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Iconic and storied landmark Omni La Costa Resort & Spa completed its multi-year transformation with the exciting debut of reimagined guestrooms, spa and golf facilities, and meeting spaces in 2024. Nestled among 400 lush garden acres near pristine beaches and recognized as one of the world's top spa and golf destinations, the resort's latest enhancements evolve its overall aesthetic and famed reputation, marking the beginning of a new era for meetings and events. With simply unparalleled venues and a top-to-bottom refresh, the resort is assuredly poised to set the stage for truly unforgettable events. Additional highlights include: • A refresh of over 500 guestrooms, including villas, suites, hospitality rooms and Presidential Suites. The new design blends history with modernity, enhancing the resort's beloved Spanish architecture with light airy spaces, soft coastal textures, and neutral tones. • A dramatic redesign of the Champions or "North" Course by renowned architect Gil Hanse, paving the way for three consecutive NCAA Division I Championships • A refresh of the award-winning Spa at La Costa, including stunning upgrades to the salon, relaxation lounges, locker rooms and treatment rooms. *** Omni La Costa is a stunning resort located beside the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad, California. This sprawling luxury resort could be the perfect setting for the wedding or event of your dreams. With over 170,000 square feet of event space, eight wedding venues, and five outdoor wedding spaces, Omni La Costa is sure to provide the perfect backdrop for your special celebration of love. This official hotel of the PGA Tour also features an impressive onsite championship golf course, as well as a state-of-the-art spa. The resort's talented culinary team offers couples or groups a diverse, multi-course catering menu to customize for their event. Guests are also provided with an impressive range of cuisine at Omni’s six onsite restaurants.

San Diego has beautiful weather all year and provides a variety of exciting activities and events every day. Everything is just a stone's throw away from the Handlery Hotel San Diego, from holiday celebrations and seasonal festivals to cultural events and sporting events on land, sea, and air. The Handlery Hotel San Diego delivers memorable moments in a gorgeous location for your wedding day, with one of the only private outdoor garden ceremony settings in San Diego, enchanting ballrooms with al fresco patios, and delicious cuisine. With an educated team ready to assist you in planning, answering questions, and fulfilling requests, the Handlery Hotel San Diego will ensure that your San Diego wedding, reception, or special celebration is a pleasant, festive, and stress-free affair. Our planning staff will take care of every detail whether you're organizing a sales conference, product presentation, training session, boardroom meeting, or awards banquet. You and your guests will experience meeting venues tailored to your needs, with focused attention from our onsite meeting specialist and great culinary cuisine.

Welcome to this extraordinary historic venue in the heart of San Diego. Originally the home of the city's police headquarters, this 1939 landmark is an exceptional wedding and event venue that continues to preserve its rich heritage. Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters embraces the coastal breeze while taking in stunning San Diego Bay views. Step inside and your guests will be transported to a world of timeless sophistication. Your celebration begins in our luxurious getting-ready suites: The Rose Room and The Vault. These sophisticated spaces feature dramatic wallpaper and photo-worthy details, creating an amazing backdrop for those precious getting-ready moments. Relax on luxe velvet furnishings, pop champagne with your wedding party, and capture stunning photos while your attentive Wedgewood Weddings team brings every detail to life. Exchange vows in the incredible Gilded Hall, where contemporary style meets historic charm with industrial-chic cement walls, dramatic wooden beam ceilings, and statement chandeliers. For outdoor alternatives, San Diego offers stunning ceremony locations from Balboa Park's Spanish colonial Administrative Courtyard to the Japanese Friendship Garden's koi ponds and wisteria arbors. After your ceremony, capture memorable photos throughout the grounds. Stroll to the San Diego Bay, wander through Seaport Village, or take iconic shots by the Unconditional Surrender statue. Meanwhile, your guests will be celebrating in the extraordinary Velvet Lounge during cocktail hour. This showstopping space features a stunning circular bar with refined wood details, artisanal tilework, and glamorous gold accents. Guests can mingle on plush velvet built-in seating, surrounded by moody décor and art deco chandeliers that create an intimate speakeasy atmosphere. Return to the Gilded Hall for your reception, where the space is transformed for dining and dancing.

The Bahia Resort Hotel caters a variety of celebrations. The resort's team of experienced professionals can make every celebration unforgettable from weddings to corporate events, milestone birthdays, showers, anniversaries, Mitzvahs, and more. Dine and dance the night away in one of The Bahia Resort Hotel's grand ballrooms with stunning bay and city views, or spend the evening on a beautiful sternwheeler boat floating on the sparkling waters of Mission Bay. Bahia Resort Hotel has customizable spaces to fit all needs to execute a flawless San Diego event. The Bahia Resort Hotel offers more than 16 unique locations with nearly 20,000 square feet of flexible space and a full range of floor plan options. From intimate dinner parties to large-scale conferences, the Mission Bay location and experienced on-site team set the Bahia apart from other venues. The Bahia Resort Hotel team will ensure your event is customized to meet your needs and preferences. Choose from a variety of catering menu options to fit your occasion as well as proper audio visual requirements set up by their on-site technology experts.

