Top Santee Venues

• Spaces for 8-750 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 5 Meeting Spaces

Capture the electricity of the area’s most dynamic life science and technology campus. SD Tech by Alexandria provides sophisticated meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology and professional accommodations for hosting business functions, along with the spacious and modern Park Commons dining and event venue. SD Tech by Alexandria and Park Commons is a special event venue like no other in the San Diego area, with a clean, modern vibe and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces, including a covered patio and fire pits. Reserve a small area for intimate gatherings, or opt for a grand affair of up to 600 people by utilizing our 10,000-square-foot event space. Known for its eclectic mix of cuisines offered at on-site food stalls, Park Commons provides catering to appeal to all tastes. Our six modern and sophisticated boardrooms at SD Tech have private spaces that can host up to 75 guests Take advantage of our high-tech AV capabilities and enjoy professional amenities amid a pristine, natural setting.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space

FEMX Quarters is San Diego's first-of-its-kind creative environment. We are a proudly female-founded for-purpose company committed to building inclusive and empowering environments. Our 3,600-square-foot property includes an event area, a creative studio, and a membership community for entrepreneurs and creatives. We're only five minutes from downtown, the airport, and the historic district of Old Town. Views of the bay and downtown are available from our strategic location. Our multipurpose location is ideal for micro-weddings, photoshoots, business events, seminars, community gatherings, filmshoots, babyshowers, pop-ups, experiences, and more. Whatever you're working on, we've got a spot for you! Our purpose is to provide spaces for community, connection, creativity, transformation, and growth that are varied and inclusive. We are a one-of-a-kind co-creating center where you may dream, create, and interact in a safe environment. Whether you want to host a workshop, create a one-of-a-kind experience, work on your business, do a photoshoot, or record your podcast...you name it, we have the ideal space for you! FEMX QUARTERS is a creative, feminine, and welcoming space for modern entrepreneurs, makers, creatives, organizers, artists, changemakers, dreamers, innovators, builders, and all those who dare to pursue their goals. We develop environments for you to work your magic in. We are one of San Diego's all-inclusive wedding venues and offer event venue leasing. Our facility is also available for photoshoots and video production. FEMX QUARTERS is a division of our social enterprise FEMX that focuses on women's empowerment. Everything we make is for everyone, but we aim to provide a platform that allows women to have more opportunities, connections, and resources.

• Spaces for 30-750 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Event Spaces

JULEP venue is one of San Diego’s largest multipurpose event spaces, featuring a bright and expansive main hall with high gabled ceilings and 12,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor event space. Centrally located in the base of Mission Hills, JULEP venue can accommodate large corporate events, quinceaneras, mitzvahs, festivals, weddings, galas, and social celebrations. Our in-house services and amenities include tables, chairs, linens, AV, staging, custom room dividers, outdoor seating, and a professional team of Event Coordinators who’ve been formally trained in the event industry. You can also enjoy exclusive beverage service with JULEP’S cocktail catering provider, Snake Oil Cocktail Co, specializing in creating immersive bar experiences and elevating your event by providing the highest level of hospitality to you and your guest.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Sparks Gallery is a beautiful historic space located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Housed within the Sterling Hardware Building, the 4500 sq ft interior has high ceilings, exposed red brick walls, and vintage wood floors. F&B is available at an additional cost through our culinary partner vendor. Please inquire for artistic activations to take your event to the next level. Please inquire about pricing for media productions, corporate meetings, and bespoke events. We look forward to hosting your next creative event! Please note a security deposit eligible to be refunded of at least $250 (more for larger events) is required.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Guild Hotel is a reimagination of the iconic historic Armed Services YMCA building in the heart of Downtown San Diego. . The hotel brand plays with contrast and intrigue to draw in a collective of curious, creative people who seek the most from life. Savvy business travelers, jetsetters, adventurous honeymooners, and tastemaking locals want to be here, to discover what's under the surface, and to be in the know. From the building's historic facade adorned with modern art, to the dramatic reimagining of the gymnasium-turned-ballroom, The guild begs visitors to uncover experiences that will last a lifetime. Whether planning a corporate retreat, fundraising gala, or a dream wedding, The Guild has a variety of uniquely restored, creative indoor and outdoor event spaces. Savor custom cocktails at The Guild Bar, or overtake our one-of-a-kind ballroom, which throughout our hundred-year history has hosted everything from boxing matches to Marine Balls. Dwell in luxury at The Guild Hotel, San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

