The Neon Brush: A Glow in-the-Dark Painting Experience in Old Town was a great time…read more The tickets were $41.00 per person on feverup.com. The class includes neon paint and canvas. The class doesn't include wine but you can bring your own bottle. It was a fun time I went with fellow Yelper Nicole C. Happy Yelping :)

Venue was clean! Tables and chairs were in great condition. Easy to book and friendly reminders…read morewith easy access to venue manual. Will be using this venue again.

The point was THE PERFECT venue for my "cutie" themed baby shower. I couldn't be happier with how…read moregorgeous and bright the space was mixed with how friendly and accommodating the staff was. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We hosted our wedding here in September, and from the first tour, we knew there was no better…read moresetting. The venue itself is stunning- light-filled, elegant, and perfectly positioned overlooking the bay. It offered everything we were looking for aesthetically and logistically. Overall sentiment: This is a gorgeous venue that makes an incredible first impression. However, the experience with the venue's coordination and communication didn't live up to the beauty of the space. If you're detail-oriented or able to stay on top of planning logistics yourself, you can absolutely make it work, but if you're hoping for hands-on, consistent support from the venue team, you may want to budget for extra help. 2) Pros Beautiful location: The ceremony site overlooks the bay between palm trees, truly breathtaking and perfect for photos (though note in Sept the grass was pretty brown/dead- it's maintained by the city of San Diego, not the Point). Gorgeous interior: The reception space is full of natural light, with beautiful wooden tables (no need for linens) and a chandelier draped with greenery and lights, which helped us save on décor and flowers. Flexible vendor policy: We loved that we could choose our own caterer and bring in our own alcohol, this flexibility gave us creative control and helped manage costs. Spacious and well laid out: The venue comfortably fit around 150 guests, with smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. 3) Cons Customer service inconsistencies: Communication often lagged, and we had to double-check details multiple times to make sure nothing was missed. Frequent staff changes: Our main contact kept shifting. Different team members joined calls without being fully briefed, and we occasionally received conflicting information. Day-of coordination issues: We weren't introduced to our "day-of coordinator" until a week before the wedding. She left after our grand entrance and handed us off to someone we'd never met, which felt unprofessional and confusing. The event timeline fell behind, the grand entrance was delayed by about 30 minutes, and no one notified us so we could adjust. From that point on we were late on the whole timeline, and we ended up missing "golden hour" for sunset portraits. I wish she would have approached me at the scheduled time for the grand entrance to check in with me on making it happen. Last-minute changes: Floor plans were delayed several times, and even at the rehearsal, staff were suggesting new tweaks instead of finalizing details earlier. Parking challenges: Guest parking was extremely crowded, and we weren't warned this could be an issue, which led to confusion and delays. No bridal suite/bathrooms: There is no availabiltiy to get ready on site- they don't have a bridal suite and the bathroom is a small one toilet room, or a group of stalls shared by the Mission Bay Acquatic Center- you will have to get ready offsite and then sneak into the venue through the catering entrance in the parking lot. In summary: This is a truly beautiful venue. But the organizational side could use improvement. If you're someone who can stay on top of the details (or hire a planner to help), it's absolutely worth it for the setting. Just be prepared to take the lead on coordination to ensure your day runs smoothly.

My brother got married at the venue and it was one of the most magical ceremonies I've seen in a…read morelong time! Well, the venue is big, the staff made it feel intimate.

Attended the omakase event here last night. The venue…read moreitself is incredibly spacious and clean, which made for a nice environment. My main critique is that it got a bit hot and stuffy inside while everyone was waiting in line for the tastings. There was a small outdoor area lined with tuff. The parking spots right by the entrance are pretty limited. Overall, it's a nice spot for an event.

I attended a wedding at Luce Loft and love the downtown, industrial vibes here. The venue itself is…read moremade for smaller weddings (ideally less than 100 people). The loft gets flipped so it doubles as a ceremony and reception space with cocktail hour taking place outside or in the long side area. What's great about this place is that you could hire a food truck to provide cocktail bites on the sidewalk. Inside the loft, the space still felt spacious for a reception. There is an upstairs deck area where the couple had a photo booth set up. Personally, I love a city-vibe wedding. I love when a couple can get street shots and any after party can happen in the downtown. I know that vibe isn't for everyone, but if that is yours, you should definitely check this venue out.

As the name suggests, this is an event space with high ceilings and a loft! It's a lovely, sort of…read moremodern industrial or rustic event area with ample space for a small to medium sized event. Two all gender restrooms are available. There's a separate section where the bar and buffet can be set. From a guest perspective, I thought this was a lovely event venue in downtown San Diego near Petco Park.

This is a fascinating venue with lots of indoor and outdoor space. I attended a Masters party for a…read moregolf-related company, and they had cornhole, seats, bar tables, and even televisions set up outside while the large inside (2 large rooms) had the food, drinks, vendor tables, and TVs, tables, drinks, and plenty of room to roam around. The bathrooms are pretty and clean, and there's even an interesting lounge with quirky memorabilia. Since I wasn't the event organizer/host, I can't speak to how it was to plan the event. However, as an attendee, I was pleasantly surprised at what was here in the middle of an industrial area and would definitely keep this on my list of possible venues for events.

Great venue for private parties! Attended a formal event here and they had a great setup with…read moreseveral bars, indoor and outdoor seating and nice ambiance. Unsure if they provide their own catering or if you can bring outside catering services there as I wasn't part of the planning. Worth checking out if in need of a venue for around 100 people.

Solid venue with a cute atmosphere. It's managed by the local church and run with integrity!read more

From the owner: Formerly "Hidden Gem La Mesa" our hall offers an open, customizable floor plan allowing you to meet…read moreyour vision, match your energy, and elevate the entire experience. From birthday parties to intimate weddings let's get planning your dream event!

