Kona Kai SanDiego
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. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Kona Kai San Diego in San Diego, open June–September.
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.
What Kona Kai San Diego has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. They say they host weddings here.
- Standing reception
- 750 guestssource
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guestssource
“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.”
“Plan an intimate waterfront wedding at Kona Kai for 25-50 guests.”
- Rooms
- 170 roomssource
- Room types
- 16 listedsource
“Accommodations: 170 guest rooms, including 41 spacious suites.”
“Waterview One Bedroom Suite”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yessource
- Religious ceremonies
- Indian weddingssource
“Envision your special day on a secluded private beach or in lush tropical gardens, framed by sweeping views of San Diego Bay.”
“For peace of mind, flexible indoor event spaces are available to ensure your special day goes smoothly, rain or shine.”
“Kona Kai San Diego is the ideal venue for your Indian wedding.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“Kona Kai San Diego Resort offers SoCal-style professional catering.”
- Price
- US$4,000 to US$250 per headsource
- Included
- One-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner and floor length table linenssource
“Price: $4,000 (inclusive of service fee & tax).”
“Package includes one-hour hosted bar, tray-passed appetizers, wedding cake, champagne toast, two-course plated dinner & floor length table linens.”
- Nearest airport
- SAN, 10 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
- Step-free access
- Yessource
“SAN”
“Book our Park It In Paradise offer to receive waived parking and waived resort fee during your stay.”
“### [Accessible Rooms](/stay/accessible-hotel-rooms/)”
- Event spaces
- Conference space, conference centre and ballroomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegantsource
“Conference space”
“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.”
“Kona Kai Resort offers breathtaking waterfront views from its scenic location on Shelter Island, creating versatile waterfront backdrops for wedding photos and ceremonies.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Kona Kai San Diego.
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We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at Kona Kai San Diego.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.