Where can I find a free or inexpensive outdoor ceremony/reception location in San Diego?

Question

We want an outdoor spring wedding and I am having trouble finding locations that don't charge an arm and a leg. We are trying to do the whole wedding for $2000 and we want it at night, with our own caterers & alcohol. I don't want it too close to the beach because it could get windy and cold at night. Please help.

Answer 1

I work for an event company in San Diego and I know that keeping within a $2000 wedding budget is no easy task! How many people are you anticipating?



Here are some websites that might be of assistance to you



Check out the city of San Diego website

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/general-info/bestsites.shtml



county of san diego

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/Weddings/index.html



city of coronado

http://www.coronado.ca.us/department/division.php?fDD=13-98



city of carlsbad

http://www.carlsbadca.gov/parks/recmaps.html



The problem you're probably going to run into most is the issue of having it at night- many parks will require you to be done by dusk, although some will allow events to go on later into the night. Also, some parks do not allow alcohol, so that is something to take into consideration.



Your best bet is The Port of San Diego

http://www.portofsandiego.org/recreation/get-park-info.html

You can have alcohol (at most of their parks), and events can go until 10 pm there. I believe their permit fees are $35 for 0-100 people and $125 for 101-250 peope.



If you need any other help (catering, bartenders, linens, equipment rental, cake, flowers, etc.) contact me and I'd love to help you out!

Answer 2

I would suggest looking into city parks. They typically don't charge that much. The wedding bowl in La Jolla is beautiful but only accomodates a small number and is right on the water. Presidio Park is a beautiful location and I think the costs would be reasonable. Learn more about these 2 locations at http://www.sandiego-romantics.com/wedding-sites.html.



Weddings in San Diego are expensive. Congratulations and best wishes!

Answer 3

there are a good number of issues to do. For one-India St. isn't a French highway. i certainly lived in this highway while i develop into turning out to be up and that section is termed Little Italy. great eating places, Italian delis, and espresso shops, yet not likely lots relaxing to your 5 365 days previous. you may desire to pass the zoo-international favourite, and in case you are able to, the Wild Animal Park (approximately 30min out of the city). The Scripps Aquarium in l. a. Jolla is unquestionably intense high quality and has a petting pool. Its additionally good by ability of the sea coast so so you might pass there after because of fact the Aquarium isn't an all day adventure. challenge Bay has a good number of effective places for walks and photos which at the instant are not crowded-Paradise factor is one. For great %. nevertheless, i desire to propose sundown Cliffs. challenge sea coast is relaxing and has carnival video games and rides yet is often very crowded in the process the summer season. you probably won't spot any animals nevertheless, this is a city. i might additionally propose the previous city trolley excursions. It expenses approximately $30 a individual and is an all day adventure. An previous formed trolley motor vehicle is a narrated excursion that takes you around to diverse spots of activity in the city. you will get off at any spot and stay there as long as you like and a clean trolley comes by ability of each 30 min. It is going, to the bay, marina, downtown, Balboa Park (a might desire to with dozens of museums which comprise an area museum that's totally palms on very relaxing for all), Coronado Island and a pair different spots. i'm hoping you have a great time!