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Waterfront Wedding San Diego

Classic San Diego Wedding Venues

With two tropical, waterfront ceremony gardens and five elegant ballrooms the Best Western Plus Island Palms is the perfect setting for the waterfront wedding in San Diego of your dreams. Located just steps from the water and surrounded by lush greenery, our Grand Marina Garden and intimate Sunset Gardens provide a picturesque backdrop to exchange your vows. Following the ceremony, your guests will enjoy a scenic stroll down our marina walkway to dance the night away. Whether you're hosting 150 guests in our opulent Grand Marina Room or enjoying a relaxing evening with your closest friends and family in our Bay Room, the Island Palms is the perfect setting.

Grand Marina and Sunset Ceremony Gardens 

Accommodating up to 150 guests, our waterfront ceremony gardens feature backdrops that are a photographers dream! Framed by our private mega yacht marina, both sites feature westerly views for the perfect California sunset ceremony.

Grand Marina Ballroom

 Set along the shoreline of Shelter Island, the Grand Marina Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests with a dance floor and head table. Featuring panoramic views of Point Loma, the Grand Marina Room boasts floor to ceiling windows and an outdoor patio perfect for entertaining your guests during cocktail hours.

Sunset Ballroom  

Location, location location! Elevated one story above San Diego Bay, the Sunset Ballrooms stunning vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows provide you and your guests million dollar views of San Diego Bay and the hills of Point Loma. Accommodating 102 guests, this waterfront venue embodies all that "San Diego" brings to mind.

Harbor Room 

Looking for something a tad more intimate? The Harbor Room features beautiful natural finished wood ceilings, dramatic lighting and a small, private deck perfect for parties of up to 60 guests.

Bay Room 

For special events on a smaller scale, our Bay Room offers dramatic vaulted ceilings, ambient lighting and sweeping views across our sparkling pool and private marina. Seating for up to 50 guests is available for all events.

Santa Barbara Room 

At just 1,100 Sq. Ft., the Santa Barbara may be small in size but is big on views! Panoramic second floor views over our Casa Del Mar pool area, our private yacht marina and dazzling La Playa Cove make the Santa Barbara room the perfect venue for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners and after day brunches for up to 80 guests.