San Diego’s parks, community centers, pools, and stadiums provide outdoor and indoor event venues often with very reasonable rates.
Balboa Park
619-235-1169
1549 El Prado, San Diego
Balboa Park is a 1,000 acre park that includes the San Diego Zoo, museums, gardens, a sports complex, picnic areas, and more. There are many spaces available for events at the park. Casa del Prado has a theater that seats events with up to 640 people, the Majorca Room that accommodates up to 300 people, and classrooms that accommodate between 66 and 210 people. Casa del Prado’s Patio A accommodates ceremonies with up to 200 people, and Casa del Prado’s Patio B accommodates ceremonies with up to 300 people. Balboa Park Club has a 13,000 square feet ballroom that accommodates up to 500 people and the Santa Fe Room that accommodates up to 125 people. The War Memorial Building has an auditorium that accommodates up to 300 people and classrooms that accommodate up to 75 people. The Palisades Building has a 5,400 square feet Recital Hall that accommodates up to 300 people. Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn is a large lawn that accommodates events with up to 5,000 people. Spreckels Organ Pavilion features the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ and bench seating for up to 2,400 people. Pepper Grove is a picnic area that accommodates up to 500 people with 15 tables and a playground. The Administration Courtyard Lawn is a lawn area with a fountain that is available for ceremonies with up to 200 people. Marston Point and Redwood Circle each have large lawn area that accommodate up to 200 people. Golden Hill Community Park and Pine Grove each have picnic areas that accommodate up to 100 people. Zoro Garden is available for ceremonies with up to 75 people. Alcazar Garden and the Rose Garden are available for ceremonies with up to 50 people each.
Border Field State Park
619-575-3613
3085 Beyer Blvd # A103, San Diego
Border Field State Park is located 15 miles south of San Diego on the southwestern corner of the United States. The park’s amenities include picnic areas, barbecues, and horse corrals. Permits are required for group events with 25 or more people or any group event with catering.
Cabrillo National Monument
619-557-5450
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego
Cabrillo National Monument is located on the San Diego coast. The Bluff Event Site at the park is a lovely setting for wedding ceremonies and other events with up to 100 people.
Cleveland National Forest
858-673-6180
10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego
Cleveland National Forest includes over 460,000 acres with trails and campgrounds. Special use permits are available for events in the forest.
Embarcadero Marina Park North
619-686-6200
400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
Embarcadero Marina Parks North has basketball courts, gazebos, and a fishing pier. The park is available for weddings, picnics, and other events with up to 3,000 people.
Embarcadero Marina Parks South
619-686-6200
Marina Park Way, San Diego
Embarcadero Marina Parks South has basketball courts, gazebos, and a fishing pier. The park is available for weddings, picnics, and other events with up to 5,000 people.
Heritage Park
858-565-3600
2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego
Heritage Park is a 7.8 acre park which was created to preserve some of Old Town San Diego’s historic Victorian buildings. The park’s 1889 Temple Beth Israel and the open lawn are available for weddings and other events.
Japanese Friendship Garden
619-232-2721
2215 Pan American Road E., San Diego
The Japanese Friendship Garden is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The garden provides a beautiful setting for weddings and other events. The Ceremonial Gate and the Ceremonial Plaza areas each accommodate up to 200 people. The Exhibit House accommodates up to 50 people.