• Spaces for 30-1,000 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

For nearly 30 years, Cafe Coyote has been a San Diego classic! Come enjoy our friendly service, wonderful Mexican food, cool margaritas, and a festive ambiance in the Historic Walking District of Old Town San Diego. Thank you for thinking of Cafe Coyote as a venue for your special occasion. Café Coyote is a well-known international hotspot located in the heart of Historic Old Town San Diego! We are a lively, festive, and spectacular location that can make your event one to remember. Café Coyote is a great place to celebrate any event. We have it all, whether you want a vibrant outdoor event, an intimate semi-private space, a sun-drenched patio, a private experience with your own personal bar, or a rustic Old Mexico vibe in our Cantina or Tequila Room. Café Coyote is the ideal location for making your gathering a fiesta! Café Coyote is the ideal location for private events such as wedding rehearsal dinners, tequila dinners, corporate events, and birthday parties. Our delicious traditional Mexican meals, homemade tortillas, speciality Grande Margaritas, and a tequila variety of over 100 tequilas have made Café Coyote famous across the world. Your event menu will include the finest of Café Coyote's offerings! Locals, visitors, and friends enjoy dining, drinking, and listening to our roaming mariachis all year long. We enhance the world-famous Café Coyote experience by combining the best of what we have to offer to create an unforgettable occasion for your guests! Café Coyote is excited to make memories with you.

• Spaces for 110-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Conveniently nestled between the Marina District, Little Italy, and Gaslamp in downtown San Diego, deck655 is a versatile event venue with sweeping bay views and activities galore! With 8,500 square feet of contemporary indoor/outdoor space, deck655 features a spacious indoor game room and outdoor amphitheater style seating for up to 110 guests. Also featured are 50 / 50 doors that open to a 125’ promenade deck with views from Point Loma to Coronado. Additional patios with lounge furniture, built-in heating and lighting, surround sound, and more … all to create a perfect environment for entertaining up to 350 guests! Picture your attendees enjoying the night air, relaxing on the deck, and gathering inside to grab a handcrafted cocktail or hit the dance floor. Our game room allows guests to let loose and compete in nostalgic arcade favorites. For dining, the banquet room can be configured with a formal layout or more casual arrangement. Connect with us about booking our private event venue in San Diego and reserving your date. We are happy to provide a tour or answer any questions you may have!

• Spaces for 200-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Hi, we are Robin and Carolyn Hoffos, and we would like to introduce you to Lavender & Olive. Our ranch here in San Diego has been our happy place for the past twenty years. We have so many wonderful memories at this venue hosting everything from parties to celebrations. We’ve hosted friends and family and now we’d like to host you. Our love story began many moons ago, when Carolyn offered Robin a scotch and soda (which Robin hates) at a friend’s going away party and he gladly accepted. Since then, we’ve dreamed up, built, and ran several companies and ventures together, learning and growing each step of the way. Today, we are excited to welcome you to our beautiful event venue. We love to build and create, and this is the next chapter in our journey of creation, and we look forward to sharing it with you!

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery

Our gallery features the expressive, abstract works of award-winning artist and former professional tennis player, Walter Redondo. Voted Best Art Gallery in San Diego in 2024, we are proud to offer more than just walls adorned with art—we offer a setting infused with energy, story, and inspiration. Our venue serves as a creative canvas for events of all kinds, from intimate gatherings to bold, visionary celebrations. Behind the scenes, our curated team is dedicated to transforming your ideas into an elevated and seamless experience. Whether you're dreaming of a modern wedding, a stylish launch, or a one-of-a-kind private event, we’re here to make it come to life—beautifully, intentionally, and artfully.

