Old Ranch Country Club

This is a beautiful wedding venue located in an OC area. I have recently got married here. I had both ceremony and reception here. When I was shopping for my wedding venues, I decided to pick this venue b/​c of its beautiful view/​semi all inclusive package/​great location.
I planned my wedding from Michigan without a wedding planner and I was pleased with the result on the wedding day. .
I was in doubt when I learned that fact that the event director resigned and the new event director Andrea was the new assigned event director 2 months after i signed the contract. At the end, I was really pleased with its overall service. Andrea was really organized and she replied all my e-​mails promptly.
Venue location: really convenient for out of town guests as it is right next to long beach airport and 30 minutes away from LAX. It is also located right next to a hotel called Ayres. All my out-​of-​town guests really enjoyed their stays there. Hotel offers lower group rate.
Venue food: it offers a great variety of choice to choose from for the main entrée. Through our complimentary food tasting, we went with Grilled New York Steak, which end up to be the an excellent choice. We got so much compliment from our guests of how good the food was. We were able to eat it during our wedding day despite how busy we were. The steak was so juicy/​tender and flavorful. We paired it with truffle mashed potato which was the best mashed potato we had ever had. All our guests were just so impressed with the quality of the food. The food on the day of the wedding was better than when we first tasted during our tasting day!..
Venue amenities/​facility: what attracted me the most as a bride is its spacious bridal suite!.. Our photographer ended up taking many photo inside of bridal suite b/​c of its great lightening/​natural light and how spacious it is.
–Its ceremony gazebo!.. really nice!.. many of our friends said our wedding photo background look like a picture or like we were in a movie. of course our photographer did a great job but at the same time, this venue offers a great background enable the photographer to take many pretty nice pic. The only negative thing i could say about the venue is there are not that many places to take pic. We had a bridal attendant showed us where we were «allowed» to take photo. and when we were there taking photo there were some golfers there as well. The wedding event would not prevent people from golfing at this place but if you pick an evening time esp Sunday to have the wedding. most golfers would already left toward beginning of my wedding ceremony
Coordination/​help: I had Andrea as the event director!.. she was awesome… she actually came on board right after i signed the contract with this place last year March. I had doubt in the beginning, but as time went by. her professionalism and ability eliminated my doubts toward her. She is really organized and most importantly. she was really prompt in responding my e-​mails. And I usually e-​mail her tons of questions. she was really patient with me and answered all my questions/​addressed all my concern throughout the year. She doesn’t work M​-​F​.so when she is off usually Monday-​Tuesday .she would not be able to answer any of my e-​mails when she is off but when she is back to her office she replied my e-​mails within 24 hours. At the end, the wedding turned out to be the way I had imagined. She just made my wedding process easier esp when i was planning it far away. If you are an organized person you can totally do it without a wedding coordinator and with Andrea’s assistance.
Price: it offers three types of package that you can choose from and depending on the month/​day of the week/timing.the food& beverage minimum would be different. We picked Sunday evening b/​c it was cheaper. i would say the price is on the higher end compare to other venues. Its price range is above average, but the quality of service we got was worth it.
Overall, all our guests did seem to have a great time at our wedding and we were really pleased with its overall service that had provided for us. I would recommend this venue for newly engaged couples to have their wedding there.

Beautiful venue for weddings and events!
I was in a wedding here this past weekend and everything was superb! The service was great and the bridal attendant was on top of it and easy to find. The venue has a great outdoor space for the ceremony overlooking what I assume to be a man made lake and has a great indoor space as well. The entrance for special events can be a little confusing since it is separate from the main entrance of the golf course but since it is not an overwhelmingly large country club, none of the guests got lost or anything. Cocktail hour utilizes the lobby space in front of the ballroom and this was nice but there are limited places to sit, so if you’re planning an event here, try not to have a very long cocktail hour to be considerate to your guests in heels.
What impressed me most about the venue was the privacy and food. Usually, a big concern at golf course weddings is that there are a lot of strangers or golfers looking in on your event or being nosy nancys, but on my friend’s big day, I did not feel that way at all. Any patrons of the country club were very polite and the event stayed a private affair. The food was also really great! Good quality and consistent across tables.
Would recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event in the Seal Beach area!

