About this venue
Sammy Riniti
SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR
Typically responds within 24h
The Bayside Pavilion is a waterfront wedding venue situated in Chula Vista, CA. Located at the Safe Harbor South Bay Marina, this event space offers couples planning a DIY wedding a picturesque backdrop for their special celebrations, including spectacular sunsets, exotic palm trees, and oceanic vistas!
The Bayside Pavilion is home to both indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining wedding guests, with a capacity for up to 200 people. The marina instantly creates a romantic, peaceful, and refined atmosphere from the moment guests arrive. The pavilion exterior boasts a traditional aesthetic, fresh paintwork, and pergola-style wooden beams that decorate the patio. You can exchange vows on the patio and deck before capturing nautical wedding photos and waterside keepsakes with your love. Receptions are held in the elegantly appointed ballroom, which features large windows, neutral decor, and simple paintwork that goes with any wedding theme and color scheme. The venue provides tables and seating for formal occasions, so you are free to decorate and bring your vision to life as you wish.
The Bayside Pavilion has indoor and outdoor event areas, with wheelchair accessibility, ample parking facilities, and complimentary WiFi. The dedicated team wants you to enjoy your day your way, welcoming outside vendors that align with your needs and preferences for catering, decor, entertainment, and more. You can connect with a member of the team today and learn more about hiring this exclusive seaside space.
Meet the team
Sammy Riniti
Special Event Coordinator
I am here to assist with any questions regarding our event space, as well as coordinating dates for your event, setting up tours of our venue, going over contract details, and making sure your event is a success. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
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9/01/24
This is a great place for any event. Great views and what ever your favorite caterer makes.
9/07/21
I DJ+MC+Lighting here for many weddings & special events. The staff is always friendly & helpful. The venue has an indoor room upstairs & large main room with dance floor downstairs. The venue has AC & kitchen area. There is an outdoor area...
for wedding ceremonies & cocktails which has a beautiful view of the marina. Plenty of parking. These pictures are from our wedding yesterday. I have recommended this venue to friends & family.
7/25/23
Honestly, this venue is gorgeous and the staff there are so amazing. Andy the coordinator and manager helped my family with a last minute funeral at the venue on June 17 and it turned out amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better customer serv...
ice or a better place to have the memorial service. This venue is a 10 out of 10. I would recommend the bayside pavilion to anyone looking for a venue for any sort of event it’s perfect! Pictures are the venue set up for a wedding, it sold us right away it looks beautiful! You will not be disappointed!
9/18/25
Dolores was super helpful and kind! She showed us the Pavilion for our wedding, gave us all the details, and was super knowledgeable about the venue and the surrounding area. She was very busy (working by herself on a busy day) but very patient...
. Please give her a raise-she was literally doing 3 separate jobs at once! If you are looking for a great place for a party, I would highly recommend talking and booking with her.
9/06/25
Bayside Pavilion was the perfect spot for our wedding. The waterfront views, especially at sunset, created a beautiful and memorable backdrop. The venue was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of space for all our guests. The staff was friendly ...
and made planning easy, helping everything run smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day.
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