Harborside Grand Ballroom 400 Main Street • Newport Beach • California 92661
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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
Grand Ballroom
$500–2,500 site fee | $3,000–15,000 minimumCatalina or Lido Room
$250–1,250 site fee | $2,500–7,500 minimumSee link below for additional details!
Ceremony Fee
- $1,500/event
Package Prices
- $100/person and up
All packages include:
- 5-hour hosted bar service
- Passed hors d'oeuvres and dinner
- Tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware, votives, table numbers, and linens
- Dance floor
- Cake cutting
Bronze | $100+/person
Includes beer & wine service and buffet dinner.Silver | $125+/person
Includes a full bar, buffet dinner, and passed champagne toast.Gold | $150+/person
Includes a deluxe bar, plated or buffet dinner, passed Chandon toast, and Balboa Bar Station.Platinum | $175+/person
Includes a premium bar, plated or buffet dinner, passed Chandon toast, and Balboa Bar Station or late night snack.Outside catering is permitted from approved vendors, and ranges $35–39++ per person.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max 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 Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
- Beach / Ocean
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
Harborside Grand Ballroom
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