Kona Kai San Diego
Kona Kai San Diego is a coastal hotel on the bay with 170 guest rooms and a marina setting where the sea sits just beyond the event lawns.
Kona Kai San Diego is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Diego, United States, hosting 750 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate).
About Kona Kai San Diego
Kona Kai San Diego is a coastal hotel on the bay with 170 guest rooms and a marina setting where the sea sits just beyond the event lawns.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony with indoor backup, then move into ballroom or conference space that accommodates up to 750 standing guests (with a minimum of 25).
In-house catering handles the food and drink, and wedding packages start from 4,000 USD, with per-person pricing we estimate at around 250 USD depending on your selections.
Room options range from Deluxe King rooms for two up to Waterview and Fire Pit Junior Suites sleeping four, so wedding parties and families can stay on site.
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Probably the best location to do all the things in San Diego! The hotel is very nice too. We had an upgraded fireplace room and it was very comfortable. The views here do not disappoint. The marina is beautiful.
Miriam Leany-Kalubi · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Standing reception
- 750 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 170 rooms
- Room types
- 16 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
- Religious ceremonies
- Indian weddings
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From US$4,000 per head
- Included
- One-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner and floor length table linens
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SAN, 10 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre and ballroom
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 170 guest rooms, from Deluxe King (2 guests) to Waterview One Bedroom Suites and Fire Pit Junior Suites (4 guests)
- Outdoor ceremony space with indoor backup, plus ballroom, conference center and conference space
- Standing capacity up to 750 guests, with a 25-guest minimum
- Packages from 4,000 USD including a one-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner and floor length table linens
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SAN · about 10 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SAN.
- Direct line
- (619) 452-3138
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 750 guests standing, with a minimum event size of 25 guests. Indoor options include a ballroom, conference center and conference space.
What is included in the wedding package pricing?+
Pricing starts at 4,000 USD and includes a one-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, a two-course plated dinner and floor length table linens. We estimate per-head rates reaching around 250 USD at the upper end. Current offers are published at resortkonakai.com/gather/weddings/wedding-specials-offers.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered in this coastal, bayside setting, and indoor backup space is available if the weather turns.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is handled in house by the hotel.
How far is the airport, and is parking available?+
The nearest airport is San Diego International (SAN), an estimated 10 minutes away. Parking is available on site, and the venue is accessible.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 750 guests
“Gather on white sand at one of San Diego's only private beaches — an open-air venue for up to 750 guests, day or night.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 25 guests
“Plan an intimate waterfront wedding at Kona Kai for 25-50 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 170 rooms
“Accommodations: 170 guest rooms, including 41 spacious suites.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 16 listed
“Waterview One Bedroom Suite”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Envision your special day on a secluded private beach or in lush tropical gardens, framed by sweeping views of San Diego Bay.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“For peace of mind, flexible indoor event spaces are available to ensure your special day goes smoothly, rain or shine.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsReligious ceremonies: Indian weddings
“Kona Kai San Diego is the ideal venue for your Indian wedding.”
Read the source for religious ceremoniesIn-house catering: Yes
“Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers SoCal-style professional catering.”
Read the source for in-house cateringPrice: From US$4,000 per head
“Price: $4,000 (inclusive of service fee & tax).”
Read the source for priceIncluded: One-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner and floor length table linens
“Package includes one-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner & floor length table linens.”
Read the source for includedParking: Yes
“Book our Park It In Paradise offer to receive waived parking and waived resort fee during your stay.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“### [Accessible Rooms](/stay/accessible-hotel-rooms/)”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Conference space, conference centre and ballroom
“Conference space”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Yes, at Kona Kai Resort we’re ready for weddings of all sizes, from intimate receptions to grand celebrations, with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces that adapt to your vision.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Kona Kai Resort offers breathtaking waterfront views from its scenic location on Shelter Island, creating versatile waterfront backdrops for wedding photos and ceremonies.”
Read the source for setting