101-150 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 150 guests
About this vendor
A dream oceanfront venue. Ole Hanson Beach Club is a coastal landmark that embodies the true Southern California beach experience with its panoramic ocean views and historic roots, making it an ideal event venue for a seaside wedding or special event.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Named after Ole Hanson, founder and developer of San Clemente’s “Spanish Village by the Sea,” the 1928 Spanish-Revival-style white stucco building features traditional arches, elaborate hand-painted tiles, ornate stain-glass windows, and original crafted wrought iron grillwork. The venue boasts flexible indoor and outdoor capacity with exceptional views of the San Clemente coastline.
The interior main room on the second floor of the building offers stunning ocean views through original windows and terraces, and The Grand Lawn offers a lovely landscape to host wedding ceremonies and celebrations. The Ole Hanson Beach Club is a dream oceanfront venue for your next coastal California event.
AMENITIES & RENTAL INCLUSIONS
On-site suite for getting ready and storing personal items during your event
An expansive ceremony lawn and rooftop terrace with a 180-degree ocean view
Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests
Bistro string lights and chandeliers
Exclusive DJ and production services
One-hour rehearsal booked upon availability
Menu tasting at 24 Carrots Catering & Events headquarters
Flexible indoor and outdoor event layouts
Access to the property starting from 4 hours before your event start time to 10pm
Unlimited photo opportunities located within walking distance
Ample adjacent parking in City operated parking lot (additional fees apply)
CAPACITY
West Terrace (outdoor)
- 150 Seated Reception
West Terrace and Main Room (outdoor and indoor)
- 200 Seated Reception
- 200 Cocktail-Style Reception
ABOUT 24 CARROTS
24 Carrots is a full-service experiential caterer and hospitality group committed to creating elevated culinary events with personalized service, offering you peace of mind and a remarkable journey. Serving Southern California for over 20 years, our approach is simple: We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards because you deserve the absolute finest.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
- Up to 150
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
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4.7
out of 5.017 reviews
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Ole Hanson is incredible! As a wedding planner, it’s so important to have a wedding day team that compliments each other and the venue and it’s staff us arguably the most important part of that. The venue itself is stunning, but the staff that work at Ole Hanson make my job so easy. It’s always such a joy to be on site. Thank you Ole Hanson team for making my job easy!
We just want to say a huge thank you to 24 Carrots for making our day incredible! We got married at Ole Hanson Beach Club in August 2022 and are so thankful to have had 24 Carrots as our Caterer. Special thank you to Nasime who was our main point of contact throughout the planning process, Amanda who was the lead event manager on our big day, and Sarah who answered our many many questions prior to signing! 24 Carrots has a professional, experienced team who guided us through the entire process – making us feel comfortable and answering our many questions. We knew we were in good hands, and our experience on our big day proved it so!
At every step along the way, we felt reassured by the responsiveness and professionalism that we experienced with 24 Carrots. Things went to the next level when we went for our tasting. The entire experience had been customized for us – from the signs welcoming us once we walked through the front door, to the room where our tasting was held. This made us feel so special! And the food was SO GOOD! The tasting was easily one of our favorite parts of wedding planning.
It was wonderful to work with Nasime throughout the planning process! She was responsive, on top of all of the details, and answered all of our many many questions (trust me, there were a lot) with patience and clarity.
Amanda took such good care of us on our big day! She was professional, very clearly experienced, and a joy to interact with! We know there was a lot of work going on behind the scenes, but everything was smooth and seamless for us! If there was a problem, we sure didn’t know about it!
The food was incredible! We enjoyed it so much and many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was! I (the bride) am gluten-free and I was so pleased by all of the options they had available to me in their offerings. We were able to craft a full menu where I could eat everything at our wedding - amazing! They also had vegetarian and vegan options available, which we and our guests greatly appreciated. The 24 Carrots team made sure that we (the bride and the groom) were well fed the entire evening from placing a plate of hors d'oeuvres and our drinks of choice in our bridal suite so we could eat & drink immediately after the ceremony, to placing another full plate of hors d’oeuvres on our sweetheart table so we’d have food immediately after our grand entrance, to bringing our dinner plates directly to us so we didn’t have to go to the buffet, to sending us home with to-go boxes of food! Amanda checked in often to make sure we were doing well & that we had enough food. They also took care of our bridal party and had drinks waiting for them as they exited the ceremony. They even took care of my grandmother by bringing her dinner directly to her - talk about care & class! The entire day-of staff provided such wonderful customer service to us and our guests!
