Archives: Venues

Located on Coronado Island, the Club Room offers unobstructed views of Glorietta Bay and the Coronado Bay Bridge. Sitting 75 people, the Club room is optimal for smaller, more intimate personal or professional gathering. The venue is beyond the ordinary, with vaulted ceilings, disappearing glass door, and direct beach access.

The largest and most popular venue of the Coronado Community Center, the Nautilus Room boasts of an expansive view of the Glorietta Bay, the Coronado Golf Course and the San Diego Coronado Bridge. In addition, conveniently located adjacent to the Nautilus Room, our Glorietta Bay Promenade is the perfect site for you to say your “I-do’s”! Enjoy the exposed beam ceilings, ambient lighting, and views of Glorietta Bay from this highly desired site.

The Thursday Club was formed in 1921 when four young women proposed the beginnings of a club that would combine social activities with worthwhile civic and benevolent projects. It wasn’t until 1927 when The Thursday Club was granted the deed to a large parcel of land on a choice spot in the Sunset Cliffs area of Point Loma by Mr. R.E. Mills of Pantages-Mills-Shreve Company, that they would realize their dream of having a clubhouse to call their own. Today, the Clubhouse is renowned as a beautiful San Diego wedding and event venue with timeless Spanish architecture and expansive ocean views.

Located high on a bluff with dramatic ocean views, Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a unique and engaging venue for any event. This one-of-a-kind facility includes more than 60 diverse marine habitats, and features a two-story Giant Kelp Tank where guests feel surrounded by the ocean world. Birch Aquarium is the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, and your guests will dive deeper into the cutting edge research being done to understand, protect, and preserve the planet. The mission of Birch Aquarium is to provide ocean science education, interpret Scripps Institution of Oceanography research, and promote ocean conservation. Your special event directly supports Birch Aquarium’s mission. Not only will an event at Birch Aquarium create lasting memories, it will also inspire ocean conservation by supporting exhibits, animal care, and education programs.

The Martin Johnson House is a historic oceanfront cottage nestled under lush cypress trees with breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline.

Built in 1916, the rustic cottage was one of the earliest additions to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus. Once used as a home for Scripps professors and their families, the refurbished cottage and grounds now offer a charming coastal setting ideal for social events ranging from business meetings to wedding receptions. Indoors, the Martin Johnson House provides a small kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, counters, and a microwave that are partitioned off from main space. Outdoors, there are sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, La Jolla Cove, and Scripps Pier, as well as small surrounding grassy areas with bench seating, and shade from a tall cypress trees.

The Scripps Seaside Forum offers a tasteful blend of function and style that celebrates Southern California’s unrivaled coastal environment. With an unparalleled waterfront location, modern facilities, and award-winning architecture, this stunning venue offers the ideal setting for corporate events such as meetings and conferences as well as social events such as weddings and galas.