Happily Ever After Reception at Marina Village was amazing. We booked their largest venue hall that host 300 people. It's an upstairs-downstairs venue but no elevator. They do a great job disclosing that. This venue is located right off the marina so there's several photo opportunities as well. The parking is ample. This particular hall had a bathroom upstairs and downstairs. There's a full bar area, serving area, and the layout is yours to do with. They provide tables, chairs, but no dance floor because there's wooden floors. If you're considering an even, check them out. They have several halls and rooms to choose from for any of your events. read more

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We attended a Pacific Islander Luau tonight at the Baja Room location of Marina Village. The setup was good. We appreciated that the space has ample room for eating, entertainment, and dining. They have a covered patio here, and this is where the food for the event was served. The shade in this patio was perfect on this warm San Diego day. The back windows of the dining room look out to the marina and it's a nice view. There is a walkway along the marina as well back there for photos during the event. This venue also has a bar/beverage high counter setup for events. I also liked that there is a small stage for performers. Overall, Marina Village is a nice place to share great memories and enjoy e read more

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07/22/26 This place is a perfect spot for weddings, but it's also great for other special occasions. My niece held her daughter's first birthday here. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful views and appreciated the plenty of parking spaces. read more

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Everything was perfect 27 years ago. Food and price where good when your in a budget. My daughter is thinking of having her wedding there as well now. Customer service great. Pretty outdoor views for sunset pictures read more

Marina Village Conference Center is a hidden gem in San Diego for weddings, birthdays, conferences, and other special events. The location is beautiful, with a scenic setting that makes it feel unique and inviting. I really liked the variety of venue options available, and there's plenty of parking, which makes attending events here much more convenient. Having the nearby Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina next door is also a huge plus for guests staying overnight. The only downside is that the bathrooms feel a little outdated, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, a really nice place that I'm glad I discovered! read more

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I came here for a wedding and it is absolutely gorgeous!!! There are so many rooms to host parties and events. It is also a DIY facility so you can really choose the price point to fit your event needs. I would recommend this space to anyone that loves a good harbor view. It is a huge space and there are multiple events happening at the same time with a lot of different room sizes and types for all events. It is kinda confusing finding the room initially but you get a hang of it. Has ramps and bathrooms for disabled and ample free parking. Party it up here!!!!! Only down side is some of the rooms and chairs/tables are beat up or need updated maintenance. The bay view room had a leak in the roof and there was no way in fixing it in time for the event. Or some of the chairs are ripped or wobbly. Something to think about! read more

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The prices are easily displayed online, which is great so you don't have to waste time talking with someone just to find out if the price isn't for you or the size of the room options aren't what you're looking for. I think their estimates for occupancy are high compared to what the space allows once you have tables and chairs and food inside, and actual people. The grounds need updating badly. Gross ceilings and dry rot are visible from everywhere. I know this is a budget spot, but they seem to have occupancy often, so I have to imagine there can be a few updates every once in a while. I did notice there is no musty smell, which is great especially with them being right on the water. Overall not a bad place to have a budget event, but don't expect too much. read more

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* Our guests encountered significant challenges locating our reception, as the venue's door list incorrectly indicated the event was in the "KIDD" room instead of the "Marine" room. * The electrical outlets were nonfunctional, necessitating a last-minute change to the food and beverage layout. As a result, coffee could not be served due to the lack of a functional outlet for heating water, which was an unacceptable oversight. Additionally, the use of extension cords was not an option due to fire safety concerns and the need to accommodate guests who use wheelchairs. * More concerning, however, was the failure to provide proper access for our wheelchair-bound attendees, as the handicap-accessible entrance was not opened despite multiple reminders. This oversight forced our guests to use car ramps from their vehicles to navigate the stairs, creating undue difficulty both entering and exiting the event. Such negligence was entirely unacceptable. Receptionists are rude as far as I am concerned they are either racists or they are against same sex marriage. They were rude as soon as we entered the door and neither helped nor did they show us the facility we basically showed it to ourselves. Missing paperwork, no time for set up in between ceremonies, they get you with every single extras. it's ridiculous. rude rude rude. Chairs and facilities are so out dated you need to buy or rent everything. read more

