The Plaza At Cabrillo Marina

The Plaza At Cabrillo Marina Indoors, the Reception Hall hosts up to 120 guests in a wide-open room with tall ceilings and French double doors that open toward the marina.
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The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is a beautiful DIY-friendly waterfront venue in San Pedro, CA, perfect for weddings, graduations, quinceaรฑeras, and community events with indoor and outdoor space, ocean views, and flexible BYO options which make it affordable The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is a DIY-friendly waterfront event venue in Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro, CA, serving the South Bay and greater Los

Angeles area with flexible indoor and outdoor space for weddings, quinceaรฑeras, graduations, birthdays, corporate events, and community gatherings. Outdoors, The Plaza can welcome up to 250 guests across the Oceanview Fountain, Seaside Courtyard, and Lawn, with expansive ocean vistas and views of the yachts in Cabrillo Marina. The Plaza operates as a self-service, DIY-style venue that gives hosts control over their event vision. You may bring your own food for potluck, buffet, or plated service, work with outside caterers, or invite approved food trucks to serve on-site. Hosts may bring in beer, wine, and champagne in line with local and state alcohol rules, and there are no venue-imposed corkage fees, bar minimums, or required gratuities. The Reception Hall includes a prep kitchen designed for light food preparation and storage, which supports staging, plating, and service coordination for your team or caterer. The Plaza also offers a rental package with on-site tables, chairs, and a bar so you can simplify logistics and avoid extra furniture vendors if you choose. Free Wi-Fi is available for social events and business functions, and a projection screen is on hand when you bring your own projector and sound system for slideshows, speeches, and presentations. Access for guests and vendors is straightforward. Ample free parking is located just steps from the venue entrance inside Cabrillo Marina, making arrival and load-in convenient for larger groups. Lodging options nearby include the DoubleTree by Hilton at Cabrillo Marina and additional hotels in the surrounding area, which is especially useful for out-of-town wedding guests and multi-day events. The Plazaโ€™s rental process begins with a rental application outlining your event type, date, and estimated guest count, followed by an optional in-person walkthrough to see the layout and amenities. To reserve a date, hosts sign a license agreement and provide a refundable security deposit, typically between about $450 and $1000, along with a rental fee paid on the schedule listed in the agreement. A certificate of insurance is required, and items such as tents or open flames may need permits from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Hall rentals generally include a 16-hour window that covers setup, up to 6 hours of event time, and at least 2 hours for breakdown and cleanup, which is ideal for DIY hosts and vendor teams that need ample time to build and strike decor. Setup and cleanup must be completed within the contracted rental hours, and as long as the space is returned to its original condition and all terms are followed, the security deposit is processed for refund after the event. Positioned on the Los Angeles harbor in Cabrillo Marina, The Plaza combines a peaceful coastal setting with the flexibility of a true bring-your-own venue. With its indoor Reception Hall, ocean-facing lawn, central fountain, marina backdrop, Wi-Fi, parking, and available equipment, The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina stands out as a waterfront event space where you can design a celebration that reflects your style, your budget, and your community.

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02/15/2026

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โœŒ๐“–๐“ฎ๐“ฝ ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ป๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“–๐“ป๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ๐“ถ๐“ชโ€™๐“ผ ๐“ฆ๐“ช๐”‚โœŒMaybe your grandma was on to something. These days the โ€œaverageโ€ wedding can run into luxury ...
02/12/2026

โœŒ๐“–๐“ฎ๐“ฝ ๐“œ๐“ช๐“ป๐“ป๐“ฒ๐“ฎ๐“ญ ๐“–๐“ป๐“ช๐“ท๐“ญ๐“ถ๐“ชโ€™๐“ผ ๐“ฆ๐“ช๐”‚โœŒ

Maybe your grandma was on to something. These days the โ€œaverageโ€ wedding can run into luxury party territory and the stress rises right along with the bill. But the heart of the day has never changed. It is still about vows, family, and starting a life together, not checking every box in the wedding industry playbook.
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At The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina, we love hosting weddings that feel timeless instead of overproduced. Picture this. A heartfelt ceremony by the water, your favorite people gathered close, a beautiful but relaxed reception, and a night your friends are still talking about years from now, not because it was the most expensive, but because it was the most โ€œyou.โ€
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If you are ready to โ€œget married Grandmaโ€™s wayโ€ with a celebration that focuses on what really matters, come see the Plaza. Schedule a tour and let us show you how simple and special your waterfront wedding can be.
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๐ŸŽŠ '๐“๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ณ๐š! ๐ŸŽŠLooking for the perfect venue for your company holiday party, family r...
10/23/2025

๐ŸŽŠ '๐“๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ณ๐š! ๐ŸŽŠ

Looking for the perfect venue for your company holiday party, family reunion, or festive get-together? The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is ready to host your celebration with stunning waterfront views and all the space you need!