• Spaces for 15 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Experience San Diego from the water aboard your own private yacht! 🌴⚓️ 1-15 Persons Group Rate Adventure Cruises San Diego offers private yacht cruises for groups of up to 15 guests. Enjoy incredible views of the downtown skyline, USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, and other iconic waterfront landmarks. Charters 3 hours or longer enjoy an anchor and swim option for a party at sea! Perfect for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries, family gatherings, or a relaxing day on the water. Choose from a Bay Cruise, sunset or evening cruise, or an Anchor & Swim experience in Glorietta Bay. ✨ Private yacht for your group ⚓ USCG-Licensed Captain & Deckhand 🥂 BYOB & BYOF 🎶 Bluetooth sound system & party lighting ☀️ Spacious indoor & outdoor lounge areas 🌊 Anchor & Swim options available 🚗 Convenient marina parking

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 space at this venue

California Farm Life is a working farm and educational venue located in Ramona, California, dedicated to connecting the community with local agriculture. We host farm-based events, educational tours, seasonal markets, and family-friendly experiences that showcase where food and flowers are grown. Our farm supports local farmers, makers, and small businesses by providing a space rooted in learning, sustainability, and hands-on experiences. Visitors are invited to explore the land, meet growers, and engage in meaningful activities that celebrate California farming and rural life. California Farm Life offers a unique open-air setting where education, community, and agriculture come together—creating authentic experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

• Spaces for 25-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Mare means "sea" in Italian and is highlighted with our Raw Bar featuring fresh oysters, crudos and cocktails. Executive Chef Ronnie Schwandt works with San Diego fisheries and farmers and invite you to taste our local interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean inspired seafood and housemade pastas. Our expansive award-winning wine list is selectively curated to pair perfectly with our coastal cuisine.

• Spaces for 75-110 Guests

Birthday parties, private friends gathering, corporate events, etc. The space has an open layout and is great for mingling and socializing. We offer live music and catering options, as well as 2 large projectors that can display anything you wish. Karaoke is also available. Any special requests we do our best to accommodate!

• Spaces for 22-125 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Prominently situated in the heart of Coronado’s iconic village, Stake is a modern take on the classic chophouse of decades past with a chef-driven menu sourced with only the highest quality ingredients available. Executive Chef Andrew Kedziora’s menu includes a number of share-friendly filets, chops and dry-aged prime steak, an expansive selection of ice cold shellfish & crudo, healthy salads and rustic, wood fire-roasted side dishes, in addition to a handful of freshly composed seafood entrées. With an award-winning wine list, our experienced sommeliers can help pair the perfect wines with your dish.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Parakeet Cafe is located in the heart of Torrey Pines and offers a perfect place to gather with friends, colleagues, and family. Offering both indoor and outdoor areas to entertain, we have many unique spaces that can accommodate groups sizes of 10 - 200, for all to enjoy! Our outdoor space, the crown jewel of our venue, features an abundant garden that overlooks our turf lawn. Our indoor space has a trendy and chic design that showcases a vibrant trendy atmosphere. Our belief is that food tastes better when it's real when it's prepared with love and shared. We welcome the health-conscious, non-dieter, vegans, vegetarian, paleo, keto, and gluten-free eaters to gather 'round our table and enjoy a delicious meal made with ingredients you can trust. We take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients we can get from local organic farms, not only because they taste better and delivers maximum nutrition, but because it is more sustainable for the planet.

• Spaces for 70-25 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Vibin Flexible Event Space With Bar and Dance Floor Come eat, drink, and dance with us! Step into our one-of-a-kind event venue where coolness and character come together to create a truly unforgettable celebration meant for fun! Within its reclaimed wood walls, repurposed concrete floors interior, and quirky furnishings and design, we offer our own brewed draft beer and craft cocktails, in-house catering, a full audio-video package, karaoke, Bluetooth, and Spotify, screen and projector, room for a dance floor and live music. We have a seasoned event coordinator on staff to plan your event from start to finish. Open until 2:00 am for late-night parties or to host your wedding after-party. Parties of all kinds Guests often feel this space is “Surprised and delighted” Included in this room: Full A/V package, event staff, bartender, and event coordinator dedicated to serving you on your special occasion. Room for dessert and cake table you bring, dance floor, plenty of outlets, paid parking behind the venue. 2 hours personal item set up and clean-up. We specialize in private parties & events of all types. Birthdays, social gatherings, Photo shoots or filming, team building/ corporate events, baby showers, and many more. The space has an open layout and is great for mingling and socializing. We offer live music and catering options, as well as 2 large projectors that can display anything you wish. Karaoke is also available. Any special requests we do our best to accommodate. Unique offerings: Full bar, audio/video setup, projector, catering/buffet style food, dancing, karaoke, and much more. We encourage everyone to come check out our space! Just let us know when you'd like to come by. *No insurance is required for this venue.*