Attended wedding here...it was really nice vennue. Was a really nice reception...well lit and spacious. Restroom were very clean not sure if the staff was part of the vennue never the less they were really friendly. read more

I recently hosted an event in the Bayview Room, and while my event itself turned out beautifully, the condition of the room and the level of customer service were shockingly unacceptable. From the moment we began setting up, it was clear the space was not event-ready. The ceiling was actively leaking, causing the floors to warp and lift. Trash cans were placed around the room to catch dripping water while we were trying to set up, and the floors remained damp because of the continued leaking throughout the entire night. The issues didn't stop there. The men's restroom lights did not work, and the toilets would not flush. The hallway light near the entrance was also out, creating poor visibility. To make matters worse, most of the electrical outlets were surging or unusable. Our DJ struggled to find a safe, working outlet and ultimately had to run an extension cord from another room just to do his job. I immediately notified the front office, but the response was dismissive and indifferent. They simply called maintenance, who offered no real solution--only handing us duct tape to secure the extension cords. The tape wouldn't even stick due to the damp, dirty floors. No attempt was made to fix the lighting in the hallway or bathrooms, despite these being basic and essential safety concerns. While the venue is visually stunning when everything comes together, the underlying issues created serious safety hazards: wet and warped floors, lifted boards, exposed extension cords, inadequate lighting, non-functioning restrooms, and unreliable wiring. Most disappointing of all was the lack of urgency or accountability from the staff. A venue of this caliber should never allow guests to be put in such unsafe and poorly managed conditions. Looking back, I can't believe I paid what I did for the room and honestly I don't understand how that room is allowed to be rented out in the condition it was. They make thousands every weekend from families just like mine and they can't afford to fix any of these issues? Come on...do better Marina Village! read more

I have mixed feelings. I was looking for a place that was spacious (as I don't like to be crowded), w/ great parking for my guests (as I know I do not like struggling to find/pay for parking), & a nice view inside/out. This location fit that. That is definitely the positives here. Plenty of parking, ocean view if you want to look out /take a stroll. The hall I booked was one of the bigger ones & it had an upstairs floor. It had it's own restrooms for the guest (there was more outside close by to us). It had a bar area & back room where we could store/prep. There was also AC, but I couldn't feel it that well on the day of, but with the doors open, there was some breeze. I was probably hot as I was just pacing back and forth to all of my guests lol. Everyone else said it was breezy. Size of the venue was great (again, I had the bigger option). However, the service I received from the employees to book this venue was not great. The 1st day my bf & I came to the office, no one greeted us. I had asked for assistance as I had questions of course. (I have been here a few times for past events as a guest & my work also has had trainings here for us). The workers didn't seem to really care & were just on their phones. It's frustrating cuz my bf also doesn't say much so I'm here asking questions & getting annoyed that the worker is chewing on gum & tells me that it's pretty much self-serve, to walk around & see what room you are interested in. So fine, we walk around on our own but of course some of the venues are currently booked/setting up for their event so I'm just peeping my head in. We went to one that one on the water (Sunset room) that my bf was interested in. I was not, since it was further away so transporting our party items would be more of a distance. However, it appeared locked so we walked back to the office & asked to see it because he wanted that room. The girl sighed at us & said to walk back & wait while she called someone to open it. Sorry for the inconvenience...when we got to see it, it was an upstairs option but no elevator. I immediately told him no cuz the stairs were steep & I couldn't imagine carrying party supplies up/down those stairs. Even me walking up/down pregnant, not to mention our older family members or those with bad ankles. It's a shame they didn't have a working elevator. I called back a week later to book the Bayview room. I'm telling you, EVERY call I made was unpleasant. For the amount that we'e paying as customers, I would expect better service. Most of the calls were answered w/ a hello (not, hi thanks for calling Marina Village-I've never understood how employees don't mention the company names when answering). I've called back a few times to inquire on simple questions I have later & always dread calling them cuz whoever answers always seems annoyed. Only 1 time, a male person-I forgot to ask him name, answered & he was the only NICE person I ever spoke w/. I told him, OMG you are the best experience on the phone w/ this company cuz all the other calls weren't & he apologized on their behalf. After booking, most other inquiries I had were through e-mails which seemed to be the best form of communication so you don't feel like a nuisance when speaking to them. Honestly, the workers aren't that informative/pleasant to speak w/ (in the main office at least). Most of the info is on their website, it's not the easiest to find so you do have to do your own research. It was annoying when I made payments over the phone & would ask for email copy of the receipt to be sent & never received them. So I'd have to email a few days later to re-request it. Pricing of the venue is expensive but for the ample parking/view/location, it seems to be a good deal; no wonder the workers don't seem to be interested in providing good service cuz they will be booked regardless. The room I booked had the basic chairs & tables but didn't come w/ table covers & to rent a cover was like $12/table! I had 25 round tables there not to mention the rectangle tables. How can renting it be so expensive. I ended up just buying my own table covers for the same price (so yes expensive, but at least I could keep them & reuse). I will mention that as nice as the room is at a quick glance, for how much they make from renting them, they should definitely do some upkeep/repairs as it does seem outdated. I'm sure they have the means to do so. The restroom we had in there was a bit gloomy (the outdoor FREE restroom is better in my opinion). The bar area when we got there was wet (a safety hazard). The actual tables are not pretty so going w/o table covers wouldn't work. They don't give you much time to set up prior to your event. I had 1.5 hrs so had a team of ppl assisting me. Wish they allowed setup at 10am at least. The security worker we had was nice that day. You also need to take trash out to main trashbin. I give it 2.5/5 stars. read more

