A Spectacular Setting for Your Special Day

Nestled on Shelter Island, Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel offers a stunning waterfront wedding setting. With reception rooms for up to 150 guests and breathtaking views of the marina, Point Loma, and La Playa Cove, it’s perfect for indoor or year-round outdoor ceremonies.

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Ceremony & Reception Venues

With tropical gardens and elegant ballrooms, Island Palms is the ideal San Diego waterfront wedding venue. Say “I do” in scenic gardens and celebrate in rooms for up to 150 guests.

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Wedding Package

Design your dream day with our thoughtfully curated wedding package. From seamless planning to exceptional cuisine and stunning venues, we offer everything you need for an unforgettable celebration by the waterfront.

Wedding Gallery

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Weddings

Yay, You're Engaged! What's Next?

  • The whole wedding came out better than I could have ever imagined.
    "Honestly nothing but positive feedback about my entire experience working with you all! I really appreciated how easy it was to work with you all for all the pre-coordination details! The food and service was top notch the day of as well! The whole wedding came out better than I could have ever imagined. Oh and we also really appreciated the champagne and personal note from you in our suite!"
    Jahnina
  • We are so happy we chose to host the event at Island Palms.
    "Maddie, Thank you so much for making the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party such an amazing event for our family and friends! You and your staff did a terrific job of attending to every detail and it was a perfect way to kick off all of the celebrations that followed. We are so happy we chose to host the event at Island Palms. Our guests really felt very welcomed and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the wedding weekend. The newlyweds were thrilled with how it all turned out! We truly appreciate all you did to make it extra special and for having the patience to answer every question we had promptly. Hosting from afar is normally never a simple task but working with you made it easy. Your kind attention and consideration made us all feel at home. We look forward to many more visits to Island Palms as we normally do whenever we come to San Diego."
    Kathy
  • This note is to express our sincere gratitude for making our day so successful!
    "This note is to express our sincere gratitude for making our day so successful! The space, the flow and your diligent, upbeat and responsive communication were so appreciated! Please convey our respect for your amazing team that day, too."
    Rebecca
  • We definitely recommend the Island Palms.
    "We chose Island Palms for its location right on the bay and closeness to the airport. They have great, affordable choices for wedding packages. Our reception had a little over 100 guests and was held in their largest room, the Grand Marina Room. Most of our guests were from out of town just as we were and stayed at the Island Palms as well. Everyone complimented on the beauty of the place and the menu was awesome. The rooms were wonderful, especially their suites. We definitely recommend the Island Palms."
    Ashley
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