Nestled along the stunning cliffs of the Torrey Pines State Reserve, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines offers an unparalleled setting for weddings, corporate events, and everything in between. Overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean, our venue provides a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern elegance. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our versatile event spaces and dedicated team ensure every detail is meticulously crafted to create unforgettable memories. For couples dreaming of a picturesque wedding, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is the ideal destination. Our exquisite indoor and outdoor venues, including lush gardens and stylish ballrooms, offer the perfect backdrop for your special day. Walk down the aisle under a La Jolla sunset, surrounded by panoramic ocean views, and dance the night away in our elegant Grande Ballroom. Our award-winning wedding specialists are committed to bringing your vision to life, ensuring that every moment of your celebration is as magical as you've always imagined. Corporate events at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines are equally impressive. Our state-of-the-art meeting facilities are designed to accommodate conferences, seminars, and team-building activities with ease. With over 60,000 square feet of flexible event space, including high-tech boardrooms and expansive ballrooms, we can host events of any scale. Our professional event planners and culinary team work closely with you to tailor every aspect of your event, from customized menus to advanced audiovisual setups, ensuring a seamless and successful experience. At Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, we cater to all types of events, from milestone celebrations to corporate retreats. Our comprehensive services include catering, décor, and accommodation packages, making it easy for you to plan and enjoy your event.

The Encore Event Center is a full-service venue with seven indoor and outdoor event areas. Each hall is individually furnished to reflect a specific theme. On-site cuisine, expert DJs, quality bespoke furniture, linens, and centerpieces, dance lighting and sound systems, photo booths, and dedicated wedding sections are just a few of the amenities available. We have a list of preferred vendors for additional entertainment, decor, gaming tables, and other speciality things. The Encore site has over 20,000 square feet of event space, as well as a parking lot that can be expanded to over 40,000 square feet. The studios were once the historic XETV 6 studios, which opened in 1953 as San Diego's second broadcast television station. In just four years, the Encore group has hosted more than 1,000 private events, including weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings and seminars, holiday parties, baby showers, engagement parties, Quinceniearas, school celebrations, fashion exhibits, ceremonies, reunions, and more. Elegant Decor Encore Event Center has a variety of event halls with different themes and decor options. Our crew will make your event one to remember, from simple furniture and linens to pearl finish chaivari chairs or rustic wood crossback chairs and barnwood tables, floor length linens, crinkle toppers, and magnificent centerpieces. Drinks & Dining Claire, a renowned food author, radio personality, and professional chef, leads the Encore culinary team. We offer formal and casual catering packages for meetings, mixers, banquets, weddings, galas, and other events, as well as onsite food stations. Glatt Kosher and Halal cuisines are also available. For menus and price information, please contact us. Entertainment Bands, DJs, lounge singers, dance acts, fire jugglers, comedians, emcees, brass bands, magicians, showgirls, children's entertainment, crowd performers, and other international talent are among the artists we work with. Do you have a limited budget? We even provide our own A/V equipment to regulate your party's playlists.

Host an awe-inspiring event at the newly renovated Westin Gaslamp Quarter! Our 20 dynamic event spaces include one of the largest rooftop event venues in Downtown San Diego. With our intuitive service, nourishing menus, on site audio visual and customizable event packages, at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, we ensure that every detail of your special event comes to life flawlessly. Outdoor Event Space: A hidden gem in the San Diego skyline, the Garden Terrace is a unique outdoor setting for weddings, meetings and special celebrations. More intimate outdoor event spaces at the hotel include the Harbor Terrace, Pool Deck and Restaurant Patio. Vibrant Ballrooms: Located next to the Garden Terrace, the San Diego Ballroom's soft lighting and contemporary details create a stunning backdrop. The hotel's largest venue, the California Ballroom, offers a neutral backdrop with extensive lighting and rigging capabilities. Private Dining Room: Host an event in the bright surroundings of the Private Dining Room, which adjoins the outdoor patio with mesmerizing fire feature. More Event Space: With 20 distinctive spaces located throughout the hotel, there is a venue for every size and style celebration! Guest Rooms: Ready for your celebration in one of the hotel's newly renovated guest rooms - including impressive bi level suites with views of the city and bay. With 450 guest rooms and suites, your event attendees can stay only an elevator ride away from the celebration and enjoy the energy of the city just outside of our doors. Contact us to schedule a tour!

