The Thursday Club will forever hold a special place in our hearts…read more We decided to have our wedding here and I am so happy we did! This location is not only affordable, but such a great spot that allows you to customize your wedding to your liking. The beautiful garden and excellent up-keep of the clubhouse really elevated our budget wedding. Not to mention the views are incredible! We had our wedding early July, and the weather was phenomenal - the skies were clear and there was just enough breeze to cool down from the sun. And of course, shoutout to Chris who was so awesome to work with. He was so responsive and incredibly professional. You can tell his passion for The Thursday Club immediately by the way he conducts himself and pours his love into maintaining the club. He also had great vendor recommendations and connected us with Courtney from Breezy Day to help coordinate our wedding (she was incredible as well). Thank you for everything!!!

Thursday Club is an extremely popular venue for weddings. Our nephew and his fiancé got married…read moretoday. This is a gorgeous setting for such. They had their ceremony outdoors with an outstanding view of the ocean. The nuptials were short and sweet with guests being invited to return upstairs for cocktails and hors d'overs. Again cocktails were flowing and we tasted a few appetizers. We were called by table to get our meals. There was a choice of Asian or Italian. The Asian consisted of salad, pork pot stickers, veggie lo mein, & chicken satay. On the Italian table were pizzas, Caesar salad, arancini, yellow squash ravioli. A fine tasting of meals. My personal faves were the chicken satay with hints of spice, coconut and peanuts and the veggie lo mein which was really flavorful. Speeches were given after the meal. Then we all jammed to the DJ. A wonderful day an

Oh my gosh, I could not rave more about this place - there is definitely magic here. I got married…read morehere this past Saturday October 7, and it was seriously the best day ever thanks to the family at Hazy Meadow. Cassaundra is SUCH a pleasure to work with, and the grounds are immaculately kept. Every moment of planning was so easy with these folks and they were so supportive, communicative, and accommodating to us. We will definitely be back to visit and say hi, and reminisce on the most perfect wedding day!

This was the most magical night of our lives! Hazy Meadows is absolutely gorgeous! Words can not…read moreexplain how much we loved this venue, from the green grass to the fire pit, horseshoes, and oak trees.. the atmosphere was out of a dream! Cassaundra made sure our night was perfect, she really went above and beyond, she made sure we were on time the whole night and took care of any issues that arose. Everyone that came up to us told us that the venue and wedding was the best they had ever been too! I can't think of a single complaint, I just can't wait to renew our vows here one day! OH and you have to go with the horse drawn carriage, 20/10 highly recommended!

The Darlington House was a beautiful venue for our wedding and fit our vision in every way. The…read morelocation was also perfect - we got Mediterranean charm centrally located in San Diego for all our guests. And who would say no to using their wedding to support a non-profit? I think it's great. But working with Carly was stiff. Communication broke down at times with her over email when collecting insurance for vendors and trying to schedule our rehearsal walk through with our coordinator. When we toured they mentioned that we could have someone play the piano with prior permission. We got said permission from Carly only to find out that said person needs to have day of insurance. The person we had in mind to play was our friend who is a musician but we didn't want to make them or us pay $120 just so he can play piano for 30 minutes. So that was annoying as we wished the insurance part was mentioned prior because it sounded like someone could casually play if we just notified her first. So we scrapped that. Given the historic status of the house I understand the rules but at times the way they were enforced or communicated felt unnecessary or cold given the event. They also don't recommend getting ready in the house because the outlets aren't reliable so FYI for your timeline there. Parking is also an issue so valet is required but that's just a La Jolla classic. In the contract it's stated that music is "monitored throughout the night" and if it exceeds certain decibels they'll shut it down... I found that interesting... and honestly stressful as a bride who spent thousands to rent this space and is happy to be respectful to rules but again the manner they're provided and enforced... If I had to do it over again would I have my wedding here? Not sure. Made for beautiful photos but I think the "fun" aspect of the day would've been easier enjoyed somewhere else because the entire time these rules are hovering over you...

Darlington House is a truly beautiful wedding venue, and overall, we had a good experience hosting…read moreour April wedding there. The grounds were spotless, the landscaping and different spaces were so pretty that we needed very little additional decor, and our guests had a great time. We were also able to schedule unlimited walkthroughs leading up to the wedding, which was really helpful, and there were no issues with setup, teardown, or getting our security deposit back. Communication with Carly, the venue coordinator, was always quick and professional through the venue's portal. She sent reminders about vendor COIs and other important information, which helped keep us on track leading up to the wedding. My biggest advice to other couples would be to read the contract in full and make sure you are comfortable with the venue's rules before booking. Given that it is a historic site, the rules are extremely specific and there is very little flexibility, so you have to be willing to get creative within their guidelines. In our experience, if we asked for an exception to a rule, the answer was no. The biggest challenge for us was the lack of a built-in rain plan at the venue level. There was no flexibility to use indoor spaces in case of inclement weather, so we had to spend a pretty significant amount on a tent to ensure the day would go smoothly. That said, Carly was helpful in guiding us toward vendors and coordinating with another couple so we could split the tent cost, which we really appreciated. Overall, Darlington House is a gorgeous venue, and the actual wedding day went smoothly; we loved it. If you love the vibe and are prepared to work within the rules, it can be a beautiful place to get married! Photo: @byalexaleigh Planner/Florals: @franceslovesfrancis Tent/Disco: @eventpartyrentals

