Top Santee Venues

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The distillery of Malahat Spirits provides a one-of-a-kind environment for a memorable celebration. Malahat is unlike any other event venue in the city. Malahat Spirits is a throwback to the days of Prohibition-era speakeasies. The area is authentic, complete with period items. Malahat offers unique cocktail mixes and tastings of their award-winning rums and whiskeys as part of their catering services. To manufacture the finest spirits, they search out rare ingredients, mix ancient procedures with experimentation, and handcraft everything from scratch. Make a reservation for a private event in our distillery and tasting room, such as a birthday, wedding, reunion, celebration, or work. Even during tasting room hours, we can provide private experiences for groups of 6 or more. During Prohibition, the Malahat was known as the "Queen of Rum Row," a five-masted schooner that brought the finest alcohol to Southern California. We commissioned two copper pot stills to help us realize our idea. The huge dual column copper pot still was custom built to fit inside the production facility's skylight, which was the only place in the distillery tall enough to accommodate the towering copper columns. A smaller "experimental" copper still was created for small batches of research and development in order to develop our unique recipes.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Do you want to host a wedding ceremony and reception, a bridal shower, a birthday party, a workshop, or another event in San Diego? If that's the case, FruitCraft is the place for you! We can tailor prices to your needs and be flexible, particularly during off-peak hours. We invite you to take a free tour of our facility and sample some of our goods! FruitCraft Event Venue was created with the modern couple in mind, as well as their friends and family, in mind. They will adore our beautiful venue and sophisticated decor. With instagrammable walls and lush foliage to cement the deal, we created a light and airy ambiance as an extension of the outside. Our living plants, custom created live edge tables, and up-cycled lighting are all examples of FruitCraft's design components, which appreciate all things living. The area features 14-foot ceilings, exposed beams, and a northern aspect that allows for plenty of natural light, which is ideal for the floor-to-ceiling plants. We take care of all of your wedding needs as a modern urban fermentery, distillery, and restaurant, with bar and catering services, as well as decor options, so you can focus on other wedding matters. We have plenty of alternatives to make your day feel as personalized as possible, from an engagement party to a bridal shower to a rehearsal dinner. Ceremony For an intimate or large celebration, our Love Patio is the ideal secure outside venue. The Love Patio has lush tropical plants as a backdrop for the couple, as well as a LOVE green house for all the romantic and/or family photos following the ceremony.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Are you looking for a location for your next event? Make a reservation at The Nat for a memorable experience for your guests. Because of its location in beautiful Balboa Park, just minutes from downtown San Diego's business district, the San Diego Natural History Museum provides a unique and memorable setting for any event. In addition to private corporate and non-profit events, such as weddings and proms, film screening and meetings are held at the venue on a regular basis. Multi-level exhibition and event spaces provide you and your guests with the opportunity to explore galleries that bring the natural world to life while also having an unforgettable evening out. If you are planning a seated dinner for 100 people or an open-air reception for 1,800, we will transform the Museum to accommodate your vision. Through research, education, and exhibits, the Nat is a non-profit organization dedicated to interpreting and interpreting the natural world. When you book your event at The Nat, you are assisting us in our mission to inspire a respect for nature and the environment in all people everywhere. If you have any questions, would like to book an event, or would like to receive an event planning guide that includes detailed information about our venue, please fill out our contact form or send an email to events@sdnhm.org. We will respond as soon as possible. Speeches and Lectures Nat Talks, made possible by support from presenting sponsor The Downing Family Foundation and media partner KPBS, feature museum staff and outside experts speaking on a variety of topics, including the latest in scientific research, history, conservation, and the natural world. The program is produced by the National Geographic Society. The Climate Change Series is a collection of essays on climate change. The National Geographic Society and the Climate Science Alliance are collaborating to offer a series of evening talks and daytime lessons on climate change in 2021, which will be the first time. These events, which take place once a quarter, delve into the complex topic of climate change and its consequences. The more information we have, the better we will be able to respond to what is taking place. Become a member and feel empowered. Purchase tickets for each event by clicking on the link that corresponds to it. Visit our YouTube playlist to watch re-enacted presentations and lectures. Please keep in mind that all presentations are offered in Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT).

