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Located in San Diego’s historic downtown area, Sandbox is a stunning converted warehouse with soaring barrel-vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, exposed brick, softened with twinkling market lights, and abundant natural lighting. It’s the essence of industrial chic and a photographer's dream with gentle daylight from both East and West aspects; best of all, its modular nature and pared back setting means it can be molded to accommodate any configuration, style and size of wedding. With 6,500 sf at your disposal, Sandbox comfortably holds adjustable gorups of guests. Private gated parking is available for large groups.

• 6,500 sf of raw space

• Flexible capacity for your guests

• Open or modular layout

• Totally customizable

• In-house event planners (optional)

• Private spaces for grooms and furnished Bridal Loft

• BYO vendors

• No vendor requirements

• Kitchen prep space

• Parking lot for food trucks/catering

• Gated private parking for guests and vendors

• Located in historic downtown San Diego

• Easy access to airport and transport links

• Nearby Petco park, Convention Center, Bayfront, hotels

• Coffee cart, whiteboards, tables, etc.

Hold your wedding reception and ceremony at Sandbox. Your dreams are possible at Sandbox.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Sandbox Venue

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Jasmine Sent on 01/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't have found a more perfect venue!

There are a lot of venues in downtown San Diego, and many of them are awesome, but we ultimately chose Sandbox for a few reasons: 1) The design. The building is just gorgeous, and the lighting is incredible. I loved the look and feel of the upstairs loft area, and it was plenty spacious for everyone to hang out and get ready before the event. 2) The outdoor space. It was so awesome to be able to do a cocktail hour outside and to have the option for additional reception space (and extra restrooms). Our guests spent a lot of time on the back patio! We knew we wanted a food truck caterer, and the truck was able to just park and set up out there without a problem. 3) The staff. We were immediately drawn to Alex's calm and organized personality. He was a great communicator throughout the process, and we genuinely enjoyed working with him. 4) The flexibility. We were planning our wedding from out of town, and Alex worked with us and our vendors to make sure drop off, set up, and pick up happened without any stress. Sandbox's price was fair, and the amenities and bonuses made the decision easy for us. We are so glad we were able to get married there!
tayler
Tayler Sent on 05/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Such a rad industrial spot!

I love how customizable this space is and the bones are gorgeous. Love the brick walls and exposed pipes. I'm the owner of Tayler Ashley Photography and I had the pleasure of shooting here. The vibe is SO cool and industrial! Such a magical place to get married
JB &
Jb & Sent on 03/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding-Worthy Venue At The Best Deal!

My wife and I are so thankful we found Sandbox! The interior, size and flexibility it brings made it possible for us to personalize our wedding! Alex is easy to work with! He’s really cool and approachable! We highly recommend Sandbox for it’s wedding-worthy aesthetic that won’t break the bank!
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Jacqueline Sent on 02/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

I was the florist for a wedding back in November of 19. The venue is absolutely stunning. If your in the design and decor world, this place is a dream come true. The space is huge. I LOVED the natural light that came in through the sky lights. Its a blank canvas and you can do so many things in this space! Alex was great! So easy to work with. Very accommodating and he was very calm which makes setting up and running a wedding as stress free as it can be! This place is a gem. I would love to do more wedding at the Sandbox.
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 12/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The venue of my dreams

As someone who is drawn to industrial spaces, Sandbox Venue was a DREAM to find. Brick? Check. Concrete? Check. Exposed Beams? Check.

There are a few other industrial venues in San Diego (you know who you are) that are A.) VERY pricey, and B.) Don't have a bridal suite. The bridal suite was incredibly helpful and helped lower the stress of getting ready so much. It also had beautiful lighting which had our photographer all heart-eyes.

I cannot say enough great things about Alex and the team at Sandbox. Book Sandbox for your dream wedding, a kind team, and the experience of a lifetime
L
Logan Sent on 06/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue

We loved the venue. Alex was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, and we were thrilled with the flexibility that the venue offered. Everything was easy from start to finish. Great location and space - would recommend!
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Vida Sent on 06/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception here on May 18, 2018, and the owner, Alex, is so flexible and accommodating! We had 110 guests and they all raved about the space and uniqueness of the venue. This place can easily fit 150-170 guests and still have plenty of space. They allowed me to bring my own vendors which is a major plus and the price is very reasonable compared to other venues ( BRICK, Monikar warehouse, and Luce Loft). Space is very modern with high ceilings, exposed brick, open layout, and has the minimalist elegance than I was looking for. Thank you, Sandbox espceially Alex, for an amazing night! Brides, schedule a tour and book this place now :)
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Jarryn Sent on 02/26/2020
3 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, poor communication

This venue is beautiful. The price is fair. And Alex,the owner, was very attentive in the beginning. This review is not to belittle the venue space itself, it is more of a review of the professionalism displayed. Our event went well and everyone had a great time, the ending unfortunately left a bad taste on our overall experience.
There was two payments, 50% upfront and 50% a few weeks before event. An additional deposit was tacked on to the second payment, but was disclosed it will be returned after the event. We lost all communication with the owner after the event. Not even a simple explanation on why our deposit was not returned. After numerous phone calls and emails sent over the span of two months we decided to write a review. Only then after we finally got a response. The situation has been resolved, but the way everything was handled at the end was very unprofessional. Maybe because he is overwhelmed as a solo operator. This was why our experience ended poorly and I hope Alex takes it into consideration for future clients. The simplest form of communication could have changed this overall review.
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Jenny Sent on 06/10/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Lack of professionalism

I loved this place and so wish I had my wedding here. We had placed a deposit pre-COVID and Alex Georgescu was initially kind enough to allow us to postpone our wedding. He eventually never responded to me, my partner, or my wedding planner/coordinator. It was absolutely terrible how we were treated - no communication at all from his end. We ended up having our wedding outside in downtown, La Jolla. We still have not heard from Alex Georgescu.
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 01/30/2021
1 out of 5 rating

Owner stole money from us and numerous other couples and up and left!

I would give it a 0 if possible. The owner Alex completely stopped communication after we submitted our deposit and signed a contract. He worked with PayPal to rob us of over $2,000.

We have other friends who are in this situation with Sandbox also but lost wayyy more money than us.

He’s a terrible person for doing this to so many people, especially during COVID. Honestly disgusted by him and PayPal.

If you’re reading this, Alex. You should truly be ashamed of yourself.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Spotlight Studios Spotlight Studios Wedding Photographers

Very cool wedding venue! You can really make it whatever you want! Awesome team, very helpful! The venue is modern but charming at the same time! We recommend!!

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Sandbox Venue frequently asked questions

The space offered by Sandbox Venue for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Sandbox Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Sandbox Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sandbox Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Sandbox Venue is recommended by 70% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 3.6 in quality of service, 3.6 in flexibility, 3.6 in value, 3.4 in average response time and 3.3 in professionalism.
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