A beautiful place to hold events. A great view of the marina and great location filled with parking. Friendly staff and DJ friendly! Highly recommend Marina Village to hold your special event. - DJ Money mobile services (360) 969-6706 read more

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Such a delightful venue for a seminar. Pretty view of bay; water full of boats. Ample parking. $350 for our all-day chiropractic seminar for 30 doctors. read more

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We are looking for a place to throw my son's birthday. I've called the marina conference number several times over the last couple of weeks trying to see what days and rooms are still available for rent. Every time I call, I get the same lady who is short on the phone and extremely unhelpful. So, we decided to drive to San Diego, from Temecula, so I can walk in and speak with someone myself and tour the rooms. The young lady at the front in the conference center must be the same lady who answers the phone because she clearly hates her job. She is not friendly, doesn't smile and does not want to help. It's a shame because some of these rooms have a beautiful view and are pretty inexpensive considering location. However, some rooms with carpet do have an older scent to them and some rooms need remodeling. read more

This place is a scam and the people in charge are rude. $900 for a "premium bar" but you have to bring your own alcohol and soft drinks/mixers. Extra $300 for a bartender. Extra charge for extra utensils which I've never even heard of before. And worst of all, they are rude and not responsive. After multiple attempts trying to contact the lady responsible for planning by phone and email, we finally got a a very rude response weeks later by email from another worker we had never spoken to before. Of all of the halls and hotels I've spoken to, this is the only one where I've had this bad of an experience. You're better off throwing a party anywhere but here. There's a reason every low rated comment is mentions their horrible customer service read more

Beautiful location near the bay with multiple halls to choose from to hold your events. Unfortunately while at an event a fowl odor was invading our hall space from the dock. Other than that it was a great evening catching the sunset while attending our party. read more

We've rented private rooms here before to celebrate family milestone events... weddings, anniversary, retirement, college graduation. We were here for a family friend event and of course it was a beautiful celebration. The staff here has always been friendly. From my experience to rent a room , the staff has always been accommodating, and the process is fairly simple. If you have a date in mind they will tell you what is available on the property. Or if you already know which size room you want or particular room you like they will again tell you the availability. They do have guidelines and rules so if you adhere to that and agree to it, it's all fine. We have great and precious memories here and we are grateful. read more

