Here's a closer look at San Diego's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer. The new and renovated San Diego-area venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Hotel del Coronado
The legendary Hotel del Coronado—a National Historic Landmark—is currently undergoing a $550 million restoration from Blackstone Real Estate. Newly open this summer are the hotel's Victorian meeting spaces, the 3,700-square-foot Coronet Room and the 9,300-square-foot Crown Room (pictured), which have both undergone significant renovations and careful historical restoration spearheaded by historical architect firm Heritage Architecture & Planning. Modern additions include all-new lighting, plus a background music system with built-in speakers and touch pad controls. Other event spaces at the massive hotel include the Southpointe Event Center, which features a 15,130-square-foot ballroom and a 4,000-square-foot outdoor lawn. The property is now accepting room reservations for stays in the newly restored Victorian building guest rooms beginning in March 2025.
Photo: Wimberly Interiors
Eve
In May, the San Diego Padres’ special events team, Petco Park Events, opened a new event space called Eve. Located on the top level of the Edge building downtown, the indoor-outdoor venue offers 270-degree panoramic views of the San Diego Bay. It has 19-foot ceilings and 7,800 square feet of indoor meeting room space, including a main event room that seats 570 or holds 1,126 standing; the room is equipped with an operable glass wall that opens to a massive terrace, along with large-format LED screens, integrated audiovisual systems, and a motorized acoustic operable wall that can divide the room for smaller events. Eve also boasts two smaller rooms that each hold 10 to 12 people, plus a greenroom and in-house catering services.
Photo: Courtesy of Petco Park Events
Omni San Diego Hotel
In June, Omni San Diego Hotel—a 511-room property located in the Gaslamp Quarter—finished a top-to-bottom renovation. Led by design studio Jeffrey Beers International, the hotel's new aesthetic includes a baseball-inspired design that pays homage to its connection with Petco Park and the San Diego Padres. Shades of green and brown are layered throughout the property, complemented by details like stitched leather panels at the reception desk, stadium-style light fixtures, geometric-patterned carpets, and curated artwork that evokes baseball through history. Other renovation highlights include the reimagined Tortuga pool bar and terrace, which features multiple indoor lounges and an expansive pool deck, plus the new street-level restaurant and bar, Ace Porter. The hotel offers 32,000 square feet of flexible event space spread across 24 indoor and outdoor areas. The largest space is the Grand Ballroom, which holds 1,200 people and comes with state-of-the-art AV technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated event team.
Photo: Courtesy of Omni San Diego Hotel
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
The 210-room Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa completed a propertywide $26 million renovation and redevelopment in April—just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The refresh blends historic touches with modern design and includes newly redesigned guest rooms and suites, a new lobby and pool complex, and upgraded meeting and group spaces. The property's nearly 47,000 square feet of customizable indoor and outdoor event space includes the 6,864-square-foot La Jolla Ballroom, which now has textured wall treatments, modern lighting, and new flooring. The property also elevated its signature outdoor venue offerings with the revitalization of five existing lawn spaces and the addition of the 1,000-square-foot Mariposa Lawn, which is surrounded by botanicals and lush greenery.
Photo: Courtesy of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Offering sweeping views of the San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, Coronado Terrace at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina recently underwent a full reinvention and now features upgraded tiles, new planters, metro-coastal design elements, new seating, and LED lighting. The 16,000-square-foot venue that can accommodate up to 600 guests is ideal for weddings, corporate group events, and more. Overall, the hotel offers 83 meeting rooms, combining for nearly 271,000 square feet of space.
Photo: Courtesy of Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows
About 90 minutes north of San Diego in Dana Point is the new El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, which opened this spring along Capistrano Beach. The property has a timeless Spanish design across its 30 ocean-view bungalows, each of which showcases original Spanish tiles, handpicked linens, and modern amenities—including record players and a curated selection of albums in each room. The hotel also offers artisanal pizza served from a vintage Airstream, a lobby coffee bar, a sundeck, a fountain splash pool with lounge seating, and oceanfront fire pits with seating areas. Guests can also rent electric bikes; book yoga classes, sound healing, and reiki sessions; and enjoy in-room spa services. For events, there are six intimate gathering spaces, or the full property can be bought out for up to 150 people.
Photo: Courtesy of El Caminante Bar & Bungalows