We've hosted two birthdays and a baby shower at Brick + Laurel because it's a nice and cozy space…read morethat offers everything you need for a small event. We love that the space already has an aesthetic so it's decorated even before we put anything up. It's convenient to rent tables and chairs on the spot and having the flexibility to fix the space up any way you like is great. I also love that they have a fridge that we've used for cakes and desserts. Our friends and family have complimented how nice the space is and they like how easy and accessible it is to park nearby and walk up. Pat and team have been super helpful, informative, and communicated with us throughout the process, making everything so easy. We're excited to continue having events here in the future.

Brick + Laurel offers a beautifully rustic canvas on which to create your vision. The space allows…read morefor ultimate curation of your event, backed my impeccable communication and service. Patrick was a dream to work with, allowing us time to develop a layout that worked. Event planning is stressful enough; it was a blessing to have B+L make everything as seamless as possible on their end. Forever grateful to have worked with them for an event as important to our family as my mother's 60th birthday was. A million stars ten times over, then double it.

This is a hidden gem! My roommate, her 15 month old son and I came here for brunch on Sunday in…read moreMarch. It is such an amazing experience. I wish I would have been coming to these monthly! The staff was amazing! Be sure to make your reservations online or by calling the number on the NavylifeSW website. I'm not sure if they take walk ins. They had a table set up/assigned to us prior to our arrival. There was an omelet station, crepe station, fruit and pastries table that also had shrimp cocktails. The other table had mashed potatoes, turkey, ham, gravy and beans. I ate too much and didn't make it to the dessert table, but it looked like a lot of cheesecake and different types of cakes and cookies. It was $21.95 per adult. I'm not quite sure how much the children are, but I believe they're free under 3. The view alone was worth it. Watching the sailboats and ships pulling into and out of the harbor with the Cabrillo National Park to the west. You have to at least try this once while you're in San Diego!

My husband and I just had our wedding here. It's a very beautiful venue, and fairly priced, but…read moredoes come with a lot of rules so be sure to follow that in the contract. A big disappointment for us was the morning of we still saw bird poop all over the deck. No one was responding to us, therefore we couldn't get anyone from the venue to clean it (I asked prior when touring the venue and was told it would be cleaned day of). As it got closer to set up time I had no choice but to ask my husbands groomsmen, my brothers, and our cousins to go buy mops and scrub the deck. Not to mention the venue coordinator for the day of didn't introduce herself until we were eating dinner during our reception, and never actually gave us her name. Like I said very beautiful venue, but there were a few disappointments for us.

This was by far one of the most inclusive and budget friendly wedding options we toured…read more This venue was a strong contender for us largely because Oscar did an excellent job highlighting all of its advantages. He was incredibly responsive throughout the process and remained highly engaged in discussing our plans. =PROS= *Extensive decor included. The package came with beautiful florals and centerpieces, and we were able to view a sample table set up that felt simple yet elegant *Food was included and notably served plated, which is typically an expensive upgrade at many other venues *Clean bathrooms with multiple stalls, which was surprisingly uncommon after touring so many venues *DJ and wedding planner services were already included *Photobooth upgrade was offered at a very reasonable price =CONS= *Very limited parking. We were grateful valet service was included for our larger guest count, but I would strongly recommend this upgrade if not already part of the package *No groom suite. There was a small bridal suite available, though it would feel cramped for anyone beyond just the bride *Limited greenery surrounding the ceremony area. Aside from some shrubbery, there was very little natural scenery and noticeable street noise nearby The pricing was extremely competitive and this likely would have been our choice had I not personally prioritized a venue with more natural surroundings. From both a financial and planning standpoint, this option removed a lot of the usual wedding stress because of how many services were already bundled together. On top of that, Oscar and his team stood out for being exceptionally organized and efficient during both the tour and quoting process.

Hosted a holiday party here for my employer. The staff were attentive and amazing from start to…read morefinish. They answered all my texts and emails in a timely manner. I was not disappointed in their service as they were attentive and met all of my requests. They also made a few accommodations for my guests with allergies and for those who were vegan. As for the venue, it was absolutely beautiful, inside and out! Don't waste your money choosing a venue that is a blank slate. If you do, you'll be spending more than $60K. If you want something affordable, all-inclusive(food, flowers, DJ, photobooth, centerpieces) and luxurious, this is the venue! Thank you Carlo, Oscar, and Michelle!

SD Made -- and the incredible women behind this space -- THANK YOU for all you do. I love a…read moremulti‑purpose, women‑owned space that genuinely cares about the community and provides real resources and support for local creatives. This place does all of that and more. I first discovered SD Made when I booked a scent‑making session with an artist who had her storefront/studio inside the warehouse. I was instantly intrigued and wanted to learn more. That's when I found out they host events, offer coworking spaces, conference rooms, podcast rooms, and rentable studios for artists and creatives of all kinds. I knew immediately this was the perfect coworking space for me as I stepped into my next career chapter. Their pricing is reasonable, the amenities are great, and the people are cool, like‑minded, and welcoming. It's a laid‑back coworking environment -- something surprisingly hard to find in San Diego. Even though I no longer rent a coworking space, I stay connected through their local events and by supporting the artists and creatives who work there. I now come here to buy ceramics, candles, scents, and other beautiful goods. Whether you're a community member looking for fun, free local events, an artist searching for a studio, someone needing a coworking space, or a person wanting to host an event -- this space is amazing. Come be part of the fun.

Attended an event here where we rented out the main space. It's very large and open. A good amount…read moreof tables and areas for various activities. We were able to have a food truck serving food on one side of the building. The only downside is that it ended up being pretty cold since the space doesn't have any heating.