Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA < change city >

Band:

S.O.S Entertainment

Ceremony:

Point Vicente Interpretive Center

"It was a wonderful place for our wedding! We both love the ocean and the spectacular views here. We decided on a sunset wedding....It was a bit chilly in December, but the heaters on the patio area for the reception and dancing made it nice and cozy : ) The venue is on the smaller side and is really comfortable for up to about 120 people."

Wedding Rehersal Dinner:

The Red Onion

Hotels:

Best Western Redondo Beach Inn

Hotels:

Doubletree Hotel Torrance / South Bay

Hotels:

Manhattan Beach Marriott

Hotels:

Palos Verdes Inn

Hotels:

Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

Restaurants:

Thai Thani Restaurant

"Bradford and I love this place...They serve good Thai food with linen table cloths and always an orchid on each table. We love the spicy shrimp salad. Casual and comfortable setting"

Restaurants:

The Little Door

"My secret....This was the exact location that I fell in love with Captain Anonymous. French cuisine. And, it was voted the "Most Romantic Restaurant in LA." From the moment you enter the non-descript "little door", you are transported into another world....You will be wooed by the European country style with a romantic fireplace and you can even sit outdoors under the stars. Tres' chic!"

Entertainment:

Hollywood Bowl

"The world's largest natural outdoor ampitheater, the Hollywood Bowl features some of the finest classical, pop, jazz, opera,and ballet performances."

Attractions:

Grauman's Chinese Theater - formerly known as the Mann Chinese Theater

"This is the iconic movie theater located on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The theater was meant to resemble a giant, red Chinese pagoda. Opened in May 1927 with the premier of Cecil B. DeMilles The King of Kings. And, this is the place that you'll see the legendary autographed cement blocks of some of Hollywoods top stars. In real time it still serves as a first- run movie theater. Check it out!"

Attractions:

Getty Museum of Los Angeles

"The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present. All served up against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. Come to see European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. And, it's free!"

Attractions:

Getty Villa, Malibu

"The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Visit to see beautiful Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities arranged by themes including Gods and Goddesses, Dionysos and the Theater, and Stories of the Trojan War."

Attractions:

Queen Mary

"Hop aboard the legendary Queen Mary, and take a Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner, and the World War II troopship. General admission is $ 22.95 for adults and $ 11.95 for children."

Attractions:

Santa Catalina Island

"Facts at a glance: Catalina is 21 miles long, 8 miles wide, and encompassing 76 square miles. It lies approx. 26 miles off the California coast. Mulitple ferries make the trip out to Catalina - the largest being out of Long Beach, but there is service from San Pedro as well. The ferry ride is approx. one hour long."

Attractions:

Santa Monica Pier

"On September 9th, 1909, after sixteen months of construction, the Santa Monica Pier was opened to the public. Fun to people watch, go for a ride on the ferris wheel, eat a corn dog and some cotton candy!"

Attractions:

The Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens

"We went a few years back and had a great time. The gardens are very nice to walk through, and you can get some nice photos too. They have at least one resturant, and they even have a full "high tea luncheon", but reservations are required. First Thursday's of the month are complimentary. Worth the drive."

Attractions:

Trump National Golf Course

"A truly world class golf experience. Trump National is perched high above the jagged California cliffs. Great views, a Pro shop and a bunch of restaurants. With any luck you won't get "fireddddd!" by The Donald."

Attractions:

Venice Beach and Boardwalk

"Take a walk along the Venice Boarwalk to Santa Monica Pier. There is a sandy three-mile beach here, but that is not what attracts visitors. You go to Venice to shop and gawk. During the summer season and on weekends, there is street entertainment at every intersection along Ocean Front Walk. Street performers include instrumental musicians, singers, jugglers, acrobats, mimes, comics, magicians, prophets, fortune tellers, and other assorted entertainers. You will see people with tricolor hairdos, painted faces, weird tattoos, and outlandish clothing--or lack of it. The Boardwalk is a virtual sidewalk circus, a walk 'n' rolling skin show. There are lots of funky shops, too, if you want to eat out of the ordinary or buy an unusual souvenir or T-shirt."

Shopping:

Del Amo Mall

"The second largest shopping mall in the U.S. This plaza has three food courts, seven anchor stores, a new fitness center, and a AMC Theaters multiplex."

Shopping:

The Promenade on the Peninsula

"All the good shops like =) Ann Taylor, Ann Talylor Loft, Banana Republic, Borders, GAP, J. Crew, Claires and Crabtree and Evelyn. They also have a very nice Regal Cinema and several restaurant's too."