The Spinnaker 100 Spinnaker Drive • Sausalito • CA 94965
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This well-known culinary landmark sits right over the water in downtown Sausalito, with both a beloved restaurant and an adjacent event venue giving couples the very best of both worlds: excellent cuisine prepared in a dedicated kitchen that caters just to you, topnotch service from hospitality experts, and—of course— spectacular bay views.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows invite diners to savor the sweeping vista, which encompasses Belvedere, Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, and San Francisco's skyline. Inside, the warm, cream-hued interior is complemented by a distinctive wood-slat ceiling, and sliding glass doors open onto an outdoor deck, where sailboats glide past almost close enough to touch, their colorful spinnakers and white sails billowing in the breeze.
- Their signature menus showcase ultra-fresh seafood, locally sourced produce, and gourmet meats, alongside an award-winning wine list designed to complement the chef-crafted dishes. The in-house event planning team can help arrange all the details, from florals and photography to DJs and live entertainment.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $500/event
This is a setup fee for the ceremony.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $2,000–9,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
A $1,600 room charge, bartending fee, and dance floor fee may apply.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $55–70/person
Pricing is for buffets or seated meals.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
Special rates can be arranged for business luncheons and dinners or smaller groups.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 165 | 75 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 220 | 90 |
| Reception | Seated | 165 | 75 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The deck holds 75 seated or 90 standing guests, the banquet room 165 seated or 220 standing.
MEETING CAPACITY: The Banquet Room seats 200 theater-style or 160 conference-style.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–midnight, in 4-hour blocks.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Beach / Ocean
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: CBA, extra fee
Dressing Area: no
AV/Meeting Equipment: PA, microphones
Parking: valet parking
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: on deck and on the water
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: San Francisco Bay and bridges
Other: event coordination, cakes, music CBA
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house or corkage at $15–18/bottle
Smoking: designated areas
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
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Alternate Info: Spinnaker Restaurant and Banquet Facility