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Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Guide

About Hotel Maya Long Beach Weddings

Situated right on the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Maya Long Beach will whisk you away from the cares of the world to a little corner of paradise. From the modern-art-like two-story glass entrance to the tropical gardens to the crystal-blue pool, a wedding at Hotel Maya will feel more like a sand-swept Mexican beach resort vacation than a venue a few miles from the sights and sounds of the Los Angeles area.

Wedding Prep at Hotel Maya Long Beach

When you plan a hotel wedding, you have the added benefit of booking a block of rooms so that out-of-town guests can stay steps away from the festivities. You’ll also be able to dedicate one or more suites to wedding prep, so that you and your respective wedding parties can relax, be pampered, and make memories together as you anticipate the moment you’ll tie the knot. Many of Hotel Maya’s suites are an impressive two stories, and all have views of the waterfront.

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Wedding Photography at the Hotel Maya Long Beach

This venue offers plenty of exquisite photo ops, both indoors and out. The tropical greenery, the Pacific waterfront, the Southern California sun, and the Maya’s modern architecture provide the backdrop to many stunning photos.

We at Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography would be honored to capture each moment and emotion of your monumental day and tell your love story through photo heirlooms that you’ll treasure for the rest of your life. We have a wealth of experience documenting the vibrant colors and beautiful customs of Indian weddings, and would love to photograph all the elements of your wedding day and beyond, from Mendhi parties, to Sangeet, to the grand Baraat. Whatever your heritage and traditions, we would be happy to immortalize your wedding memories.

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Wedding Ceremony at the Hotel Maya Long Beach

Hotel Maya is a magical setting for a beachfront wedding ceremony under the year-round warm California sun. The Pavillion, right on the shores of the Pacific amid a smattering of palm trees, wildflowers, and indigenous grasses, is the perfect canvas on which to paint your personal style about how you’ll say “I do.” Whether you’ll be married in sandals and a sundress with no extra adornment needed, or under a canopy of hundreds of exotic flowers, this location will transport you to paradise.

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Hotel Maya Long Beach Wedding Reception Photos

Hotel Maya offers two ballrooms to host your reception in, the Miramar (which seats 200 guests) and the Salon del Reyes (which can seat up to 300 guests). Additionally, the hotel’s courtyards, with their palm trees, fire pits, and bubbling waterfalls, are an excellent space for guests to celebrate with you during cocktail hour or after-dinner drinks. Whichever venue you choose, your reception will be a chance for you and your guests to let down your hair and dine, toast, and dance the night away in Long Beach luxury.

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FAQ

Are there any other venues for smaller gatherings within the hotel?

Yes, the Luna and Solstice Rooms, as well as the restaurant In Fuego at the Maya, are all smaller spaces to host a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch.

Do the ballrooms have views of the water?

Yes, the Miramar has views of the waterfront, and it’s the only venue in Long Beach equipped with an infinity deck.

How many guests can be seated at our ceremony?

The outdoor ceremony location accommodates 350 seated guests.

Hotel Maya Long Beach is located at 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802.

From Behind the Lens

What we love about shooting
at Hotel Maya Long Beach.

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Golden Hour Over the Pacific
Hotel Maya's oceanfront location delivers unobstructed golden hour light that bathes couples in warm, directional glow during sunset portraits. The water acts as a natural reflector, softening shadows and creating that coveted luminous quality that's nearly impossible to replicate at inland venues.
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Tropical Garden Backdrop Variety
The lush tropical gardens provide intimate, layered backgrounds that break up sight lines and create natural frames for couple portraits. Palms, flowering plants, and verdant landscaping offer depth and texture that photographs beautifully against both bright midday sun and diffused afternoon light.
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Two-Story Glass Architecture
The modern, two-story glass entrance is a photographer's dream—it frames subjects beautifully while allowing ambient light to flood through, and the geometric lines add contemporary elegance to getting-ready and detail shots without competing for attention.
Common Questions

What couples typically ask.

What's the ideal timeline for capturing the best light at Hotel Maya?
We typically recommend arriving by 3 p.m. for getting-ready coverage, which allows us to capture ceremony details and family photos during late-afternoon soft light. For sunset, plan your ceremony to end by 6:30–7:00 p.m. depending on the season; this gives us 30–45 minutes of premium golden hour for couple portraits by the ocean before reception venues fill with guests.
Where are the most photogenic locations on the property?
Beyond the obvious oceanfront ceremony spots, the tropical gardens offer intimate, textured backgrounds ideal for bride-and-groom portraits and detail work. The two-story glass entrance is stunning for getting-ready and first-look moments, while the pool deck—especially during twilight—becomes magical for reception candids and dancing photos with water reflections.
How does the ocean light compare to other Long Beach venues?
Hotel Maya's direct Pacific exposure and unobstructed water views are genuinely unique in the Long Beach area. Most other venues are either inland or flanked by buildings; here, you get clean 180-degree views and consistent, directional light that's ideal for outdoor ceremonies and minimizes harsh shadows even during midday.
Are there good getting-ready spaces for photography?
Yes—the guest room blocks offer traditional indoor getting-ready light, but the modern glass architecture throughout the hotel creates beautiful bright, airy spaces. We often use windows and glass corridors to capture preparation moments with natural backlight, which photographs beautifully and feels much less staged than typical hotel rooms.
What should we know about parking and vendor logistics?
Hotel Maya has dedicated guest and vendor parking, but we recommend coordinating arrival times with the venue's events team in advance. If you're booking an early ceremony or planning multiple photo locations across the property, give your photography team at least 15 minutes of pre-ceremony access to scout light and position equipment—the ocean light changes quickly, and we want to be ready.
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Photographing weddings at
Hotel Maya Long Beach.

Lin & Jirsa has spent over 15 years documenting weddings across Southern California. If you're planning your day at Hotel Maya Long Beach, we'd love to share our experience with the venue and put together coverage that fits your celebration.

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