Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach 6450 Carlsbad Blvd • Carlsbad • CA 92011


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • Laid-back coastal charm meets elevated elegance at this oceanfront hotel situated on the edge of Carlsbad Beach, minutes from the area's most popular attractions. Plush, light-flooded guest rooms, a sparkling pool, and ample indoor and outdoor gathering spaces provide endless options for your celebration, with expert staff on-site to guide you through the process.
  • Say "I do" on the secluded lawn, set amid lush greenery and illuminated by glowing bistro lights draped above. Cocktails may be held on an adjacent terrace or a breezy salon, with elegant receptions in one of the spacious modern ballrooms. We particularly love it when parties flow onto the fireside patio, where plush lounge furniture and potted plants create an inviting, relaxed vibe.
  • The dedicated event coordinator and award-winning chef are truly passionate about their work, collaborating closely with each couple to ensure their unique vision is brought to life. Whether you picture an intimate dinner with your closest friends or a grand weekend-long affair with all your loved ones, you'll be well cared for by their talented team.

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $2,500/event
  • The rental fee includes 5 hours of event time for a ceremony & reception. Additional time is $500/hour.

Package Prices
  • $75–120/person
  • Wedding Dinner Packages range $75–120/person. Bar packages are additional:

    Select Brands | $26/person for the first hour, $17/person for each additional hour

    Premium Brands | $29/person for the first hour, $19/person for each additional hour

    Platinum Brands | $34/person for the first hour, $20/person for each additional hour

    Hosted Wine and Beer Packages (2 White Wines, 2 Red Wines, 2 Domestic Beers, 2 Imported or Micro-Brewed Beers and Soft Drinks) | $22/person for the first hour, $14/person for each additional hour

Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 25%

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

At Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, the $2,500 rental covers five hours for your ceremony and reception, and you'll work with a dedicated event coordinator from the start. Food and drinks are priced per guest on top: wedding dinner packages run $75–$120 per person, and bar packages are added separately, from Hosted Wine and Beer at $22 per person for the first hour to Platinum Brands at $34. A 25% service charge applies, and each extra hour of event time is $500. Choose your dinner and bar packages early so you can see your full number.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach hosts both, so guests stay in one place from your vows to the last dance. Ceremonies happen on a secluded lawn with greenery and bistro lights, cocktails move to the adjacent terrace or a salon, and receptions are held in one of the hotel's ballrooms, such as the Wavecrest Ballroom, which seats up to 260 for a banquet. Afterward, guests often drift out to the fireside patio.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach or do we have to use yours?

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach handles catering and bar service in-house, so your menu comes from the hotel's own kitchen rather than an outside caterer. Wedding dinner packages run $75–$120 per person, and you can choose from four bar packages: Hosted Wine and Beer, Select Brands, Premium Brands and Platinum Brands. Your dedicated event coordinator will help you plan the rest of your vendor lineup.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, and is there a minimum?

Weddings at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach start with a $2,500 rental fee, which covers five hours for your ceremony and reception. From there, your guest count drives the total: wedding dinner packages run $75–$120 per person, and bar packages add $22–$34 per person for the first hour, plus $14–$20 for each additional hour, depending on the level you pick. A 25% service charge applies, and extra event time is $500 an hour. Pick your dinner and bar packages first, then request a quote for your date.

How long do we get at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, and when does the music have to stop?

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach's $2,500 rental includes five hours for your ceremony and reception, and you can add time at $500 an hour. Amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors, with some restrictions, so confirm the details for the lawn and the ballroom with your event coordinator.

If it rains on our wedding day at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, what would the backup ceremony actually look like?

If the weather turns at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, the hotel's indoor spaces serve as your backup, so your ceremony moves inside rather than being cancelled. For reference, the Wavecrest Ballroom seats up to 300 theater-style, and the Pacific/Ocean Salons seat up to 200. Walk through your backup space with your event coordinator when you book, so you know exactly where you'd be.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right at Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, which has 161 guest rooms just across from the beach, and you can reserve a group block of 10–25 rooms online. Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is at 11am. Self-parking is $29 a day with in-and-out privileges, and pets are welcome for $75 per pet, per stay, up to two pets of 75 pounds or less. There's an outdoor pool, a fitness center and the Coast 6450 restaurant for breakfast and dinner, so guests have plenty to enjoy between events.

What makes Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach different from the other venues near it?

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach puts your wedding just across from the beach, with an oceanfront lawn for your ceremony and an ocean-view ballroom for your reception. It can host up to 400 guests, so it works for a big celebration as well as an intimate dinner, and with 161 guest rooms on site, your guests can stay where the party is. Add the fireside patio, the Coast 6450 restaurant and a dedicated event coordinator, and it's easy to plan a full beach weekend in Carlsbad.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 150 150
Cocktails, etc. Standing 150 150
Reception Seated 150 150
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150.

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
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Conference Center
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Beach / Ocean
  • Restaurant

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Ocean / Bay
  • Pool Area

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