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Dana Point Yacht Club

Dana Point Yacht Club

Dana Point, CA
4.5 out of 5 rating, 36 Reviews
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    Wonderful venue!

    The venue and the team were amazing! The location is beautiful and the food was great. The team had great vendor recommendations which made planning very easy. The event went off exactly as we hoped.
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    Betsy Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Beautiful venue

    The best decision we made when we booked your wedding venue. From price and the views you can't go anywhere else. Danielle was helpful with planning of wedding giving me great ideas , communicated well . Her staff was also amazing with setup and friends. Your guest were just amazed of views from every patios. Your wedding was just beautiful!!
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    Hidden gem, incredible venue, fantastic team!

    We booked our wedding reception at the Dana Point Yacht Club and it was absolutely amazing. Not only is the venue gorgeous and the harbor background a unique and stunning view, the head event coordinator, Danielle is absolutely wonderful to work with. From the moment we first looked at the venue online, to emailing Danielle and setting an appointment, to touring the venue, phone calls, emails, the menu tasting, and everything in between, we were blown away. Danielle was fantastic throughout the entire process and we are so happy we chose the Yacht Club for our wedding reception. The day was perfect and it's all thanks to this incredible venue and people who work there. Danielle is easy to work with, timely in her responses and truly provides the best customer service. She answered all of our questions, big or small and accommodated my husband and I with our budget and vision. She made the wedding planning process easy and fun and worked seamlessly with our day-of wedding coordinator too. The Yacht Club really is a hidden gem and you can beat the "all inclusive" package options including; valet, gold chavari chairs, gold charger plates, champagne toast, cake cutting services, and the list goes on! Do yourself a favor and book your event here, you won't be disappointed!!
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    Low-key SoCal Oceanfront Venue with awesome facilities & staff

    We loved working with Danielle at the Dana Point Yacht Club for our wedding this past October! Danielle was always very responsive and very patient, answering our millions of questions leading up to our special day. She was very accommodating and really did everything she could to help bring our vision to life. The facilities are great - beautiful waterfront patios and 180 degrees of water/cliffside views from their oceanfront ballroom. All the SoCal ocean love, without getting sandy! All of our guests were impressed by the plated dinner entrees and we were able to come up with custom "bride and groom" drinks to match our personalities perfectly. Danielle offered to help set up and print out some of our last minute signs, so we didn't have to worry about things coming together. If you are looking for an ocean-front venue in South OC that has a low-key yacht club vibe (and is very reasonable for F&B and venue rental fees) - we would definitely recommend choosing this one! Thank you again Danielle & DPYC! :)
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    Brittany Sent on 01/20/2019
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    Dream Wedding Venue

    We had our wedding reception at the Dana Point Yacht club on 9/8/18 and it was the perfect day thanks to Danielle, the wedding/event coordinator, and all of their hard-working staff. We started working with Danielle shortly after booking the venue and she was amazing to work with from the start. She always made sure we had everything on track and helped answer our questions anytime we had them throughout the planning process. The venue comes with a lot of included items and vendors, and we were happy with everything and everyone we worked with. We honestly cannot say enough great things about Danielle, she made the planning process easier on us and was so helpful. The Yacht club provides all the food and drinks, and everything was great and ran so smoothly. We had a buffet and had an open bar. The food was delicious and our guests for our wedding of 100 people never had to wait longer than a few minutes for a drink, even after the rush to the bar after the ceremony. The pricing for this venue is reasonable considering everything that was included. If you are on the fence about this venue, I would say that it is absolutely worth a look. The views are beyond beautiful and there many rooms at this venue to have your wedding and or reception .We will always be beyond grateful to Danielle and the entire staff for making our day beyond a dream.
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    Danielle was amazing as our Wedding Coordinator!

