Voted Best Wedding Venue in San Diego, CA

The Cuvier Club has been voted as the best San Diego wedding venue for 2021. This beautiful, elegant, La Jolla, seaside venue is a popular destination for coastal wedding ceremonies, reception, and even corporate events. The remarkable flowers and fountains in the ocean view courtyard provoke an awe inspiring outdoor San Diego wedding. If you’re looking for a money saving all inclusive wedding package or want to bring in your own vendors, the Cuvier Club will certainly be a top choice on your list.

The Abbey Catering & Event Design Co professionally manages this venue as well as manages, owns or works closely with nearly all the private event venues in San Diego. Most of the weekend dates at the Cuvier Club are booked a year in advance but we have you covered if you need something sooner or the date you need is not available. As a complimentary service, we are excited to help you find, compare and finalize your perfect San Diego Wedding or Special Event venue with over 40 other San Diego venues we work alongside. The Cuvier Club offers a venue fee ranging from $1500 to $9,500 depending on the date and day. Ask us about other discounts available at each venue including the Cuvier Club!

Last minute specials are now available! Ask us about current offers!

Our San Diego Wedding Venue

With 10,000 square feet of celebration space, the Cuvier Club serves as a great place for any reception.  It includes a gorgeous floral-laden courtyard suited for ceremonies and cocktail hours, a cozy indoor cocktail area, a private on-site bridal suite and a large ballroom space.  The Abbey Catering professionally manages Cuvier Club and offers numerous food and beverage packages including their one-of-a-kind all-inclusive wedding / event packages.  There are menu packages from $85 to $150 per person depending on your needs, date, service level, menu, and bar selection. If your date is already booked at the Cuvier Club, don’t worry! We have many other event venues we can help you find; check out our list of recommended venues.

Guest Capacity:

  • Bougainvillea Garden Wedding Ceremony in San Diego: 250
  • Front Foyer Cocktail Hour: 125
  • Main Ballroom–Seated Dinner Service (no dance floor): 250
  • Main Ballroom–Seated Dinner Service (with dance floor room): 200
  • Main Ballroom + South Annex–Seated Dinner Service (with dance floor room in ballroom): 250
  • Main Ballroom + South Annex + Front Foyer–Standing//Flow-Style Private Event: 600

What’s Included? (in conjunction with Abbey Catering):

  • Rental is based on 5 hours of event time
  • Up to 15  x 60” Round Dinner Tables
  • Up to 150 x Mahogany Chiavari Chairs
  • 3 x 30” Metal Belly Bar Tables (for outside)
  • Private Bridal Suite
  • Market String Lights (Ballroom and Outdoor Garden)
  • Hanging White Paper Lanterns in Ballroom
  • 5 x Olive Trees and 4 x Manzanita Trees

Outdoor Wedding Venue Gallery

If you’re considering having your event at one of the best San Diego private event & wedding venues, we should be top of the list!. Thank you San Diego for making our special event venue the #1 reserved venue in San Diego! Our online reviews speak for themselves so please be sure to check them out. We know that the most frustrating part of finding the perfect location is the initial research. Our group of professionals is here to help and will recommend other San Diego wedding venues if they are a better fit for your needs.

Known as “America’s Finest City” San Diego’s perfect climate is ideal for any event or wedding. With consistent blue skies, the nation’s greatest weather year round and beautiful beaches, it’s easy to lose all sense of direction with everything to see in San Diego. You truly have an amazing opportunity when you host your wedding in one of the most well known San Diego wedding venues. San Diego is full of restaurants with amazing food. The city of San Diego is lively and hip, with noteworthy historical structures. San Diego is also one of the only cities in the country that hosts events outdoor year round due to our comfortable climate year round.

Wedding Venue On The Beach
A private moment in The Cuvier Club, La Jolla
Stephanie's Wedding at the Cuvier Club
Cuvier Park La Jolla California
Decorations at the Cuvier Club

Choosing The Right Wedding Venue in San Diego

When you’re ready to find the right San Diego venue for your wedding, get ready to do some research. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and the last thing you want is to choose a venue in San Diego you felt just “ok” about. You want to get excited when you think about the venue that you’re choosing for your wedding. After all, it’s a once in a lifetime experience right? We know choosing the right venue in San Diego can be daunting. In order to help you get started we put together a few things you should consider when choosing an affordable San Diego wedding venue.

Step One – See a Pro

Find the most exciting wedding venues in San Diego that fit your style, vision and budget. We offer complimentary, no obligation, initial wedding planning services to help you find your perfect venue in San Diego. The Cuvier Club is a popular venue in San Diego but it’s not for everyone or your date might be taken. We understand that and are excited to help you find the venue that’s right for you as an alternative if necessary. Our complimentary wedding planning consultation will go over all your options for your dream San Diego wedding or event. Our planners do all the leg work for you including checking availability calendars and schedule tours for you.

Step Two – Details

Develop with our wedding planner a wish list and vision for your wedding. Are you flexible on your date? What are your colors? What is the rough timeline? What services do you want to include from contractors like photography, DJ, cakes, florals, etc..? Our San Diego wedding planners offer complimentary services to get all these things figured out and a basic vision nailed down. They take the stress out of the planning and make it exciting! It’s the perfect place to start on your event planning journey. Call us now to schedule your first appointment with one of our award winning planners complimentary.

Step Three – Guest List

Building your rough guest list is also one of the first things you should do before choosing a venue in San Diego. The last thing you want it to find the perfect venue to find out it’s too small to accommodate your party. Be sure you build your list not just with your partner but with your family as well. Remember, the smaller the list the smaller the investment.

HGTV Featured Event Venue in San Diego, CA

We are so popular, HGTV featured our wedding venue in San Diego on one of their shows! Our hundreds of reviews speak for themselves. We’ve spent years building our reputation and creating one of the best San Diego wedding and event venues. Be sure to take a second to read our positive reviews, from previous San Diego weddings and events, if you have any doubts. When you’re ready to get started don’t hesitate to contact us and request to tour our venue. Simply message us through our contact page or call us directly to learn more about our pricing. Find out why we have been featured as one of the favorite outdoor wedding locations. Enjoy beautiful sunsets with views near one of California’s best beaches. Get ready to celebrate in style in the most popular places couples love.