Skip to main content
Weddings

About

Balboa Yacht Club is waterfront wedding venue located in Corona del Mar, California. Balboa Yacht Club offers beautiful views of the Newport Harbor. Regardless of whether you’re planning something intimate or an extravagant wedding bash, the staff is ready to help you create a memorable and meticulously orchestrated affair.

Facilities and Capacity
Balboa Yacht Club can host up to 220 of your friends and family in an indoor or uncovered outdoor setting. Perfect for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners, this venue is the ideal place to celebrate all things wedding.

History
Balboa Yacht Club was founded in 1922, making it the oldest on the Pacific Coast. For over 100 years, the club has hosted a wide variety of events, from weddings to corporate events. This historic wedding venue can make the perfect backdrop for your wedding day celebration.

illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Boat/Yacht
Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Balboa Yacht Club

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
30 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Todd
Todd Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a labor day weekend wedding

This was a the perfect venue for our ceremony and reception in August 2024. We held the ceremony on the lawn, and cocktail hour on the flag deck (we brought lawn games, and timed so guests could watch the sunset). For the dinner/reception, we moved upstairs to the Bayview Room.

During the tasting, we were surprised to discover how good the food was! We ended up going with just a chicken and vegetable entree option.

Sarah and the club staff were easy to work with, from us dropping by to walk through with our coordinator, letting us drop off some decorations the week of the wedding and retrieve the day after the wedding

With 100 guests, we were able to fit the bar in the Bayview Room but ended up not fitting a stage for the band/DJ

Would highly recommend!
H
Hanalynn H. Sent on 09/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

We had to change our wedding plans due to COVID and ended up with a small wedding at the Balboa Yacht Club! It was truly the best day ever!!! BYC took such great care of us during the entire process! Sarah is the wedding coordinator and she is truly amazing! She went above and beyond to make sure our day was special, seamless, and everything we wanted!! Perry was fabulous helping us figure out our alcohol packages! The catering staff were all so nice, joyful and extremely helpful! The chef was very flexible and happy to accommodate our special requests and the food was amazing! My grandparents are still talking about the food!! The day was beautiful, fun, special, amazing and better than I could have imagined! 10/10 would recommend getting married at BYC!!
Kitty
Kitty Sent on 01/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue!!

Every girl dreams of their wedding day but who would ever think those dreams would be exceeded beyond your imagination, well in our case it was! Having our wedding and ceremony at Balboa Yacht Club (BYC)was one of the best decisions we made in the planning process! Together with our wedding planner, Kelsey Connelly and the catering department at BYC, our entire planning process from start to finish was so easy. We worked with Lori Baumann and Holly Weber from BYC, they are extremely organized, professional and responded almost immediately to every email and phone call we had along the way. They never tried to persuade us with decisions but were extremely helpful when we needed guidance or suggestion, like fresh shucked oysters and speciality smoked cocktails! We couldn’t have been happier with the BYC service and staff. During our tasting, we hand selected a menu fit for our palette and BYC delivered! Our guests boasted about the food including the amazing appetizers during cocktail hour which included, Petrossian Caviar, charcuterie and cheese display that was 52’ around the entire flagpole! Yes 52’ and all was designed and inspired by Lori and the culinary team. Balboa Yacht Club treats you like a 5 stars resort with a very personal feel! If you want the perfect venue, the friendliest staff, and the most incredible view I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND BYC!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Reverend Michael Wedding Officiant Reverend Michael Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

For any Bride and Groom reading this endorsement: I am Rev. Michael and I Officiate at all locations in Orange County. And one of my top five favorite locations to Officiate at is at the Balboa Yacht Club. Their staff are, without a doubt, the best, the most flexible, the most organized and the nicest coordinators to work with. I receive so many rave reviews from my couples not only regarding the way they handle the Ceremony but the reception as well. I would be remiss in not telling you to at least call the Balboa Yacht Club and investigate their offerings. If you wish to know more, feel free to contact me at ReverendMichael@ReverendMichael.com http://www.ReverendMichael.com. Rev. Michael

White Doves Los Angeles Southern California White Doves Los Angeles Southern California Wedding Rentals

Balboa Yacht Club is a good spot for under 80 person(s) weddings & great for white dove releases from "Newport Coast White Dove Release" www.ocdoves.com (714) 903-6599

Preferred Vendors
Flowers Etc
4.8 out of 5 rating , 147 reviews
· Wedding Florists
Frank Salas Photography
4.9 out of 5 rating , 43 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Alicia Danielle Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 11 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Undercover Live Entertainment
5.0 out of 5 rating , 276 reviews
· Wedding Bands
Flawless Faces
4.9 out of 5 rating , 97 reviews
· Wedding Hair & Makeup
LVL Weddings & Events
5.0 out of 5 rating , 128 reviews
· Wedding Planners

Map

Other vendors in Orange County for your wedding

Wedding Venues