This is a fun little course that with the exception of a few holes gives you room off the tee if your driving game is a little rusty. There are lots of undulation on the greens which can be quite quick which makes having a sharp short game a huge an advantage if you play here.
Facilities are on the newer side and are very nice. However if old school charm is your thing this would not be the place for you. For what it’s worth, this is one of those country clubs that has nicely manicured areas on some parts of the golf course rather than natural rustic beauty that seems to be in vogue nowadays. I would take points off for the driving range which was off the mats when I was there but they had a very nice large putting green that rolled true to speed vs the actual course. Not sure if there was a chipping or practice bunker but sure there was somewhere.
I was annoyed by the gentleman errr fellow that was working in the shop. I’d say he was pretty arrogant and probably thinks that he is better than you because he works at a country club. I have played at Riviera, LA north, Cypress Point Club, amongst other places and have found the staff at those vaunted clubs to be far nicer & more professional than the lad in the pro shop at ORCC.
Finally another annoying thing about the club is we were followed by a foursome that had 4 carts. I feel bad for the course superintendent that has to look after the members that won’t pair up in carts or won’t walk to play this golf course. I recall reading an article years ago in Golf Digest warning people to beware of clubs that the members feel compelled to each take their own carts. It’s a nice place with very nice facilities but fits into the true Country Club category with all the positives and negatives that are associated with that rather than a true hardcore Golf Club for purists.

I recently hosted a baby shower at Old Ranch Country Club and could not have been more pleased. We had a private room upstairs with a small patio and a beautiful view. We received many compliments about the food, which was very good. Everyone loved the Mimosa Bar and berries !! Alyssa Stockler, event director, was wonderful and was a step ahead of me the whole way. Loved her. I would not hesitate to return.

On Jan 8^th 2015 our company held our annual Bonus party at Old Ranch. Before booking we did look at some other sites but we were not satisfied with space & food offerings. When we first walked in we could tell this was the place for our type & size of party. We meet with Alyssa who walked us through the facility & menu options. Alyssa made it very easy & always stayed in touch with me through email or phone & was able to answer every question I had along the way right up to the the night of the party. We hired in a DJ & a casino company that both had plenty of room & hook ups for power etc. Old Ranch staff set up the rooms perfect with the dance floor & Dj in the middle with table & chairs either side with the casino people at the end. We booked for 150 people & there was plenty of room & even a nice patio that overlooks the golf course. Alyssa was nice enough to let us use the bridal room as us managers always put on some kind of show so we needed that to do costume changes etc. The staff were all amazing & everyone had nothing but good things to say about the food. I am pretty sure the bar tenders had there work cut out for them as I think we had the biggest bar tab they had seen all year but they handled it with ease. Big thanks to Alyssa, her boss Kathleen & the whole old ranch staff for making it a great night. We will be back next year.

Great venue! Great staff!
Couple after couple have told me when they toured Old Ranch Country Club they knew almost immediately it offered everything they were looking for on their wedding day! The wedding site is beautiful and offers great flexibility to accommodate a Briding and Groom’s style and envisioned ceremony! The gazebo area is magnificent in starting off the celebration for the guests with appetizers, cocktails, etc. The reception dinner areas are always creatively decorated to uniquely represent the couples personalities and special day! Couples have raved about the food as well!
One constant remark from all the couples Has been this. The staff is Wonderful! I echo the same remarks! I’ve had the privilege of working with Kathleen, Andrea, Alyssa, and Staff for some time now. They not only bring a professionalism and passion to their work, they love what they do! And that is to make one of the most important days of a couples life special! For the families as well! When I have the privilege of officiating a couple’s wedding day I also feel it is a privilege to work with the staff at Old Ranch as well! A Great Venue and a Great Staff! They truly care about a special moment in peoples lives!
Enjoying the Adventure of Love,
Pastor Norman Alexander

I love old ranch for weddings!
Having performed as officiant at dozens and dozens of ceremonies there there’s one thing I know for certain. That the couples will be taken care of. From the planning process through execution the staff has always been there to make sure every couple has a unique and positive experience.
The ceremony site is gorgeous. My favorite part is watching the bride walked down the stairway. With the lush backdrop of the golf course the pictures come out spectacular.
If you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, I highly recommend you tour this property.

Love the Old Ranch. Had our company Christmas party here in 2015 and it was a blast. The staff is so accommodating and the food is delicious. I will surely have the 2016 party there as well.

This review is based solely on the wedding coordinator, Alyssa. She was very detailed regarding where charges were being applied and offered tips/​suggestions to help adjust some things to accommodate our budget. She replied promptly to all emails and her flexibility allowed us to switch holds, thus helping us block out desired date! I highly recommend looking into holding your wedding celebration at Old Ranch and working with Alyssa!

had business lunch meeting here
pretty nice, a little dated, but then again its a golf course clubhouse
view from dining area was really nice, made it hard to concentrate on much as you kind of just wished you were out on the course instead!
club sandwich was good, nothing phenomenal, but you really can’t screw up on a club right… well, maybe I should take that back, there have been some pretty pathetic restaurants I have visited ;-)
all in all, the clubhouse and facilities were very well maintained, neat and clean
plenty of staff to attend to your needs, easy parking
only negative I can say was the traffic on road to get here was kind of crap, maybe because it was lunch hour, because it was pretty nice when I left
great club, sorry no time to get in a round or two, so can’t comment on the golfing!

