Snuggled in some hills in Los Angeles County is a small suburb called Rancho Palos Verdes. It is about a 40 minute drive from Downtown Los Angeles and is a very laid-back coastal getaway destination.

Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, famous golf courses and great beaches.

Here at Beach Town Pops, makers of gourmet popsicles and artisan ice creams and gelatos, we think it’s the most beautiful spot to get hitched.

Rancho Palos Verdes is one of the wealthiest areas in the United States in terms of household income and property prices, and its school are high-ranking.

One of the most beautiful hotels in Rancho Palos Verdes is the Terranea Resort. It is a 102-acre luxury resort destination that sits on a bluff overlooking the sea and surrounded by the relaxing waves of the ocean. It has a coastal Mediterranean aesthetic mixed with the ecological details of the natural habitat that is found on the coastline.

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One of the most magnificent aspects of the Terranea Resort is the fact that it is one of the rare places where you can see the sun rise and the sunset from a single vantage point.

With all the beauty we’ve described so far, you can imagine how amazing of a location Terranea Resort would be for your wedding. Here is everything you need to know about this gorgeous resort.

A Bit of History

Terranea Resort was debuted in June 2009. Long before then, the land the resort sits on the land of the indigenous Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe. They were traders, seafarers and fisherman who lived on the hills and coves. When Terranea Resort was being built, they made sure to not destroy or cause any sort of harm to the land or wildlife.

Accommodations

The Terranea Resort was designed to preserve and heighten the natural beauty of the area it sits on. It has a total of 360 rooms: 326 guest rooms and 31 suites, as well as 582 spacious guest retreats. Each room is designed to have a warm, comfortable and luxurious feel, and each spacious retreat has its own balcony that overlooks either an elegant garden or the ocean. That being said, there is enough room for you and your guests to stay at the Terranea Resort to celebrate the few days of your wedding.

Wedding Venues at Terranea Resort

Since the Terranea Resort is such a huge hotel, size of wedding and number of guests will probably not be an issue. There are so many different ballrooms that you can choose from based on the style of your wedding as well as the number of guests that are attending. The Catalina Room is a casual yet sophisticated room that seats up to 220 guests. It has floor-to-ceiling windows as well as a private outdoor terrace and lawn for an indoor and outdoor wedding. The Marineland Ballroom has stunning chandeliers, yellow and gold hues and seats up to 330 guests. The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom seats up to 900 guests and is very elegant. Just outside, your guests can dance to the music on the west-facing terrace. Regardless of the venue you choose, Terranea Resort will ensure that your wedding is everything you imagined and more.

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Wedding Features

Terranea Resort does not fall short when it comes to weddings. They make it incredibly easy to customize your wedding celebrations so that it truly is your dream come true. We’ve already mentioned a few venues, but picture yourself and your partner saying your vows with the beautiful ocean as your backdrop, and then continuing the party in a venue with the same ocean views. Apart from the wedding and reception, there are plenty of rooms within Terranea Resort where you can hold your rehearsal dinner and other wedding-related activities.

Terranea Resort gives you many different food options so that you can customize the menu to your liking, as well as the drink menu. There are cold hors d’oeuvres options such as Tomato Bruschetta and Grilled Ciabatta, Ahi Taco with Lettuce and Sriracha Aioli, and Bamboo Skewer of Parma and Melon. Some hot hors d’oeuvres options are Chipotle-Lime Chicken Satay with Citrus Crème Fraiche, and Teriyaki Salmon Skewer with Thyme Vinaigrette.

There are many carving stations such as Herb Dijon Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb or Tomahawk Beef Rib Eye. Antipasto, noodle stations, slider stations, mac n cheese stations: the options are endless! Everything sounds so amazing, and there are also plenty of options to accommodate any of your guests that may have diet restrictions such as gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan. Terranea Resort has a long list of preferred vendors that they enjoy working with, and your assigned planner will be by your side to guide you along the way.

At Terranea Resort, pretty much everything is provided for in terms of wedding celebrations including tables, chairs, food and drinks, dance floor and even supervised activities for children. And on the days without celebration, Terranea Resort has a wide variety of activities for you and your guests to try such as archery, kayaking, paddleboarding, escape rooms, horseback riding and even painting.

Cool Off With Our Frozen Treats!

What better way to cool off at your wedding than with some of our delicious frozen treats?

We are Beach Town Pops, a catering company that focuses on creating the coolest frozen treats for you to enjoy!

From ice cream to gelatos, sorbets and popsicles, all of our recipes are original and are made with high quality, organic, cold pressed and gluten free ingredients.

And we can’t forget to mention that we even have boozy flavors for adults only!

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When we cater to you, we can customize our ice cream cart, ice cream cups popsicle sticks and wrappers to represent you and your partner’s special day!

We can add your initials, the date of the wedding or whatever you choose. Trust us, you’ll want to have us at your wedding. Don’t forget to check us out!