โœจ ๐‘พ๐’‰๐’š ๐‘ช๐’‰๐’๐’๐’”๐’† ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’›๐’‚ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘ฏ๐’๐’๐’Š๐’…๐’‚๐’š ๐‘ฌ๐’—๐’†๐’๐’•:
๐ŸŒŸ Beautiful indoor event hall & outdoor courtyard spaces
๐ŸŒŸ Accommodates groups from intimate gatherings to 200 guests
๐ŸŒŸ DIY flexibility, bring your own caterer, bartender & dรฉcor
๐ŸŒŸ Ample parking & accessible facilities
๐ŸŒŸ Picture-perfect fountain patio & marina backdrop for photos
๐ŸŒŸ Close to DoubleTree Hotel for out-of-town guests

Whether you're planning an elegant dinner party, casual cocktail hour, or full-scale company celebration, we'll provide the venue, you provide the holiday cheer! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ“… November & December dates are booking quickly! Don't wait, secure your preferred date today.

๐Ÿ“ž Call us at (310) 732-2252 or visit our website to learn more about our holiday party packages.

Let's make this holiday season one to remember at The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina! ๐ŸŒŠโœจ

Port of Los Angeles Cabrillo Marina

๐‘ฐ๐’” ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ต๐’†๐’˜ ๐‘ท๐’“๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’’๐’–๐’Š๐’”๐’Š๐’•๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’๐’“ ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’“๐’“๐’Š๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’†?The Wall Street Journal reports more couples are getting marrie...
09/23/2025

๐‘ฐ๐’” ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ต๐’†๐’˜ ๐‘ท๐’“๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’’๐’–๐’Š๐’”๐’Š๐’•๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’๐’“ ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’“๐’“๐’Š๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’†?

The Wall Street Journal reports more couples are getting married later, after reaching important life goalsโ€”education, careers, and even buying a home. Thatโ€™s why venues like the Plaza at Cabrillo Marina are so popular: itโ€™s a place where every detail can reflect everything couples have worked for, with ocean views and flexible options perfect for celebrating new beginnings.
Hereโ€™s the article: https://tinyurl.com/ye259wxy

How important is financial security for marriage in your view? Would love to hear your story or see your photos at the Plaza!

Port of Los Angeles

๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ-๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐–๐ž๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐€.๐ˆ. ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐žPlanning a wedding just got so much easier. The NYT shared how couple...
09/18/2025

๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ-๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐–๐ž๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐€.๐ˆ. ๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž

Planning a wedding just got so much easier. The NYT shared how couples are using A.I. for everything from budgeting and finding vendors to making custom seating charts and even creating fun details like crossword puzzles. Some have saved hundreds of hours using these smart tools, which means less stress and more fun.

Have you used any A.I. apps or websites for your wedding or event planning? Share your stories or tips in the comments!

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/12/fashion/weddings/ai-wedding-planning.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m08.qmYc.NT7GkmfT6lsP&smid=url-share

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐–๐ž๐๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ณ๐š ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐šIf you love the idea of a wedding where you really get to ma...
09/17/2025

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐–๐ž๐๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ณ๐š ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐š

If you love the idea of a wedding where you really get to make it your own, you have to check out the Plaza at Cabrillo Marina. Imagine celebrating with amazing ocean views, open outdoor spaces, and a vibe that makes it so easy to style everything DIY. Itโ€™s honestly such a fresh spot for couples who want something that feels personal, cozy, and a little different from the usual ballroom scene.

We recently read an article on the WSJ about how more and more brides are picking vintage dresses because theyโ€™re unique and have better quality, and it got us thinking, the Plaza at Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro is kind of the perfect match for that same spirit. You can plan a celebration that fits you, not just some cookie-cutter wedding.

If anyone has hosted or attended an event there, would love to hear what made it special. Thinking about spaces that feel like home and really reflect your style makes all the difference!