That was the best wedding we’ve ever been to and, while we’re biased, we don’t think that’s an overstatement. It was phenomenal to work with you all — thanks for making our big day so special!
We fell in love with this venue as soon as we saw it. We were able to book it and it was the perfect venue for our wedding. We actually got some cold wind on our wedding day and luckily we were am to pivot and bring the dinner tables inside and keep everyone comfortable. Our wedding day was so perfect and we couldn't have imagined any other venue to have our wedding. The team was so great to work with and we are so happy with how everything turned out. Best day of our lives!
After booking our wedding at Ole Hanson Beach Club for April 2020, we postponed our wedding twice. 24 Carrots was super helpful along the way and totally willing to postpone without giving us a hard time. A year and a half later 24 Carrots made our wedding day absolutely perfect. Elizabeth and Nasime were there to answer my questions, and rolled with the punches during my multiple changes. The food that they catered the day of was absolutely great. They made sure that the bride and good got plently of delicious snacks from cocktail hour that we missed due to photos. Thank you to the staff of 24 carrots and Elizabeth and Nasime for making sure we had an incredible wedding!
My wedding was unfortunately cancelled but man I was in love with this venue! 24 Carrots takes care of their people and that was obvious in all of my planning and unfortunately cancelling. They were always very responsive and friendly to chat with. We did get to do our tasting and the food was amazing, you could tell they treat all of their events in the best way!
My name is Eric and I own an entertainment company by the name of Extreme DJ Service. Ole Hansen is a preferred venue that we have had the privilege of working at for many years. If you are looking for a beautiful beach front venue with a great view of the bay, great food along with professional service… look no further, the Ole Hansen is the place. We highly recommend the venue and their staff.
Eric Morales
Extreme DJ Service
This is such a hidden gem, but I don’t think it will stay hidden for long. That’s because Ole Hanson is amazing in itself. The view overlooking the water, the Spanish style with details that make for beautiful photography backdrops, and the amazing staff! We looked at 4 venues, two of which were run by 24 Carrots Catering. Both venues by 24K had staff that were informative, friendly, and creative with different ideas to help you envision your day. We ultimately decided on Ole Hanson because it would offer our guests, which were majority east coasters, a great opportunity for a California beach vacation. What more could you ask for than getting married with the beach as your backdrop, brunching rooftop near the beach, dancing inside with beautiful wood details? This venue makes it EASY if you want to keep it simple. It offers so many details already that there’s no need to splurge on additional decor and details. The best part is they make it so simple to connect with the best vendors. Communication is always on point and quick.
OHBC is a gorgeous Spanish-style venue with a superb view of the ocean and a reception layout that utilizes the space and the view really well. The roof was an amazing place to have dinner and listen to toasts. 24 Carrots staff were very attentive, kind, enthusiastic, and made sure everyone had exactly what they needed. Unfortunately, communication with the OHBC Event Coordinators was the only drawback of booking our wedding here. I did not feel like our event was a priority at any point, even the night of the wedding (I didn’t see either coordinator one time all day and night.) The day before the wedding, I received an email from one coordinator, warning about a rain forecast (10% chance) and a need for 12 heaters (low of 60*). I couldn’t help but feel like they were trying everything to squeeze a couple hundred dollars more ($1200) out of us. The action caused me some really unnecessary stress during an already stressful time. I actually haven’t heard from them since the wedding though, even concerning the deposit. OHBC is a beautiful place to get married, but don’t expect a lot of help from its administrators.