Chronos Hall is Modern Times’ most massive and grandest event space, now open in East Village San Diego. This stunning venue features exposed wooden trusses, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and oversized skylights that bathe the room in natural light by day. At night, the space glows under a canopy of string lights, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Polished concrete floors and red brick walls add a touch of industrial charm, while soft white draping introduces elegance and softness throughout the room. Lush plants bring a sense of life and openness to the space, softening the raw architectural elements with organic warmth. The open layout offers flexibility without sacrificing intimacy, making the space completely customizable for whatever moment you're designing. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the venue includes a private bridal suite with its own bathroom, plus recently renovated guest restrooms easily accessible from the main hall. There are no noise restrictions, and audio-visual equipment is available for rent.

Hotel Circle is a great hotel for your San Diego stay, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure.

Carté Hotel is an upscale 246 key hotel perfectly situated in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Carte’s location will give guests direct access to experience dining and curated neighborhood events in Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Embarcadero waterfront destinations. On property, Carte offers four unique event spaces along with a traditional meeting room and boardroom. Watercolors, our full service restaurant, offers sea-to-table cuisine sourced from sustainable, local vendors and prepared by executive chef Cesar Oceguera. A large private dining room accommodating up to 30 people is the perfect setting for an intimate rehearsal dinner or holiday gathering. Fonte Di Vino, our wine bar and tasting room, highlights local and international wine selections. This space offers 1,500 SF of indoor space, plus a beautiful outdoor patio that can be rented for private events. Lido Pool Deck is an outdoor venue located on our 4th floor. It offers a lounge area with fire pit, salt water pool and cabana seating. The lounge area is the perfect setting for an intimate evening reception, or the full pool deck can accommodate large events up to 200 people. Finally, our crown jewel, Above Ash Social is our 16th floor rooftop social club featuring curated cocktails, small bites, a 12x7 ft TV wall, fire pits, and indoor/outdoor seating with Bay and city views. Totaling close to 5,000 SF this space is available for full or partial buyouts and can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Surrounded by stunning views of the San Diego Bay, marina and downtown skyline, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island is a waterfront oasis. With over 8,000 sq. ft. of space, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island has numerous options for events of all sizes. The largest meeting space, the 3,240 sq. ft. Marina Ballroom, can accommodate up to 300 guest, and the hotel's award-winning executive chef and culinary team will craft a customized menu to satisfy all tastes. Guests will enjoy the convenience of the hotel as well as the beauty of the event spaces. It's just one mile from the San Diego International Airport and three miles from the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel is also close to the San Diego Zoo and other city attractions – perfect for destination events. Host an elegant and enchanting special event at the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island hotel. The gorgeous Marina Ballroom has wrap around windows with views of the Harbor Marina, which serves as an amazing backdrop for wedding photos, and gives guests stunning views as they celebrate your special occasion.

Alma San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 20,000 square feet of event and private dining space in the heart of downtown San Diego. Celebrate milestone events at one of our unique restaurants and bars, or host a more intimate gathering in one of our spacious penthouse suites. Make the moment even more memorable by incorporating bespoke experiences and special touches curated by our team of professional planners. Alma's creative and flexible space includes more than a dozen individual on-site venues that can accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 200 guests. Whether you’re planning an intimate banquet, a large-scale catered event, or a festive celebration under the stars, we’ve got you covered. Mention code 'Alma25' when you contact us to receive 10% off your event. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For complete details, please contact SANBD_PrivateDining@concordhotels.com.

With the beautiful skyline of San Diego as your backdrop, and a variety of indoor and outdoor venues to choose from, Omni San Diego Hotel provides the ideal setting for any event. From destination weddings to holiday parties, baby showers to business meetings, we have it all! Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate soiree or a grand affair, there is an inviting space waiting to be transformed into your perfect event at the Omni San Diego Hotel. The elevated décor and ambiance of our ballroom and event space will provide a picture-perfect setting. The sophisticated Grand Ballroom is located at the top of the lobby escalator on the 4th floor. Able to accommodate up to 500 guests, the Grand Ballroom opens onto the Grand Foyer, with two story floor to ceiling windows. The ballroom can be divided into five smaller rooms for more intimate events. Tortuga Terrace is located on the 6th floor and is a unique open air reception venue. With space to host up to 200 guests, the Tortuga Terrace features outdoor firepits, beautiful foliage, and amazing views. Picture your perfect San Diego experience in our outdoor venue, great for cocktail hours, receptions and more. Receive the utmost individual attention from a dedicated food and beverage professional. Enjoy in-house catering and premium beverage packages with innovative buffets or formal plated meals custom fit for your needs. From four to four hundred we can customize to fit any size and any cuisine. Conveniently located in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, your out-of-town guests will experience the ultimate connection at Omni San Diego Hotel. Our 511 luxurious guest rooms and suites feature modern amenities with extraordinary views of the San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline, and Petco Park. For those who crave a day of exploration, Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village are only steps away from our downtown hotel. Call to check availability today!