor setting, panoramic ocean views, and tranquil gardens that create a place for thoughtful reflection, it provides a beautiful and comforting atmosphere for gathering to honor and remember loved ones. Includes a private dining reception room, seating, microphone, and speakers for a seamless gathering.

Elegant indoor lounge setup for a milestone birthday celebration at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes, California, featuring a roaring fireplace framed by lush greenery, cascading floral garlands, and romantic candlelight. Overhead, gold chandeliers draped in fresh foliage add a warm, festive glow, while plush white armchairs and a glass coffee table with floral centerpieces create an inviting, upscale seating area. Celebrate any milestone age in style t this private ocean view venue, whether it’s a 40th birthday dinner party, a glamorous 60th birthday cocktail reception, or a sophisticated 80th birthday gathering. With its photogenic spaces, refined atmosphere, and versatile event design, La Venta Inn is ideal for hosting unforgettable adult birthday parties, complete with gourmet catering, signature cocktails, and panoramic coastal views.

Milestone Birthday Parties

Whether you’re planning a 40th birthday, 60th birthday, or 80th birthday, celebrate any milestone age in style at this elegant and private event space with a fun, festive atmosphere, ideal for a memorable adult birthday celebration. From upscale dinners to cocktail parties with photogenic spaces and ocean views, this versatile birthday party venue offers everything you need for an unforgettable birthday party celebration.

A Very La Venta Holiday event outside at La Venta Inn

Holiday Parties

Festive party venue for all holiday celebrations, featuring house-provided winter and/or Christmas-themed decor for indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Ideal for company holiday parties, client end-of-year holiday gatherings, and private holiday parties with friends and family. Enjoy a warm, home-style atmosphere with flexible layouts, in-house catering, and customizable amenities for memorable, stress-free holiday party.

Corporate Event Venue

Elegant scene at La Venta Inn during a black-tie gala dinner, showcasing a guest wearing the iconic How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days yellow dress worn by Kate Hudson, who played the character Andie Anderson, featured at the "Evening of Elegance" fundraiser event. The woman, adorned with a black shawl, sparkling earrings, a diamond necklace, and bracelet, holds an ice-cream-filled cookie sandwich, smiling amidst a sophisticated setting with arched ceilings and floral decorations. The upscale event space, ideal for formal gatherings, offers ample room for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, silent auctions, and presentations, with on-site parking, in-house catering, and flexible layouts. Perfect for charity auctions and fundraiser dinners that leave a lasting impression in Los Angeles.

Galas + Fundraiser Dinners

Host your next black-tie gala dinner, fundraiser event, or charity auction at a venue designed for formal gatherings. Our upscale event space provides a sophisticated setting with ample room for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, silent auctions, and presentations. With on-site parking, in-house catering, and flexible layouts, this is the ideal venue for dinners that leave a lasting impression.

Stylish product launch setup at La Venta Inn, an ideal venue in Los Angeles for product launches, experiential brand activations, and promotional events, featuring a modern event space with a beautifully decorated table. The centerpiece showcases a Jeni's Dairy-Free Texas Sheet Cake pint adorned with vibrant pink, peach, and white floral arrangements, surrounded by gold-accented candle holders, plates, and a bowl of soup. A "Share the Love" card with a QR code for photo sharing adds an interactive touch, perfect for debut events with clients, media, and guests. This venue offers flexible indoor/outdoor layouts, photogenic spaces, AV capabilities, and catering, making it ideal for standout launch parties, product showcases, and corporate brand events.

Product Launches + Brand Activations

An ideal venue for product launches parties, experiential brand activations, and promotional events, this modern event space offers a stylish setting to debut new products in front of clients, media, and guests. With flexible indoor/outdoor layouts, photogenic spaces, AV capabilities, and catering, it’s perfect for standout launch parties, product showcases, and corporate brand events.

Professional conference scene at La Venta Inn, a premier meeting venue in Los Angeles ideal for conferences, business presentations, seminars, panel discussions, team dinners, and corporate trainings for up to 200 attendees. The image features a man in a suit speaking under an elegant chandelier, addressing a group of people wearing name tags, gathered in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop. The professional setting includes on-site parking, an in-house sound system, tables and chairs, microphone, podiums, and blank mantle walls perfect for projecting slide shows, creating a productive and polished environment for business gatherings.

Conference + Presentations

Spaces available for conferences, business presentations, seminars, panel discussions, team dinners, and corporate trainings up to 200 attendees. Our professional meeting venue in Los Angeles includes on-site parking, an in-house sound system, tables and chairs, microphone, podiums, and blank mantle walls ideal for projecting slide shows. Perfect for productive and polished business gatherings.

Check in area at an engaging professional mixer event at La Venta Inn, a private event venue in Los Angeles perfect for company retreats, workshops, team building offsite events, and professional mixers. The image features a smiling woman with gray hair, wearing glasses and an elegant black blouse with white embroidery, holding "Explorers" brochures and a "Care for Kids" pamphlet at a wooden table surrounded by lush greenery and cross-back chairs. Ideal for employee engagement, networking, and collaborative sessions, this venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, customizable layouts, and amenities like on-site parking, AV support, and catering options, creating an inviting environment for corporate gatherings.

Team Building + Mixers

Perfect for company retreats, workshops, team building offsite events, and professional mixers, our private event venue offers a flexible and engaging environment for corporate gatherings. With indoor and outdoor spaces, customizable layouts, and amenities like on-site parking, AV support, and catering options, it’s ideal for employee engagement, networking, and collaborative sessions.

Wedding Venue

A joyful bride in an elegant, lace-detailed white wedding gown and a groom in a stylish blue suit with a pink tie share a tender moment during their first dance at La Venta Inn. The couple stands on a polished wooden dance floor, surrounded by lush floral arrangements featuring soft pink, white, and green blooms adorning the fireplace mantel and cascading from an overhead chandelier. The venue's ornate wooden doors and stone fireplace add a touch of rustic charm, making it a picturesque wedding venue. This scene is part of the Full Day Wedding Package at La Venta Inn, offering exclusive, all-day access to the property's stunning spaces and amenities. Couples can enjoy getting ready in two separate suites with mini wedding party brunches, choose an earlier ceremony start time, and seamlessly transition into a cocktail hour, reception dinner, and dance party—all in one convenient location. Perfect for wedding planning, this venue caters to couples seeking a comprehensive wedding venue, wedding packages, indoor wedding, outdoor wedding, wedding reception, ceremony location, bridal suite, and full-day wedding event.

Full Day Wedding Package

Enjoy exclusive, full-day access to the property spaces and amenities, from getting ready in two separate suites (complete with mini wedding party brunches) to your choice of an earlier ceremony start time, all the way through your cocktail hour, reception dinner and dance party. Ideal for couples who want the convenience and luxury of hosting their entire wedding day all in one place for up to 200 guests.

A romantic moment as a bride in a flowing white gown and a groom in a green suit share a kiss under a vibrant floral arch chuppah canopy adorned with unique and bright colorful blooms in pink, orange, yellow, and blue, set against a stunning ocean backdrop at La Venta Inn. The outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on a stone platform surrounded by lush greenery, with an officiant standing nearby and a decorative sign displaying the wedding details. This scene is part of the Half Day Wedding Package at La Venta Inn, perfect for couples who prefer to get ready off-site, perhaps at a salon, and exclusively host their ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at one picturesque venue. Ideal for a partial-day wedding, this beautifully curated setting accommodates up to 175 guests and is perfect for wedding planning, outdoor wedding venue, wedding ceremony, reception location, dinner reception, dance party, and shorter wedding events.

Half Day Wedding Package

Ideal for couples who want to get ready off property and exclusively host their ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at one venue. Whether you’re looking for a partial-day wedding venue for a shorter wedding or plan to get ready at a salon or hotel, we provide a beautifully curated setting for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner reception, and dance party, ideal for up to 175 guests.

A heartwarming proposal scene at La Venta Inn, where one gay partner in a LGBT relationship, dressed in a striking red velvet suit with a patterned scarf, kneels on a stone pathway, holding a small black open ring box, while the other, in a stylish black patterned suit, stands with a joyful expression. The backdrop features lush green gardens, a stone wall, and sweeping ocean views under a partly cloudy sky, creating a perfect photo shoot and engagement location. This moment is part of Proposals + Engagement Shoots at La Venta Inn, offering exclusive use of the outdoor spaces for planned special moments and dreamy photoshoots. With photogenic backdrops in lush gardens and stunning ocean vistas, our team is ready to help orchestrate the surprise of a lifetime at ideal photoshoot locations, tailored to your desired time of day for a romantic stroll around the grounds. Ideal for engagement venues, proposal locations, outdoor wedding venues, wedding photography, and romantic getaways.

Proposals + Engagement Shoots

Exclusive use of the outdoor spaces of the property for intimate planned special moments and dreamy photoshoots with photogenic backdrop opportunities in lush gardens and sweeping ocean views. Our team is available to help orchestrate the surprise of a lifetime at ideal photoshoot locations based on your desired time of day for a romantic stroll around the grounds with your partner.

A touching moment featuring two lesbian women in an LGBT+ friendly setting at La Venta Inn, standing together on the iconic outdoor ceremony lawn with a breathtaking ocean backdrop under a partly cloudy sky. The image depicts a serene outdoor wedding ceremony taking place at La Venta Inn, set against a stunning ocean backdrop with a clear view of the coastline and a distant cityscape under a partly cloudy sky. The scene features two women participating in the ceremony. One woman, the bride, is wearing a flowing white wedding gown with delicate lace details and a long veil that cascades down her back, standing on a stone pathway. The other woman, dressed in a tailored white suit with a boutonniere, stands beside her, holding her hands, suggesting they are exchanging vows. Both are radiating joy amidst lush greenery and stone accents, ideal for wedding ceremony photography. An officiant, dressed in a dark suit and holding a book or binder, stands between them, conducting the ceremony. This scene showcases the Ceremony-Only + Elopement Package at La Venta Inn, a beautiful and intimate ceremony location for couples planning to host their wedding reception at an offsite nostalgic venue. Perfect for non-traditional, non-religious outdoor wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, or elopements with up to 100 guests, this package includes the stunning outdoor ceremony lawn with an ocean view and full use of the grounds for memorable photos. Ideal for LGBT+ wedding venues, elopement locations, outdoor ceremony venues, vow renewal sites, and intimate wedding settings. The ceremony is framed by an elegant arrangement of large white floral decorations, likely hydrangeas or similar blooms, placed on either side of the stone pathway, adding a touch of sophistication to the setting. The pathway is surrounded by lush green hedges and grass, with trees visible on the left side, enhancing the natural beauty of the location. In the background, the vast blue ocean stretches along the horizon, with gentle waves and a sandy shoreline, providing a picturesque and romantic atmosphere. The overall scene is bathed in natural daylight, highlighting the vibrant greenery and the couple's attire.

Ceremony-Only + Elopement Package

A beautiful and intimate ceremony location for couples who plan to host their wedding reception at an offsite nostalgic venue. Ideal for couples seeking a non-traditional, non-religious setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony, vow renewal, or elopement with up to 100 guests. Includes two hours with our iconic outdoor ceremony lawn with the ocean backdrop and private use of grounds for wedding photos.

Filming Location for Shoots

Elegant outdoor photo shoot in the historic outdoor courtyard next to a fountain at La Venta Inn, a venue in LA County ideal for brand shoots, lifestyle sessions, and content creation. The image features a group of female models in stylish Show Me Your Mumu dresses dancing joyfully, with one holding a parasol, set against lush gardens and scenic backdrops. The venue offers abundant natural light, elegant indoor spaces, and versatile outdoor shoot locations, including private dressing areas and stylish furniture. Perfect for creative teams seeking a photogenic, private photo shoot location with ocean views and unique settings. The girl in the foreground wears a stylish, light yellow two-piece outfit with a cropped top and a flowing, ruffled skirt, holding a white parasol high in the air. Another girl, to her left, is dressed in a light blue, floor-length dress and also holds a white parasol aloft. A third girl, in a floral-patterned, floor-length gown with a high slit, carries a bouquet of flowers raised slightly. The fourth girl, wearing a blue tiered dress, holds a similar bouquet of flowers in the air.

Brand Photo Shoot Location  

For brand shoots, lifestyle sessions, and content creation, this photogenic historic venue offers a mix of elegant indoor spaces and scenic outdoor backdrops, from lush gardens to ocean views. With abundant natural light, stylish furniture, private dressing areas, and a variety of unique indoor and outdoor shoot locations on site, it’s ideal for creative teams seeking a private and versatile photo shoot location in LA County.

Engaging personalized Guess Who game scene at La Venta Inn, a premier commercial filming location in Los Angeles, ideal for professional video shoots for streaming services, television, websites, online advertising, and social media. The image features two individuals playing a customized Guess Who game with red and blue character cards on a wooden table, set against a lush outdoor backdrop with greenery and white flowers in vases. One player, dressed in a black jacket, points at a card, while the other, in a black suit with a pink hair ribbon, focuses on the game. This versatile venue offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for filming, perfect for product and service marketers, with film-friendly logistics, on-site parking, permit-ready access, and a quiet environment, making it an excellent choice for promotional campaigns and production teams.

Commercial Location

For brands looking to film a commercial for streaming services, television, websites, online advertising, or social media, La Venta is an ideal location in Los Angeles for a professional video shoot. With indoor and outdoor spaces allowed for filming, product and service marketers and production teams alike appreciate the flexible backdrops for promotional campaigns, film-friendly logistics, on-site parking, and permit-ready access in a quiet environment.

Elegant wedding scene from All Rise Season 3, Episode 20, "Sometimes Truth is Stranger Than Fiction," the series finale, featuring Mark Callan and Amy Quinn's long-awaited wedding at La Venta Inn, a top TV filming location in Los Angeles. The image shows a joyful moment with the bride in a stunning white off-shoulder gown with intricate detailing and a flowing train, and the groom in a classic white tuxedo with a black bow tie, walking hand in hand. A guest in a black suit raises a fist in celebration, surrounded by lush outdoor settings with pampas grass and floral decorations. This film-friendly venue offers elegant indoor spaces, period-style architecture, and versatile outdoor backdrops, perfect for television shoots, reality and scripted series filming, and recorded interviews. Ideal for location scouts, La Venta Inn provides private, permit-friendly environments with parking and accessible load-in areas, making it a prime choice for B-roll, pilot episodes, and more in LA County.

TV Filming Location

Film-friendly and production-ready, this Los Angeles venue is ideal for television shoots, reality and scripted series filming, and recorded interviews. With elegant indoor spaces, lush outdoor settings, and period-style architecture, it’s a versatile filming location for everything from B-roll to pilot episodes. Private, permit-friendly, and equipped with parking and accessible load-in areas, it’s a top choice for location scouts seeking a TV filming venue.

Vintage black-and-white photo of a historic outdoor dining scene at La Venta Inn, a renowned film venue opened in 1923 in Los Angeles, known for hosting legends like Charlie Chaplin and Joan Crawford since the 1930s. The image shows three individuals in period attire, including hats, seated at a table with a checkered cloth, enjoying a meal with cups and plates, overlooking a stunning ocean-view backdrop with a scenic coastline and lush gardens. This private location is ideal for feature films, scripted productions, and independent movies, offering historic architecture, versatile cinematic spaces for romantic scenes, period settings, or dramatic moments, with elegant interiors and natural beauty perfect for your next production.

Historic Film Venue

Opened in 1923, La Venta has history with hosting film legends such as Charlie Chaplin and Joan Crawford going back to the 1930’s, and is ready to host your next production. Private location for feature films, scripted productions, and independent movies with historic architecture, ocean-view backdrops, lush gardens, and elegant interiors offering versatile cinematic spaces for romantic scenes, period settings, or dramatic moments.

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A Historic Coastal Venue for Weddings, Events, Productions

Key Venue Info

Venue fee covers tables, chairs, heaters, microphone, easels, in-house sound system, restrooms, parking lot attendant, built-in lighting for the courtyard & indoor spaces, planning consultations, and exclusive use of all venue spaces.  

 

Up to 200 guests comfortably accommodated

 

Exclusive use of the property for the duration of your event

 

Event end time:  10 PM, everyone off the property by 10:30 PM

 

Parking: 52 designated on‑site parking spaces, all free for your guests

 

Address: 796 Via del Monte, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

 

Flexible Options: Full day, half day, ceremony-only, and rehearsal packages available

 

On‑site catering handled exclusively by award-winning Made by Meg Catering for both food and beverage 

 

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An stunning aerial view of La Venta Inn, a premier indoor-outdoor wedding venue in Los Angeles, featuring a charming building with a red-tiled roof and a domed Cupola structure, surrounded by lush gardens and a spacious lawn. The courtyard includes a circular historic fountain, small tables with blue umbrellas, and stone pathways, perfect for an outdoor reception or cocktail hour. The adjacent lawn showcases rows of white chairs arranged for an outdoor ceremony, ideal for weddings or events, with a tall palm tree and dense greenery adding natural beauty. This versatile Los Angeles wedding venue offers a seamless blend of indoor elegance and outdoor scenery, making it an ideal choice for indoor-outdoor venues, corporate events, filming, holiday parties, special occasions, bridal showers, baby showers, milestone birthdays, wedding receptions, ceremony locations, event spaces, garden weddings, and Los Angeles event venues.

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