Mission Bay Park
619-235-1169
2688 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego
Mission Bay Park is a 4,235 acre park that is the largest man made aquatic park in the country. The park has several areas for picnicking and events. De Anza Cove accommodates up to 750 people and has picnic tables, a volleyball area, and a tot lot. Fiesta Island accommodates up to 500 people and has a youth camp and an aquatics center. Crown Point Middle accommodates up to 400 people and 2 inflatables. Crown Point South accommodates up to 350 people and 2 inflatables. Crown Point North accommodates up to 200 people and 1 inflatable. Ski Beach accommodates up to 350 people and 2 inflatables and has a picnic shelter, a jogging path, and a playground. Playa Pacifica accommodates up to 300 people and has a picnic shelter, basketball courts, and a tot lot. West Bonita Cove accommodates up to 250 people and 2 inflatables and has a large playground and a tot lot. East Bonita Cove accommodates up to 200 people and 2 inflatables. Hospitality Point accommodates up to 250 people and 2 inflatables and has picnic tables, a picnic shelter, and jogging trails. Mariner’s Point is a sandy peninsula that accommodates up to 200 people. Vacation Isle East and West each accommodate up to 200 people and 1 inflatable and both have picnic tables and beaches. Ventura Cove accommodates up to 200 people and has picnic tables and benches. Mission Point and Sunset Point each accommodate up to 150 people. Tecolote Shores North and the grass area at the Model Yacht Pond each accommodate up to 100 people and 1 inflatable.
Mission Hills Park
619-235-1169
1521 Washington Place, San Diego
Mission Hills Park is located in the middle of Mission Hills, Hillcrest and Middletown on the site of one of San Diego’s first cemeteries. The park has a playground and a large grass area that is available for events with up to 750 people.
Mission Trails Regional Park
619-668-3281
1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego
Mission Trails Regional Park is a 5,800 acre park with 40 miles of trails, an equestrian center, a campground, and a lake. The visitor center has a 94 seat theater and an outdoor amphitheater.
Petco Park
619-795-5000
100 Park Boulevard, San Diego
Petco Park is home to the Padres baseball team. The park has several venues available for events including the famous Playing Field. The Park at the Park accommodates up to 3,000 people. The Left Field Concourse accommodates up to 1,475 people. Power Alley accommodates up to 825 people. The Home Plate Plaza accommodates up to 550 people. The Homeplate Concourse accommodates up to 540 people. The Palm Plate Plaza, the Padres Hall of Fame Bar and Grill, and the Western Metal Rooftop each accommodate up to 375 people. The Premier Club accommodates up to 280 people. Mercado accommodates up to 275 people. The Western Metal Concourse accommodates up to 235 people. The Auditorium accommodates up to 180 people. Westwinds accommodates up to 148 people. PCL Bar and Grill accommodates up to 144 people. The Sony Dugout Restaurant and the Upper Deck Terrace each accommodate up to 135 people. The Picnic Terrace accommodates up to 132 people. The Sony Dugout Lounge accommodates up to 115 people. Coronados Bar and Grill accommodates up to 110 people. Club 19 accommodates up to 87 people. Baja Bistro accommodates up to 76 people. The Batter’s Eye Pavilion accommodates up to 50 people.
Presidio Park
619-235-1169
Taylor Street and Jackson Street, San Diego
Presidio Park is a 50 acre park that includes a museum and a historical trail. The park offers popular venues for weddings and other ceremonies. Palm Canyon accommodates ceremonies with up to 50 people. The Arbor accommodates ceremonies with up to 30 people. Inspiration Point and Padre Cross each accommodate ceremonies with up to 25 people.
Qualcomm Stadium
619-641-3100
9449 Friars Road, San Diego
Qualcomm Stadium hosts the San Diego Chargers and SDSU Aztec football teams. The stadium seats 70,561 people. Indoor and outdoor function spaces are available for events at the stadium which includes over 150 acres of land with a 176,000 turf practice field.
Shoreline Park
619-235-1169
Torrey Pines City Park South to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego
Shoreline Park includes 65 acres of coastal park land with several venues for ceremonies and events. Calumet Park, Ellen Browning Scripps, and Park Kellogg Park each accommodates events with up to 80 people. Cuvier Park accommodates ceremonies with up to 40 people.
Sunset Hills Natural Park
619-235-1169
Adair and Ladera Streets, San Diego
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68 acre park along the Pacific Ocean with two areas available for events. The Luscomb Point area accommodates up to 150 people. The Ladera Street area accommodates up to 50 people.