Built in the 1840's and located in the heart of Carlsbad, California, The Old Rancho is the oldest privately owned home in San Diego’s North County and has retained its country-like setting while only minutes from the freeway, downtown, and the beach.

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind setting for your wedding or special event, we invite you to join us at The Old Rancho.

“From the moment we first visited The Old Rancho in Carlsbad, we knew it was something special. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with this all-inclusive wedding venue. The beautiful ranch yard setting was absolutely stunning — a perfect mix of elegance and rustic charm that made every photo special and unique. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and enjoyed by all our guests. From start to finish, Personal Touch Dining's customer service was exceptional. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism, and the coordinators were incredibly attentive, kind, and responsive. They truly made us feel like a priority and they made us feel that they genuinely cared about making our day exactly what we wanted.”

- Andie N on The Knot 2025

“I had the absolute BEST experience having my wedding at The Old Rancho. It was an absolutely stunning venue and works so well for the flow of the event. Throughout the process, Ashley was incredible at guiding us through planning and making sure everything was set for the big day. On the day of the wedding, our day of coordinator Jessica made everything absolutely seamless. I had zero stress the day of the wedding because The Old Rancho staff was so incredible and made sure everything went smoothly. We also got SO many compliments on the food - it was all amazing. I would highly highly recommend The Old Rancho for a wedding!”

-Claudia The knot 5/30/26 Wedding

“I could not recommend The Old Rancho and Personal Touch Dining enough! I had my wedding here in June 2026 with about 120 guests and everything went perfectly without any hiccups. We got so many compliments of the space as well as the food! Personal Touch dining is included in the venue fee, which was such a relief because they had the best food options and amazing staff! I didn't have to worry about anything involving catering because everything was handled for us. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a seamless, beautiful elevated wedding!”

- Kate on the Knot 6/5/26 Wedding