A Tour of the Villa

Enclosed garden and lawn, including a handmade mosaic ceremony site and custom-tiled steps.

Spanish villa style backyard with pergola-covered al fresco dining area, koi pond, and lush garden.

Newly renovated with gourmet appliances and attached dining room opening up to Garden Courtyard.

Adjacent from the garden area, the lounge has a sofa, kitchenette and full bathroom. The lounge can be used for relaxing, getting ready, photo booth setup, venue storage or whatever else you like.

Overlooking the Garden Courtyard, this custom casita was designed to preserve and complement the historic integrity of the entire property.

Villa Francesca is an intimate Spanish-style venue tucked in the coastal village of La Jolla. Built in 1928 and surrounded by lush gardens, this historic home blends old-world charm with modern character. Owner and resident Francesca has filled the space with thoughtful details - from hand-selected tiles and custom mosaics to a koi pond and seasonal blooms.

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We wanted something that felt like us. Peaceful, beautiful, intimate. The moment we stepped into the garden, we knew. Everything about the space just made the day feel…blissful.

A Villa Francesca Wedding

Testimonials

We wanted something that felt special without the stress, and this place delivered. The garden, the light, the view - every little detail just felt right. It was exactly the setting we hoped for.
Nico Package
The lawn was beautiful and peaceful, and being so close to the ocean made the whole day feel even more romantic. It felt just right. Everyone we love was there, and it felt personal in the best way.
Nico Package
This place was perfect. The courtyard was full of flowers, and you could smell the ocean in the breeze. I just wanted to be surrounded by the people I love, without the stress or a huge price tag.
Chesa Package
We got married in the courtyard and celebrated with everyone in the lounge afterward. It was cozy, beautiful, and honestly felt effortless - something I didn’t think I’d ever say about a wedding."
Chesa Package
It felt like we had our own private estate by the ocean for the day. We had space to relax, take photos, and just enjoy the people around us without having to rush or juggle multiple locations.
Anna Package
It was amazing. We got ready there, said our vows under the trees, and celebrated in the garden with the people who matter most. The whole day felt full of love, like we were wrapped in it.
Anna Package
We stayed overnight, and it made the whole experience so much more fun. Waking up in the casita & having coffee in the courtyard was honestly one of my favorite memories from the whole weekend.
Francesca Package
There was something magical about being in that space for the full day and night. Everything felt slower in the best way. The views, the breeze, the flowers - it was a dream without being over-the-top or exhausting.
Francesca Package
Villa Francesca gave us the kind of wedding we were hoping for - something beautiful, connected, and full of joy. We got to spend real time with everyone we care about, in a place that felt like an escape.
Francesca Package
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