From a wedding photographers point of view Seal Beach has a few gems. The Old Ranch Country Club is one of them. Beautiful grounds with stellar views. At the right time of day, this is a very photogenic place.
Recently I photographed a wedding there and wondered why I have not reviewed this venue. It’s spectacular! The staff is attentive and always helpful. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. The food is great. When I hear a couple say Old Ranch, I get a little excited. They make us photog’s look good. There are so many little spots to shoot you would have thought the place was designed by a photographer.
Every event I have attended here was on time and went smoothly.
Thanks Old Ranch! You are appreciated.

I was a bridesmaid for a wedding here a few weeks ago. My honest feedback on the venue:
PROS
The venue, especially the gazebo area, is beautiful. The view from the gazebo overlooking the water is wonderful. It’s a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding.
The wedding coordinator was nice, friendly, but also kept the proceedings in check.
All of the food was tasty and the waiters provided efficient service.
The bridal suite is large, spacious, and private, so the bridal party can get dressed in peace.
Parking was not an issue for us.
CONS
There were people in the pool during the ceremony. You would think they would close the pool during a once-​in-​a-​lifetime event for which someone shelled out so much of their savings? There was loud splashing, children yelling, and random people staring through the wrought-​iron gate during the entire ceremony. Fortunately, we couldn’t hear much of the pool’s activities out by the gazebo. It was only evident by the «entrance room» at the top of the stairs.
In order to get married at the venue, you have to serve their food, which naturally is very overpriced.
Bridal suite was not ready for us even though we arrived later than the time it was supposed to be available. We were getting ready while the cleaning crew was still working on picking up after the previous wedding party. The room had not been cleaned and bridesmaids from the previous wedding came in and accused us of taking/​removing their belongings. There was also no bathroom in the bridal suite, we had to use a side door to walk to the public bathroom, which is slightly awkward when encountering guests, especially for the bride.
Overall, a beautiful venue to get married at, but it’s not without its downsides either.

A HUGE thank you to Old Ranch for hosting our wedding reception.
I don’t even know where to start. Nicole was our coordinator from start to finish, and was wonderful to work with. We were planning our reception in three months (we were stressed to say the least) but she helped us pull it off. Attentive does not even describe it. She responded promptly to emails and was able to answer all of our questions. She is excellent at what she does. When I did not exactly agree with my mom about way things should be done (a bride and her mother disagreeing — imagine that) she would provide a variety of options and help us find a middle ground. I don’t know how we would have done it without her!
Also, she is pleasant to chat with and offers her honest opinion. There is nothing worse than a consultant that only tells you what you want to hear. We looked forward to meeting with her every time.
Nicole was not present the night of the actual reception, but there were a few event coordinators (don’t remember the names — sorry!) that were excellent at facilitating the plans for the night.
The food was DELISH. We chose to do stations, with barbecue sliders, street tacos, a mac and cheese bar, and a salad bar. Our favorite part: the staff set a large spread of food options in the bride’s room, so that when there was a small break in the reception plans, my groom and I were able to sneak to the room and eat without guests staring at us and talking to us! (Nicole’s idea. Brilliant.)
The wait staff were great. We heard lots of guests complimenting the service.
Old Ranch was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a venue. And, if you have the chance, work with Nicole.

The Old Ranch Country Club is a nice venue to host an event or wedding. The people who organize the parking are a bit snotty. They made us park across the street because we didn’t have a vendor pass when they clearly had lots of parking in their lot. It was overcast so I didn’t want to walk a block in the rain. I was a bit turn off by that. Would have enjoyed the venue more if it wasn’t so gloomy and windy.

We are now using Old Ranch for the second year as the venue for our annual industry event. We needed a very specific layout, timing for changes as we had multiple talks going and food services for breakfast, lunch and snack. Every single detail went off without a hitch.
Kathleen was our coordinator from start to finish in 2014 and is our contact again for 2015 and she is WONDERFUL.
Additional notes:
— The space itself is beautiful. We did the lunch outside and the attendees were all very pleased. The grounds and interior are very well maintained, clean and aesthetic.
— The food is quite good. We got the fiesta buffet and it was a total smash hit. We then got popcorn and cookies for snack and are throwing in a happy hour this year.
— The staff were very attentive and on the ball. When timing was important there were no issues.
— Coordination and planning was/​is attentive and pleasant.
— The budget was very reasonable.

