Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Newport Coast

The verdict

Perched on coastal bluffs with Italian Renaissance grandeur, The Resort at Pelican Hill delivers unmatched drama for weddings: the iconic Rotunda ceremony 300 feet above the Pacific, manicured Event Lawn framing endless ocean vistas, and Mar Vista Ballroom's luminous sunroom for receptions up to 300. One wedding per weekend ensures total exclusivity amid 504 acres of olive groves and lavender fields. Dedicated concierges orchestrate flawless multi-day escapes blending Mediterranean romance with SoCal ease—perfect for couples craving cinematic, ocean-kissed opulence.

The seven-axis profile

Property profile

Composite 6.3/10
VillaSpaPrivacyBeachFamilyTransferLoyalty

Score breakdown

  • Villa Quality
    Suite/villa product, materials, plunge pools, indoor-outdoor flow.
    8
  • Spa Depth
    Spa size, treatment depth, hammams, signature programs, wellness clinic.
    7
  • Privacy
    Density, walls, beach exclusivity. 10 = private island or villa estate.
    9
  • Beach Quality
    Sand, swimmability, reef, surf-free. 1–3 if no beach.
    5
  • Family Friendly
    1 = strictly adults-only feel, 10 = best-in-class kids club.
    6
  • Easy Transfer
    10 = airport <30 min by car. 1 = seaplane + boat or 4hr drive.
    6
  • Loyalty Value
    Points redemption + status perks. 1 = independent, 10 = great brand value.
    3

Ceremony venues

  • Event Lawn & Rotunda

    manicured oval lawn to Italian rotunda perched 300ft above ocean (350 seated)

  • La Capella

    ornate indoor chapel with wood-beam ceiling, fireplace

Multi-day program

  1. 01

    Day 1: Welcome reception & rehearsal dinner on Pacific Terrace; Day 2: Ceremony at Rotunda & reception at Mar Vista; Day 3: Farewell brunch at Bella Vista Pool

The planning team

Dedicated Wedding Concierge and team of managers renowned for bespoke curation; professional planner required (4+ months, on-site); past Director Fernanda Jaime praised for flawless execution

What's included

In-house

  • dedicated concierge
  • custom culinary/pastry
  • AV/staging
  • bridal suite
  • guest chairs/tables/linens/china
  • valet

Bespoke

  • florist
  • entertainment
  • décor
  • approved external planner/vendors

Ready to scope a wedding here?

Tell us your dates, party size, and ceremony preferences. We come back with a private brief: lead time, hold-deposit windows, planner introductions.

Begin a wedding inquiry