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Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens

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San Diego Wedding Venue
9675 Scranton Road
San Diego, CA 92121
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Contact: Group Events and Banquets
Phone: 858/581-7324
www.karlstrauss.com
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Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens

Why We Like This Place

Okay, so you’ve read the word “Brewery” in the name and you’re ready to turn the page. Don’t do it!—you’ll miss one of San Diego’s surprise special event locations. This place may have a microbrewery somewhere on site, but we never saw it—we were too busy admiring the five and a half acres of beautiful Oriental gardens.

Who would have thought that in the midst of the ultra-modern San Diego Tech Center, with its gleaming glass highrises, you’d find such a lush oasis? It was quite a shock—albeit a delightful one—to step into this private world, literally hidden behind dense stands of bamboo and tall hedges. A restaurant with a two-tiered deck at both ends sits right at the edge of an emerald-green pond. Clusters of lily pads float on the still surface, while multicolored koi swim below. The entire site is ringed by a profusion of trees, bushes and grasses; an arched wooden bridge, stone lanterns perched on rocks and a cascading waterfall complete the picture.

The restaurant, designed like the one in Munich’s famous Chinese Pagoda Beer Garden, is filled with natural light from a wall of windows that wrap around three sides. Natural pine beams span the high peaked ceiling, and wooden planters overflowing with greenery bring the garden inside. While most receptions or parties are held in here, ceremonies usually take place on the largest deck. The bride and groom say their vows at the end of the deck, with the gardens as a backdrop. Both decks—shaded by plenty of green umbrellas and an occasional tree growing up through the flooring—are also just as popular for outdoor celebrations. A white canopy protects the lower tier of the main deck, and heaters can be turned on if the temperature drops a bit.

Noisy signs of civilization? You won’t find any of them at Karl Strauss’ Gardens. Peace and tranquility reign here, so you might as well just sit down, sip something cool, and watch the koi gently ripple the still surface of the pond.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 0
Max. Seated Outdoors: 125 		Max. Seated Indoors: 175
Max. Seated Outdoors: 150
Max. Standing Indoors: 250
Max. Standing Outdoors: 225 		Max. Seated: 0

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The outdoor garden patio can accommodate 125 seated guests.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Using both indoor and outdoor spaces, the site holds up to 325 seated or 400 standing; indoors only, 175 seated guests. The Bonsai Room holds 50 seated or 70 standing.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to book the site, and the balance is payable 5 days prior to the event. Luncheons start at $52/person, dinners at $65/person. In addition to the meal, this pricing includes the wedding cake, champagne toast and disc jockey. Alcohol, tax, setup, security and service charges are additional. For ceremonies, there is a $650 setup fee.

For business functions, a $250 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your date. Menus can be customized and start at $25/person for dinners, or $15/person for hors d’oeuvres. Alcohol, tax and service charges are additional. A room rental fee may apply; call for more information.

Availability

Year-round, daily, until midnight.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Location Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: front deck
Bride’s & Groom’s Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra charge
Parking: large lots, self-parking
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: pay phones
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Japanese gardens, koi ponds & waterfall
Other: event coordination

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden
Lagoon/Pond
Landscaped Grounds
Waterfall

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Garden
Restaurant

Restrictions

Alcohol: BW provided, no BYO
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no rice, confetti or birdseed


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