Harborside Grand Ballroom 400 Main Street • Newport Beach • California 92661
We'd love it if you would mention that you found Harborside Grand Ballroom on the Here Comes The Guide website.
Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Perched on the second floor of the iconic Balboa Pavilion, this Victorian-era ballroom boasts some of the best views of Newport Harbor. Originally designed as America's answer to the palatial dance halls of early 20th-century Europe, the expansive room boasts a huge dance floor, two bars, and an elegant, wide staircase from the front entryway that creates a beautiful stage for a photogenic entrance.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows line every inch of the ballroom on three sides, framing sweeping views out to Newport Bay. Just outside the larger of the bars there's a glass-protected terrace—perfect for catching a breath of fresh air and admiring the classic charm of the soft sand beach, wooden pier, and quaint shops of beautiful Balboa.
- The gracious hospitality and attention to detail extends to the experienced staff, who will assist you with every aspect of your event, from customizing your menu to helping you choose the right linens. They're also skilled at bringing to life whatever celebration you have in mind, be it a formal black-tie affair, a contemporary beach-themed wedding or a rousing casino night.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $500–2,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
Ceremony Fee
- $1,500/event and up
Package Prices
- $100/person and up
All packages include:
- 5-hour reception
- Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and hosted bar
- Tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, votives, table numbers, and linens
- Dancefloor
- Wedding cake cutting
Bronze Package | $100+/person
Silver Package | $125+/person
Includes two tray-passed appetizers, buffet dinner, hosted house bar, tray-passed champagne, and coffee & tea.Gold Package | $150+/person
Includes three tray-passed appetizers, plated or buffet dinner, hosted deluxe bar, tray-passed champagne, Balboa bar and frozen banana station, and coffee & tea.Platinum Package | $175+/person
Includes three tray-passed appetizers, plated or buffet dinner, hosted premium bar, tray-passed champagne, Balboa bar and frozen banana station, and coffee & tea.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 250 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 500 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 500 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The venue holds up to 250 guests for a ceremony in conjunction with a reception.
EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: Harborside has two ballrooms, the Catalina and the Lido rooms. Each has a capacity of 250 guests; when used together as the Grand Ballroom they can accommodate a total of 500 guests.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Beach / Ocean
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house, or select from list of approved ethnic caterers
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Dressing Area: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: limited, please inquire
Parking: self-parking or valet, extra charge
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided, extra fee
View: Newport Harbor
Other: full event coordination, WiFi available
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, no BYO
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK indoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: certificate required for vendors
Other: no rice, birdseed, fog machines, or glitter
Harborside Grand Ballroom
*Sending your email through the Here Comes The Guide website lets this venue know we sent you! Thank you for your support!
Wedding Venues
>
Southern California Wedding Venues
> Orange County Wedding Venues
Alternate Info: Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom