Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

So glad we chose Estancia as our venue for our destination wedding! Our planning process went very smoothly. Megan Meachum was extremely helpful in answering all my questions, providing advice and keeping us organized. During our stay leading up to the wedding, we felt so welcomed by all the hotel staff. They also did a great job accommodating all our guests who stayed there. We planned a rehearsal dinner and meet and greet at the Greenfinch Bar which was so enjoyable and a perfect place to host our guests for the evening. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect. The grounds looked so beautiful and everything went exactly as we'd hoped. The food was also delicious! All in all we had a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend Estancia as a wedding venue.

The Estancia grounds are completely lush, green and beautiful. If you are looking for a mix of "old meets new" California vibes, this is the place for you. Every detail about the grounds/hotel/spa is thought out, and designed with care - even down the the paintings, lettering and murals sprinkled throughout the hotel by local artists. The hotel staff was extremely professional, friendly, and very happy to help with all of our concerns. We were lucky enough to have Megan as our coordinator, and she was a dream. She helped us navigate all the grimy details of planning a wedding and ,made sure that everything was in order to have our dream wedding. She was on it with everything we may need and anticipated our needs before we even asked. One of the great things about booking here is that both we, and all of our family and friends were able to more of each other than a typical wedding because we all stayed at the hotel. They made booking for the wedding really easy, and everyone was able to book with the wedding rate. I cannot recommend this place enough, we truly had a dream come true kind of wedding at Estancia and we will definitely be coming back for visits for years to come.

We chose Estancia initially because of how absolutely beautiful the venue is, and we're so glad we did. Not only are the venues on the property gorgeous, the events/banquet team goes above and beyond. From scheduling a tour till the checking out of our room the day after our wedding, the Estancia team was incredible to work with and made sure everything went smoothly the whole time. Our venue contact, Megan, was so helpful with answering questions and making sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted. Signature drinks were something that was really important to us, and Megan and the head bartender took the time to work with us and make sure the drinks were absolutely perfect. The banquet staff was also great with accommodating food allergies/sensitivities and hand-delivered gluten-free bread (that actually tasted incredible) to those who needed it. We got SO many compliments about how amazing the food was too. If you're looking for a beautiful venue - this is it. If you want a venue that has the best service ever, this is also it. Thank you so much, Estancia! My husband and I can't wait to visit the hotel again and hopefully the spa next time too!

My husband and I got married at the Estancia this past weekend, and it was everything we hoped for and more. We worked with Kira as our event coordinator for a little less than a year while planning the entire wedding. On wedding day of, everything exceeded our expectations. 1. Planning and communication - Kira was amazing and very timely / detailed in her responses back to us. I had so many questions throughout the entire process - peppering her with additional questions at every turn. She was very patient, kind, accommodating, transparent about their packages and offerings the entire time. 2. Estancia staff - everybody was insanely professional, courteous, kind on the day of. Everyone from our servers to our bartender did a perfect job. 3. The FOOD! Was absolutely incredible. I haven't been to many weddings where I loved the dinners served, but every single filet mignon was perfectly medium rare, consistent, plated beautifully, served with the utmost care. We received RAVE reviews from guests about how delicious everything from cocktail hour to dinner was. 4. The grounds: Estancia is gorgeous in its own right. We got married on the Olive Lawn and had our cocktail hour and reception in the Grande Room. All in all, we'd do this day all over again. Estancia coupled with our amazing vendors resulted in the perfect day that we'll remember for a long time.

We cannot begin to describe how amazing Estancia is. When we first started looking for venues for our destination wedding, things were so overwhelming. Estancia was the first venue we visited and after viewing numerous others.... we knew nothing compared to its Hacienda vibe and beauty. Both the Olive Lawn and Garden Courtyard are beautifully filled with luscious landscape and greenery, perfect for outdoor events. Their Grande Room is a perfect space for a smaller wedding with an indoor/outdoor feel. We love the hardwood floor and the patio space in that room. The service was above par! Maddie at the front desk was always so sweet, thoughtful, and welcoming. She even gave us the sweetest card on our arrival for our wedding week! Even on our one year anniversary visit, she remembered us and made it a point to make us feel so welcomed back! Sara East was our events manager. She was so spectacular to work with. She is so approachable, sweet, and knowledgeable. Every visit to the venue, we were greeted with the warmest smile and even the most delicious cheese plate! She was great during our wedding planning, food tasting, and especially during the day of the wedding. Sara even worked with my husband recently to surprise me with a recreation of our wedding menu. We celebrated our 1 year anniversary enjoying a private four-course dinner. Henry, our server was so friendly and attentive during our dinner and Chef Vincent’s meal was divine. Sean was the best bartender at Estancia! He remembered us from our wedding week and just added to the experience. When Sean creates a drink you witness someone who takes pride in his craft and service. Amazing drinks EVERY time! During the wedding planning, we were fortunate to meet Pimm who helped craft our wedding specialty cocktail—pineapple jalapeño margarita. The food served at our wedding was ridiculously delicious. Our families and guests voiced so many compliments on the presentation and taste. Being surrounded by our family and friends on our wedding day was perfect and Estancia made it 100 times better! Estancia La Jolla will ALWAYS feel like a home away from home. The Adap-Garcias

My wife and I had our wedding at Estancia and it was magical. The entire hotel has a beautiful Spanish architecture feel and is extremely well-maintained with vibrant flowers. The catered food was by far the best we had ever had. Even most of our guests went out of their way to let us know this as well. Riley and the whole staff who catered to us for our wedding were exceptional. Truly superior service. I give Estancia my highest recommendations for those couples interested in getting married in beautiful San Diego.

Absolutely gorgeous venue. 100% of our guests were from out of town and we took over a large majority of the hotel with our 290 person wedding. The front desk staff, the valet, the bellmen, Cory (the most amazing bartender ever), and everyone who worked at the hotel was incredible. They were accommodating to all needs. Our guests were extremely happy the entire weekend. The planning process with our event coordinator, Riley, was such a great experience. Riley was always available to answer questions and helped to create the most amazing weekend for us. She is very detail orientated, calm, personable, and knows exactly what she is doing! She made this process fun and easy-even during times of stress :) We had the ceremony outside in the Garden Courtyard after sundown and it was perfect. Rain was in the forecast, so Riley ensured that we had a back up plan-just in case, but luckily it wasn't needed! It was a little cold-but she had the idea to include coffee and tea (in addition to the water station) for our ceremony. She didn't miss a beat! The only negative is it was more difficult to add rooms to the room block than we hoped. While the process of booking a room through the website went well, a number of our guests were given incorrect information regarding room availability when they tried to make a reservation over the phone. However, Erika and Andrea were extremely helpful throughout this process. I would highly recommend the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa! Our wedding weekend was absolute perfection.

We had the most amazing wedding at Estancia! Five star venue with five star food and service. We toured 12 different venues in the San Diego area and fell in love with Estancia as soon as we set foot on the property. Our event manager Brenna Myers was an absolute joy to work with. We planned our wedding from across the country so there was a ton of back and forth, and Brenna handled every call and email exchange with a smile. She gave us the confidence that every request and wedding detail would be handled with care, and Estancia did not disappoint. We had shuttle busses coming for pre-wedding events on Thursday and Friday, used a number of different spaces throughout the property all day Saturday and had a magical brunch on the Olive Lawn on Sunday. The food throughout the weekend was outstanding! Estancia prides themselves on their cuisine and it definitely delivered. There were so many logistics for all of our events considering that most of our guests were flying in from New York, but Brenna and the entire Estancia staff didn’t miss a beat and execution from their end was flawless. We cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was at Estancia!

Incredible Hotel to have your wedding!! We had our Wedding at Estancia in the Olive Garden and Reception in the Grande Ballroom. From the moment we toured the grounds, the staff was so accommodating! Through the entire process, even up to the day before they helped with any last minute changes or issues that arose! I absolutely loved this venue because we had everything we needed in one location. They even upgraded us to a Suite during our stay!

Since our wedding last year, we have regularly recommend Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa to our friends and family. We fell in love with the hotel and the staff at first sight. The hotel itself was incredibly beautiful with its neo-Spanish colonial design and the staff, from valet to management, were all incredibly caring and professional. Estancia turned our wedding dreams into a reality. It provided an amazing culinary and customer experience, to which we still get compliments from guests all the time. After the wedding, we were surprised with and amazing room and a bottle of champagne. From beginning to end, Estancia is a stunning venue that beat our expectations! Best wishes for all the staff and a special thanks to Olivia and Christine! Definitely one of my favorite places in San Diego.

After touring several locations for my daughter's wedding, we found the Estancia had the most to offer. Since 50% of our guests were coming from out of town, the Estancia was the perfect venue because the accommodations were right on the property and were excellent. Brenna was our Event Manager and she was awesome! Brenna and Ryan were very attentive to our requests and went the extra mile on customer service. Everyone at the wedding said they had fun and raved about the food. All the staff at Estancia were excellent! (I wish I had gotten more names, the bartenders, waitress and valet personnel). I would recommend the Estancia for anyone planning a special event.

We live in San Diego, but most of our guests were flying from the East Coast. We hosted our guests at Estancia, and could not have been happier with that decision. We worked with Victor and Brenna - both were super professional, answered all of our questions promptly, and made the process easier. We had our ceremony on the Garden Courtyard and our reception in the Grande Room, which was recently renovated. Perfect size for our 115 guests. The food was fantastic, staff accommodating, and the resort is beautiful. We frequented Mustangs and Burros bar and the pool, as well. Wish we could live at Estancia all year round.

The moment we walked into Estancia, we knew that it would be a dream venue for our wedding. The whole resort feels like a world away from the San Diego beach that it’s next to. We toured the gardens and ballrooms and suddenly the wedding vision came to life. The planning process was seamless and we enjoyed and looked forward to having our meetings with our coordinator, Brenna Meyers. Brenna is an asset to the Estancia team, she worked so well with our vendors and always made us feel valued. Most of our guests stayed at the resort, but even the ones who didn’t were wowed by the venue, service and welcome that they received. The food is fantastic, the service was incredible, and the accommodations they made for us were above and beyond.

Had the absolute best experience getting married at Estancia La Jolla. The staff was incredible, helpful and efficient. Food and service during the reception was amazing. Brenna the event coordinator for the hotel was so accommodating and patient and listened to all of our concerns. Would highly recommend this gorgeous venue in San Diego for any wedding or event!! Our night was a fairytale!

The venue and staff were wonderful! Our ceremony was on the Olive Lawn and reception on the adjacent patio at the Grande Ballroom. The property is gorgeous and all our guests enjoyed staying here. Brenna and her team did an amazing job organizing the event. She was quick to answer any questions that came up and made us feel at ease throughout the entire planning process. She even surprised us by adding charger plates to our reception last minute, which made the prefect final touch to our decor! We decided on the Vaquero Grill buffet and the guests loved the food. A few people told me it was the best wedding food they ever had! Another bonus was them keeping the bar open late so our guests could keep the party going at Mustangs and Burros after the reception.

Wow! We can't say enough good things about the Estancia and Brenna, the marvelous event manager, who helped to make our wedding truly a joyous celebration. Brenna was able to address any issue we threw her way in such a kind and gracious manner. Case in point: we asked- "Can the Chef make a 'happy cake'for the reception?" She responded- "Sure, but what is happy cake?" Once we explained "happy cake", sure enough , the Chef created a wonderful yellow cake with chocolate icing and a big ol' smiley face. :)) It was the hit of the reception. Another example: Last minute friends and family members needed additional rooms and Victor and Brenna made it happen. We bring up these examples to show how Estancia goes above and beyond. The food of course was fantastic. The venue is a small oasis with stunning grounds. Many of our guests were awestruck by the beauty of the setting and no wedding venue could be more intimate and beautiful than the Olive Lawn. The service was impeccable with some of the nicest valet service we've ever experienced. Our families live across the country and had to travel a long way to attend. Everyone spoke about how accommodating the staff were and how wonderful it was to stay at and experience the subtle elegance of the Estancia.

The Estancia was absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect and our wedding went off so smoothly thanks to Riley and the team.

Our wedding at Estancia La Jolla was more than we could ever have imagined! We have never been the type of couple to leave reviews, but we were just blown away by the beautiful venue and our entire experience working with the sales and event teams. We highly recommend Estancia La Jolla as a wedding venue. Since almost all of our 175 guests were coming from out of town, we wanted to have our wedding at a hotel that we knew our guests would enjoy and love. Everyone complimented our choice of venue and loved Estancia's boutique feel, its tranquil gardens, and close proximity to La Jolla's best hikes and beaches. Many of our guests told us that they would be returning to stay at Estancia. The Garden Courtyard and La Jolla Ballroom were beautiful spaces for our ceremony and reception. We were looking for a location that could really speak for itself, and fell in love with the lush greenery, hacienda details, and beautiful (not corporate-y) ballroom. Not only was the space itself great, but the Estancia team (from sales to events to front desk / valet) always made us feel comfortable and relaxed during what can be a stressful time. The level of service, competence, and responsiveness of the sales team (Christine) placed Estancia on top of other wedding venues we had visited. Brenna, our Event manager, was fantastic throughout the event planning process--very responsive, helpful, and kind. Shoutout to Elva for being so sweet during our tasting and while personally serving us on the wedding night! Estancia will always be a special place to us, and we will return for many years to come!

Estancia La Jolla was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding of 12 guests! We had our ceremony on the Olive Lawn (one of the smaller lawns), cocktail hour on the Caretaker's Lawn and our Wedding Dinner in the Caretaker's Suite. Riley, our Event Manager, was so patient with me and all my questions and constant e-mails! Our event turned out beautiful and the food and dinner service was outstanding. We are absolutely elated at how wonderful our wedding day turned out and we are so happy we chose Estancia La Jolla for our special day!

I fell in love with the Estancia a few years ago. When I got engaged, I wanted the Estancia and didn't look anywhere else. My mom looked around to double check and when she finally saw the Estancia, she knew why I loved it and we booked right then. The venue is breathtaking, has a unique Spanish style, and has the most beautiful gardens. Every step you take gets more lovely. The ceremony is quiet and private and not like most hotels where everyone at the pool or lobby are watching. There was another wedding going on and I never saw them. The venue knows how to handle more than one event. The event staff especially Brenna Meyers are extremely organized and pay attention to every detail throughout the process . Everything from the tasting to the wedding was perfect, delicious, well organized and an experience that my husband and I will never forget. My friends and family were quite impressed and said it was the most beautiful wedding with the most delicious food and drinks, especially the wine selection. Everyone from the valet, front desk, room block, event staff and the restaurant staff all treated us so kindly and went above and beyond to make the weekend smooth and memorable. I will be booking my future baby shower with Brenna on the Olive Lawn where I had my ceremony. Xxoo

Estancia is a beautiful venue! We had many compliments from guests about how stunning the hotel was and we have so many wedding photos throughout the various picturesque places on the grounds. The wedding weekend was wonderful; it was great to have family and friends meeting up at the pool or running into each other at the bar. Our catering staff during the event was phenomenal (they deserve 5 stars)! While the weekend was flawless, the planning ahead of time did not go as smoothly. There was a lot of staff turn over, including our wedding coordinator and room booking manager. This led to a lot of confusion, frustration, and needing to repeat things several times. Another thing I found disconcerting throughout the planning process was the amount of times I felt "nickeled and dimed". I know weddings are expensive, but there are certain things I felt cheated by (ex: Estancia requires certain food stations to be outside, but then forced us to pay for the lighting). We have already informed Estancia of these things, as they are really good about asking for feedback! Overall it was a fantastic weekend! I hope you find this helpful.

Estancia provided us with an amazing backdrop, culinary experience and, most importantly, customer experience that was beyond expectations. Every request we had was responded to with. "Can do" approach. My daughters wedding and reception went off without a single hiccup. The Estancia team was helpful, accommodating and supportive throughout the entire process from booking to event.

Our daughter wanted to be a princess for just one day and, with the help of the experienced staff at Estancia La Jolla, she achieved her goal. They were able to create a seamlessly beautiful event and they made it look easy. I have attended many galas, fundraisers, balls, and weddings in my life. Rarely, is the food very good. I can't tell you how many people commented on how delicious the food was at the wedding. The proof was in the empty plates. We had 5 courses and every morsel was incredible. Estancia has the feel of old world California. I call it relaxed elegance. The gardens are backdrops for some of the most glorious wedding photos that I can imagine. At one point in the wedding the groom shouted out, "This is the best day of my life." I hope that you have a magnificent wedding day and that it turns out to be as perfect as our daughter and her groom's wedding day.

My wife and I were recently married at Estancia Resort in La Jolla. I cannot recommend Estancia and its staff more highly. Their entire events staff helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect. Brenna Myers (Senior Manager of Events) worked with us to plan all the details and ensure that all of our outside vendors were able to provide their services right on time. Brenna also helped us book a block of rooms for our guests to stay at the Estancia and made sure everyone's special needs were met. The hotel grounds are perfect and we were able to take all of our wedding photos at various locations around the property. The Olive lawn was a perfect size for our wedding size (about 110 people). The Grande Room was recently remodeled and it was a great size for our group as well. Overall Estancia could not have been better and we will always look forward to visiting there in the future.

The venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing. Everyone can't stop talking about how it was the best wedding food they've ever had!

We just had our wedding ceremony and reception for 130 people at Estancia La Jolla. Thank you Riley and the Estancia team. It was MAGICAL! The grounds are stunning and you feel like you're in your own private resort. We had our ceremony in the large outdoor garden, then cocktail hour in the smaller garden, and reception in the recently renovated Grande Ballroom. From start to finish, the day was perfection! Most guests (and some of their dogs too!) stayed at the hotel and loved their rooms, pool, food, and the serene environment. I would give this hotel 10000000+ stars if I could.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Estancia La Jolla was the most gorgeous venue for our recent wedding (April 2017) and were so easy to work with! Christine, Brenna, and the entire team made our experience seamless and the venue speaks for itself in terms of beauty and class. Most of our guests (ourselves included!) were coming to San Diego from out of town, so we loved having a venue where our guests could spend a weekend with us and where they could easily walk between the ceremony and the reception. The hotel even kept the on-site bar & grille (Mustangs and Burros) open until 2am on our wedding night for our guests to enjoy after the reception! We had the BEST time, with personal touches throughout the event and in our honeymoon suite - we would get married again here in a heartbeat!

I'm sure our wedding would have been beautiful. We booked our date in February of 2016 for a November 2016 wedding. We found out we were expecting our first child and she was due on our wedding date! She was obviously a surprise. We informed Estancia right away (amount a month after we signed our contract and paid our deposit). I will say that Estancia offered to change our date for an additional cost. Since we were expecting our first child, it didn't make sense to spend close to $50k on a wedding. We asked to just cancel it completely. Of course, they said they could not return any of the $6,250 deposit. It was hard to swallow, but we were okay with it. However, they were demanding compensation for the room block we had in place for less than 2 weeks! I get it, we signed a contract but felt that $6,250 was more than enough money to compensate the hotel for holding a date for about a month. The date was probably re-booked anyway and we never received any money in return. When we argued with the Estancia team and advised that their normal cancellation policy is at least 72 hours for standard reservations, they said that we had to pay because they've already budgeted for the rooms (mind you, for less than 2 weeks). We get it if we cancelled a block of rooms a month before an event or something. We barely even had the damn rooms blocked for 2 weeks in February/March for a November wedding. Overall, it was just the way the team handled themselves. Again, we totally understand that we signed contracts. We didn't expect the biggest surprise of our lives. BTW, the "special rate" is NOT special, so take my advice, and don't block any rooms. It was actually more than what was being advertised on their website. I trusted that they knew better than me. Overall, we came to a resolution with the hotel. We weren't happy about it but just glad to be done with the back and forth.

Estancia was the first venue we visited on our search, we instantly fell in love with it (as did all of our guests!) but knew we had to keep looking to be sure. Every place we visited, we would leave and give each other that look that says "we already know where we want". Since we had 150 people coming from out of town, we wanted a place that we could have everyone stay comfortably, have the ceremony, reception, and brunch the next day. Estancia checked all of these buckets and more! The La Jolla Ballroom was beautiful, the food was great! Everyone was so nice and helpful, they always made sure we had everything we needed, from the day we signed the contract until we checked out of our rooms after the wedding. Brenna, the hotel wedding coordinator is amazing! She was so attentive and so easy to work with. I would recommend Estancia over and over again!!

We had our April 8th, 2017 wedding at the Estancia and could not say better things about the venue and staff! We had our 165 person wedding outside for the ceremony on the grass and the ballroom for dinner. I actually am from San Francisco and was apprehensive about planning it so far away- but Brenna and Victor made it really easy! I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a perfect wedding venue! Our guests really loved the food too!

I highly recommend the Estancia Hotel and Spa to anyone that is getting married in San Diego. My daughter was married there last weekend and I was so pleased. Everyone was wonderful to work with from the sales manager to the event manager to the hotel staff and the valets. They were very thorough and professional during the planning process and through the actual event. The setting is so beautiful and the fact that it is more of a boutique hotel adds to the charm and the intimacy of the event. My daughter and her husband were very pleased as well.

We had the wedding of our dream at the Estancia. Absolutely stunning venue, great service, and delicious food / drinks. Highly recommended!

Everything on our wedding day was perfect. I loved the venue, it was beautiful, and the wedding day was just as I imagined. Once we were working with Brenna, the whole process was great. Brenna is a pro at what she does, very communicative and responsive, and really great to work with. As a wedding venue I would recommend Estancia. However, prior to working with Brenna things were pretty rocky, and working with the hotel on items surrounding the wedding day itself (i.e. room block, guest services, rehearsal dinner, and brunch) was not easy. The biggest issue far and away was booking and coordinating the room block. Getting straight answers regarding the room block was like pulling teeth. We also had some issues on the day after the wedding with settling the bill for our hotel rooms and brunch, where everything was put on the master account when we went to check-out. In the end it was not really an issue, we just had to wait for their accounting department to separate out different bills, but this process was not communicated to us ahead of time, and the front desk didn't know about it, so it caused needless aggravation the day after our wedding. It was just some communication issues that could have been avoided and would have made the whole process better.

This is a terrible wedding vendor! They are very focused on revenue goals for groups and not on the quality of service. The discounted group rate is also higher than their advertised rate and they have threatened to sue me for the difference. I'm lucky that my friends and family were willing to spend an average of $50-80 a night more to book rooms under our wedding block. The sales managers will hopefully meet their revenue goals and not try to sue me for the difference. Note to the Estancia for the future: your revenue goals should not be a part of my wedding planning!!! They also initially refused to provide transportation to our wedding but on the tour showed us a Mercedes transport van. Estancia has been very unresponsive. I have reached out to the general Miaread Hennesssy several time with no reply. My wedding date is in less than 2 weeks and they are very difficult to work with.

Our wedding at the Estancia hotel was an absolute dream - everything about the hotel, its staff and setting makes for a memorable wedding ceremony and reception. We found Estancia through my mother-in-law -- a San Diego native who said this was THE hotel to see. I fell in love the minute I walked around it. I wanted a ceremony and reception at a location that could accommodate all of our guests (we had around 160 guests) but not *feel* like a hotel but more of a location. Estancia has an old-world beauty to it, a romantic hacienda get-away. The gorgeous lawn with the fountain was our ceremony space and their luxe La Jolla ballroom was our reception location. Guests loved everything about our wedding venue and how nice and helpful all the staff were on our big day. The FOOD was amazing - seriously the best wedding food I have ever had and I have been to a ton of weddings. That was a big priority for us - to have delicious food during the cocktail hour and reception, and Estancia delivered. I especially loved their empanadas for the cocktail hour and the steak and chicken entrees for dinner were perfect. We worked with a mix of coordinators -- ultimately Riley was our girl the day of the wedding and she was super professional and helpful with all of our wedding questions and needs. She helped manage quite a big mix - a Persian/Mexican wedding - and did it with ease and grace. We will always love this hotel and the memories it gave us for our wedding day and would highly recommend it for any brides and grooms to be!

Location and Venue: You CANNOT BEAT getting married in La Jolla! Even though we lived in the area, we cannot believe how fortunate we were to be married in that location. The entire property is BEAUTIFUL and PICTURESQUE. There are many spots on the property to get perfect pictures of the happy couple. The spaces at the Estancia are perfect for a wedding reception. We were in the newly renovated Grande Ballroom, which had plenty of space for our 120 guests at tables and dancing. The seats, tables, table-settings, room décor, and beautiful NEW wood flooring are ALL AMAZING!! Dinner: Our guests were thrilled with the dinner at the Estancia. The most favorite item was the Street Taco bar, of which almost every guest got seconds (or thirds). For appetizers, we strongly recommended the bacon wrapped sirloin and the red, white, and blue salad. We served our dinner at stations, and every member of the Estancia team was polite and responsive to all our guests. Service: The events team at the Estancia are WONDERFUL to work with, specifically Brenna. She was so friendly, prompt, and accommodating through the entire planning process. The entire Estancia team was incredible and accommodating to every request we had. Hotel Accommodations: Most of our out-of-town guests stayed at the Estancia and loved it. The rooms are CLEAN and COMFORTABLE. The property is BEAUTIFUL and SERENE. Even though it is more expensive than staying at a budget hotel, it is worth it to create a luxury experience of your entire wedding weekend. Price: While normally Estancia is on the very pricey end, we received an amazing deal for our February 4th date. If you want to have your wedding/reception at the Estancia (and trust us you do!), try planning for a January/February wedding when they have fantastic special offers! We strongly recommend that you consider the Estancia for your wedding and/or reception!

The Estancia team is hands down so accommodating, from the day you sign the contract to the last hour of your wedding. Our day was that much more special (because of Estancia) and we wouldn't change a thing. We really felt so taken care of; anything that you might think of, they've already done. And the venue itself is stunning. I loved the hacienda-feel and spacious vibe. If you book Estancia, you're in the best hands. Just kick your feet up and rest assured the venue work is done. Good luck my future brides!

"What we love the most about Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa is the way it transports you to an old California feel with perfectly manicured grounds, rustic Spanish brick, the scent of spring blossoms in the air, and the sounds of birds chirping….it’s like a piece of heaven down here on Earth." -Jon & Kelese Robison Since all of our guests would be traveling to California from outside the state (Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida), it was important to us that our guests felt relaxed and comfortable during their stay. Before getting married, Jon and I traveled to many places….even as far as the Bahamas, Hawaii, and St. Lucia…but for us no place compared to Estancia La Jolla Resort. As a bride, I was very big on first impressions. I knew it was important to work with people who made us feel welcomed from the start. After talking with multiple sales managers at various venues from Miami to Santa Barbara, we knew Estancia was THE ONE after talking with Christine Dingman, Estancia's Catering Sales Manager. Christine is so genuine, helpful, kind, and bubbly; Estancia could not ask for a better person to leave a lasting first impression! Being a long distance bride living in South Florida, it was a comforting feeling knowing I had Brenna Myers, Estancia’s Catering Event Manager, as my main contact. Three days before Christmas, I made a short family trip to La Jolla and Brenna moved her schedule around to ensure she was there to meet me in person for the first time. As much as my mom and I loved the venue, we walked away talking about how lucky we felt to have Brenna overseeing the wedding. She is passionate about her job and it shows in so many ways. Christine, Brenna, and all of Estancia's staff members make an amazing and welcoming team. Jon and I are forever grateful for their kindness and expertise throughout this whole process. Furthermore, all of the vendors we used made our wedding so wonderful, including Estancia's catering and AV team. Our wedding planner, Alesha Ballon from Ever After Events, really made our vision come to life and was such a pleasure to work with. Reverend Powers, True Photography, Quixotic Pictures Videography, Vario Productions, Farm Tables & More, Organic Elements, Sweet Cheeks Bakery, Chiavari Chair Rentals, & Mustangs and Burros made our event very memorable. We cannot thank everyone enough. The Meritage Collection will forever hold a special place in our hearts. So much so, we recently stayed at the Koa Kea resort in Kauai for my sisters wedding. Both resorts are breathtaking. Estancia La Jolla is a perfect venue for a wedding whether you live in the San Diego area or like us, plan to travel across the country. It's an unforgettable experience.

Five stars is not sufficient to convey what a fantastic job the staff at Estancia did at hosting our daughter's wedding this past May. From the complimentary basket in our room, to the glass of champagne at check-in, to the way they decorated the wedding couple's room while they were at the wedding, the little extras made the event even more special. The hotel's wedding coordinator, Brenna, did an excellent job of working with us from the moment we reserved the date, and kept her cool regardless of how many questions/changes/whatever that came her way. She is organized, pleasant, knowledgable, and efficient, everything you would want for the occasion. Whenever I had a question, she responded helpfully in a timely manner. The event was truly flawless, in no small part because of her. The Olive Garden where the ceremony was held and the Grande Ballroom where the reception and cocktail hour were held were just perfect for our 75-person event. The food was tasty and served in an attractive manner. We also had a pre-wedding event at the Estancia pool area, which was a great success. The serving staff and the folks I worked with to set up the event were helpful and professional, and the limited poolside menu worked well for the approximately 50 people who attended that event. The hotel provides a list of recommended vendors that is very helpful. I was especially pleased with the wedding coordinator and florist that we hired from the list. If you decide to host a wedding at the Estancia, you can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.

We got married at Estancia in June 2016. It was the best weekend of our lives! The courtyard lawn was absolutely breathtaking for our ceremony and the ball room was the perfect place for our reception. We even went to Mustangs & Burros on site after the reception to continue on the celebration. Brenna is who we worked with at Estancia and she was AMAZING! We hope to go back to Estancia every year on our anniversary! We would not have had our wedding weekend any other way!!

Estancia La Jolla turned our wedding dreams into reality. As a bride who planned her wedding from Chicago, it was important for me to have a high level of service throughout the planning process. When I was unable to visit the venue prior to booking due to work constraints, Victor walked my parents (who live in San Diego) through the grounds and sent me a detailed estimate and photos. After officially booking with Victor, my husband and I visited the Estancia and were blown away by the landscaping and decor. We were so happy to have chosen the right venue. Our decision to go with Estancia was further bolstered by our experience with Brenna. She worked hand in hand with our wedding coordinator and consistently gave us gentle reminders to help us stay on track. On the day of our wedding, no detail was overlooked. Our stay at the Estancia was also the most VIP experience we have ever had and outshone our stays at other fancy hotels. The suite we stayed in was absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed turn down service and wine each night. Every employee was so kind and helpful during our stay, and our guests raved about their experiences as well. I cannot wait to visit the Estancia in the future. Thank you to Victor, Brenna, and everyone involved in our wedding for helping us create the best day of our lives!

A thank you I wrote to Oliva, our coordinator at Estancia. Dear Oliva, This is a LONG overdue email and I’m sorry for the delay. I wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you did to make our wedding the most perfect day we could have ever imagined! Our wedding was a dream come true. Thank you for all your hard work leading up to the wedding including the food tasting (which was also a lot of fun!). Estancia was the perfect place for our special day. My mom and I felt completely comfortable with you and your team. You have no idea what a relief it was to not have to worry about anything! Chase and I have already talked about celebrating our 1 year anniversary at Estancia in February :-) Thank you for everything!

We got married at Estancia in September and we had the best weekend ever! The staff was very welcoming and accommodating from the bell boys to the front desk to the catering group. It was a destination wedding and we had a room block of over 50 rooms and 170 out of town guests and to this day our guests rave about the hotel and the wedding. Several of us had massages at the spa which were great and the majority of our guests relaxed by the pool and at Mustangs and Burros - even after the wedding which was fun! The day after the wedding we catered a brunch on site which our guests enjoyed. We are even considering having a one year anniversary party there next year with some of our family and friends. Dennise, our room block coordinator was on top of all the reservations and Olivia, our catering manager, was amazing! They were both very responsive, helpful and organized. We would recommend Estancia to anyone looking for a gorgeous venue in the San Diego area. Be sure to ask to work with Olivia - she makes wedding planning fun and enjoyable! We can't wait to return next year for some rest and relaxation.

Beautiful venue that we fell in love with at first site. Perfect intimate wedding ceremony spot located close to our reception site to make it easy for our guests. Not only that but we had an AMAZING wedding coordinator through the hotel, Olivia! She honestly made the our whole dream a reality with all her hard work and dedication to our special day. Every guest mentioned that it was the BEST wedding food they had EVER had. A few aspects we did not like... During the reception, we did notice that the staff was quick to clear ALL food and drinks (which most guests did NOT like once it switched to cash bar). Also, the front desk/room management was less than helpful!! Would not accommodate to early OR late room check out times, yelled at one of our guests who asked for a bell hop and after 45 minutes still did not get any help and when the groomsmen were getting ready the boys received a noise complaint. We were also told we could not make reservations for brunch the day after the wedding and upon arrival was told we should have made a reservation for our group of 20+ guests. While the venue if gorgeous make sure you STATE everything you want. And definitely ask to work with Olivia - she'll make all the negative aspects worth it!!

We got married at Estancia in January of 2015, and we would highly recommend this resort if you are looking for a venue that has a unique feel! All of the staff were kind and accommodating to our requests and were efficient in executing the day without any problems! Christine and her worked closely with all of our vendors, and did a fantastic job coordinating with our wedding planner (Rachel from bliss events). We loved the exquisite garden for our ceremony and there is endless lush greenery and paths that make for amazing pictures. The ballroom was just re-done before our wedding day and we were so happy with how it went with our colors and theme- it has an elegant and rustic feel. There is a bar on site called mustangs and burrows where all of our guests went for an after party when the reception ended- so many of our guests complimented us on how much they enjoyed everything at Estancia! Christine was so thoughtful to leave us an assortment of our desserts from our dessert table with a bottle of champagne waiting for us when the day ended. Overall I would highly recommend Estancia!

From the moment you arrive at Estancia you feel transported into another world. Nestled in La Jolla, it is a true hidden oasis. As a coordinator, I find all our brides to be thrilled with the outcome of their special day! The staff works together seamlessly to ensure that the entire experience for a couple and their guests is perfect, from when they first visit the grounds to their morning after brunch. Estancia does not disappoint!

Estancia La Jolla captured my heart when I visited their with my then boyfriend for a weekend getaway. Spending time at the pool under the cabanas with a Sangrita signature cocktail was one of our favorite past times while we were dating. The beauty of it's property and the professionalism of their staff is what always drew me to the property for business and pleasure and made me want to send my clients there for their own wedding. As a wedding planner in San Diego for the past 12 years, I always enjoyed the calmness and beauty it provided me and my brides and grooms so when Rich Younger my husband popped the question, there was no other property that I could see us saying "I do" at then at Estancia where my heart been all along. My husband and I were married at Estancia on January 27, 2018 and from the moment I signed the contract with Karla, I was amazed that being on the client side of the coin was as amazing as being on the colleague side. Brenna Meyers in the Senior Events Manager role is exquisite. Her attention to detail and the calm sense in her demeanor is something that deserves high praise. In my mind, she IS Estancia and everything that I love about the property shines through the way she presents herself and the way she takes ownership of every situation, every bride, every time and my wedding was no exception. She is there to guide you, inform you, treat you like a VIP and simply listen to the needs and wants and vision of her clients and she was my right hand girl throughout the entire planning process. Every bride should have a Brenna in their planning process to ease the stress and be informed of every decision and every detail. My wedding day at Estancia was everything that I have ever dreamed of and I see a lot of weddings there. The staff was INCREDIBLE paying attention to every guests needs and being attentive to every detail making sure everything was on point and ran smoothly. Andrea Forner was taking care of my morning details starting at 6:00 a.m. and made sure I was always had champagne in my hand and everything I needed throughout my entire getting ready process. She is 100% dedicated to her brides and greeted me and my wedding party with a smile and a hug and I just think she is AMAZING. Her professionalism is top of mind always and it is 100% apparent she loves what she does and LOVES her clients/brides. Larry is another staff member that just gets it. He gets what it takes to make clients happy and just seeing his smiling face on my wedding day made me feel at ease b/c I knew that everything would be fine and he would handle anything that came his way. He has ownership of his property and events in a way that I have never seen before. He is EXCEPTIONAL and I just adore his energy and how he carries himself and how much he goes above and beyond for his clients. David Bauza is another one to mention that always gives 100% and always with a smile. He LOVES his job and you can really tell that he is a proud member of Estancia. You ROCK DAVID! Tati and Marcy and Ezra are also AMAZING and gave me the very best service on my wedding day. I cannot thank them enough for their attention to detail, all of my endless questions and everything that they did that day to make my wedding run without a hitch! I will forever be grateful for the amazing staff that made our wedding dreams come true that day. Thank you!

I am a Coordinator that has the privilege of working at Estancia on a regular basis. It is a place that just feels like home and that is not only the welcoming vibe of the venue itself but it starts from the front drive guys to the front desk and all the way throughout the hotel. I cannot say enough fabulous things about the Catering/Event staff in particular, whom I work with often. They are just warm, friendly, knowledgeable, caring, detailed, thorough, positive, fun and just make my job that much easier when selling the venue to clients and that much better when working there. It's a fluid transition from the point of sale with Norma-Jean and Victor to the Catering Manager we work with the rest of the time, either Brenna or Christine -- two of my favorites. They always keep the other guests in mind as well as maintain quality to the property but when a client throws out something new, they are never afraid to check into and try it out. The service is top-notch, literally one of the best and just speaks volumes to how many events they do! I feel in great hands every time I am there and I know my clients do as well. One of my favorite places, hands down, to work in San Diego!

I work regularly as a vendor at Estancia La Jolla and they do an amazing job for me and my clients! From the beginning stages of the wedding/event planning process (site tour, tasting, etc.) until the actual event day (service, food, quality, value) the entire experience is pleasant, fun, and top-notch! I regularly recommend Estancia La Jolla to my clients as I know they will be 100% satisfied and their dreams will come true here. The Sales, Catering, and Banquet Teams work seamlessly with the rest of the hotel departments (Front Desk, Housekeeping, Valet) to make sure that their wedding/event clients are well taken care of and feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy. I appreciate all they do to ensure success!

As a bride myself I wanted to take this time to express, as a guest, the enjoyment I experienced at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. I arrived at the hotel and you automatically feel transformed to a secret hideaway. The waterfall in the entrance way, flanked with foliage relaxes you. They have a great path that meanders you around the property, weaving you around all of the great green lawns, bright flowers and tall trees. I was told by one of the employees that they have over 600 types of trees and shrubs and over 200 types of flowers. The environment felt like I was walking thru a garden, not walking around hotel landscaping. The ceremony was very nicely set up in front of a majestic water feature. I watched the set up while sipping coffee on my patio. It was amazing to see the abundance of staff transform a wonderful green courtyard into what will become two peoples special day. We dined on an excellent array of California inspired dishes. I couldn't name my favorite as it was all so good but something as simple as guacamole was just outstanding. The ballroom that the reception was held in was very elegant but not over the top. An exceptional pallet to create your desired look. My room at the hotel was very comfortable, as I mentioned I had a patio which was a very nice touch. I did treat myself to the spa. Very nice environment with a steam room, mediation area, hot tub and a relaxation area. You really feel transformed at Estancia - feels like an escape. I'm glad this was the selected location for the special event.

Imagine this: You're driving up a gorgeous green drive way to the valet, you take a deep breath and feeling of a calmness and relaxation come over you. That's what it is like to come to Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. After physically visiting 49 venues - yes, I typed that correctly 49 venues - Estancia was going to be my LAST tour, no matter what it was like, I was going to choose between the 50 venues I went to. When my mother and I drove up the very first time, it was amazing. We were greeted by courteous Valet, lush green landscape, and a beautiful fountain. Within 10 minutes of being on the property my mother and I looked at each other and said this was it - deposit down, contract signed, DONE! Once our contract was signed, I was introduced to the amazing, talented, and professional Brenna. Brenna helped us every step of the way with whatever crazy, insane, questions/ requests I had. Brenna of course was introduced as the Catering Manager, but by the end of my wedding, Brenna truly became my confidant, supporter, and friend. There were many emails I send to Brenna in a tizzy over the drama that was going on, she was able to support me and give me some compromising solutions to make things a little easier! Brenna really is the heart and soul of Estancia and the reason my wedding went off smoothly! Fast Forward to the Tasting: #1- The food here for a wedding is FANTASTIC! I've been to plenty of weddings and know that it's really difficult to mass produce food for lots of people at one time. Normally something doesn't taste the same as it did in the tasting. Well, I'll tell you PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THE FOOD - 4 MONTHS LATER! The beef short rib and salmon are delicious and the lamb pops we had as appetizers were the crowd favorite! (I'm told there was a line at the kitchen door waiting for them to come out!). #2. I've been Gluten Free for over 15 years and knew it would be close to impossible to make a gluten free wedding without anyone knowing it - but Estancia was able to pull it off!!! Almost EVERYTHING was Gluten Free and I didn't have to worry about a morsel of food. STAFF: I cannot say enough compliments to the entire staff. My wedding was 260+ and we pretty much took over the entire grounds. We're one of those big, loud families, and everyone was over kind & friendly. I wish I could remember some of their outstanding stars, but the gentleman in Valet we're outstanding and Corey @ the Trinitas bar was amazing and patient. The night before the wedding we all went there and he was able to manage my crazy bridal party + the other hotel guests. The grounds speak for themselves - it's just amazing and the absolutely perfect place to have a weekend wedding. Many of my guests are still talking about the perfect venue to relax & my now husband and I are wanting to plan a one year anniversary there!

My husband and I fell in love with this venue when we first toured it. The hotel feels like a small quaint hotel, but had plenty of rooms for our wedding guests. Every staff member was very helpful and very accommodating with every request.

We had our wedding at Estancia in September and it was amazingly beautiful. Our catering manager, Brenna, was fantastic and the staff were great. They had 5 weddings the weekend of our wedding, so everyone was really busy but for the most part they managed it all. They didn't pass out all of our welcome baskets and they didn't serve all of our cake, but other than that everything was great!