Which details would make your dream wedding feel truly your own?๐Ÿฅฐ

Modern brides are turning to vintage wedding dresses for higher-quality designs that arenโ€™t all over Instagram

๐ŸŽƒ ๐•ฌ๐–‹๐–™๐–Š๐–— ๐•ณ๐–†๐–‘๐–‘๐–”๐–œ๐–Š๐–Š๐–“ ๐•ป๐–†๐–—๐–™๐–ž ๐–†๐–™ ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–‡๐–—๐–Ž๐–‘๐–‘๐–” ๐•ธ๐–†๐–—๐–Ž๐–“๐–†!๐ŸŽƒJoin us for a spooktacular evening on ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ, ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง 1, 2024, as we celebr...
11/01/2024

๐ŸŽƒ ๐•ฌ๐–‹๐–™๐–Š๐–— ๐•ณ๐–†๐–‘๐–‘๐–”๐–œ๐–Š๐–Š๐–“ ๐•ป๐–†๐–—๐–™๐–ž ๐–†๐–™ ๐•ฎ๐–†๐–‡๐–—๐–Ž๐–‘๐–‘๐–” ๐•ธ๐–†๐–—๐–Ž๐–“๐–†!๐ŸŽƒ

Join us for a spooktacular evening on ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ, ๐™‰๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง 1, 2024, as we celebrate Halloween just a little longer! This exclusive event for our Cabrillo Marina customers will be held at The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Itโ€™s a potluck and karaoke night โ€” bring your favorite dish to share and get ready to sing your heart out! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฒ

Costumes are encouraged, but feel free to come as you are and just enjoy the fun and festivities. To help us plan, please call and let us know youโ€™ll be joining. We canโ€™t wait to see you there for an unforgettable night! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘ป โš“๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ 310-732-2252 ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐’๐•๐!โš“

๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’†'๐’” ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š: ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’๐’† ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’›๐’‚
04/12/2024

๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’†'๐’” ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š: ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’๐’† ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’›๐’‚

๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’†'๐’” ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š: ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’๐’† ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’›๐’‚In the gentle embrace of the South Bay, The Plaza at Cabrillo...
04/12/2024

๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’†'๐’” ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’–๐’“๐’๐’†๐’š: ๐‘จ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’๐’† ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ท๐’๐’‚๐’›๐’‚

In the gentle embrace of the South Bay, The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina stands as a beacon of solace and a beautiful testament to the enduring spirit of love and remembrance. It is here, amidst the soft whispers of the ocean breeze, that we find a sanctuary for honoring those who have journeyed on before usโ€”a place for a celebration of life.

At Cabrillo Marina, we understand that this is not merely an event; it is a milestone, a rite of passage that marks our lives forever. In the company of family and friends, surrounded by the natural beauty of the San Pedro Bay, the celebration of a loved one's life becomes a profound experience. The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina is not just a locationโ€”it is a partner in your journey of remembrance, offering a touch of heaven on earth, a place where the ocean breeze carries away sorrow, leaving behind the essence of love and the promise of eternal connection.

For those seeking to honor a cherished life in the wake of farewell, The Plaza at Cabrillo Marina awaits. With its capacity to host events for up to 120 seated or 260 standing guests, and amenities including WiFi, a kitchen area, and scenic photo opportunities, it stands ready to accommodate your needs with grace and dignity

Here, in the heart of the South Bay, let us come together to celebrate, to remember, and to find peace in the knowledge that love, like the ocean, is eternal.

Hello everyone,In recent weeks, our hearts have been with all the couples facing unexpected changes to their wedding pla...
03/20/2024

Hello everyone,

In recent weeks, our hearts have been with all the couples facing unexpected changes to their wedding plans due to the temporary closure of the beloved Wayfarers Chapel. This historic venue has been a dream location for many, and its sudden unavailability has undoubtedly brought a wave of uncertainty and disappointment.

In these moments of change and adaptation, we at the Plaza at Cabrillo Marina want to extend our support to those affected. Nestled in the heart of San Pedro, our Plaza has been a scenic backdrop for countless memorable moments, often for couples who also held Wayfarers Chapel close to their hearts.

We understand the deep emotional attachment to a wedding venue and the disruption its loss causes. While we know we can't replace the unique charm of Wayfarers Chapel, we offer our serene marina views, a touch of history, and a peaceful setting as a canvas for your new beginning. It's more than a venue; it's a place where your story can continue and where new memories await.

To those navigating this unexpected journey, know that you're not alone. We're here to explore how we can help make your day as special as it deserves to be. Whether you're considering new options or need advice, our doors and hearts are open.

In solidarity and support,

Plaza at Cabrillo Marina Team

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2965 Via Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro, CA
90731

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
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