I have mixed feelings about this venue. On one hand, they have beautiful views and set up lovely outdoor ceremonies. However, on the other hand, staff is not very forthcoming with helpful and necessary information, and there seems to be no sense of urgency. I don't expect staff members to make every emergency their own, but the overall apathetic attitude towards everything really frustrated me as I planned my wedding. Fortunately, I had an outdoor ceremony on the North Lawn, which was perfect. Unfortunately, my room to get ready had a broken air conditioner and the only solution offered after maintenance originally tried to fix the A/C was that they would "try to call a maintenance manager". This was a little under two hours before I was to walk down the aisle, my hair & make up person had arrived AND San Diego was experiencing a record heatwave. I had to ask if another room was available (there wasn't a room immediately available because it wasn't set up or cooled down). I do give MAJOR thanks to the two maintenance gentleman who continued to try to fix the broken A/C AND managed to find another room for me to use. Meanwhile, the office staff completely cleared out as soon as the clock struck 5:00 p.m. These gentlemen went above and beyond to try to fix the issue while the office staff disappeared. Thankfully, everything ran smoothly after that and I had a beautiful sunset wedding. I also received a full refund of the room rental. TIPS: Read the website thoroughly and ASK QUESTIONS. Staff is not forthcoming with information, so make sure you ask up front what forms need to be completed, deadlines, room rentals for getting ready, when you can arrive, etc. All forms are PDFs that you have to print out, complete, scan and then email or fax back to them (if you cannot drop off in person). *Make sure you have a point person and ask who should be contacted if a problem arises after 5:00 p.m. (when the office staff leaves for the day). *Ensure that all of your vendors have insurance. You will have to complete a Vendor Form approximately two weeks before your event. *Restrooms are available onsite, but they tend to be dark, dingy and a little scary, so keep that in mind. I only reserved the North Lawn, so I did not have experience with the event rooms, but I'm sure they come with their own list of things to look out for. Marina Village is an inexpensive venue to have lovely outdoor ceremonies and events, but the headaches and frustration I experienced makes it difficult for me to recommend. I'm giving one star for the views and ceremony area and one star for the great maintenance men who helped me. read more

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Looking for a slip and my initial contact was positive. Then I called back and spoke with Tami? Very rude and offered very little info, just off-putting. Needless to say I won't be docking my boat there. No surprise that the marina is half empty. read more

The Marina Village is a collection of separate sized rooms available for renting for business meetings, conferences, baby showers, receptions, or even birthday parties or any special events you have in mind! Being a Saturday, as we walked by other buildings on our way to the "Spinnaker" room we saw very different celebrations going on. As these locations are available Sunday through Saturday for rent and I did witness the office was open. I first became aware about this location as we were looking for a venue last year and this place would've been a fall back plan. From what I recall they also have areas to perform ceremonies for marriage, with the marina/water/boats as your background. The prices are different for such events and depending on the room (group size up to 350 people) of your needs. The hours are from 11am until midnight and you are given 5 hours of your chosen time frame. But the room is yours for the entire day (not sure if you can pay extra to extend past the 5 hour mark) but it doesn't include setup/cleanup. Luckily, we were invited to a birthday celebration for this weekend. It is conveniently located off Ingraham in Mission Beach and off to the side.... at the Marina, but away from the busy beach crowds. We arrived prior to the winter drizzle that started this afternoon. We immediately found the room from the map at the front entrance (all rooms are given a name and then name has the names easy for you to navigate) near the office and made our way. We took a stroll on the marina walkway, and it was a lovely beginning of the day. I want to say (based upon memory) that there was approximately 7 round tables that housed about 8-9 chairs... and I would estimate about 60 individuals it held. There is a small reasonable size dance floor with DJ room, bathroom, an area for food and a built-in bar. This room is located upstairs but the view is of the marina, so a wonderful beautiful one! The beams are blue in color so the decorations were blue and gold, and went well with the interior. Can't say much for the other rooms as I've only seen pictures, but definitely a reasonably priced at $1,200 for a weekend (Saturday). From what I recall this is about median of the cost of the other locations/rooms available to rent unless pricing has increased it ranges from $300.00-$3,600.00 depending on the room and day of the week. For San Diego, this place is very competitive in pricing with a view and the windows were bay windows and for the most part almost half of their rooms give you a marina view! Would definitely keep them in mind for any future special events for friends or family... even myself! Give their website a look and you will not be disappointed. We arrived with 2 other couples who also stated that had been here before in different rooms for birthday parties! Plenty of parking and easy to get in from the highway and back to the highway! read more