• Spaces for 80-350 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

The Prado is a National Historic Landmark in Balboa Park. After a comprehensive renovation and modernization, The Prado reopened in 2000. The building's architecture, artwork, sculptures, alcoves, gardens, and fountains were all restored during the three-year makeover. The venue's authenticity is enhanced by over two dozen original, hand-painted wooden stencil designs on doors, as well as the elaborate hand stenciled ceilings and beams. The "Women of Tehuantepec" sculpture by Donal Hord is still on display in the renovated central courtyard's fountain. The Prado at Balboa Park has beautiful historical gardens and a courtyard, as well as elegant banquet halls, romantic terraces, and the ancient Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens' outdoor magnificence. More than 22,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space are available in the Prado at Balboa Park. The location is ideal for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. Discover why there is no location like The Prado for your birthday celebration, reunion, retirement party, or rehearsal dinner.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Chula Vista Golf Course, located 20 minutes south of San Diego and between Mt. Miguel and the Sweetwater Reservoir, is a stunning location for your wedding. We specialize in designing one-of-a-kind weddings and special events of all sizes and types at Chula Vista Golf Course. We make certain that it reflects your personal style and creates lifelong memories for you. We handle anything from small weddings and banquets to massive outdoor festivities. The outstanding environment of the club offers stunning vistas for your ideal day. Because we can accommodate up to 200 guests, Chula Vista outdoor ceremonies are elevated to new heights. Indoor accommodations for ceremonies of up to 150 guests are available, with the magnificent backdrop of the course giving ample photo opportunity. Our skilled on-site events crew will ensure that every element of your special day is handled beautifully. Chula Vista Golf Course also provides a variety of packages to suit your taste and budget. Vista Room The course's gorgeous backdrop provides a plethora of photo options to capture the romanticism of your special day. The Vista Room, which can accommodate 200 guests, is a warm and inviting setting for your Bonita wedding or ceremony. This open design with high ceilings is painted in a neutral hue, making it easy to customize to your preferences. Links Room The Links Room is ideal for smaller groups of up to 80 people. This unique site features a bank of windows that provide pleasant views of the rolling, highland greens. It has a contemporary vibe to it, with deep mahogany accents, that is comfortable and inviting without being stuffy. This space is ideal for any Chula Vista wedding celebration. Ceremony Site In Bonita, California, our Ceremony Site is the best. Our spectacular outdoor space overlooks a well-kept golf course and offers breathtaking vistas, making it the ideal wedding venue in San Diego.

• Spaces for 150-175 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

No general admission fee is required to visit the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), which is located in historic Balboa Park, and visitors are encouraged to make a donation in lieu of paying admission. MOPA is made accessible to everyone through this voluntary contribution policy, which is based on how much one wishes to contribute. The parking lots along Space Theater Way are available for patrons, and on-street parking is available along Park Blvd. Because parking can be difficult during peak hours or during events, additional parking lots are strategically placed throughout Balboa Park to accommodate visitors. From the parking lots to various points throughout Balboa Park, a free tram service is available from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours during the summer months, with extended hours during the winter months. MFA (Museum of Fine Arts in Photography) The Museum of Photographic Arts, located in the heart of Balboa Park, provides a picture-perfect setting for visitors to enjoy exclusive access to world-renowned photography as well as the Park's historic splendor. The atrium of the Museum is designed in a minimalist style, with dramatic ceilings, skylights, and terrazo flooring throughout. The Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, which is located in the heart of Balboa Park, is a picture-perfect venue that provides visitors with exclusive access to world-renowned photography as well as the Park's historic splendor. MOPA's elegant setting is ideal for hosting private parties, corporate gatherings, wedding receptions, and fundraising events of all kinds. View our photo gallery of images from previous events at MOPA. You can get the PDF guide here. Do you want to see the space right now? Call Melissa Pfeiffer at (619) 238-7559 ext. 290 for more information. More information about Picture Perfect Events or to schedule a tour of the venue can be obtained by contacting Mopa's Special Events Department at events@mopa.org or (619) 238-7559 ext. 290.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

THE SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER, located in historic Balboa Park, offers entertaining exhibitions that will complement any event, party, or celebration. Our museum features a large Atrium, Theater, Conference Room, and nine galleries in a lovely and expansive setting. Weddings, cocktail parties, social hours, meetings, and fundraisers are all possible at the museum. An event at the San Diego History Center means celebrating and enjoying the company of coworkers, friends, and family while surrounded by our exquisite location. It is strongly recommended, but not needed, to hire a wedding organizer. You are investing in professional experience and peace of mind by doing so. Weddings are not coordinated on-site at the History Center. We're happy to collaborate with a trusted network of Preferred Caterers who are required to provide food, beverage, and bar service for your event. All of our Preferred Caterers provide our clients with the greatest level of service, adhere to museum catering regulations, and are properly licensed.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Museums
• 5 Total Spaces

