Welcome to the definitive guide (pt. 2) to getting married at Balboa Park! If you are looking for places for your wedding in Balboa Park, check out this helpful list of 25 locations. I’ve done the research for you…get your Pinterest boards ready!
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#6 – Mingei International Museum – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Mingei does NOT host wedding ceremonies or receptions (despite being available for corporate and private events).
#7 – Recital Hall/Palisades Building/Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater – 2130 Pan American Rd W, San Diego, CA 92101
The Recital Hall is a 5,000 sq. foot banquet room in the Palisades Building, which is also home to the puppet theater. The Recital Hall includes a dressing room and a stage with a piano but no storage rooms, kitchen, or screen.
- Ceremony Site – Just in the hall (nothing outside)
- Reception Site – Yes
- Capacity – 200 guests
- Parking – Nearby general lots only
- For pricing contact, 619-239-1169.
- This Balboa Park wedding venue’s Yelp page or website.
- No photos of or links to real weddings at the Recital Hall could be located.
#8 – Redwood Circle – lawn area east of Balboa Drive near Nutmeg Street
There is no alcohol allowed at the Redwood Circle, so even though it’s available for both ceremonies and receptions, it is realistically just a ceremony site. The nearest bathroom is across Balboa Drive.
- Ceremony Site – Yes
- Reception Site – No (no alcohol allowed)
- Capacity – 200 guests
- Parking – Street parking only
- For pricing contact, 619-239-1169 or 619-236-5555. According to a comment on Wedding Mapper, it costs $275 (fee for a park permit).
- This Balboa Park wedding venue’s website
- Real weddings at the Redwood Circle: Sylvia & David, Molly & Melissa, Zola & Derrick, Chelsea & Seth (engagement shoot)
#9 – Reuben H. Fleet Science Center – 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The science center is home to southern California’s only dome IMAX theater. They requires that you choose a caterer from their list of 8 local catering companies and use their one approved beverage service. They offer chair, table, A/V equipment, and dance floor rentals for an extra fee. In order to use a vendor not on their approved list, you must get permission.
- Ceremony Site – Yes (indoor and outdoor)
- Reception Site – Yes (multiple options)
- Capacity – 1000 guests
- Parking – Nearby general lots
- For pricing contact, (619) 685-5728 or specialevents@rhfleet.org.
- This Balboa Park wedding venue’s Yelp page or website
- Real weddings at the Reuben Fleet Science Center: Dave & Vickie
#10 – San Diego Air & Space Museum – 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego Air + Space Museum has the largest event space in Balboa Park–their rotunda (“Pavilion of Flight”) can hold 600 sit-down dinner guests. Crazy enough…I have DJed a wedding here with 600 guests! Access the museum exhibits during your event. A non-approved caterer must do a walk-through of the venue prior to your wedding.
- Ceremony Site – Yes (indoor only)
- Reception Site – Yes
- Capacity – 600 guests
- Parking – Dedicated lot
- For pricing contact, 619-234-8291 x1117.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding site’s Yelp page or website
- For real weddings, videos, photos, tips, and pros/cons of getting married at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, click here.
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