Beautiful venue, bad food and service! My wife and I attended a wedding here last weekend. The venue for the wedding ceremony is quite beautiful, but the food and service at the reception afterward was awful!
Once the dinner started, a server came to our table and poured one glass of wine. No, not one per person, just one, for one person, and then she went on to pour wine for another table! We asked if everybody at the table could have wine and the rest finally got some about half an hour later.
The food choices were Chicken Florentine and Steak. My wife had the chicken, which was so-​so. I got the steak, which was completely inedible. I don’t know what cut or meat it was — or if it truly was even beef! It was nothing but fat and gristle, which I couldn’t cut through with the butter knife I was given. I asked a waiter if I could have a steak knife, and I was told that the knives we have are the only ones available.
I then asked the head of catering who went into the kitchen and brought me another knife.” I picked up the knife and ran it across my wrist to show her that their so-​called «steak knives» couldn’t even cut me! I asked her why they would offer steak if they didn’t have any steak knives. I was told that they were «in the process» of getting steak knives, but they didn’t have them yet! Seriously? Half the guests were unable to eat their dinner as they couldn’t cut the steak!
Clue number 1 — if you’re going to serve steak, have some steak knives available!
I went back to the table and waited for more wine. We ALL waited for more wine. And we waited, and waited and waited. Nobody came around to offer more wine — and the wedding party purchased PLENTY of wine to go around. Folks were getting up from the dinner table to go out to the lobby and get wine from the bar — where wine was being sold! After a while I noticed a small table in the back of the room with half-​empty bottles of wine. I grabbed a couple and brought them back to the table so we could enjoy the wine our hosts had purchased.
Obviously, the venue was understaffed and it appears they were trying to get folks to go to the bar to buy wine instead of pouring the wine that had been purchased for the event.
Clue number 2 — if the wedding party has purchased their own wine (and agreed to a hefty corkage fee) pour the wine they purchased! Cater to your wedding party and guests — don’t take advantage of them.

Came here for a wedding last weekend. Very nice and quiet venue. The wedding site was in a great location overlooking a well manicured golf course. The course is off in a little nook separated from other businesses. Nice little getaway.

Old Ranch Country Club was one of the first venues we visited and when we got there immediately knew it would be the one. The gazebo and ceremony site had us hooked since it is so beautiful.
Nicole was extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process. She knew the budget we had and offered suggestions on what we could do to have the best night possible.
I would highly recommend Old Ranch Country Club to anyone starting their venue search!

I was a bridesmaid here on Friday and the day went very smoothly. The bridal room to get ready in was spacious and gorgeous. The only negative comment I can say is that it did not include the bathroom and it was pretty awkward to exit a side door especially when there were guests in the way.
There were two people, one name Nicole, to assist with the walk-​through and there was a bridal attendant the day of which we were unsure of her role.
The nice things about this place are plenty of parking spots, and everything is inclusive including the food service and the set up which made the day a complete breeze.
Outside where the ceremony was was completely gorgeous with a beautiful view of the ocean. There is a gorgeous winding staircase where the bride walks down.
I would definitely get married here as well! This was the first place that the bride checked out and the only place that she wanted her wedding!

A wonderful setting for a wedding, Old Ranch Country Club is a somewhat hidden golf course in Seal Beach. It’s really hard to imagine that the freeway is so close by, but you can’t tell once you’re on the premises.
We attended a wedding here recently, and the ceremony location was beautiful, with a nice gazebo overlooking the golf course. A nice breeze helped keep the temperatures a bit cooler, but man, that day, it was a scorcher! The space for the ceremony is not terribly huge, but for a more intimate wedding, it is perfect. I can only imagine that the capacity is not anything more than 200 people. Behind the grassy lawn area, there is a patio section that has a nice trellis. For those sensitive to heat or with little kids, this spot is great. You can also utilize the space for your music arrangements.
Convenience to the reception area is good, with just a short walk around the corner to the lobby/​cocktail area. My only suggestion is to have more clearly posted signs for guests so they know where to go. I saw quite a few guests being misguided or even worse, get lost as to where the reception or ceremony areas were. Once inside, there is AC to keep cool, and the space is decent. It is a bit sucky that the food options were all laid out in 1 table in the center of the room, making any possible chance for people to get refreshments very difficult. I couldn’t comment on the quality of the food, as I didn’t try any, but from the looks of it, it wasn’t all that great. It was a pretty typical meat and cheese platter that you could conceivably get at Safeway or any other grocer.
Reception was nice, and had large floor to ceiling windows, albeit the ceilings weren’t terribly high. It had a nice view and great architectural details along the window trimmings. Food was okay and average. The halibut that I had was better than the chicken option that Husband had. Wedding cake was blah.
Overall, a nice facility, great staff, and ample parking. If they could make have more clear signage as to the different facilities, it’d make things a lot easier to get to for the guests.