San Diego Botanic Garden - Located North of San Diego in Encinitas, California

San Diego Botanic Garden is San Diego County’s location of choice for your uniquely picturesque and
memorable outdoor wedding or reception.

With a mild year-round climate, the Garden offers a variety of garden settings for your event, from our large
Gazebo Lawn Garden to our intimate Waterfall View Deck and secluded Walled or Lawn House Gardens.

The Garden is an absolutely breathtaking place and we both feel so lucky to
have been able to get married there.
—Hana O.

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Wedding Locations

The Victorian Gazebo Lawn
Located in the center of the Gardens, this area features a beautiful large lawn framed by borders of flowering plants and mature trees. The focal point is our elegant Gazebo, the perfect backdrop for your wedding. The Victorian Gazebo Lawn is available for daytime ceremonies and evening weddings and receptions.
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Capacity
Ceremony: 300 Seated
Reception: 250 Seated at Tables

The Walled Garden
An intimate location enclosed within a lovely original adobe and tile wall and surrounded by lush ferns and trees. The ambiance is enhanced by both the large Mexican Fountain and the historic Larabee House, which opens into the Walled Garden and is included in the rental price.
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Capacity
Ceremony: 180 Seated
Reception: 84 Seated at Tables

Lawn House Garden
A multi-level yard backing up to the Palm Canyon Rainforest. The tropical backdrop and soothing waterfall create a perfect setting for daytime weddings, parties, showers and memorials as well as evening cocktail receptions.
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Capacity
Ceremony: 60 Seated
Reception: 60 Seated at Tables
Cocktail Reception: 150

The Waterfall View Deck
Located in the upper, more secluded area of the Gardens and overlooking a three-story waterfall, the Deck is surrounded by palm trees and exotic tropical plants. This site is the most popular for a small ceremony as well as a great choice for group photos. Available for daytime ceremonies.
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Capacity
Ceremony: 30 Seated

Catering
SDBG offers a list of approved caterers that are familiar with the Gardens, our facilities, rules and regulations.
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Florist
SDBG offers a list of approved Florists that are familiar with the Gardens, our facilities, rules and regulations.
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We suggest the bride and groom visit the Gardens first to determine the site best suited for their needs.
Open daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

To discuss further details such as available dates and times, or to make an appointment for a reservation,
please call 760/ 436-3036 x205 or email CHenry@SDBGarden.org.