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  • 2014

University Club San Diego

From 20 to 175 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Danielle
Ali
J
N
L

Recommended by 92% of couples

About this venue

University Club San Diego is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in San Diego, California. Couples looking to host a wedding celebration amidst the high energy and sophistication of downtown San Diego will delight in saying their vows high above the city in luxury and style.

Facilities and Capacity

At University Club San Diego, couples can host wedding ceremonies and receptions in private, elegant dining and event rooms that afford panoramic views of downtown San Diego through floor-to-ceiling windows. The appointed event rooms have a maximum capacity of up to 250 guests. The dining and event rooms range in style from white walled with linens to dark, sleek, and modernized. They are accommodating to any couple’s preferred theme or color scheme.

Services Offered

University Club San Diego hosts engagement dinners, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and more. This facility offers a private event planning team with event planning directors. Couples work closely with the aid of this professional team to plan every detail of their wedding day.

Cuisine

Full catering and bar services are also available. The executive chef and catering team work hard to provide exquisite cuisine that is customized to each client’s liking. Bar services include house wines, beers, liquors, and specialty libations. Barware, china, flatware, glassware, linens, tables, and chairs are included.

Location

Being located downtown, this facility provides easy access to a number of local attractions, making it an ideal spot for a weekend-long wedding celebration. Likewise, this convenient and energetic location lends itself to excellent photo opportunities.

Membership isn't required to host your wedding with us—everyone, including both members and nonmembers, is welcome to book with us!

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 117 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Jessica & Kevin's wedding
Jessica & Kevin
50 photos

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?

$200

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

$200

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?

$1,000

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the 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
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Restaurant

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

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Reviews of University Club San Diego

Weddingwire
4.6/5 20 reviews
Google
4.7/5 490 reviews
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Views in SD!

We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome event here and it was such an amazing way to kick off our wedding weekend! This is a guaranteed venue to WOW your guests! Amazing views, amazing food and the venue is beautifully decorated!
Ali
Ali R. Sent on 02/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Winter Wedding on Top of the City

We held our international wedding at the University Club venue. We wanted a stunning place for all our traveling guests to enjoy. The planning process with Cheryl was very smooth and easy (even from the East Coast where we live). Her team followed through with all the ideas we discussed. She suggested MRFloral as a florist and Events Inspired as our coordinators, and they were both also phenomenal and familiar with this venue.
Our guests were blown away by the view, decor, and the menu we had chosen. The venue chef and service staff are top notch! Highly recommend for an evening wedding (post sunset). The sunset view is spectacular, but once the sun stop shining through the windows, the night scape is brilliant! We did our ceremony after sunset so the sun wouldn't be shining in our guests' eyes or have to pull down the sun shades and block the view.
J
Jessica Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The staff are the best

It took months to pick the right venue and we nailed it. Everything was perfect. I didn't have to worry about anything. Great staff and great location
N
Noemi Sent on 07/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I highly recommend this place, people is friendly, they have a good quality of the service, food is good, the view from the highest building it is breathtaking. All the guest love it as my husband and l wished.
L
Lester Sent on 09/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The University Club atop Symphony Tower is where we had our wedding reception. We worked with Bridgette Bower and AJ and the two of them put together a magical evening that surpassed all of our expectations. They met with us and gave us some great suggestions. We used a DJ they selected who was great. The best part of course is the meal service. The food was almond crusted halibut or fillet mignon. Each meal was perfectly prepared. All of our guests raved about the four course meal. The food quality was outstanding and we eat out a lot at all the best restaurants. We purchased our own wine and brought it in advance and they served it perfectly. They used Reidel glasses for the meritage, the same type we have at home.

Now the service. They provided about 1 server per every 15 guests and the service was impeccable. They did not rush us nor did we wait forever for a dish. The plates all arrived at once for each table. There were no mix ups on anyone's order.

The Grand Ballroom is beautiful and our wedding reception was on a saturday night was at sunset. Perfect setting, perfect service, perfect food. AMAZING.

If you decide to visit the Club, please ask for Bridgette, she is fantastic. I only wish I could give 6 stars. Lester Machado
N
Niru Sent on 08/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Fabulous service, fabulous food, fabulous view! Our wedding reception couldn't have gone more smoothly. Ed Nesfield was professional, super responsive and did everything he could to make sure the evening went off without a hitch. I'd have no hesitation in recommending this venue to anyone, for any occasion.
D
Deanna Sent on 08/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This was the last venue on my list to visit and I almost skipped it because I thought I found the perfect wedding venue. I'm so glad I didn't because the moment my husband and I exited the elevator, the view took our breaths away and we knew we had to have The University Club for our wedding!
Bridgette was AMAZING! She is super kind, patience and creative and I am still trying to find an excuse to get to work with her again and throw another perfect event! The University Club is such a classy, posh and unique venue. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
M
Monica Sent on 08/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Staff exceeded our expectations and matched the view. Wish we could do it all over again. So much fun that we have now become members.
L
Lindsay Sent on 08/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
How does one begin describing a perfect evening? I suppose when your wedding guests are still raving about The University Club over a year later that would be a great place to start!

Ed Nesfield, Bridgette Bower and their team truly were remarkable to work with. From start to finish, everyone was so professional, flexible, friendly and patient.

In a heartbeat, we would recommend The University Club for any special or professional event.

It was the best night of our lives.

-Noah & Lindsay
A
Alexander Sent on 08/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
THis place was awesome. They were able to organize a wedding in 3 weeks. I can't even begin to tell you how they saved me on my special day.

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Awards

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The University Club is a gorgeous place to have your wedding. Not only is the interior impeccable but the views from the Towers are stunning. The staff is extremely professional and accommodating. They will be sure you are and your quests are properly taken care of. We recommend University Club atop Symphony Towers for your wedding venue needs!

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University Club San Diego frequently asked questions

University Club San Diego includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
University Club San Diego includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at University Club San Diego includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by University Club San Diego for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
University Club San Diego offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
University Club San Diego offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
University Club San Diego offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
University Club San Diego offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
University Club San Diego is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in flexibility.
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