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We went to a wedding this weekend and I think the it was the bay view room ! Omg smelled like sewer and was so hot we were all soaking from sweat and was not a good time had by all I guess the AC wasn't working the maintenance man came in to see if he can get it to work but later we found out he knew it had been out over a whole week , also they tried to plug in fans but none of the outlets were working so no ac no electricity and smelled like sewer.. we asked about the smell I guess the bathroom upstairs was leaking into the kitchen causing a big puddle what's sucks is the bride didn't even have a cake cutting cause it had melted from the heat everyone e left earlier ! It wasn't my event but I had to make a review if I was the bride I would have flipped my lid , signing a contract paying money all for your big day to be ruined . I felt so bad for them . Why didn't they tell her days ago or morning of what was happening before they set up and or get it fixed knowing they have events , I have been to many events here abs while you literally get what you pay for never any upgrades done just blank rooms with old wood and they continue to make sure they basics aren't even up to par. I wonder if the city has inspected this place and all the rooms .like no workout g ac sometimes no working bathrooms , no electricity no working outlets , crazy to me ! read more

Got engaged here in 2016! It was so beautiful - the staff is very nice and helpful! The venue is a bit aged however I believe that's what gives it so much character! To this day we still receive so many compliments on our engagement day read more

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Is this place a bit run down? Sure, there's a lot of history and it could use some maintenance. However we visited many event rentals/Halls and felt an immediate welcoming feeling at Marina Village and it was not a hard decision to make on deciding where our Wedding and Ceremony would be. We opted for one of the bigger rooms (Bayview) as it had upstairs and downstairs and their own bathrooms. We were able to have our own vendors and honestly for the price, it was exceptional! They have a huge parking lot and even though they offer many rooms, we did not get any complaints about any difficulty maneuvering where our party was at. We recommend having your even take place in the evening as the sunset along the marina is breathtaking. We secured a deal where the dressing room came at a very good special which was as 100% worth it as it was immensely less stress being able to get ready on site yet away from the craziness of prepping for such a big event. If you're hesitant, you can always come by and take a little tour so you can see how large or small the rooms are in person. Luckily, when we did our tour everyone was very friendly so we had no issues taking a peek into all the rooms, even the decorated ones! Which was nice because it also helped give us ideas on set up. They also provide a list of recommended vendors which was extremely helpful. read more

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Almost everything was perfect. The staff went above and beyond to make everything wonderful. The food was delicious . read more

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I've attended a few conferences here. The village is very scenic with a view of the marina in the back. All the buildings are named with a nautical theme in mind, and the actual rooms are fairly spacious and I've had no problem hearing the speakers. Parking is plentiful. The only negative at my last visit was that it sounded like there was some kind of construction going on in a nearby room which made it distracting during the class I attended. I also noticed that all the doors and windows were open during our class so I'm not sure if the rooms have A/C. read more

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The room has everything as requested. Public restrooms are clean and we felt that it's sanitation is in compliance with the requirements of business like this. read more

We recently attended a wedding at this location, ironically rented a boat space here years ago. It is clean, with a beautiful view and a perfect place for the wedding read more

My daughter's wedding was absolutely beautiful the phone the food was much better than I expected thanks so much for making her day amazing. read more

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We had our wedding reception here early Fall in November in the Bayview Room and can not recommend Marina Village enough! The venue is beautiful and the vendors are absolutely timely and amazing. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Marina Village for making our memories something for the books! read more

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Inexpensive for events. I've been here for a wedding and a work Christmas Party and have even considered this venue for my own wedding. It's pretty, the ambiance is breathtaking. The venue is affordable by itself. There are a couple of rooms that are nice. Some of them though are dingy and old. They definitely do need to renovate those rooms. (Some have a modern feel but I believe you rent those through the actual catering company) The lawns are pretty on each side, whichever you choose to have your ceremony at. They both have the boats on the marina in the background. I only took video of the rooms which I can't upload, but if you google images or Yelp other reviews you may catch a glimpse of what they have to offer. If you're looking for an affordable place. This may be it. They're pretty efficient with emailing pricing. I definitely would recommend checking them out. They have a venue for every budget and are flexible with what you're looking to do. read more

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Looks like Marina Village has pretty much stayed the same since I got married here in 1987. Every time I'm invited to a wedding at this venue I'm all "heck ya I'm in". Love this venue. Aside from the memories of my own wedding this place has a spectacular view of the bay. Lots of parking and seems to be more reasonably priced than other venues. You also have numerous catering options so you can individualize your own experience. Wedding pictures with the backdrop of the marina are beautiful and this is the place to get that. read more

Horrible customer service these ladies who work on coordinating events and booking venues have no sales skills me and family where trying to book a event and the sales person who helped us seemed bothered by our questions no one bothered to give us a tour or guided us to view these conference rooms or nothing I will not recommend them save your money read more

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Marina Village in the Bayview room. We took time during a day off earlier on to walk around the property (self guided tour) as most rooms are open to take a look. After we were sold on Bayview, we went to the office without an appointment to learn more. The ladies at the front desk were kind, informative, and very open about their schedule and fees. We booked the next week! They handled all of my calls professionally and with helpful responses. I rented linens and a few high chairs from them as well, which all went smoothly. They even let us set up a couple hours earlier since they didn't have a large event the night before. Perks: simple in a way that you can decorate it as your own. Informative and kind employees. Pricing is great. You are not required to stick with their vendors! We had L&L and Nothing Bundt deliver which really helped us stay in budget! No cons, but one note. If they don't respond to an email, give them a call! Sometimes they have one person working with you and your email might have been buried during their day off. Happened to me, but there was no issue. read more

My cousin got married here in March 2013 and my review is based on a guest's point of view. GETTING THERE: Even with GPS, the location itself was so confusing to find. There's this odd loop you have to do when you are coming from Sea World Drive. Their ceremony was on the North lawn, however without signage, the lawn was difficult to find. There was another ceremony taking place on the lawn close to the parking lot and that could have easily been mistaken for my cousin's wedding. BRIDAL ROOM: There are many rooms in the complex and my cousin's fiance had a room for her and the bridal party to get ready in. Those rooms are also so hard to find! It might be just me, but I think they need better signage all over! CEREMONY: The ceremony is located on a grassy area on the North lawn overlooking the water. It was a nice location, but the only negatives I could point out was that there was a walking/bike path behind where the bride and groom were standing. Of course there are people walking by or on their bikes during the ceremony. Also, you could hear planes flying over. So every once in a while the pastor had to pause and wait for the plane before he continued talking. RECEPTION: Nice to have a venue where the ceremony and reception can take place. They had the Bayview room and of course had views of the water. During this time, the sun was starting to set and gave the room a nice glow and perfect lighting for photos. The room had two floors and the bride & groom made their grand entrance down the stairs into the main room. There was also a bar at the back and space for the buffet line. Overall, the room was beautiful with lots of windows, light, and high ceilings. A negative I would point out are the pillars in the room. The table that I sat at was next to the stairs and there was this wooden pillar right in my view and I can't see squat! I'm not sure if the food was catered from an outsider caterer or not so I won't comment on the food. I won't comment on the service or price either, but I know my cousin was on a budget so their prices must have been decent (you will have to ask my cousin's wife about that!) Overall - Nice location for a wedding or special occasion if you're looking in the San Diego area. read more

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If your looking for an affordable catering company and wedding venue in the San Diego area, I would highly recommend working ONLY with Kim DeHaven at Ranch Events. My wife and I were recently married on the patio of the Seaside Room (~150 guests) at Marina Village on Saturday, August 25, 2018 and our ceremony was in the adjoining space. Ranch Events exclusively caters the Seaside Room and to be honest, the Marina Village is dated and is in desperate need of renovation. HOWEVER, the staff at Ranch Events, especially Kim were able to execute my vision perfectly. Given that this was a "destination wedding" for ~70% of the guests in attendance, I hosted a number of different activities for my guest to enjoy which include a wine tasting (wine barrels provided by Ranch Events), cigar bar/dessert table (@brilliantreatsemc), Paint n' Sip (@PainNoir), an inflatable Photobooth (@cakephotobooth) and of course open bar. The space was conducive for all of these activities without everyone feeling clustered together. All in all, the ultimate reason why I went with Ranch events was the professionalism and flexibility of Kim DeHaven. She went above and beyond to ensure that my day was perfect and it was. Again, I would highly recommend hiring Kim DeHaven at Ranch Events. The cater other venues in the Seaside Room at the Marina Village is suitable for your needs. Cons: Seaside room is dated You have to bring your own mixers (cranberry juice, tonic water, soda, etc.) Pros: AFFORDABLE - was able to have a wedding on a Saturday for the same cost as having it on a Friday or Sunday Complementary Wedding Date hold until someone else inquires about your date. If that occurs, then Ranch Events requests a deposit to secure the date. You can bring your own alcohol (all you pay is ~$350 surcharge which includes liability insurance, glassware, etc) Lots of free parking and guests can leave their cars overnight if they get too drunk Catering menu is extensive, affordable ($~26/plate), and very tasty!!!!! In house bakery and floral department that works with all types of budgets A plethora of decor to choose from including a gigantic flower wall and farm tables!!!!! read more

