We truly cannot say enough great things about Yard & Sea as an event venue!…read more We hosted our 20-year high school reunion here, and from the very first interaction, Jay went above and beyond as a venue host. He made our site visit seamless, and once we booked, the level of support exceeded all expectations. The pricing is incredibly reasonable--especially compared to other venues--and Yard & Sea includes so much like tables, linens, chairs, etc. It is flexible, customizable, and works for a range of budgets and needs. The vendors they work with are top-notch. We received tons of compliments on the tacos and the photo booth was a huge hit. (This wasn't your average setup--it was a high-end experience where you can customize the photo strip design, pick your backdrop, and choose from options like GIFs, photo series, and more!) The space itself is open concept, essentially a blank canvas with tons of potential for decor, and perfectly located in the heart of Pacific Beach. The reserved parking lot was a huge bonus, and Jay let us in as early as noon to set up--and even allowed us to store things overnight for next-day pickup. The setup and breakdown team worked fast and efficiently, and they were incredibly friendly and helpful before/after the event. Between the location, pricing, flexibility, and overall vibe, Yard & Sea was the perfect venue for our reunion. It felt like an elevated house party in the best possible way, and we're so glad we found it!

We celebrated our twins Bnei Mitzvah at Yard & Sea and had such a great experience! Jay and his…read moreteam were extremely responsive and helpful. The whole experience was seamless and made our time that much more enjoyable! Would highly recommend for any event!

We noticed their stand on the way to another local shop. Loved the vibe they had, so we made a…read morestop. Tons of different flowers. They did have pre-made bouquets that were gorgeous but I am allergic to lilies. I asked if she could make me one and she was more than happy to. She asked my price range and made sure I wasn't allergic to anything else. Great customer service, beautiful flowers AND she did amazing on my bouquet.

So prettyyyy!!! Always stop by to get some flowers and happen to capture a photo of their flower…read moreensemble on Valentines Day

I strolled into the Bridal Bar at the beginning of my wedding planning process where I really…read moredidn't know where to begin. After being there for 1.5 hours, I left with a stack of magazines, vendor information, a wedding resource book, and a better idea of what I wanted for my wedding. Leah helped me a lot in having me rank the different wedding related items to see what was important to me. This helped me with determining my budget and made me realize what was important for me to include in the wedding. Leah also followed up with me on certain vendors after our appointment and was always willing to help. The only downside with The Bridal Bar is that they only recommend vendors that pay them to advertise their services. Since they are in La Jolla, a number of the vendors are on the pricier side. There's no expense to you to use their services though, so I definitely recommend them to anyone planning their wedding in San Diego.

Absolutely AMAZING service, the staff is incredible, and best of all it's free help, what bride…read morecan't use free help? I really love this place, they pointed me in the direction of all the right resources I need to plan my wedding!!

Amazing experience with Zoey and her team,…read more My husband and I hired her for our toddlers birthday out on the bay, we where referred to her by a friend. The style we opted for was a bohemian beach picnic styled birthday party, it was done super professionally, the design was perfect with many thought out details and the atmosphere was very inviting. Both the kids and the adults had a great time. Z designs exceeded our expectations, we are super happy with the results. We essentially showed her some photos of what we kind of wanted and just had to show up, which is so nice being that my husband and I are both pretty busy. hopefully i'll have time to upload pictures shortly.

I had my husband birthday and I found z-design on Yelp.. she organized the event with no flaw and…read morewe had the best time at the beach.. all we needed and more! Thank you Zoe!

The girls and I gathered on Sunday night to support our friend for comedy night. We got lucky and…read morefound parking across the street, but having to pay until 10:00pm wasn't fun. This venue is so cute. I love the natural and rustic aesthetic look. We sat at a high top and seats we're comfortable. Tables were kind of close together, I brushed elbows with my neighbor more than once. Drinks were good, ambiance was good and the talent was both painful and hilarious. I commend them for braving the stage. I like that you can tip the comedians via Venmo!

10/10 I held my annual murder mystery party here and could…read morenot recommend it more. Kristi was fantastic and on top of everything. She was super accommodating of our needs and met with me several times to prepare and talk things over. Food was fantastic and everything was really well organized and managed. Will definitely be using this venue again in the future.

I have used this family based company numerous times and they have always exceeded my families…read moreexpectations each time. There equipment is first quality and there friendly excellent service is second to none.

From the owner: We provide the perfect beach day setup - anything you would need for a day of fun! Tents, blanket,…read morebeach games, chairs, towels, and more! Now offering $99 fire pit setups! *includes pit + propane, 4 Adirondack chairs and table (S'mores kit additional $20 ) Guaranteed best prices at the beach! Call/Text/DM now to book your day in paradise!

We used Daniela for a joint birthday party for my 3 year old and her friend. Daniela was great! She…read morewas responsive and communicated her ETA. She was sweet with the kids and so talented with face painting and balloon animals. She also did glitter tattoos. There were about 15 kids, mostly 2-4 year olds, and she was wonderful with all of them.

This review is for Gabriela G. who went above and beyond to give my daughter a beautiful design…read moreafter her time at an event ended and she saw my daughter was upset with missing the window. Beautiful design totally on the fly, love the customer service and skills under pressure

Incredible level of detail, devotion and amazing event execution. Can't recommend this events…read morecompany enough!!!

Our restroom trailers were booked for an event that Doris was the event planner for. She was such a…read moregreat event contact as she provided all event details in an organized way and was also very personable. When speaking with the clients, they also agreed that we all had a great event planner experience and we all hope to work with her again! Great job and event!

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.