    We loved getting married at Dana Point Yacht Club! Danielle was the best Wedding Coordinator and guided us through the entire process. The entire ceremony and reception went off without a hitch and she was there the whole time to ensure everything went perfectly. I would recommend getting married here to anyone, it was beautiful and the staff was superb!
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    I can’t say enough good stuff about Danielle and her staff in the Special Events Department. I was privileged enough to find this venue through WeddingWire and then later, my company ended up working on their facility after an unfortunate water damage. From the moment I stepped onto the Property, I fell in love with the ambiance, location and spectacular views. After the damage was mitigated and all of the Restoration work was complete - that just added to the beauty of this venue.

    Danielle and the General Manager, Russell, were gracious enough to accommodate my two children during the meal tasting, they recommended vendors with whom we could meet and eventually hire. She took the time to answer my many questions and had the patience to help me through the planning process.

    In the end, our special day will sure to be magical in every sense of the word - and all because of the professionalism and talent that shows in all they do.
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    Christine Sent on 09/23/2017
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    This is such a beautiful reception venue. From the hardwood floors to the chandeliers on the ceiling... to the breathtaking views of the Dana Point Harbor... all of our guests commented how beautiful the wedding was. Danielle was such a pleasure to work with. She was willing to work with our budget, and was very patient with us when it came to last minute changes (which makes a huge difference!) We also had so many moving parts--- we had a Korean tea ceremony during dinner for the guests to watch, and she was very accommodating to our needs and what we needed to make it possible. The cocktail hour location is right by the water with string lights above. We were also able to convert that area into a s'mores pit later on that night. The staff was professional and kind, and the food was wonderful!
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    Tori Sent on 10/25/2017
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    The Dana Point Yacht Club was the PERFECT place to hold our wedding reception they were extremely accommodating and everything looked beautiful and went off with out a hitch!
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    Jackie Sent on 06/08/2017
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    Our experience with the DPYC was amazing! Danielle was such an expert planner and made wonderful suggestions -- the venue looked absolutely spectacular for our small wedding. Every little detail was taken care of and nothing was overlooked. She even went into the bathroom with me and helped me figure out how to pin my 15-point (!) bustle on my dress! She also had all of our belongings waiting for us the next day when we picked up the leftover cake and flowers. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, classy yet laid back wedding venue in the SoCal area.
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    Lauren Sent on 01/30/2017
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    We had our wedding there last year. It was an amazing location, and the staff was so professional. Danielle the coordinator was a joy to work with. She was a wealth of knowledge, and helpful through the entire process. Thank you DPYC for making our day so special.
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    Danielle helped make our wedding the best day ever! Keep up the great work! The love for your career and company clearly shows in your work!
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    Ryann Sent on 04/18/2016
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    Danielle was AMAZING! Went above and beyond, and really helped make the day perfect. The food was great, they helped us create our perfect menu and everyone loved it! They have a selection of linens, and some table decorations, available for use which is very helpful for the budget too.
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    We just had our wedding at Dana Point Yacht club! The ceremony and reception were amazing. The Yacht Club itself is absoultley beautiful. All of our guest loved the location. One of the highlights was the staff at the Yacht club. The wedding/event cooridnator Danielle was amazing! She went above and beyond and made our day extra special. The bartender David was also great. I would highly recommend this location for your wedding. Thanks Danielle for making our wedding everything we wanted!!!
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    My family has been members of this yacht club for as long as I can remember, so it only made sense to have my wedding there, especially because I wanted to be water front which provided for a beautiful setting. The Yacht club did a fabulous job everything was perfect!!
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    We had our wedding reception here at the venue just 3 weeks ago and it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! We loved the location as soon as we saw it with the beautiful views of the breakers and sunset for the cocktail hour and the view of the bay for the actual reception. I would highly recommend looking here. Danielle was absolutely amazing she worked with us throughout the whole process to make sure we got the wedding of our dreams and had great ideas from past weddings as well! She is always quick to respond and easy to work with, even on the day of the wedding she was there helping out as much as she could. The service was impeccable and if we had to do it again we would book DPYC!
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    We love the DPYC!

    My name is Eric and I own an entertainment company by the name of Extreme DJ Service. The Dana point yacht Club is a preferred venue that we have had the privilege of working at for many years. If you are looking for a gorgeous view, great food and professional service… look no further, the DPYC is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff.