The San Diego Museum of Art is the oldest, largest, and most visited art museum in the region. The San Diego Museum of Art is a notable cultural resource, displaying works of art from all over the world, with an encyclopedic collection of more than 20,000 artifacts. The Museum, which is located in the heart of Balboa Park, is a unique destination where you can learn about San Diego's natural beauty, history, art, and culture. The Spanish Colonial-style building of the San Diego Museum of Art, which opened in 1926, was inspired by the 1915 Panama-California international exposition. Corporate events, private parties, weddings, seminars, and meetings can all be held in the Museum's indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture court and garden. The May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden is offered for private wedding ceremonies and is open to the public. The San Diego Museum of Art is pleased to announce a collaboration with PEP Creative to provide beautiful, stress-free interior and outdoor wedding ceremonies.

• Spaces for 120-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Riverwalk Golf Club's beautiful 7,000 square-foot clubhouse offers a variety of unique indoor and outdoor event space to choose from, providing a unique, upscale ambience for events ranging from rehearsal dinners and weddings to business meetings, fundraising galas, golf tournament receptions and holiday parties to bar and bat mitzvahs and quinceaneras. You and your guests will be impressed by Riverwalk Golf Club's breathtaking views, which overlook the beautiful golf course landscape. The Riverwalk staff will provide you and your guests with unsurpassed service and irresistible cuisine. They will help you with every detail from start to finish so you can relax and enjoy your event. You and your guests will love the premium service, amenities, and ambience of a country club – even if you aren’t members. Riverwalk Golf Club hosts San Diego events of all sizes and types, with packages that are affordable and customizable. The only thing better than the venue's spectacular event facilities and gorgeous setting is their attention to detail! The Riverwalk Golf Club team of event professionals go the extra mile to ensure your wedding, private event, or meeting is picture-perfect from beginning to end.

• Spaces for 300-700 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

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.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Garden Wedding Of Your Dreams... The Japanese Friendship Garden is an authorized museum by the American Alliance of Museums. Japanese Friendship Garden’s precious plants and garden elements are part of its museum collection. In order to protect and maintain the integrity of the Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden may organize just a few private events each year. Tucked away in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a stunningly beautiful site. The lush woods and tall bamboo provide a truly personal and wonderful environment for private occasions. The Japanese Friendship garden contains winding walks and traditional Japanese garden features, including koi ponds, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees and wisteria arbors. To protect the garden’s living exhibition, Japanese Friendship Garden limits the amount of activities held each year. We are now scheduling events for 2023! The Japanese Friendship Garden mixes flair and beauty in the perfect setting for your big day. Expansive gardens offer venues for intimate ceremonies to sophisticated celebrations, and photo possibilities you'll never forget. Also, we accept receptions till 12 AM! The new Inamori Pavilion is spectacular with the conveniences of the interior, yet tying in the beautiful surroundings with its two walls of glass sliding doors that open out onto a deck over the sea. Explore the quiet elegance, winding walks, peaceful waterfall, Koi ponds, and more stunning features of the Japanese Friendship Garden! Give us a call, shoot us an email, or visit or website to learn more about your wedding!

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Punch Bowl Social, formerly known as the Boxing Marquee, is the perfect venue for a truly memorable party. The legendary 360-degree bar, craft cocktails, scratch-cooked fare, and games such as bowling, shuffleboard, karaoke, and bocce ball will ensure that your event will be remembered for its fun and feasting, no matter how many rounds are served. Increase the level of your party participation. Hey, we've heard that San Diego knows how to have a good time. We have the ideal location for you, which is fortunate for you. Punch Bowl Social is the only event venue where a scratch kitchen, craft beverages, and epic gaming all come together to create an unforgettable party experience for all guests at one time. OUR SENSE OF HAPPINESS We need some real-life, spontaneous hilarity right now. It's time for some foodertainment that goes above and beyond. We're all about having new experiences and connecting with other people, whether we're sitting with our feet up or getting down on our knees. Brunch and power ballads, happy hour and late-night revelry, private parties and everything in between are all on the agenda. Those Who Have Visited Us It's a place where guests are treated like rock stars, while the musicians who perform there are treated like guests. All fun seekers and foodies are welcome and invited—regardless of race, class, creed, gender, orientation, or karaoke ability—to join in on the festivities. Our Personal Spaces Our mission is to promote human interaction through the tradition of gathering around a bowl of punch that originated in the Victorian era. It's also true real world fun and discovery on a whole new level thanks to our soiled modern design, craft cocktails, scratch-kitchen food, and endless entertainment options.