My husband and I selected Ole Hanson Beach Club as our ceremony and reception venue, site unseen. Let me start by saying, the pictures you'll find on social media and through the vendor are not just photography magic. The view from the courtyard is absolutely beautiful at ANY time of day, although I am quite partial to the view we had just before and after sunset. The venue was clean inside and out, and the lawn and landscaping were very well maintained. The stairway and rooftop are just as beautiful in person as they are in pictures. Working with Ole Hanson and 24 Carrots was a delight, and I could not be happier. My wedding day felt like a fairytale and I have a million beautiful pictures to prove it.
We loved everything about Ole Hanson and 24 carrots. Sarah was a huge help and everything went perfectly. The venue was beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better wedding. Thank you 24 carrots and Ole Hanson Beach Club!!
We chose Ole Hanson because of its natural beauty. With the historic architecture and the palm trees framing the perfect ocean view, you hardly need to decorate! It was just the right size for our wedding with 128 people. Sarah and Kiara from 24 Carrots were great to work with during planning, and the wedding itself was perfectly executed. You get what you pay for, and I think the 24 Carrots team is worth it. Do not expect to haggle the price down because they will not budge. My only complaint is that I wish the bridal suite was larger to fit more people.
The Ole Hanson is a beautiful historic site, but it’s the team that works there that makes it extra special. What I loved most about working with Sarah and Kiara was that they are extremely prompt in responding and made you feel incredibly special and important, even though they are working with tons of other couples. They had a special attention to detail, answered even the most random questions with kindness, and are two of the nicest people ever. I loved working with the team at the Ole Hanson, and I would not change one thing about our wedding at the venue. Thank you so much ladies!!!
I had always dreamed of a a garden wedding while my husband thought a beach wedding would be ideal. This historical building could not have been more perfect. The grounds surrounding it are so beautifully maintained and have the garden feel, but with its ocean views and only being a short walk from the beach, it was perfect.
It is a city owned building and the San Clemente City staff members couldn't be more helpful. All phone calls and emails were returned within 24 hours and even in a pinch, things were taken care of without any stress.
The only downside is that we had an older guest list and there is no elevator to the second floor.
We were so blessed to find this venue. We love the fact that we could find all our own vendors and bring our own drinks. Also, they accomodated our band. Everyone had an amazing time, brilliant views and nice, helpful staff.
The location is stunning - on a bluff overlooking the beach in San Clemente. Our guests raved about the view of the sunset at our reception. Because the location is rented out by the city, the price is very reasonable. The parks and recreation staff is great to work with. However, I was VERY disappointed with the security and clean up staff the city contracted out with. Security was extremely rude and tried to start kicking out my guests at 7:30 om (we had the space rented until 9pm). It was clear they wanted to leave early, and I was very unhappy with their unprofessionalism. Furthermore, we were told the staff would assist with the clean up. The "staff" consisted of one teenage boy who flat out refused to help and made me, the groom and our guests do the majority of the cleanup while he sat around and chatten with the guards. While the location was stunning, I would not recommend this location because the service was so poor.
My husband and I are very mellow people and when we were looking for a venue we didn't want it to be to over the top, because thats not our personalities, and Ole Hanson Beach Club was exactly what we wanted. It had a mellow beachy vibe but its a really nice place and it has a fabulous view. They have a few restrictions though that are kind of silly. They make you rent their security guards, they don't let you have beer bottles or styrophone and if you have the ceremony outside you can't have any mics or loud speakers. The place is great though and it has a great flow for your guests. We had 150 people and it was perfect. I wouldnt have too many more people even though their website says they can hold 175.
This is an amazing place to hold any event. They include setup, disassembly, tables and chairs as part of your rental fee. OHBC is by far the most cost-effective beach-front location in south OC.
I loved being able to choose ALL of my own vendors without paying extra fees or hassles.
We left our wedding via Metrolink train, making for a unique exit and fantastic pictures.
Working with the facility coordinator was easy and emails were promptly responded to with clear, concise answers.
I would use this facility again and would not hesitate to recommend to a friend. We received rave reviews from our guests too!
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105 W Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA
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