Darlington House includes a charmingly decorated historic home and beautifully landscaped gardens year-round. We are located just steps from the sunny and serene beaches of La Jolla and offer a customizable outdoor space for the perfect special occasion destination.

Darlington House provides a beautiful and customizable outdoor venue space. You and your vendors create the atmosphere that best suits your personality! DARLINGTON HOUSE RENTALS INCLUDE: Use of the entire first floor of Darlington House and its gardens for all events plus 4 hours for vendor set up and 1 hour for vendor clean up

Read all about the history of Darlington House, from the original owner, Sybil Darlington, to the current use as an event venue and fundraiser for the Social Service League of La Jolla. All profits from rental fees go directly towards housing and feeding seniors at League House!

Vintage wallpaper, Spanish tiles and handcarved wooden doors are just some of the unique details in these photos of recent weddings at Darlington House. Proof that our garden, patios, and historic home are the perfect background for the wedding of your dreams!

Watch our Darlington House online tour video, browse photos of Real Weddings for ideas for your own celebration, or see images of our venue's event spaces. You will find details of weddings and special events taking place in our gardens, patios, and historic home.

We’d love to introduce you to Darlington House in person! Our event calendar is kept up to date and can be found below. We are currently booking dates in 2025 & 2026!

Darlington House is an outdoor event space located in a residential neighborhood, so is subject to San Diego County’s noise ordinances. Events on Fridays and Saturdays end by 10 pm; events on Thursdays and Sundays end at 9 pm. DJs are allowed for receptions, and acoustic musicians may be used for ceremony and cocktail hour.

At Darlington House, you have creative license to plan the event that’s right for you. Our expansive catering kitchen, abundant year-round gardens, and numerous catering choices create a recipe for success. Follow the links below to learn more about the delicious options offered by our Approved Caterers!

For over 50 years, Darlington House brides and grooms have showered us with love through positive reviews. You can read some of them here!

Your guests' jaws will drop at the beautiful and unique details around every corner at Darlington House. The house has a floorplan made for celebrating your special event, full of special …