• Spaces for 85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

You & Yours Distilling Co. is the first urban destination distillery in California, having opened its doors in 2017 after nearly three years of planning. All of our spirits are distilled on-site, using only the freshest ingredients, in our location in the heart of the East Village. Our light and airy area gives the ideal casual yet classy environment in which to enjoy an elevated drinking experience with friends while maintaining a sense of sophistication. You are welcome to stop by for a cocktail, a sample flight, or to book a private event with us. We look forward to seeing you. A total of 85 individuals can be accommodated at one time in our facility. Reservations can be made for you and your guests to have exclusive use of our spacious and light-filled venue as well as our experienced bar staff. Brides and babies showers, bachelorette parties, private wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings of all kinds are all possible at our facility. For special events, customized experiences and drinks can even be designed just for you. The East Village neighborhood in San Diego is home to California's first urban 'destination distillery' and cocktail bar, which opened its doors in 2015 and is located in the city's historic building. Guests at You & Yours have the opportunity to learn about the distillation process while also enjoying an elevated imbibing experience at the distillery, thanks to its unique position as a destination distillery. Each beverage on our world-class, seasonally based cocktail menu is created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever feasible. Our premium vodka and gin products serve as the foundation for our world-class, seasonally based cocktail menu. You & Yours is supported by an exceptional team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to making the spirits industry more accessible, beautiful, and delightful for everyone. If you'd like to learn how to mix cocktails, take a tour of the distillery, or learn how to cook recipes at one of our Tasting Room events, we encourage you to come and experience You & Yours.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Event Space

El Cortez's Don Room events are always a blast, with a dash of vintage glitz! We provide the best event and planning services to help you stay stress-free and certain that your event will go off without a hitch. Food and beverage is at the top of the list of factors that contribute to a successful function. Our selected caterers were chosen for their hard work, preparations, experience, and use of nutritious ingredients on a regular basis. To provide a wonderful plate to your guests' tables, menus focus on client preferences, sustainability, and seasonality. The soul is moved by music! Set the tone for your San Diego wedding or special event with lively music from one of our preferred disc jockeys, and we can also recommend experts in the fields of invitations, floral design, and a host of other vendors, all of whom we will work with to make your event, this event, the best it can be! The prestigious Don Room and Terrace is the ideal venue for your special occasion. The Don Room, with its classic and strikingly gorgeous octagon shape and 24k gold leafed ceiling, is a perfect setting for parties and can accommodate virtually any arrangement. A 10,000-square-foot outdoor terrace adjoins the Don Room. Our first-class bar service offers drinks that delight and warm the spirits, and the room comes alive with stunning lighting. Whatever the occasion, our pre-designed arrangements make arranging your special event a breeze! The Don Room, known as one of San Diego's most gorgeous wedding venue choices, ensures an unforgettable celebration! When you book your event, we make sure that everything runs well and that even the most picky guests on your guest list have a good time. To get started, contact The Don Room right away!