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This place is amazing! My friend just recently had her wedding ceremony out on the lawn and in the Bayview room. The ceremony location was out on a large lawn area with the marina as the background. It was a beautiful ceremony. Although, the guests were seated in a semi-shaded location. There are a lot of large trees for shade there, but didn't cover the main seating location very well. Many of the guests had moved their seats to the shaded locations. Otherwise, it was a great location for the ceremony. Upon entering the Bayview room, I saw this room first without being decorated, I thought this place looks horrible! It really showed its age. But after it was fully decorated, this place looked amazing! My friend went with a nautical theme with a lot of blue and white with stripes for the table linens. She had huge candle lit lanterns with flowers to adorn the tables. Strands of lights lit up the room to a romantically lit evening for the right occasion! One side was full of windows overlooking the marina, which was a beautiful sight! For this room, restrooms were located both on the main floor and the second floor. The second floor was used for the photo booth location. Without it being announced it was upstairs, I don't think anyone would have know that it was up there or even know that they wee able to go up there. It provided a great view for photos for the reception as well. I went up there to take a couple great pictures from above the reception. There is a great bar area, where all of the beverages were being served. The layout of this room was great! There were approximately over 200 guests at the reception, and it was fairly tight. I'd recommend having less than 200 for a comfortable party here. Since there are other banquet venues, there were other parties going on. So watch out for other guests that may be curious as to what's going on at your party. Parking is plentiful and pretty safe. The marina itself also seemed very safe as well. Altogether, it was a great location for both the ceremony and reception. I would highly recommend this location for a wedding or any other types of parties! read more

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When planning our wedding, my husband and I were looking for something that was beautiful and EASY, and we found exactly that with Marina Village. We planned a wedding for April 2020 at Marina Village in the Bay View room, and had a wonderful experience with planning. Pricing and requirements were completely up front and transparent, and the staff were a delight to work with. The rules around timing, vendors, and on-site restrictions are beyond generous, and gave us the freedom and flexibility to really have a wedding that was exactly what we wanted but easily stay within our budget. AND it's BYOB (with insured bartender), which is so hard to find in San Diego! AAAND they offer free overnight parking for guests, and a 15% discount on room blocks at The Dana down the street. Unfortunately due to the county-wide lockdown for COVID-19 two weeks before our wedding, we had to completely cancel all of our plans last minute. Marina Village was not only completely open in communication and empathetic in a time that must have been so difficult for their business, but they also gave us a 100% refund even though we had already paid in full. They did not have to be this gracious and understanding, and plenty of other wedding vendors/venues did not respond in the same manner. We want to thank the entire staff at Marina Village for being so wonderful to us throughout the entire planning process. We ended up eloping, but we hope to hire Marina Village again for many celebrations to come, and will recommend them with the highest regards to all of our friends. read more

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The Marina Village Conference Center is a wonderful property and a beautiful area of San Diego overlooking the marina. They are low cost but that does come with lower quality experience or facilities. They do not update the rooms as far as I've seen for the past two staff summit I've hosted for my company. But well worth the low-cost Options they provide. We stayed in the sunset room for our February 2024 summit. It appeared to not receive its Wi-Fi access, so we never were given any Internet for two days staff summit, which was very difficult. In addition, there appeared to be renovations happening in the facility below our room, which was not from their group. The noises were very distracting. I would still suggest these facilities for any events. Just know you're getting what you pay for. read more

love this venue! easy load in. so much parking. As a vendor parking and space is so important. Love Great for intimate gatherings or big events. Flower walls and backdrop rental from sandiegoluxurypicnics.com read more

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It is a beautiful venue but my "get ready room" was across the campus. In addition, June weddings are very popular, causing all reception rooms to be utilized simultaneously. Lots of noise and VERY loud music. We had a lovely ceremony on the south lawn, despite the fact it was very breezy. The staff was helpful. read more