• Spaces for 70-30 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

We specialize in private parties & events of all types. Birthdays, social gatherings, team building / corporate events, baby showers, and many more. The space has an open layout and is great for mingling and socializing. We offer live music and catering options, as well as 2 large projectors that can display anything you wish. Karaoke is also available. Any special requests we do our best to accommodate. Unique offerings: Full bar available, audio/video setup, photo booth (additional cost), projector, catering/buffet style food, dancing, karaoke, and much more. We encourage everyone to come check out our space! Just let us know when you'd like to come by. *No insurance is required for this venue.* Book a viewing/email or call for pricing.

• Spaces for 60-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

Our collection of stylish and flexible spaces provide the perfect backdrop for any event, from business meetings and conferences to weddings and private parties. Explore our lineup of unique venue options to accommodate your groups of 6 to 800, including state-of-the-art audio visual, high quality meeting rooms, modern dining spaces, expansive patios and lush gardens and lawns. Then let our expert team handle all the details, from world-class food and drink to décor and more. Set amid coastal shrublands where mild Pacific breezes flow freely, The Alexandria features configurable conference and event spaces both indoors and out as well as the upscale Farmer & the Seahorse restaurant. Bring your team and be inspired. Our state-of-the-art meeting spaces feature plenty of natural light and include an 80-person boardroom and a 205-person theater with a deluxe speaker’s lounge. Larger event spaces include a 12,500-square-foot outdoor area and a 3,000-square-foot high-bay space that can be configured in a variety of ways, depending on the function. On-site catering is provided by the renowned Farmer & The Seahorse restaurant, which offers upscale farm-to-table fare.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

When it comes to a wedding, reception, or private banquet, Carlton Oaks offers both indoor and outdoor venues perfect to host events and celebrations of all sorts. Carlton Oaks professional event staff will ensure a successful and enjoyable celebration for a wedding or other event. Carlton Oaks Golf Course offers spaces such as The Crest Room, which features a large dance floor, complete bar with a bartender, and a beautiful view of the golf course. The room opens out to the expansive Crest Patio, which offers additional event seating. Carlton Oaks offers on-site catering, options for indoor or outdoor weddings and special occasions, a 58-room newly remodeled lodge, and an on-site restaurant and bar.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Waterfront

Nestled along stunning ocean views, The Bayside Pavilion at Safe Harbor South Bay offers an unforgettable waterfront experience for your special occasion. Whether you are hosting a wedding, corporate event, or celebration, our venue blends natural beauty with simple, yet charming design. Creating the perfect backdrop for your event. Large windows on the open-plan ground floor allow natural light to flow throughout the space. A prep kitchen, two restrooms, sixteen 60-inch circular tables, six 6-foot buffet tables, six belly bars, and 150 chairs can be found on the ground floor, which can accommodate up to 150 people. The upstairs area has a panoramic outlook and can accommodate up to 50 people. A built-in bar, a wall-mounted TV, a refrigerator, six 60-inch round tables, and a balcony can be found in this room. If requested, the pavilion can be air-conditioned. On bright days, though, guests frequently appreciate the breeze from the bay. Wi-Fi, parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities are all available at the venue. Couples are encouraged to work with other providers such as caterers, wedding planners, entertainers, and more by the resort's personnel. Guests can readily access a range of local attractions or simply enjoy the lovely surroundings of the Bayside Pavilion. Located just 15 minutes south of downtown San Diego. The venue is perfectly placed near the beautiful Otay Valley Regional Park and the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge for couples searching for natural and green wedding photos. The waterfront location, on the other hand, makes for beautiful wedding photos in a natural and peaceful setting. San Diego International Airport is about a 20-minute drive away for travelers flying from other cities. Let us make your event truly extraordinary in a setting as beautiful as your memories. Book your dream event today!