Avila Lighthouse Suites

Celebrate your Wedding with Toes in the Sand!

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Heather Malcolm

SALES MANAGER

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Dreaming of a beachfront wedding? Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach, CA, offers the perfect setting with sparkling waters and white sands. Say "I do" on the beach or the Sun Deck with panoramic Pacific views, then celebrate in the airy Point San Luis Room with up to 150 guests. Luxurious suites for you and your wedding party ensure a relaxing start to your day. Choose from tailored wedding packages, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations, with expert staff and top-notch vendors to make planning a breeze.

21+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Beach

Waterfront

Hotel

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Food & Catering

Planning

Destination Wedding Planning

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Heather Malcolm
Sales Manager
Heather is a seasoned sales manager and wedding professional with nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Renowned for her dedication to exceptional service and seamless event planning, she specializes in making the venue selection and wedding planning process effortless for every couple. With extensive industry knowledge and a hands-on approach, Heather ensures each event is tailored to reflect her clients' unique visions. Passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, she takes pride in turning dreams into flawlessly executed celebrations.
Ella Bovetti
Event Experience Coordinator
Hello! I’m Ella Bovetti, the Event Experience Coordinator at Avila Lighthouse Suites. I work closely with our guests to plan and coordinate everything from beach ceremonies to corporate retreats. I carefully detail each event to ensure everything runs smoothly and reflects the unique vision of each client. My goal is to create a seamless, quality experience that feels thoughtful and well-executed from start to finish!

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Jennifer K

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2/13/2026

The lighthouse suites took on our event with a super short 16 days to plan. They provided me with a day of coordinator and the most perfect location on the beach to say I do. Our r...

eception was a blast on the sun deck patio. All our guests had a great time and most stayed at the hotel so it was simple and convenient. I can’t count how many people to us it was the best wedding they’d ever been to. Avila beach is an amazingly special MUST SEE warm sunny location!

Robin H

8/30/2025

Avila Lighthouse Suites was a gold-at-the-end-of-a-rainbow experience. We stayed there for our wedding week and had the absolute best time. They were helpful, welcoming, kind, prof...

essional, and did an amazing job with our wedding. It was truly the happiest time for us!

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JEN M

6/01/2020

Our family flew in from all over the country to attend our wedding in SLO and we all stayed at Avila Lighthouse Suites. They were the move amazing group of people and helped us mak...

e beautiful memories! We had a welcome drinks night in their clubhouse and patio, followed by dancing at a bar down the street. Guests kayaked through caves on the morning of our wedding, and went jogging through downtown. I couldn't imagine a more perfect setting to make so many wonderful memories. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel!

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550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA

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(805) 627-1900

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Avila Lighthouse Suites

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