I recently officiated a wedding at the Martin Johnson House in La Jolla and what a beautiful venue…read more The ceremony area overlooks the ocean - what more could you ask for? The reception area is on a deck that also overlooks the ocean and it is just a spectacular wedding venue. Looking forward to returning in the future!

After photographing several weddings here, I can honestly say this is one of my favorite wedding…read morevenues. It has a charming cottage and deck with a backyard feel. Your guests will love taking in the breathtaking ocean views during your ceremony and enjoying the sunset at cocktail hour. There are cypress trees and cute little bunnies hopping around the lawn. I love that there are so many photo ops here and best of all, it's really affordable! Highly recommend this venue! Can't wait for the next wedding at MJH. Linda M. with Jalea Photography

Great community center with all the amenities. Large pool open to residents and non-residents. Fees…read moreapply to both with a discounted rate for residents and over 55. Gym is small but has everything you need. Large panoramic windows open to the bay. Great view while working out. Multiple gym areas and a robust schedule of events. Plenty of parking. Bike stands right outside the front door. Locker Rooms are well kept. Front office staff is great.

We rented the Club room for my Sister's baby shower and it was a fantastic experience. Upon…read morearriving, I was feeling overwhelmed with stress from putting everything together. However, Emanuel Vazquez greeted me warmly and his kindness instantly made my stress melt away. He went above and beyond to help us carry in our equipment, set up chairs, and ensure everything was perfect for the event. His attentiveness and genuine care truly made a difference in our experience. I highly recommend this venue and their exceptional staff for any special event or gathering. Thank you, Emanuel, for making our day memorable and stress-free! Shout out to who assisted Emanuel( didn't catch his name), he was extremely helpful and had great customer service as well.

I was at the historic Balboa Park Club for the annual San Diego Pysanka Festival put on by the…read moreHouse of Ukraine. Did you know it was first constructed for the 1915 Panama - California Exposition to house the state of New Mexico's exhibits and later remodeled for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition?? Well, it's a unique and charming event destination for any celebration. I looove this venue! I attended the festival to find out more about the Ukrainian Pysanka...traditional Easter Egg! I learned that Pysanky is more than an art form. It carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning...symbolizing life, hope, and renewal. I also enjoyed the beauuutiful cultural performances and live music afterwards. It was definitely a greaaat way to kick-off Easter!!

Convenient venue for my event. It got hot but we opened the windows and it cooled down…read more Besides the ants getting into the food on the buffet table and the homeless person laying outside of the door, we had a nice time. I would use this venue again, but next time bring Raid and spray the ants before setting any food or drinks out. (They were in the wall)

a lovely location for a group luncheon. we enjoyed sitting in the area next to the sidewalk where…read moreall the people walked by. a lovely view of the Bay.

Concerned neighbor. Hosted a wedding this weekend. Minimal notice for parking and towed a neighbor…read morefor no reason. Loud parties. Lots of drunk and raucous partiers. Would appreciate noise control, safe alternatives for party goers, ample notice for towing. Also better crowd management instead of blocking the boardwalk for weddings.

You've been to Claire de Lune, the quirky, airy independent coffee shop on University in that 1930s…read moredepartment store building? Well, this "temple" is basically a performance venue in the same structure, with the same high ceiling but no windows. It's real nice for a community show, spacious enough to have dancing, and that's what it's used for. I'm told it was recently renovated/converted for this purpose. **When the vaudeville revival returns in full force, this will be the center of your entertainment universe.**

I filled out their online contact form twice (once in January, and then again in early October)…read moreonly to not hear anything back from them. I also tried to call several times within their stated hours, but there wasn't a voicemail attached to the number so I couldn't even leave a message. The lack of ANY communication is truly disappointing, considering I thought this place would've been an amazing place to have our wedding. All the positive reviews had my hopes high about this place, and I had my heart set...only to have to change plans because I couldn't even get a single callback. And maybe it worked out for the better since I don't think I'd have wanted to work with a venue that couldn't even take the time to respond or even properly setup their voicemail inbox.