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Brenna Guerchon
Brenna Guerchon
Catering Sales Manager

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Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a coastal wedding venue on Shelter Island. With picturesque views, gorgeous sunsets, coastal breezes, and ideal weather, Kona Kai San Diego Resort is your ultimate wedding destination. Exchange your vows under the vibrant colors of a San Diego sunset, then dance the night away under the stars or in one of our elegantly appointed ballrooms for an unforgettable, happily-ever-after event. Make your dream day an island escape for you and your guests that will be cherished forever.

Facilities and Capacity

Celebrate your love with a perfect setting to match your perfect day. Set up on our exclusive private beach, tropical garden overlooking the marina, or exquisite ballroom for an awe-inspiring event. Our resort on Shelter Island is perfect for intimate and grand weddings alike. There are 13,000 square feet of gorgeous indoor ballroom space and over 43,000 square feet of outdoor space options. The maximum capacity for this venue is 500 people.

Services Offered

Allow our team of experts to plan every delightful detail of your wedding day itinerary for an unforgettable day for you and your guests. Below are other services we offer that are included:

  • Cake
  • Event rentals
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar
  • Outside vendors
  • Setup/cleanup
  • Bridal suite
  • Lighting/sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Wireless Internet

Pricing & Deals

$26,200 average price
WeddingWire estimate
Reception
$23,000 starting price
Ceremony
$3,200 starting price
Bar service
$26 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through October.

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FAQ

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?

$23,000

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

$10,000

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?

$3,200

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

$1,600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

60

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Marina
Park
Resort
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Kona Kai Resort was highly praised by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding venue, with beautiful grounds, private beach, and luxurious hotel rooms. The catering manager, Brenna, and the team received accolades for their outstanding service and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth planning process and flawless execution of events. The venue's staff, including Stephanie and Erol, were commended for professionalism, efficiency, and helpfulness, creating a seamless and stunning experience for weddings and receptions. Guests lauded the delectable food, picturesque ceremony and reception spaces, and the all-inclusive nature of the venue. Overall, Kona Kai Resort was highly recommended for its excellence in hosting weddings.

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Kona Kai Resort was highly praised by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding venue, with beautiful grounds, private beach, and luxurious hotel rooms. The catering manager, Brenna, and the team received accolades for their outstanding service and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth planning process and flawless execution of events. The venue's staff, including Stephanie and Erol, were commended for professionalism, efficiency, and helpfulness, creating a seamless and stunning experience for weddings and receptions. Guests lauded the delectable food, picturesque ceremony and reception spaces, and the all-inclusive nature of the venue. Overall, Kona Kai Resort was highly recommended for its excellence in hosting weddings.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 32 reviews
Google
4.3/5 2687 reviews
Angie
Angie Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I highly recommend Kona Kai!

I am beyond pleased with the service I received from the catering manager, Brenna, and the team at Kona Kai for my wedding. Brenna immediately responded to my inquiry, was waiting for us 10 minutes before the start of our tour, and was very flexible and patient with us as we made our decision to book a venue. All these reasons plus her genuine kindness lead us to choose Kona Kai, and we are SO happy we did. Throughout the whole planning process, Brenna was there to answer every email and phone call in a timely manner, support me during my low-key meltdowns about non-venue related matters, and coordinated so well with my wedding planner. When the City of San Diego denied our permit, Brenna and her manager went above and beyond to refute it, ultimately leading the city to approve our permit. On the day of the wedding, the team at Kona Kai moved everything along effortlessly. The set up of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were absolutely stunning. The accommodations made for my vendors' parking were appreciated, and the discounted valet for my guests were very reasonable. I continuously had to add more rooms to my room block, which Brenna, Sal, and Osae were SO patient and accommodating with. I could go on and on with how satisfied I am, but no amount of words will capture how grateful and happy I am. I absolutely recommend working with Brenna and her team at Kona Kai for your wedding!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend this venue!

We got married at the Kona Kai a month ago today and I couldn’t be happier with how the day went! The resort is beautiful and everything turned out so great.. Brenna was so great to work with, very communicative through the whole process leading up to the big day.. the hotel rooms are very nice which was a plus.. I was able to use one of their getting ready rooms with my gals before the ceremony which was so helpful since I had a huge wedding party.. so much easier than getting ready in a hotel room! The grounds are kept up very nice and they have their own private beach.. just beautiful with all the fancy boats and mansions on the hillside.. great service from everyone we encountered there too.. I will definitely be back for a staycation and be highly recommending it as a wedding venue :)
Valerie
Valerie Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Coordinating with Kona Kai

It was a pleasure working with Stephanie at Kona Kai as we pulled off a Big Fat Greek Wedding together. Everything was absolutely WONDERFUL and I must say, that was one of the smoothest receptions I have ever coordinated, even with all of the intricate details. The Kona Kai banquet team overall is AMAZING. Erol handled everything so beautifully and all of the servers were polite, welcoming, and diligent as they worked around everyone in the room.

Stephanie and Erol, thank you for the opportunity to serve along side you and your remarkable team.

KoKo McDowell 7/22/23
C/O Beatific Events
https://www.beatificevents.com
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Sammy & Nick
124 photos · 07/22/2023

Team

Brenna Guerchon
Brenna Guerchon
Catering Sales Manager
Stephanie Duran
Stephanie Duran
Catering Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

Lois Mathews Design Lois Mathews Design Wedding Florists

This is the most unique beach venue in San Diego. I have worked their many times and it is professional, beautiful, well located and the food is delicious. A real find for any Bride and Groom

Unveiled Unveiled Wedding Dresses

The Kona Kai Resort offers an intimate waterfront paradise. The team is top notch, they are every brides dream team. Its a must see for every newly engaged bride.

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Kona Kai San Diego Resort frequently asked questions

Kona Kai San Diego Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Kona Kai San Diego Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Kona Kai San Diego Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Kona Kai San Diego Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Marina
  • Park
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Kona Kai San Diego Resort is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
Kona Kai San Diego Resort currently offers 3 offer promotions for wedding services.

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