• Spaces for 30-674 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

The Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley is one of San Diego's best meeting and conference venues. Their conference room is over 30,000 square feet and can be configured in a variety of ways. The Crowne Plaza Meeting Director and skilled staff at the Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley will ensure that your event is a total success. The location has a variety of indoor and outdoor event areas to suit your needs. You will have a dedicated point of contact for your whole event after booking an event space at Crown Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley. They'll take care of everything so you can sit back and enjoy your occasion. A single point of contact for the duration of your event. We'll take care of the minutiae so you can concentrate on the big picture. We'll assist you in finding the ideal location for a more productive and effective meeting. We'll answer to your request with space, cost, and date availability within two hours.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Enagic Golf Club at EastLake has two separate and adaptable event locations for organizations of all kinds looking for a place to hold social and business gatherings. Enagic Golf Club at EastLake is well ready to host your next event, with both indoor and outdoor choices, and we welcome you to visit us at any time! The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club in Eastlake offers breathtaking views of Mt. Miguel and our well-kept golf course. This 6,000 square-foot facility is flanked by an adjoining veranda and is partially covered by a beautiful open-air Pavilion, with enough capacity to comfortably host up to 300 guests. The Pavilion at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake is the South Bay's top event site, thanks to its natural environment and year-round temperate climate. The Clubhouse at Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake Enagic Golf Club at EastLake's Clubhouse offers an intimate location with views of our beautifully groomed golf course. Any form of event, from a small social gathering to a major corporate seminar, can be accommodated in the indoor Clubhouse. Groups of up to 100 persons can be accommodated in the Clubhouse. When the adjoining patio area is added, we can accommodate up to 150 people. For each occasion, the Clubhouse offers versatility and value. Ted Robinson, a world-renowned architect, designed Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake. There are 72 sand traps, four sets of tees, and colorful bluegrass and rye fairways on this 18-hole, par 72 championship course. Enagic Golf Club is surrounded by about 1,000 trees, six lakes, and three waterfalls, providing the ideal setting for your golfing adventure.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The presence of a high concentration of life and activity near the US-Mexico border is obvious when viewed from space. One Bunk is a collection of contemporary accommodation experiences that are alive and well in Barrio Logan, Ocean Beach, Tijuana, and, shortly, Valle de Guadalupe. We provide bi-national hospitality tailored to the adventurous visitor and designed to cohabit with the international border that is so closely associated with the San Diego + Baja lifestyle. While assuring optimal comfort for our "bunkers," the One Bunk experience incorporates art, food, adventure, wellness, design, technology, architecture, and local culture. We meticulously curate every feature, every detail, from mid-century contemporary interiors to the breathtaking "El Grove" outdoor retreat. Finally, each One Bunk property is informed by our insider knowledge. They reflect their respective communities and serve as gathering places for creative recreation and good times. From quiet morning yoga sessions to evenings of cutting-edge art, music, food, and fashion, One Bunk has sponsored a variety of unique and entertaining events.

Our private dining room, semi-private cubes, covered patio, and tented outdoor space are ideal gathering spots. Allow us to make your ideal event a reality! In 2014, owner Michael Rosen spotted the potential in an old abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of San Diego's Little Italy and felt it was time to start a real discourse about cuisine, wine, and local ingredients, and what they can achieve when treated with passion, accuracy, and ingenuity. What began as a love letter to San Diego, cuisine, and wine has evolved into a movement distinguished by fresh, locally sourced ingredients, imaginative chef-driven technique, and elegant plating built for sharing. Our menu today is practically indistinguishable from what we served on opening night, or even last week. Our menus and inspirations change on a regular basis to highlight the freshest, most seasonal foods. The common thread that runs through all of the food we produce, however, is to push known themes, ingredients, and processes to their utmost potential.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Serving the San Diego community since 1913, Mission Brewery has a rich history and outstanding artisan beer. We are happy to share our legacy with you. We love hosting events! Whether its a brewery wedding, full buyout, semi private business event, or whatever else, we are glad to make your downtown San Diego experience an amazing one. Weddings Our two story event room has a capacity of 300 attendees. It has a 12 tap bar, wine service, 20 belly bar, 100 barstools, and 4 (6 foot) rectangle tables. A floor to ceiling, open air sliding window that views downtown San Diego. We have fantastic views of the San Diego Central Library and Petco Park! Mission Brewery has a dedicated 5,000 sq. ft. private event facility adjacent to our current tasting room. Corporate & semi private events Looking for an option for a semi private event? Rent out our upstairs Loft for your group! The Loft has an optional mobile bar set up that allows you to choose up to four draft beers for your upstairs event, avoiding the need for guests to walk downstairs to the bar while they enjoy the view. The Cellar (downstairs space) and the Loft (upstairs space) can be leased together to provide a larger, perfect private party setting for you and your guests. A sliding barn door separates our main tasting room from this new location. Incredible, local craft beer is guaranteed for your event, and Mission Brewery is also able to serve wine for your occasion.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Little Italy’s Loading Dock isn’t just a favorite place for locals and visitors alike to hang out in a comfortable environment and enjoy great food and beverages at the best prices in town. It is a gathering place unlike any other in Little Italy. The restaurant is able to host private events for 300 people or intimate gatherings of 100 or less in their private special event space, located in the loft part of the their unique, historic space. Little Italy’s Loading Dock enjoys hosting corporate seminars, concerts, weddings, and a long list of other special events – all festively presented in the restaurant's unique setting, which they can dress up and transform in all sorts of fun ways to give events their own special and unforgettable appeal. In fact, Little Italy's Loading Dock loves hosting events. It’s why they're here, to give people a place to gather that’s fun, special and of great value. Their staff offers exquisite service to hosts and their guests, and is dedicated to ensuring your event is a complete success.