The Village Garden

Had our rehearsal dinner here in March 2015 and it was perfect. An eclectic garden, my out of town guests enjoyed the proximity to the ocean so that they could watch the sunset on the pacific from across the street. Easy to find parking if you have your party after 6 PM. We enjoyed cooking s’mores on the firepit, and we really liked that you could bring your own catering. We did a taco guy and it was really good. You can bring your own flowers and decorations and Sophia provides table cloths. A very nice place for a baby shower, birthday, or rehearsal dinner, it’s kind of like a fairy garden as an intimate space.

Sophia is very nice person and village garden is very beautiful place.

One of the loveliest places I’ve seen in LA. It’s a great space to hold events and the ladies who run the place are bright and warm. There is a magic in this venue.

I helped coordinate a wedding at The Village Garden. This place is awesome and so is the owner Sophia.
The space itself is super charming and a great space to be in. It’s easy to make yourself at home and feel comfortable here.
The owner Sophia is so hands-​on and sooo helpful. I was very pleased working with her and would highly recommend this space for small weddings or ANY get together.

Super cute garden! Random location. Cute pots and trinkets for sale. Would love to throw a party here. Owner is very nice and friendly.

The Village Garden is magical! My boyfriend planned a small bday party for me here and we had a wonderful time! It’s a beautiful, whimsical oasis — you would never know you were on Catalina Ave in Redondo. At night with the lights, firepit, and pretty backlit glass mosaics, it was the perfect little spot to spend time with friends. Sophia was so nice and welcoming! We even were able to bring my dog which made the night complete ;) I know she was very accommodating during the planning and helped with recommendations as well as doing whatever she could to help set up. Would love to go back in the future! :)

Came here last Saturday for a friend’s surprise birthday party. It’s a very cozy relaxed courtyard full of whimsy! Plenty of interesting things to look at that bring a grin to your face! Different little semi private places to chat in smaller groups. Very homey feel. Lots of green, fountains, and artwork. I’m thinking of how I could book it for a future event…

My fiancé proposed to me on Saturday at the Village Garden and it was the most amazing location. The garden is whimsical and romantic, especially at night. Our friends and family were able to hide in a small room and actually hear the whole proposal, and popped out to surprise me after. The owner Sophia really helped plan things and was very nice and helpful. He was able to bring in his own food and alcohol which was also just so great — they are very accommodating here. I wouldn’t have changed anything about this beautiful night and am thankful for the Village Garden and Sophia for helping make it possible!

My new hubby and I had our wedding reception here in the evening. In the beginning I had no idea to expect. The space is a bit difficult to work with set up in a large party, with all of the pathways and obstructions in the garden. Sophia was friendly, but she had forgotten about our deposit, date, and basically who we were when we first met her. However, the price and garden sold itself. The setting was perfect, casual and quaint, and in a great location of Redondo Beach.
Working with Sophia afterwards improved. She was flexible with planning, and really stepped up as host the day of the reception. My mother was happy to have her assistance, and that’s all a bride could ask for.
Pits:
*Ask ALL price deets for budgeting
*Layout and obstructions difficult to plan around for large parties of 40+

My husband and I rented this space out for our Wedding Reception, following our ceremony at The Wayfarers Chapel. Our reception was celebrated in the afternoon, and Sophia, who runs the Garden, was very accommodating in allowing us to partially set-​up the day before, so that it wasn’t so hectic for us to get everything done the morning of our wedding. She was also present throughout our reception, helping to make sure that things ran smoothly.
The rental rates are unbeatable when it comes to wedding venues. My husband and I really wanted a casual, backyard sort of feel for our reception, and that’s exactly what this space delivers! You really can set it up however you imagine. Many items are available to rent or not, depending on your needs — from a bar, to a fire pit, umbrellas, and even a real owl! We were even able to fulfill our wish of having a food truck cater for us. They parked directly behind the venue, and it worked out great! The only downside are the space limitations (around 50 guests), metered parking, and the bathroom — which is oddly positioned around the corner and upstairs from the event space, which was a bit difficult for our elderly guests to access. But for us, that was all forgivable with the fact that they allow pets! We were very happy to have been able to include our dog in our celebration, which is a permission rarely granted at event venues.
If you are planning a wedding in the Rancho Palos Verdes or Redondo Beach area, I would highly recommend you check out The Village Garden as a possible reception venue!

This is such a cute venue with lots of character. I attended my friend’s small wedding reception here during the evening. I was assigned to sit in the little club house/​outhouse (not the potty kind). The table that was set up in the room sat 8 but thankfully only 6 were assigned to the enclosed area. It was decorated with artwork that’s for sale.
I’m sure my friend had the maximum people allowed as it was a tight fit for not just our seating area but all around. There was one secluded round table set up away from the action near the front meant for the kids. It turned out to be a refuge for some adults as the kids left to make s’mores at the opposite end.
If you end up coming here, I suggest wearing flats. I wore slip-​ons with a pointed heel and was nervous walking around. There are two sets of a few steps leading to the elevated area where the bride and groom took their first dance and later where the fire pit was set up. While in the club house, my heels kept getting stuck in between the stone/​brick tiles. Also, my dress got snagged by the wooden chair.
The one bathroom is located in the back, to the right, and up the stairs of what looks like apartments. They placed a few candles on the steps to guide the way. This particular evening, we were forced to park in the public lot down the street but late enough to no longer have to feed the meters. Any other day, there is street parking.

We are so lucky to have such a uniquely beautiful venue like The Village Garden in the South Bay!
My husband and I were recently married and held our wedding reception at The Village Garden, It was an absolute dream.
We were taking a walk around the Redondo Riviera Village when we stumbled across the whimsical Village Garden patio. We had been trying to find a reception venue after our original pick fell through, and the Gardens beauty and whimsy paled our original venue by comparison!
We met with the owners Rocky and Sophia about using the space and they couldn’t have been more wonderful. Working with them to create our vision was a dream, especially having already scoured the entire lower half of California for a venue and had met many a venue owner, manager, planner with all their rules, hidden fees and stipulations. Rocky and Sophia are the sweetest, warmest couple who made it so unbelievably easy and fun for us, soon I was just stopping by to chat with Sophia about wedding dresses!
The event was absolutely magical, the night surpassed all our wildest dreams. We had yet to see the venue at night, so when we entered to see the outdoor garden at twilight, lit up with twinkling lights, bulbs strewn across the trees and candles lit in every corner, it took my breath away!
We had a small, intimate reception with cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, although the space could have held a larger guest list.
I can’t imagine our memories taking place in any other space, all our friends couldn’t believe we found such a stunning, unique, private space right in the Riviera Village!

I love the Village Garden! It’s a true oasis in the middle of Riviera Village. The unique, one-​of-​a-​kind items are a testimonial to the good taste of the friendly owners Sophia & Rocky. I’ve also had the good fortune of attending events there. The place is gorgeous when it’s lit up. There are so many «must have» items at the Village Garden that it’s hard to leave without buying a treasure!

This place is absolutely breathtaking. They have one of a kind creations for your home/​garden that are completely beautiful. I’ve been here on several occasions and enjoy it every time. The owners, Rocky and Sophia, are as friendly as they come and always make you feel welcome. If you are ever in Redondo Beach, I highly recommend that you stop in.

Fairytale, unique lush garden event space with amazing art fountains. The local owners are great to work with. Fabulous beach location in the ‘Hollywood Riviera’. Very special.