    Eric Morales
    Extreme DJ Service
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    Meghan Sent on 04/17/2013
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    Thank you Dana Point Yacht Club! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. The view there is so incredible and all of our guests had a great time. We had the pleasure of working with Danielle, she was fantastic! She went above and beyond for us and truly made our day so special, I would definitely recommend her.
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    Yacht club was clean, friendly patrons, the women in charge was fantastic. Her name is Teri. I would recommend her to anyone. She was awesome to work with.
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    Ina Sent on 02/19/2010
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    I recently had the great privelage of having my wedding reception at the Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC)! We wanted to have our ceremony at our home church in Irvine, and for our reception I really wanted to be by the beach, as close to the water as possible. Since you never know exactly how the weather is going to be, we wanted to be in a warm space where the guests could feel comfortable and still have the option of walking around outside. Well, I found all this and much more at the beautiful DPYC! When I say more, I mean the gorgeous room is enclosed with crystal clear glass windows and surrounded by water on three sides. There is a beautiful patio space that leads to a cute little path on the water for guests to enjoy the ocean breeze as well. The banquet room comes filled with round tables and beautiful gold ballroom chairs, dance floor, a bar (which can also be removed if desired), cascading chandeliers, etc. What also sealed the deal for me was meeting their Events/Marketing Manager, Teri, who is very friendly, personable, and just great at her job. Teri and her staff went above and beyond, working closely with all our vendors months before our wedding day so that everything ran perfectly on the big day. Everyone gave us compliments on the venue and all of our guests really enjoyed the beauty of this magical place. Fortunately we had a great DJ too and everyone was up dancing until the last song! My family and I can't stop talking about how perfect that day was and what incredible memories we have to cherish!
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    Thanks to Teri at the Dana Point Yacht Club, our wedding was absolutely beautiful. The reception hall looked gorgeous and she and her staff were extremely accommodating and responsive to all of our needs and requests. Teri definitely went way above and beyond the call of duty -- we love her! Everyone agreed the food was amazing. We did not have to worry about anything. We were able to just enjoy our wedding and our guests -- Much thanks to Teri and her staff!
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    Katie Sent on 08/09/2017
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    Danielle is amazing. She is so patient and kind. She let us come in many times to visualize and setup mock tables, practice our dance on the dance floor, bring our DJ to visualize sound setup, and more. The Venue was exactly what I wanted and everything went smoothly.
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    Cassie Sent on 10/03/2016
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    Dana Point Yacht Club offered the best deal that we could find. Their ballroom is absolutely beautiful, and it offered amazing views of the harbor. Danielle was such a pleasure to work with, and made sure everything went smoothly. I STRONGLY recommend checking them out!
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    We had our rehearsal dinner at the Dana Point Yacht Club! It was perfect! Danielle was so helpful and always answered every question my mother in law and I had (and there were a lot!) My mother in law handled most of the details, and she and Danielle did not disappoint! Everything went perfectly, the view, food, music, service, flowers, decor, it was all exactly as I pictured for our rehearsal dinner. Our wedding was during the holiday season, so the Dana Point holiday boat parade circled the yacht club during our event. The guests also loved being able to see the beautifully decorated boats during cocktail hour and throughout dinner. I would definitely recommend the Dana Point Yacht club for a rehearsal dinner or a wedding. Thanks for being a great part of our wedding weekend!
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    Asia Sent on 09/19/2016
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    Had our wedding reception here on August 27, 2016 and I am so happy we chose the DPYC! From the start Danielle was such a pleasure to work with. My husband and I live on the East Coast, so planning a wedding 3000 miles away was a bit stressful, but Danielle was able to answer all our questions and keep our mind at ease. The club is so relaxed and does not have the same strict rules as some other venues we researched. We were able to have candles out on the table and customize our menu and drinks without feeling like we were being nickel and dimed for everything. You definitely get a lot for the amount you spend here in relation to the venues in the area. We were able to extend our reception until 1:30am with a small fee and had no issues with any noise restraints (we had a 7 piece band perform; Pop Vinyl from San Diego... AMAZING!!) .